Now before you start assuming I'm a jobless drug addict let me tell you that I actually have a vey well paying managment job and handle all my business, personal and work related. The only thing is I need to either have a few beers every night or smoke a little weed. Otherwise I feel kinda irritated and cannot sleep. Also I was hooked on a certain illegal upper for about 6 years but have been clean for over 3 and have no desire to ever do it again. I've been thru rehab but it didn't work becasue back then I did not want to stop doing the drugs and as I learned you need to want to quit inside to really quit, or else it aint gonna happen. Just wondering how many others can relate. I;m pretty sure its from the damage done by my former addiction and more than not life seems dull to me and I feel numb to most things. Drinking alchol or smoking weed seems like almost the only way to feel "happy" ... or feel anything for that matter. Sad but thats how I deal with this.
2006-09-07 20:51:15 · 6 answers · asked by Cops 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sweetie? I know exactly what you are talking about. I have a past and a present also. I feel you need to take a deep look at what it is that is making you unhappy. We turn to different substance abuses for a couple of reasons. We are unhappy with our lives for any variety of reasons. If you can really sit down and think about it, you may find out what it is that is making you feel unhappy, and try to find a solution to your unhapiness. Sometimes, it is not unhappiness, but a chemical imbalance that makes you want to feel differently than you do when not using. There are meds to combat this. It could just be pure phuccing boredom too. You talked about damage done. What type of damage? can be railed into the endorphin lane, and yes, continued use of certain drugs and alcohol can make your brain so dependant on those substances that it quits producing the levels of seratonin and melatonin necessary to keep you happy and well rested. After a good length of sobriety, your brain will start producing those endorphins you need, full force and you will start being happy again. I promise. But only when you are ready to do that and the beginning stages are hard to deal with. Good luck to you and you know what? I have found that AA and NA only breeds recidivism. Those programs don't always work for everyone. Sounds like you need to find a new hobby, like snorkeling or scuba diving (incredibly peaceful and awesome) to help you through this. Good luck to you friend.
2006-09-07 21:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there i can relate very well to what you are saying,as a recovering alcoholic,i remember very much what's it's like,i felt a bit like i was on a merrygo round but it going too fast and i couldn't get off,but i have thank goodness,it took a long time though as i found the hardest part was admitting i had a problem,the only person that than get you on the right track is you,with some professional help,but i think you no that already,you can drink or take drugs till your hearts content,but the pain is still there,it wont make it go away,please do tryto get some help,there is plenty out there,also why not try new friends, go to the gym,that way you can meet new people and stay fit at the same time,you so much need to build a new life for yourself,i wish you the very best of luck,take care
2006-09-07 21:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darlin..there are many former executives living on skid row...doctors, lawyers, etc...who were very intelligent and weak..as we all , know. addictions of any kind do not discriminate..that is sin of any type...you need the Lord in your life..and you wouldn't have to resort to fake highs to feel good..I know people don't want to hear that..but the fake feel good things that are out there always end up in destruction..and great losses, if you really think about it....God loves you and all you gotta do is believe in Him and His Son...so simple,..and ask for their help..and forgiveness...Good luck..the answer is so simple
2006-09-07 23:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My college classmate was like this. He used to do drugs, but then he stopped. His thing was 2 liter of soda mixed with 1/3-1/2 bottle of vodka.
2006-09-07 21:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You hit it in your question. You are unhappy.
Find and do things that make you happy
without drugs. Meet new people other than the ones
you now hang with. Join their activities. Over time
stop hanging with your old friends all together.
Take it one day at a time.
2006-09-07 21:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah this 12pack of coronas are off the hook.i got five on it bro
2006-09-07 21:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by fire chief!!!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