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Telling other people

Telling other people

11/27/2007 1:13:00 PM rick
41 Posts

Don't you think it is sort of hard to tell other people you have a problem? I think we should always start telling our best friends and family and ask them for help, they are the ones who can help us!

Re: Telling other people

12/3/2007 3:26:52 PM blickserman
4 Posts

I could never tell anyone about my problems but I could always turn to my best friend and without his support I think I would still be messed up. As long as you have atleast one person in your life willing to help you you can get there much easier.

Re: Telling other people

12/5/2007 8:39:37 AM lalajean
98 Posts

I agree, that i would much rather deal with one person who I know will be there to help me than many people who might say they are trying to help but critisize me for my actions.

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12/10/2007 12:27:14 PM teleekee
8 Posts

telling other people was very hard for me. But i didn't tell them they all found out and basically intervented. Admitting it was so hard tho, but in the end my family and friends helped me dramatically I dont know where I'd be without them, I thank God for them everyday.

Re: Telling other people

12/11/2007 5:24:20 AM scroll
74 Posts

I agree that it is a pretty hard thing to be opened about your problems, it needs a lot of self control and courage, that is a very important step in recovering :)

RE: Telling other people

9/26/2008 1:34:58 PM pinkcat
23 Posts

Its always hard talking to people about serious situations. But I really think recovery is almost impossible without having a friends or family members support. So we should tell other people about our problems, but only people whom we trust with our lives!

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10/2/2008 11:25:45 AM truesailor
25 Posts

ofcourse its going to be hard it always is. Whether your telling your family about a big decision youve made or admitting a drug addiction its going to be hard. But its something that needs to be done and everyone should get up the courage to do it. Its a big step towards sobriety.

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10/7/2008 9:00:12 AM taikwan
25 Posts

Telling people is a big step. But I also think its one of the most important steps to take. Your admitting your flaws and your asking for help. Help is a requirement in recovery and not many people can recover without it.

RE: Re: Telling other people

10/30/2008 10:21:25 AM jasprit33
26 Posts

The best things in life are worth fighting for. And although it may be extremely difficult telling other people about your problems is part of the fight and the first step to fighting it. Everyone is strong enough to make it through everything, they just have to have the will to do it, and never give up even when its extremely hard.

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