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Hi guys,

 

I love reading your recovery stories and am so proud of every single one of you. As for the rest, I send you the best vibes for your recovery journey.

 

Reading through the stories, I constantly read 'thanks to my wife/husband/kids, I was able to overcome this.'

 

I am single and thus was wondering if this is even remotely possible? The only support I have is me and myself.

 

There's been some improvements from last year, I've cut down the benzos but I am not ready to jump.

 

I didn't know where else to post this question. But I would greatly appreciate your input! :)

 

All the best

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Couldn't of said it better 1979!  If I would had the option to move away from my husband and environment, I would have.  With the lack of understanding, empathy, encouragement ect...ramped up my sxs on a daily basis.  My recovery plan centered around how to minimize or avoid interactions with husband and others who were not on my team.  Meaning...it seemed impossible for them to be mindful about my 'condition'...so I accepted that fact.  This group included medical people who did not recognize this syndrome. 

It's a lonely dangerous journey...but ya have yourself and support here.  If ya can kind find one therapist, friend or even a doc who gets it, it sure does help.  Validation that your suffering is real and you will heal is crucial for your daily state of mind and recovery.  It's a great time for spiritual growth as well.  You are gonna make it through.

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Despite my wife being pretty supportive, I would say this is a classic case of “the grass is greener on the other side”. Those roles and relationships can be exhausting to maintain when your healthy, let alone going through this. Many times I wish I was on my own so I didn’t feel guilty about needing to be selfish. I have two young kids and while they are my greatest joy, they are also the most difficult part of this. I have tremendous anxiety about not being a good father, husband, employee, etc while in this state.
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ICAN...that would be incredibly difficult to deal with parenting while going through this.  This forces us to become so self centered in the process of w/d and recovery.  I feel guilt about the adult family members in my life who I just can't give at the level they are used to. It won't be for much longer.

 

You are a great dad for being so worried about them.  When this is over, you will be the best version of yourself!  Our time is gonna come.

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