# Emotional Support **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/c/emotional-support/11.md [Latest](https://talkingsober.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talkingsober.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talkingsober.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Emotional Support category](https://talkingsober.com/t/about-the-emotional-support-category/407)
**Author:** [@Robin](https://talkingsober.com/u/Robin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/about-the-emotional-support-category/407 "2025-01-05T17:24:38Z")
This is the place where you can post about your emotional issues, ask for emotional support or vent. --- ## [You are missed #4](https://talkingsober.com/t/you-are-missed-4/172232)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2476\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/you-are-missed-4/172232 "2026-10-28T20:32:36Z")
Continuing the discussion from You are missed #3 - #2589 by Bomdhil. Previous discussions: You are missed #2 (Part 1) You are missed #3 --- ## [Are you affected by a loved one who’s an addict?](https://talkingsober.com/t/are-you-affected-by-a-loved-one-who-s-an-addict/128059)
**Author:** [@Dazercat](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dazercat)\ **Replies:** 1978\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/are-you-affected-by-a-loved-one-who-s-an-addict/128059 "2026-10-28T01:58:14Z")
Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking or them doing drugs? I have. We may be parents, children, spouses, partners, brothers, sisters, other family members, or friends, of alcoholics or drug addicts. No matter… --- ## [Mental health memes and discussion (Part 3)](https://talkingsober.com/t/mental-health-memes-and-discussion-part-3/165107)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2031\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/mental-health-memes-and-discussion-part-3/165107 "2026-10-28T14:50:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from Mental health memes and discussion (Part 2) - #2755 by BLOODSHOTJOKER. Previous discussions: Mental health memes and discussion (Part 1) Mental health memes and discussion (Part 2) --- ## [Grateful for You all](https://talkingsober.com/t/grateful-for-you-all/211110)
**Author:** [@Twinkle1](https://talkingsober.com/u/Twinkle1)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/grateful-for-you-all/211110 "2026-10-23T20:38:01Z")
I want to say thank you to Sassy Rocks, and to all of you on here. I’m so frightened and lonely right now I can’t cope but knowing you are here is tremendous. I am having a panic attack that is lasting days. My heart is … --- ## [Life is timed](https://talkingsober.com/t/life-is-timed/211008)
**Author:** [@Toka](https://talkingsober.com/u/Toka)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/life-is-timed/211008 "2026-10-20T17:01:30Z")
Today, we said goodbye to a loved one. At age 34, she was killed by a drunk driver. Her long time partner died the next day. Cherish the moments. --- ## [Reflecting a lot lately](https://talkingsober.com/t/reflecting-a-lot-lately/152515)
**Author:** [@Jester290](https://talkingsober.com/u/Jester290)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/reflecting-a-lot-lately/152515 "2026-10-13T06:43:11Z")
So I’ve been sober for 1 year 4 months 24 days. I think back to the time when I was drinking heavily I tried AA numerous times and even therapy I had friends stage an intervention I knew my life was out of control and I … --- ## [Struggling to put my addiction aside and prioritize the stuff that matters](https://talkingsober.com/t/struggling-to-put-my-addiction-aside-and-prioritize-the-stuff-that-matters/210626)
**Author:** [@Eizey91](https://talkingsober.com/u/Eizey91)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/struggling-to-put-my-addiction-aside-and-prioritize-the-stuff-that-matters/210626 "2026-10-12T20:11:12Z")
I’m trying to keep myself clean and make my sobriety the first priority. Ive never had a problem with giving it up for the first couple months. But when I feel like i’m over the hump, i pick right back up where I left of… --- ## [Feel I'm caving already](https://talkingsober.com/t/feel-im-caving-already/210671)
**Author:** [@OHsusieQ](https://talkingsober.com/u/OHsusieQ)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/feel-im-caving-already/210671 "2026-10-07T10:09:40Z")
This stuff is hard. I have struggled since March to stay sober for any time longer than 7 days. Here I am on day two again and wanting so badly to do something absolutely hysterical. I feel like I’m having a fall-apart. … --- ## [Post withdrawal. 2 years in stone cold sobriety](https://talkingsober.com/t/post-withdrawal-2-years-in-stone-cold-sobriety/210495)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/post-withdrawal-2-years-in-stone-cold-sobriety/210495 "2026-09-20T03:11:45Z")
I took a little extra of my prescribed meds today Ill tell my dr what and why and how I feel gulty but i dont call it a relaps Sept 12th 2024 is my day and its stayin I took extra god damn gabapentine Im getting off… --- ## [When does this feeling go away…](https://talkingsober.com/t/when-does-this-feeling-go-away/210116)
