Hello. Lurker for many years, was compelled to make an account last night. I am in the infancy stages of recovery from alcoholism after many years, and am schizophrenic. I begrudgingly made the choice to pursue recovery in hopes that I could eventually be accepted into a schizophrenic and psychotic young adult life skill building and support group that does not accept schizophrenics in active addiction. I have seen a few of you on here have dealt with addiction to alcohol and drugs as well, and am just looking for any words of wisdom or things that help you guys get through the day. these two illnesses seem to meld into one gigantic monster that lords over everything i do, and it is getting hard and exhausting to deal with. the bodily and mental stress of withdrawals and subsequent emotional instability have been making both my negative and positive symptoms much worse. It seems like everything feeds into eachother. My recovery groups help, but living with schizophrenia seems to make this path so much more difficult.
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I would suggest something like alcoholics anonymous. Then you can get an accountability partner. It will give your life some structure too.
Also you need to find a good habit or hobby to replace your time of drinking.
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Do Alcoholics Anonymous for sure, you won’t regret it (although you may feel uncomfortable at first). Al-Anon has been invaluable for me and it is run the same way.
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Cheers from a middle-aged SZ who has been sober for 31 years and counting thanks to AA. Welcome to the community.
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Welcome to the forum. I went to AA and got lucky and they helped. I’m coming up to 10 years sober now.
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