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Sounds Like a Diamond in the Rough
I am a 27 year old nerd and I say this not in an ironic way that means I am actually cool – I am nerdy in a way that people don’t find endearing. I am totally socially awkward and though I do have a sense of humor most of my jokes are based on internet stuff that most normal people just don’t have a clue about. I have a few friends but we are like the leftover losers and hang out together because no one else will have us – I honestly don’t know if I even like my friends. I spend all day on a computer because I can’t think of anything better to do. My life basically sucks so I get drunk every night so I don’t have to think about how depressing it is as I fall asleep. Now I am an alcoholic as well as a nerd. I think about going to AA but even if it worked it wouldn’t solve my main problem which is my total social inadequacy and that is what makes me so miserable. What do I do?
Read answer →Tough Lady Fighting to Get Better
is there such a thing as "scholarship" programs? I have no insurance. Ability to self pay is limited...I have been to several programs.. dual diagnoised. I have had 2-3 years sobriety SEVERAL times.... Im forever trapped but my time has run it course and closing in...............
Read answer →Classic codependency
Hello- I don't know where to start or how far back to go.......I have a 31 yr old son who was diagnoised as a child with ADD. He has struggled lots in life to fit in socially etc. He was on ADD meds as a young child and then nothing for years. About 5 years ago I helped him find a Dr. specializing in helping adults like him and he was put on Adderol. That Dr. has disappaered and my son has slowly become an out of control addict. He has slowly incresed his dose to 90 mg's a aday and he's always diffucult but crazy diffucult when he runs out every few months and can't get a script for a few days - he becomes: mean, vilolent , very very agitated and is right now about to loose everything in his life- his wife and kids- his relationship with most of his close family- his job. He is banned from several public places and an airline for abusive language. He lives in Co. and I in Fl. I was up there last week visiting when he had one of his epidsods and one thing led to another and I brought him back with me. He is in a motel room alone detoxing. He is very strong willed and this is what and how he wanted it. He has a great additude about the process and feels all he needs is 3 to 5 days of being alone to get it out of his system. When he has gone days without Atterol before he feels he flipped out because of his poor quality marriage/ homelife. He felt like all she did was nag him and belittle him and that provoked his bad behavior. He has never been violent to a person... only verbally abbusive and has been known in those times to break a few things. He has me convinced that he can handle this and I am not to call him- just quietly bring him some dinner each night and let him sleep and get it out of his system. I have been reading a lot online and I fear for the weeks- months ahead for my son. Do you know much about this? Any suggestions? He has been in the motel for about 24 hrs now. Are there danger signs... Please help if your able. Sincerely, Barbara Altman
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