**Author:** [@Blueskies12](https://talkingsober.com/u/Blueskies12)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/when-does-this-feeling-go-away/210116 "2026-09-03T18:52:54Z")
I made it through last night without a drink, I’m still so hung up on my behavior and the things I said Friday night, that I haven’t truly had to fight wanting another drink. Feelings were valid, but dang…. When I’m not … --- ## [New found obsession - person setting me back](https://talkingsober.com/t/new-found-obsession-person-setting-me-back/210164)
**Author:** [@Teresa.13](https://talkingsober.com/u/Teresa.13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/new-found-obsession-person-setting-me-back/210164 "2026-09-02T11:33:21Z")
So I’ve been sober now for more than 4 years and things were going relatively good. Beginning was a struggle, and some days still harder than others. What I have just experienced is meeting someone and sadly became ver… --- ## [The 2026 Saga From Hell Continues](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-2026-saga-from-hell-continues/208009)
**Author:** [@Klh1998](https://talkingsober.com/u/Klh1998)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-2026-saga-from-hell-continues/208009 "2026-09-01T04:47:17Z")
The last handful of posts of mine have been pretty heavy. I’m typically a pretty positive and optimistic person but life has just crippled me. Last week I was told I have to put one of my bunnies down due to a severe in… --- ## [I need advice I’m honestly just about to be at my breaking point](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-need-advice-i-m-honestly-just-about-to-be-at-my-breaking-point/210100)
**Author:** [@Heiler1990](https://talkingsober.com/u/Heiler1990)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-need-advice-i-m-honestly-just-about-to-be-at-my-breaking-point/210100 "2026-08-31T22:12:29Z")
I literally can not do this one sided feeling relationship with my husband I feel more as a roommate then an actual partner at times and I’m really tired of it I get that he works 8 hours a day or whatever at work but I… --- ## [Is God enough?](https://talkingsober.com/t/is-god-enough/210033)
**Author:** [@Carrieblue3](https://talkingsober.com/u/Carrieblue3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/is-god-enough/210033 "2026-08-28T15:16:17Z")
I haven’t been to AA in a year, is God and my faith enough along with the AA literature?? --- ## [I'm back guys!](https://talkingsober.com/t/im-back-guys/200821)
**Author:** [@Cgty04](https://talkingsober.com/u/Cgty04)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/im-back-guys/200821 "2026-08-23T22:50:33Z")
Hello from Turkey people, I have been on this app back and forth for 7 years now. Just a few minutes ago I happened to read my old posts when I was 20 and now I am 28…Wow. No big changes at all, I feel the way I felt be… --- ## [My therapist has been enough to keep me going](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-therapist-has-been-enough-to-keep-me-going/209745)
**Author:** [@Dazuiside](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dazuiside)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:05am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-therapist-has-been-enough-to-keep-me-going/209745 "2026-08-17T04:05:26Z")
Cw: Rambling about my therapist My therapist has been incredibly sweet and genuinely one of my reasons im still here despite everything thrown in my way making it difficult. And ive been with him for a couple years, he’… --- ## [Day 19 in Rehab: Independence Day, Digging into Past Triggers, and Setting Boundaries](https://talkingsober.com/t/day-19-in-rehab-independence-day-digging-into-past-triggers-and-setting-boundaries/209700)
**Author:** [@s\_unrelax](https://talkingsober.com/u/s_unrelax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/day-19-in-rehab-independence-day-digging-into-past-triggers-and-setting-boundaries/209700 "2026-08-16T04:24:50Z")
Hi everyone, Today marks my 19th day in rehab. It’s Independence Day here in India today. We kicked off the morning by raising the national flag and sharing sweets together. There are no structured classes or recovery … --- ## [Feeling disillusioned with 12 step group](https://talkingsober.com/t/feeling-disillusioned-with-12-step-group/208181)
**Author:** [@rich369](https://talkingsober.com/u/rich369)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/feeling-disillusioned-with-12-step-group/208181 "2026-08-08T02:37:30Z")
I’m not sure if disillusioned is the right word… maybe disconnected would be better. I’ve been going to SAA for around 20 months now, and have been working the steps for over a year. I’m currently on step 9 and a couple… --- ## [Confronting demons](https://talkingsober.com/t/confronting-demons/209433)
**Author:** [@Majovanilla](https://talkingsober.com/u/Majovanilla)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/confronting-demons/209433 "2026-08-04T18:05:31Z")
So tomorrow I’m seeing my best friend because she wants to tell me everything I did while drunk on our last night out that ended up badly. I know this is necessary and maybe shame is going to help me stop drinking. But I… --- ## [How should i handle this](https://talkingsober.com/t/how-should-i-handle-this/209307)
