It’s been over a year since I had my last beer, and I can see clearly now, how I used alcohol to self medicate, and not only to deal with my inner daemons (Harm OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar II, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder), who have haunted me my entire life, but also to feel good about myself, because I felt alone, empty, sad, depressed, worthless and in a deep dark hole, which I was trying to climb out of, but kept slipping back down.
Tag: Sobriety
Naming The Monsters
Welcome to The Monsters Inside, my raw and unfiltered space where I name the shadows others are too afraid to mention. Living with the overlapping weight of Harm OCD, Bipolar II, Anxiety, GAD, SAD, AUD, and depression isn’t just a medical diagnosis—it feels like I’m hosting a crowded room of monsters that never sleep.
This blog is my journey through the highs, the lows, and the intrusive thoughts that try to define me. I’m not just surviving these monsters; I am learning to look them in the eye. Let’s unmask the internal struggle and find our light together.
