Really good actually, spent time with a friend who never used yet is super supportive, went home and now relaxing. Grateful.

congrats op

What's the best thing you learned OP?
And is the plan to never drink again?

congrats fam

Cutting down on negative self talk/playing the tape in the sense of how it wont really do anything positive, but if it does I have a support group, and yea, taking it one day at a time, but I don't want to drink so that's the plan

congrats op, getting into those loops of thinking about how my life is so terrible was a big issue for me when I was drinking a lot, glad u snapped out of it, life is the greatest gift and any high will be met with an equal low at some point

i'm in the middle of addiction and don't want to recover yet like how do you replace that chemical sensation with something natural?

Hmm, get into a recovery setting if you can, but generally for me hobbies like writing everyday, reading, working on musitc, spending time with friends who don't use, even cutting down on my weed use, and yea. Taking it a day at a time, and start telling yourself "Just for today, I won't use and believe that a recovering addict believes in you"

thanks for the suggestions - i'm going to go back to meditation routine starting from tomorrow.

i suffer from anxiety and depression. I have OCD, Trauma, and addiction is what i resort to in order to deal with this.

i don't think i could function without some sort of d*** i have nerve pain from years of anxiety, so i got medication for that because it's relenting.

weed has helped me alot, but it isn't perfect.

Congrats!

good man

Not trying to be negative, it’s dope af that you feel like you’re in such a good place right now and you’re so motivated to stay there

But just curious — did anyone in the rehab place you went to tell you that by using weed still you’re not fully sober and that it could make it difficult to stay away from your addiction to booze and coke? Not saying it can’t work for you, but from what I’ve heard about addiction, you gotta change your whole lifestyle and habits (not just stop the main d**** you’re addicted to). But again, I’m just curious on your thoughts/what you heard

Congrats dude! Keep going forward

That's great. Every single day from now on is a gift

I've been in and out of it a few times but never worked for me

but I sincerely hope it does for you and that you strengthen your sober way of life. This is just the beginning

They were divided, some counslers said no weed, others didn't mind it, but generally not encouraged, though when I did smoke yesterday it was almost too much and I almost didn't enjoy it since it was a lil overwhelming.

Def gonna try to kick it.

bump (pun fully intended, only reason why I bumped it at 2:16 a.m)

still haven't touched coke in over 2 years though, contemplated it a lot but eh. did drink a few months ago which wasn't the worst, more so just put in a compromising position.

2 years later and I have to say it really just was my attitude on life at the time not seeing the point in "trying to be sober" which I do today. The 3-4 I did drink, I purely was doing it to fit in at work functions/or trying to "keep" up with being in certain environments I wouldn't put myself in again.

Still smoke, but giving up for Ramadan ofc, maybe longer if I'm really feeling it. Didn't enable me personally, though I can't speak for everyone.

inshallah, I hope you're doing well in your journey in life where ever you are at friend.

you're doing well man
just take it a day at a time

my big bro is almost 10 years sober now, he almost killed himself with alcohol, so i know what a struggle it can be

Im bouta go myself smh kinda terrified

Hey man I'm proud of you. I know addiction well. It's such a lonely place.

Please continue to be careful and develop ways to cope with bad days. Coke is a f***er and can randomly pop into your head

Goodluck bro

It's a lot of people's first step to living an ok life! I remember treatment was the first place I had felt some peace or some sense of "ok" in years. I hope you find some peace there too for however long you're there

Good luck brother, there's nothing to be scared of. You'll meet people from all walks of life and even though they might not have it together, they're going to believe in you like nobody has before and it's honestly one of the most beautiful things.

If you can, bring some books to help pass the time!