Embarrassed to ask for help?

[Life360_Dave]

Ive noticed quite a few postings where those with problems have been only reading and not yet reached out for help and just want you all to know not to be embarrassed or feel you will be put down if you ask a question here. All of us here have experience with addiction and dependence and for me the biggest help was knowing i was not alone. Admiting we have a problem and knowing we have to do something about it can be terrifying but Just by  realizing that others had the same problem gave me strength, reinforcement, understanding and hope. Before joining this site i was lost in my own world, hiding from the outside and justifying my situation but seeing others were as me brought to light that i indeed needed to deal with this dark shadow that i inadvertently created. COMMON SUFFERING LEADS TO A CURE!

[dominosarah]

Great thread everyone~

[brice1967]

There really is something cleansing about telling ones story.  It seems like it takes so long to garner the strength to actually tell your story, but once you do it feels like a weight has been removed.  It feels like you can actually sit back, recline, and begin to listen and help heal yourself.  Things you couldn't hear or see being to become obvious..... it is still a struggle, but it seems doable once you get it all out there.

To those of you who just may be having a look-see around here, look at all of the similarities these other folks have with you!  You're far from alone here.  This is a great place to "break the ice" so to speak, and I think you'll find it easier to tell your story as time goes on.  

[Sonrissa]

For me, there was no greater feeling of relief, than after I finally posted my story and reached out for help and support! It helps so much to know that you are not alone, you are not a terrible person! One of my dear friends here says that we did not set out to become addicts, but it happened! The important thing is to realize it, accept it, and reach out for help and support! There is no shame in admitting you have a problem, and then doing something about it!

I'm hoping that this post will encourage people who are out there lurking to get the courage to post and tell your story! The weight off of your chest will be measurable!

[overopiates]

Absolutely.thank u for posting this.Its really important that people know this is the absolute last place to feel shame or embarrassment about addiction.Anything u have done or been through n ur addiction someone or many of us have done the same or worse so u r NOT ALONE.Please tell us ur story.Its theraputic to get it out and we dont judge.were here to share experiences and help not pass judgement