Being dual diagnosed myself (Bipolar Disorder) ,over the years I have come to realize that unless I accepted both my mental illness and my alcoholism I couldn’t stay sober. I am working on five months sober now both because of working the steps, conscious contact with God, taking my meds, and therapy..(yes therapy lol) ..You can do this and you…[Read more]

BPD is very difficult. I feel pretty stable right now with treatment, medications, and meetings. But with BPD that could all change on a dime

me too. are you in therapy or anything for it?

I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time. For the first three months of my recovery I did not take meds (I am Bipolar) and it made staying sober REALLY difficult. What got me thru it was going to meetings, working steps, working with a sponsor and MOST importantly turning my life over to my HP every single day and asking for His help..and…[Read more]

That’s good that your telling your husband about it! Do you think or do you KNOW that you have a problem with alcohol?

I used to do the same thing. I also took my anxiety and Prozac while drinking and found out the hard way that they don’t mix.

admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery 🙂

Hi Russell, I’m new too. Hope this format works, it seems like a good way to connect and get support.