addiction?

[godfree]

ive had an ongoing history with addiction for a while now, and ive finally made the decision to stay sober from everything and anything (heroin,pot,alchohol,pills etc.) but its been really fucking hard and it seems at this day and age kids my age dont really struggle with this problem. so just wondering if theres anyone out there that can relate to this and in any way contribute some helpful advice to staying clean and keeping a clear head.
anything would be great. thanks

[TotalCollapse]

I'm pretty sure there is already a thread that has to do with adiction. Try the search thread at the top.

[SomethingCorpor]

If you read some of the posts by Christopher Gutierrez it might help. He is an old straightedge who sometimes talks about being edge and how hard it is. http://askheychris.livejournal.com/

[thesafeword]

Maybe you shouldn't have done these things in the first place.

[TMartin442]

Avoid your friends and spend more time with the family.

[canadianloon]

The hard part about addiction is that you do well for a while... but then you have a bad day and you start thinking "I've done so well for so long... it's okay to slip this one little time." And then the next time you get a craving, you're like "Well, I've already screwed up one time, I might as well forget about getting better."

It's all about keeping your head up even when you feel like you're sinking. I think the most motivating part is to remind yourself that just because you slip up once it doesn't mean that it's all over. You work on not slipping up again.

[godfree]

Maybe you shouldn't have done these things in the first place.

we cant all be fucking saints.

[Charles777]

Kids today don't struggle with your problem because they have the common sense to know not to do drugs.

[robat19]

just quit, it's not that hard.

[Hyp]

Kids today don't struggle with your problem because they have the common sense to know not to do drugs.

Or at least heroin...

[thesafeword]

we cant all be fucking saints.
Well maybe you should have been, don't get mad at me for shitty decisions that you made.

[TheSkyline]

we cant all be fucking saints.

Not doing heroine doesn't exactly make you a saint..

[pyrospartan]

Kids today don't struggle with your problem because they have the common sense to know not to do drugs.

haha if only that were remotely true

[SonEric84]

I'd say if you find it really really hard and can't do it yourself then get some professional help. Find other things to fill your time and surround yourself with friends and family who will support you.

[Fallinto_rhythm]

just quit, it's not that hard.

Oh yeah, coming off of heroine isn't that hard or anything. Dumbass

[ohheroine]

I just dont understand why everyone has to spell the word "heroin" wrong. The drug does NOT have an e at the end.

[.invisible ink.]

quitting is for losers.

[Heart-A-Tact]

Kids today don't struggle with your problem because they have the common sense to know not to do drugs.

Well, that is a damn lie.

[stayforawhile]

Well, that is a damn lie.
I agree.

[Fallinto_rhythm]

I just dont understand why everyone has to spell the word "heroin" wrong. The drug does NOT have an e at the end.

you need to chill.

[stayforawhile]

you need to chill.
Hhahahahahah take a xanax.

[tomakebelieve]

I'd say if you find it really really hard and can't do it yourself then get some professional help. Find other things to fill your time and surround yourself with friends and family who will support you.

This is my advice, too.

[Fallinto_rhythm]

Hhahahahahah take a xanax.

I'll split a stick with her.

[stayforawhile]

I'll split a stick with her.
That's quite generous of you.

[TheSkyline]

Oh yeah, coming off of heroine isn't that hard or anything. Dumbass

I think he was kidding... :shrug:

[godfree]

Kids today don't struggle with your problem because they have the common sense to know not to do drugs.
ignorance is bliss i guess.

[godfree]

Well maybe you should have been, don't get mad at me for shitty decisions that you made.
i asked for advice, if you have some, id love to hear it. if not fuck off.

[readyfredi]

Figure out what triggers your need to do drugs and mimimize it. Find something constructive to do with the time that you woul d be high.

[dissident]

honestly if you have a problem as serious as heroin you should probably go to rehab, you're not going to kick that on your own.

[godfree]

honestly if you have a problem as serious as heroin you should probably go to rehab, you're not going to kick that on your own.
i know, just seeing if anyone has any helpful advice until i can bring myself to tell all the people i care for what ive gotten myself into.

