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Lately ive been spiraling out of control with my addiction. Ive tried to stop but fall back into the habit eventually. More quickly as of late. I dont know how to regain control.
Hi Friend,
I am sorry that you seem to be having a difficult time with addictions. It is completely normal for people to be struggling to regain control while battling addiction, so YOU ARE NOT ALONE in your struggles. I commend you for sharing your struggles and making attempts to stop. You clearly recognize how destructive it is and have been proactive to trying to stop it. I am incredibly proud of you for this. It is perfectly normal to not know how to regain control, but you are not alone. We at Heart Support are here to love you and support you through your journey. If you feel comfortable, there are many health professionals that successfully help people battling addiction. I know it may be nerve-racking, but seeking care from an expert may be a great way to help regain control!
Hope this helps!
I completely understand. Addiction has claws and it buries them deep. Sometimes it’s a head on fight and sometimes it feels like you’re out but then there it is and you’re deeper than you thought. You’re in it now and I know the temptation is to feel guilt but please know you’re not alone. So many people struggle with this and that sense of losing control is something shared by everyone who deals with addiction. It’s normal to feel like you are stuck at the bottom of the hill you’ve been trying to climb for so long. Everyone feels like that sometimes. You have strength inside you, even if you can’t feel it now. You reached out and that is a huge step. We’re here to listen. We believe in you. I believe in you.
Hey Friend,
It’s tough to be struggling with addiction and feeling like you’re spiraling out of control. You’re trying to stop and this shows that you care and want to make positive changes, good on ya. One step, one day at a time.
It’s normal to fall back into old habits, especially when trying to break an addiction. You’re not alone!
It’s important to remember that setbacks don’t mean failure, they’re part of the process. What matters is that you keep getting up and moving forward.
Something that helped me tremendously to overcome my addiction was writing down what I was feeling or doing and the circumstances around the urge when it came over me. This helped learning triggers (not always but often). Also, replacing that habit with good ones, such as when I wanted to use, I would write notes in a small notebook I carry in my pocket to occupy my mind. Hope this lands nicely with you. We’re here for you at Heart Support!
Here’s the link to our anonymous support forum Heart Support Forum
1 day at a time,
Earle