Posted by fallsfall on June 24, 2006, at 18:48:31
In reply to Re: I posted on the substance abuse board ? Dinah, posted by crushedout on June 24, 2006, at 17:27:58
>I only wish she could fill all my needs.
I can relate to that! I think it is true that noone can fill all of anyone's needs, though. I think that it is necessary and helpful to have a support community. I'm glad that you see Babble as part of your support community!
My addiction is to depression. It is such a comfortable, familiar place for me. But, clearly, it isn't good for me - anymore than your drugs are good for you. My therapist and I talk about trying to not slip back to the comfortable depression when things get stressful. The most helpful thing that he does is to help me to identify what the underlying issues are. It doesn't help me much for him to say "Don't take a nap" (though sometimes he does say that). What helps is when we explore what I'm trying to avoid by sleeping. If we can resolve the underlying problems, then I have no desire to take a nap. (Though if I've been depressed enough, I have to work on stamina before I can get back into the real world)
Wanting to change our behavior is the first step. I hope that you can use your desire to move you in the direction you want to go! Good luck!
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