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i need some pointers / encouragement because i am finding life hard without anything to lift my mood artificially
2006-09-06 10:16:15 · 9 answers · asked by jay dee 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Well, I kicked the coke habit a few years ago. My inspiration was my children. My oldest daughter had actually seen me in the act of using. I though - why the hell am I doing this? I didn't want her to grow up knowing that this crap is okay. I know it is really hard, I didn't go a day with out thinking of the stuff, but as time goes on it does get easier. Think about some positive things in your life. Try to exercise, it helped me to clear my mind while I was getting off the stuff. I wish you well.
2006-09-06 10:20:30 · answer #1 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my ex kicked a heroin habit, but he did his detox a few times before he succeded and then i think the only way he managed to stay clean was to move away from his old haunts and so called friends who were still using. I had left him before he came clean as i could not live with the stress it caused me and our baby, but once he managed to get clean we tried again. Unfortunaltley it was too late in the day for us as too much bad stuff had happened between us. He eventually got a new job in a new area, met a new partner and had a new family with her. I must say he has done really well and has changed his life completely. He still has contact with our son and he is a brilliant dad to both his kids.
It IS hard to come off drugs, and harder to stay off them but the only bit of advice i can give you is to hang in there, take each day as it comes and really find something completley new. If there's something you always wanted to do then now is the time to do it. If moneys an issue then why not try and take up a hobby-get fit? or maybe if you don't work enrol in a course for something you really want to do, anything it doesn't matter its just something to pass the time. Every day will get easier and then before you realise what happened things will not seem as bad as you first imangined. If you feel low go see your doc or someone who can help its better to ask for help then try and go it alone.
I have not used drugs so i can not understand 100% what it is like but i am ging on what my ex has told me since. You have come this far don't let it all be in vain. It takes a strong person to kick the habit but a even stronger person to stay clean for good. Good luck i wish you well, let us know how you get on.
2006-09-06 10:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by 2plus3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 28 months clean. Revisit old hobbies, and find new ones. You must find something to fill up your time other than meetings(which I highly recommend). For me, movies are an excellent diversion(dvd's or the theater). You won't run out of selections, but be careful what you watch. Definately check out "Never Get Out Of The Boat", and "What The Bleep Do We Know". Socialize with other recovering people. Other ideas...the library, coffee shops, long drives, the gym, learn to play an instrument, masturbate, shop, cook. Be careful not to replace your addiction with something else. Anything can be overdone. Moderation is the key to happiness. It's not always "one day at a time", sometimes it's "five minutes at a time". Don't pick up today. Pretty soon, you'll string together enough clean time to start seeing positive changes in your life. Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Be patient. Love and luck to you!!!
2006-09-06 10:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by walter k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 35 started and just stopped buzzing after 20 years.Was speed,coke,heroin and my favourite alcohol and valium.
So now ive stopped due to physical/mental **** out weighs the pleasure.I too am desperately seeking something to replace my addictions because i never worked or had kids it leaves a big void.Brain works over time am i mad?
I now to try to excercise and eat properly which I never done before.But life does seem mundane and droll and I feel mentally immature .I have only been clean for a few months and your question is the one I came on here for.
I have been sedated for a long time and as for life improving I can walk(dont stagger no more) the streets with head held high
2006-09-06 11:10:45 · answer #4 · answered by dave c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have. Although I was never addicted to anything. I was regularly taking MDMA and various other substances. Every weekend Thursday - Sunday at one point, and very little sleep in that time. :-)
How did life improve when I stopped? Where to start?
I was probably very similar to you when I stopped. My life sucked.
The usual quitting things apply - more time, more money. Stopping taking drugs I found myself having more energy through the week. I started to be creative again.
I had more enthusiasm for my job and have more concentration when reading. It's hard to put it into words. I explained to someone else stopping taking drugs like this -
If your life sucks you can take drugs. They'll release pleasure chemicals in your brain and that's cool. But you have to come down. It's not real, it's temporary.
If your life sucks and you don't take drugs, then pour your energy into improving things. Then when you brain releases happiness chemicals, you don't have to come down. Because you've earned that joy.
It only applies if you give up drugs and are then willing to work your problems out, too. It's up to you really.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-06 10:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by Sean R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok here is what i did i went cold turkey with pot and cocaine i went to NA meetings the first 30 days 30 meetings they helped tremendously i got a sponser to help me along they are like a mentor, get a sponser who is dedicated to the program and has been clean at least 5 years and has sponsered other ppl. go to all your meetings anything connected with NA like picnics dances etc dont associate with ppl who use drugs dont go to drug areas or live with or near drug areas and most ppl have a awakining with god and it works if you make it work i have been cleaned for nearly 10 years i dont participate anymore because i live in an area where we have no NA meetings i no longer crave any drugs or find a need to drink or go to bars to get a fix my life is much better now i have a home family hubby and it wouldnt be possible if i was still running the streets to get my fix good luck to you
2006-09-06 10:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stopped smoking and replaced it with fresh air and a huge sense of relief that I am now only ruled by myself and not my desperate need for the weed!
Oh, and I don't stink any more.
2006-09-06 10:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
. . . we all know nicotine is a drug but I found that by coming off the high-tar and high-nicotine cigarettes and okay i admit it took some time - but by switching to the low-tar/nicotine ciggies - after a few weeks I really noticed the difference, now it's after mid-day before I start coughing and spitting . . .
2006-09-06 10:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by Astra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see ur point in asking that but look a little deeper at wat ur asking and u'll find the answer
2006-09-06 22:30:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