I've been a complete idiot recently and seem to be having my teenage rebellion a bit late. Does anyone else feel like they are going off the rails? How do I get back because I'm not liking the person I'm becoming anymore but can't seem to stop...

Help!

Congratulations, Intooblivion.
You have taken the first step by recognising that you are unhappy with the way things are and by stating to yourself that you want to change.
Sheffield Forum is a good place to start.
Lots of people who care.
Some will have been there themselves.
Many will want to support you.
That, in itself, should give you encouragement.
Is it home, friends, habits?
I would take myself off to a peaceful place and contemplate what there is to be thankful for.
See Tom_Common's post of yesterday about how wonderful Sheffield is in the autumnal sunshine.
Then make a clean break with whatever is bringing you down.
Start simply.
Don't expect it all to change overnight.
Remember that support is always there on hand.
Good Luck!

intooblivion,

I think your post is too vague. I am sure there are many people on here who would like to proffer helpful advice, but without knowing more about your situation, i think any advice given would itself be too vague to be much use to you (you could always disguise these details in some way in the interests of confidentiality).

Quite. Just what have you been up to?

Thankyou floe that's really nice. Only I'm not miserable I'm having a brilliant time, only the brilliant time is costing me my health, my job and maybe soon my friends. I just don't know why I can't stop. Trying everything and anything and anyone that's new and to excess.

Ok so maybe I'm doing it as some deep rooted response to some internal misery that I am not yet fully aware of!

Or maybe I'm too hungover today and feeling miserable.

Is that vague enough to disguise confidentiality but let you know what idiotic and out of character things I've been up to?!

So, are you having a "brilliant time"?
If you are genuinely soulsearching.....

Originally posted by intooblivion
Thankyou floe that's really nice. Only I'm not miserable I'm having a brilliant time, only the brilliant time is costing me my health, my job and maybe soon my friends. I just don't know why I can't stop. Trying everything and anything and anyone that's new and to excess.

Ok so maybe I'm doing it as some deep rooted response to some internal misery that I am not yet fully aware of!

Or maybe I'm too hungover today and feeling miserable. Is it anything to do with drugs ? We all did things to excess in our younger days. Drugs werent out when I was younger, but we did all get drunk on Friday & Saturday nights.(beleive me to excess) Dont feel guilty about it,because when you meet someone you love,you will stop.Whatever you do to excess,stop if its affecting your health.

Originally posted by pattricia
Is it anything to do with drugs ? We all did things to excess in our younger days. Drugs werent out when I was younger, but we did all get drunk on Friday & Saturday nights.(beleive me to excess) Dont feel guilty about it,because when you meet someone you love,you will stop.Whatever you do to excess,stop if its affecting your health.

I like that :)

I shouldn't feel guilty about being young, free and single

I went through a bit of party-mad phase when I was 23, then 26 and then finally this year at 30. Each phase has been as a result of something in my life changing that I had little control over.

I've also suffered from an eating disorder at these times, though thankfully not this year.

Has something changed in your life that's making you act in this way?

Hope you get yourself sorted soon! :thumbsup:

K x

I think many people do go wild in their mid-20s. More so than in their teens. You can legally get away with more and only have yourself to blame...and forgive. As long as you are not hurting anyone (including yourself) then don't worry too much. This phase probs won't last forever, although it may temporarily reappear from time to time. Don't put anything at risk though...you don't want to suffer for your action later down the line.