Psychosis?

Had my first experience of this last week using meth, was scary as! Luckily I have a supportive family so I was able to leave hospital once it were off as it was drug induced. Alcohol has been my doc since day 1 hence why I’m on here since my period from last week I can feel my personality has changed slightly? Feel so vulnerable and not myself. Hoping it passes. Anyone have any advice or can share if theyve felt a similar feeling after a similar experience? Really want to stay strong for now and 2022 to stay sober as I can feel my family are slowly giving up on me it’s awful. I used to be si outgoing and confident however I’ve no idea where that person is right now. Sorry to be morbid but I thought I would share - hope everyone had a lovely christmas! :)))

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Hiya my name is Demi I just downloaded this app to keep up to date with how many days I am sobber but just want to let you know that there is always help for everyone please just ask a professional I was using drugs and drink for 2 years I was bad on it was in and out of hospital through it I was in denial and didn’t want any help always used a excuse to my family I didn’t see that I was so bad and that I actually had a problem so I finally spoke out and got the help I did I got a detox and now I’m in a rehabilitation unit been here nearly 4 weeks it is a 13week program it really is amazing I have learned so much just in the last few weeks that I have been here

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Hi Chris! I had a psychosis about 16 years ago, and it went untreated for about three years. I was too scared to talk to anyone about the symptoms because of the stigma.

When it happen I definitely felt all kinds of changes. I’m surprised that I was at least somewhat able to function for those three years that it went untreated.

I’m glad you came here and talked about it. That’s a good first step. I’d also advice to ask for professional help. There are good medications and therapy that can help. I was at a psychiatric ward myself for about 4 months. Although there were things related to that that I didn’t like, it was still good, because they were able to se what meds worked for me in a safe environment. Plus, I was just a wreck at that point, I couldn’t have managed every day life.

I hope you’re doing ok!

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