[robat19]

Oh yeah, coming off of heroine isn't that hard or anything. Dumbass

It is.

[godfree]

nd not talking about splitting sticks of xanax on an addiction thread would be greatly appreciated.

[dissident]

i know, just seeing if anyone has any helpful advice until i can bring myself to tell all the people i care for what ive gotten myself into.

uh... that's it. what do you expect to do until then? man up, tell your family, get some fucking help. you've already lost all pride, dignity, and self respect at this point by being involved with such shit. it's not like you have much else to lose or feel sorry about.

[TotalCollapse]

Concentrate on one day at a time. Try and get through the day without drugs. It's a really big promise to tell yourself that you are never going to do drugs again, that's why you needs to look at in a much lower scale. If you're having a bad day and you know you will never be able to feel better without drugs, then do everything you can to stop yourself from doing drugs that day. Then it's a new day and you'll have time to reconsider the necessity of using drugs to get over the problem.
I'm assuming you use drugs as a coping mechanism, so what you need to try and do is figure out what you can do instead of drugs to get yourself through the rough times. You could try running, driving, listening to music, or some hobby that will distract you and help you to calm down. Also try and distinguish what sets you off and makes you want take drugs. Once you find your weak point, you can learn to strengthen yourself and prevent yourself from getting into those situations or dealing with it once it happens.

[stayforawhile]

nd not talking about splitting sticks of xanax on an addiction thread would be greatly appreciated.
I'll do what I please.

[godfree]

Concentrate on one day at a time. Try and get through the day without drugs. It's a really big promise to tell yourself that you are never going to do drugs again, that's why you needs to look at in a much lower scale. If you're having a bad day and you know you will never be able to feel better without drugs, then do everything you can to stop yourself from doing drugs that day. Then it's a new day and you'll have time to reconsider the necessity of using drugs to get over the problem.
I'm assuming you use drugs as a coping mechanism, so what you need to try and do is figure out what you can do instead of drugs to get yourself through the rough times. You could try running, driving, listening to music, or some hobby that will distract you and help you to calm down. Also try and distinguish what sets you off and makes you want take drugs. Once you find your weak point, you can learn to strengthen yourself and prevent yourself from getting into those situations or dealing with it once it happens.
thankyou for actually having something constructive to say.

[thesafeword]

i asked for advice, if you have some, id love to hear it. if not fuck off.
Again, stop getting mad at me for mistakes that you have made.

[stayforawhile]

i asked for advice, if you have some, id love to hear it. if not fuck off.
If you have a serious drug problem, you should stop posting here and actually get help.

[thesafeword]

If you have a serious drug problem, you should stop posting here and actually get help.
I asked for serious advice. Fuck off.

[robat19]

Go see Dr. Drew and Steve Adler.

[stayforawhile]

I asked for serious advice. Fuck off.
Oh you pop pills and shot up heroin, okay here's what you do jut post on AP. It'll make alllll your drug addictions go away, no need for medical help.

[godfree]

Oh you pop pills and shot up heroin, okay here's what you do jut post on AP. It'll make alllll your drug addictions go away, no need for medical help.
no need for sarchastic assholes either.

[robat19]

no need for sarchastic assholes either.

Why the fuck would you come to the PL forum if you're not looking for sarcastic assholes???

[stayforawhile]

no need for sarchastic assholes either.
You're the person with the drug problem and is requesting advice from a website rather than recieve professional help.

[stayforawhile]

Why the fuck would you come to the PL forum if you're not looking for sarcastic assholes???
Hahaah why would you even post in this website if you didn't love witt and sarcasm?

[robat19]

Maybe you just need more anal in your life?

[dissident]

thankyou for actually having something constructive to say.
my advice is the only thing that's going to help you. the longer you put off getting treatment if you have a serious addiction, the longer you're just stalling and hurting yourself.