**Author:** [@Dazuiside](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dazuiside)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/how-should-i-handle-this/209307 "2026-08-03T17:04:09Z")
Cw: relationship issues so dont read if you dont want too Too start off i was dating my girlfriend since April and she is bipolar. There were issues in beginning of our relationship as many people told me to leave her o… --- ## [Just got rejected by a girl I was interested in. I’m going to relapse](https://talkingsober.com/t/just-got-rejected-by-a-girl-i-was-interested-in-i-m-going-to-relapse/209340)
**Author:** [@LiveFreeorDEye](https://talkingsober.com/u/LiveFreeorDEye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/just-got-rejected-by-a-girl-i-was-interested-in-i-m-going-to-relapse/209340 "2026-08-01T22:25:15Z")
Not in a good place right now. The rejection really hit hard and all after a tough work week and problems with my ex and my daughter is now having issue because of her. Idk what to do. I know I am going to relapse. --- ## [Standing by a fallen fellow](https://talkingsober.com/t/standing-by-a-fallen-fellow/209306)
**Author:** [@Malakoff](https://talkingsober.com/u/Malakoff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/standing-by-a-fallen-fellow/209306 "2026-07-31T15:13:48Z")
a dear friend who showed me good example and supported all along relapsed after 575 days . my thirty days feels so little yet at least i am sober but he isn’t now . any words for my friend ? --- ## [Need Someone To Talk With: Porn Addiction](https://talkingsober.com/t/need-someone-to-talk-with-porn-addiction/135473)
**Author:** [@joshrockz1234](https://talkingsober.com/u/joshrockz1234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/need-someone-to-talk-with-porn-addiction/135473 "2026-07-26T21:02:18Z")
I just need someone to talk to. My porn addiction has expanded into finding this past year. I’m 19 and I feel like I’m spiraling down. It’s affecting my girlfriend so much. I’m going to get therapy soon but i just relap… --- ## [Am i done for? (Not literal!)](https://talkingsober.com/t/am-i-done-for-not-literal/209128)
**Author:** [@Dazuiside](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dazuiside)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/am-i-done-for-not-literal/209128 "2026-07-24T06:14:21Z")
Okay past few days have been rough but I’ve been 5 days clean! Though as i write this im running on not much sleep bc I stayed up 18 hours now on accident. Because I was going to sleep but my family member had a medical … --- ## [Losing touch with reality](https://talkingsober.com/t/losing-touch-with-reality/209096)
**Author:** [@Shaw](https://talkingsober.com/u/Shaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/losing-touch-with-reality/209096 "2026-07-22T15:34:48Z")
Hi all, long time no talk. Life has been one thing after another. I’ve been fighting, but finding myself losing touch with reality and finding myself dissociating and feeling depressed recently. My decision making has be… --- ## [My urges are still there even when i did try to get clean](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-urges-are-still-there-even-when-i-did-try-to-get-clean/208962)
**Author:** [@Dazuiside](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dazuiside)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-urges-are-still-there-even-when-i-did-try-to-get-clean/208962 "2026-07-18T04:12:42Z")
In between relapses when I really really try to get clean and have access to help, its like urges are being pressurized some parts of my body, mainly my thighs. Generally I tried ignoring them but it gets worse and worse… --- ## [Postpartum depression](https://talkingsober.com/t/postpartum-depression/208840)
**Author:** [@Sukii216](https://talkingsober.com/u/Sukii216)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/postpartum-depression/208840 "2026-07-14T08:45:23Z")
I am 4 months postpartum and Postpartum depression is the worst .. one minute I’m fine the next I’m wondering what a bullet takes like, wondering how long before my body is found and who will find it. Everyone always th… --- ## [Front row seat on the struggle bus](https://talkingsober.com/t/front-row-seat-on-the-struggle-bus/208702)
**Author:** [@Laura1961](https://talkingsober.com/u/Laura1961)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/front-row-seat-on-the-struggle-bus/208702 "2026-07-12T17:10:50Z")
I’m 284 days sober today. My daughter was diagnosed with cervical cancer June 12. I’ve been at my job for 90 days, and I’m not sure I’ll make it there. I’m almost 65, on my second marriage, and I have five siblings. I h… --- ## [It's hard for me](https://talkingsober.com/t/its-hard-for-me/208711)
**Author:** [@TheNotorious](https://talkingsober.com/u/TheNotorious)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/its-hard-for-me/208711 "2026-07-10T20:08:07Z")
When does it get easier? I’ve been sober for a year and one month. Sometimes I dream at night about using, sometimes I feel the taste of it, the smell of it, I know and I won’t relapse and all but man, sometimes gets to… [Next page](https://talkingsober.com/c/emotional-support/11.md?page=1)