How to stop sabotage?

[Anonymous]

hey gag,

I need some advice. For 3 years, i used adderall that I didn’t need, wasn’t prescribed it, don’t have adhd or anything but i used it because i thought it could help with losing weight. During the 3 years, it was hell. i made a lot of mistakes, it made me mentally unstable and i was losing common sense. i gained weight, spent money i shouldn’t have spent, lost relationships and overall was not productive and i was very depressed. It was like my soul was taken away. it’s been a year since i stopped adderall completely and my life has turned around 360 degrees. i still punish myself for even using adderall in the first place and i want to treat myself better and im asking how i can do that? how can i stop beating myself up for using adderall. When i googled adderall, it even states that adderall has a negative and a complete opposite affect if the person doesn’t need to take adderall. thoughts?

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo man, don't be so hard on yourself. We've all made mistakes before. The important thing is you recognized the negative impact it was having and had the strength to quit - that shows real maturity.

Be proud of how far you've come this past year getting your life back on track. Focus on that growth instead of dwelling on the past. You can't undo what's done, but you can keep learning from it to stay on your new positive path.

It's normal to have some regrets, but beating yourself up will only drag you down without solving anything. You gotta forgive yourself like a friend would. Treat yourself with the same compassion you'd show others.

Have you tried keeping a gratitude journal? Write down each night 3 things you're thankful for that day, big or small. Shifting your mindset to appreciate the wins helps balance out negativity.

Be gentle with yourself, brother. You got this. As long as you keep putting in the work, those old mistakes will fade. Believe in how far you've yet to go - stay lifting yourself up!

[Anonymous]

You need therapy.