[robat19]

my advice is the only thing that's going to help you. the longer you put off getting treatment if you have a serious addiction, the longer you're just stalling and hurting yourself.

duh?

[godfree]

ovbiosuly im getting proffesional help as well. just trying to get as many POV's as possible. i guess when i saw that this forum was for discussing problems and recieving advice i didnt realize that all todays youth cares about is "why thier girlfriends wont let them blow loads in thier face" or "ass licking"
my mistake for thinking thered be some mature responses.

[dissident]

duh?

she's clearly not bright enough to figure this out and thinks the answer lies somewhere on this website.

[dissident]

ovbiosuly im getting proffesional help as well. just trying to get as many POV's as possible. i guess when i saw that this forum was for discussing problems and recieving advice i didnt realize that all todays youth cares about is "why thier girlfriends wont let them blow loads in thier face" or "ass licking"
my mistake for thinking thered be some mature responses.

hey. ass licking is no small issue.

[godfree]

Again, stop getting mad at me for mistakes that you have made.
dude shut the fuck up already. damn
weve heard you're opinion already so run along.

[robat19]

ovbiosuly im getting proffesional help as well. just trying to get as many POV's as possible. i guess when i saw that this forum was for discussing problems and recieving advice i didnt realize that all todays youth cares about is "why thier girlfriends wont let them blow loads in thier face" or "ass licking"
my mistake for thinking thered be some mature responses.

Blowing loads and ass licking > your shitty problems

[samsara]

Keeping your mind and hands busy is always good. Letting your mind wonder is bad because then you start to think about drugs and doing them. If it was really bad then seeking out counseling for it would be good, it might help in understanding why you did drugs and more ways to stay off. Try getting a hobby or something to get you busy.

[JK1nG2303]

To be honest with you, i've done everything you did, and then some, and i still have yet to be addicted to anything in my life. I do them all correctly, but I never feel the urge to do any of them again. I lost friends through it, have ended relationships, even had some people literally die because of it. If you push yourself hard enough, you will realize addiction is all mental. Take a look at your life, realize whos life your making unhappy when you do the drugs and im sure you can stop. Its the only thing that gets me by is seeing my family happy, my friends, my girlfriend, its all just a better life without drugs. I truely hope you get over the drugs, its fun while it last but it sucks now lol. Good luck dude

[stayforawhile]

Blowing loads and ass licking > your shitty problems
Hahaahah

[robat19]

To be honest with you, i've done everything you did, and then some, and i still have yet to be addicted to anything in my life. I do them all correctly, but I never feel the urge to do any of them again. I lost friends through it, have ended relationships, even had some people literally die because of it. If you push yourself hard enough, you will realize addiction is all mental. Take a look at your life, realize whos life your making unhappy when you do the drugs and im sure you can stop. Its the only thing that gets me by is seeing my family happy, my friends, my girlfriend, its all just a better life without drugs. I truely hope you get over the drugs, its fun while it last but it sucks now lol. Good luck dude

d00d ur so pro!

[JK1nG2303]

I try yano, takes practice to be as ownage as myself. Aint born like this

[robat19]

yeah, MLD. major league druggie, yo.

[andrew4045]

this is real.

[stayforawhile]

this is real.
Hahaha thanks for the update.

[silentstar1134]

My honest opinion is that addiction is a serious issue and should be addressed in a proper manner. Sometimes it comes from the root of the problem. I had a relationship in hs that ended up pretty much being me as an alcoholic. She made me an alcoholic. So what did I do? Pick up the pieces, tell the bitch to fuck off, and move on. Worked like a charm. I know this doesn't apply to everyone but if there is a cause for the addiction such as in my case, than remove what might be causing it or might be contributing to it in a negative way. Getting help is one of the best answers, and ditch your friends that pressure you to do it, because if thats the only way to be accepted they are not your real friends. Also what other people said, do something that you love that is productive to take your mind off the drugs. Know that in reality the drugs don't control you, you control the drugs. You let them make or break you. Love life and know that you always have your family to fall back on.

