"I'd like to feel a bit better/ I'd like to recover" Support Group Megathread

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Now again I'm stuck at university studying something I don't care about for a career I would hate to pursue.

As a parent of a student in the exact same position, I can empathize with you. Not knowing your major, I can say that the truly important skills taught are soft skills, and can apply beyond your major. Try looking for something that interests you and then see how some of the skills you picked up can help you. One of the most important up coming skill is "adaptability". Something to think about.

Need someone to tell me that alcohol really isn't the answer.

Ok, alcohol isn't the answer. It just pushes your real problem down the road, and creates a few new ones along the way. But something tells me you already knew that.

I'm sorry for all your are going through. It sounds like you know what you need to do, and are working to make recovery happen. Please keep in mind that recovery is a journey, not a destination. All the feelings your having, good and bad, are valid, and you can expect more of these ups and downs. The hope is that the good days out number the bad.

Life is a journey. And I truly hope you can find some peace along the way, regardless of which path you may choose.

 

[HighFlight]

gotta love sobbing in the shower for a long time while silently mentally screaming at your entire family for failing you in every conceivable manner

For real.. (or for the younger members - fr)

I'm sorry families can be so difficult.