[showbiz]

LOL at thread

[secretcrowds.]

you can quit if you have the willpower to do so. and if you have a good reason to.

Having a good reason to quit is a great help. Otherwise when it gets hard, you start to think "whats the fucking point in quitting anyway?"

So if you have something to believe in and quit for, then it spurs you on even more.

[fadedmemories]

LOL at thread
Agreed.

[showbiz]

threadstarter is hot though

[j-dogg_69]

Watch Trainspotting. That will put you right off heroin. Also you appear to look awfully healthy in your profile photo. If you had an addiction to heroin (and I'm pretty up on heroin because scotland has the biggest heroin problem in Europe) your face would become gaunt, you would loose pretty much any weight you have, and wouldn't be as out going as you have been on here.

and i agree with 99% of these posts, professional help or will power, not online forums. I've had problems with alcohol, smoked for about 6 years, but I just put my mind to it to stop smoking, and started drinking with different friends who drank very little and i started slowly reducing the amount i drink, now I've gone from being smashed every night of the week (and i mean end up passing out around 10pm every night) so having maybe a couple beers on a friday night. also note i said problems, not addiction. large difference.

[Charles777]

haha if only that were remotely true
*some of them.

lol

[Charles777]

I agree.
Maybe I just hang with a lot of responsible people.

[stayforawhile]

Maybe I just hang with a lot of responsible people.
Haha I guess so.

[JK1nG2303]

yeah, MLD. major league druggie, yo.

Retired, in the Hall of Fame though.

[asianxcore]

stop hanging out with your friends, or find new ones who dont use hard drugs?

[asianxcore]

just ones that use soft drugs hahahahahaa

[godfree]

Watch Trainspotting. That will put you right off heroin. Also you appear to look awfully healthy in your profile photo. If you had an addiction to heroin (and I'm pretty up on heroin because scotland has the biggest heroin problem in Europe) your face would become gaunt, you would loose pretty much any weight you have, and wouldn't be as out going as you have been on here.

and i agree with 99% of these posts, professional help or will power, not online forums. I've had problems with alcohol, smoked for about 6 years, but I just put my mind to it to stop smoking, and started drinking with different friends who drank very little and i started slowly reducing the amount i drink, now I've gone from being smashed every night of the week (and i mean end up passing out around 10pm every night) so having maybe a couple beers on a friday night. also note i said problems, not addiction. large difference.
well trainspotting and requiem for a dream were what made me want to try it. movies like that can either make people go "who the fuck would touch that shit?" or "holy fuck that looks amazing". it can go either ways ya know?
and that picture was taken awhile ago. before i started using. and i did lose about 25 pounds when i was using considering all the nausea and vomiting. but yeah thanks for the advice broseph.

[Hyp]

Hey, man I feel your pain. :(

Over Christmas break I drank no less than 3 Monster energy drinks everyday. When my supply ran out, what can I say? I crashed. I cried, I had diarrhea, cold sweats, migraines, I was vomiting, the works! Anyways, I knew that nobody in the world would be able to help me out of this situation...so I tried to hang myself...from a ceiling fan blade. As you can see, all the caffeine and guarana exposure had effected my brain functions.

My solution: I slowly weened myself off of it by drinking less and less each day, until I was down to one sip. Sometimes when I felt I was going to relapse, I had some other drug, usually cocaine (sometimes jenkem or ecstasy) , ready to take my mind off the caffeine and that also worked. :)

Just hang in there, follow my advice, and you'll be there in no time. ;)

[robat19]

Why don't you fucktards grow the hell up

[acfrue]

I wonder if her name is Annabelle.....

xAyA9p_VH7s

[save_me]

Lulzy. Annabelle, the Australian slut/drug addict.

[silentstar1134]

well trainspotting and requiem for a dream were what made me want to try it. movies like that can either make people go "who the fuck would touch that shit?" or "holy fuck that looks amazing". it can go either ways ya know?
and that picture was taken awhile ago. before i started using. and i did lose about 25 pounds when i was using considering all the nausea and vomiting. but yeah thanks for the advice broseph.

you should stay away from anything drug related. No friends that are a bad influence, no movies or songs that might make you want to do it, nothing that you can say after doing something "Damn, I really need to get my next fix".

[piglet]

People like the OP should of OD'd a long time ago.

[thesafeword]

People like the OP should of OD'd a long time ago.
Fuck you, I only want serious advice.

[piglet]

OD lol.

[the1]

Wow

There are ALOT of assholes on this site. All the girl did as ask for advice.
It's pretty fucking sad to see a site that people come to for advice and to feel part of something turn into a fucking flamefest.

[Russia08]

always a fun sistuation..i used to have a problem like this. do things that will make u happy..other than drugs drinking etc. u will be more likely not to depend on them. and when times get rough dont fall back on these things..u need to find something else..trust me. try music or just talking to a good friend.

[robat19]

Wow

There are ALOT of assholes on this site. All the girl did as ask for advice.
It's pretty fucking sad to see a site that people come to for advice and to feel part of something turn into a fucking flamefest.

Fuck off.

[godfree]

Wow

There are ALOT of assholes on this site. All the girl did as ask for advice.
It's pretty fucking sad to see a site that people come to for advice and to feel part of something turn into a fucking flamefest.
you da man

[the1]

Fuck off.
:-d You slay me!! Someone has an inferiority complex. Awwww.

[samsara]

:-d You slay me!! Someone has an inferiority complex. Awwww.

ha those are lyrics from Say Anything!!!!

[more heart]

go to rehab, pretty self-explanatory

[the1]

ha those are lyrics from Say Anything!!!!

Really? I don't listen to them so I wouldn't know. (Although I have been intending to...)

[samsara]

Really? I don't listen to them so I wouldn't know. (Although I have been intending to...)

ha yeah. You should they are pretty good.

[robat19]

The OP should just OD and go away.

[j-dogg_69]

well trainspotting and requiem for a dream were what made me want to try it. movies like that can either make people go "who the fuck would touch that shit?" or "holy fuck that looks amazing". it can go either ways ya know?
and that picture was taken awhile ago. before i started using. and i did lose about 25 pounds when i was using considering all the nausea and vomiting. but yeah thanks for the advice broseph.
Are we talking about the same 2 films here. Ones where dead babies are roaming about, people die, have arms amputated due to gangrene, go to jail, loose their families, shit them selves stupid because of heroin?? you must have a fucked up mind to make those films want you to try it. I don't know anyone turned onto any drugs from those 2 films. I know people who started doing Ecstasy after Human Traffic, but at least that shows the drugs in a good way (I'm not condoning the use of drugs here.)

[fadedmemories]

The OP should just OD and go away.
It looks like he didn't OD but he did go away.

[ascitiesburn101]

If you have an especially important person in your life (i.e. mother, grandma, girlfriend), just think of how guilty you would feel if they found out that you had relapsed again.

[hellogorgeous]

Why don't you fucktards grow the hell up



Smartest thing EVER SAID on this website.

[Charles777]

Wow

There are ALOT of assholes on this site. All the girl did as ask for advice.
It's pretty fucking sad to see a site that people come to for advice and to feel part of something turn into a fucking flamefest.
The internet is not a substitute for REAL help.

[Shorty1227]

ive had an ongoing history with addiction for a while now, and ive finally made the decision to stay sober from everything and anything (heroin,pot,alchohol,pills etc.) but its been really fucking hard and it seems at this day and age kids my age dont really struggle with this problem. so just wondering if theres anyone out there that can relate to this and in any way contribute some helpful advice to staying clean and keeping a clear head.
anything would be great. thanks
My brother struggled with an addiction at the age of 18 to prescription drugs. When he decided to get clean, he deleted all numbers from his phone that involved anything to do with anyone who encouraged him to do drugs, started a rehab program (my family attended at times, to show we were a support group) and he found hobbies to keep his mind occupied. He then applied for college out of state to get away and start a new life. Since then, he has been clean and is a completely different person. I hope this helps somewhat!