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Is using more the only way to stop using completely?

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everteen

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I've been told many times I should stop using all drugs (which is true, btw), but the cravings are simply too strong atm. It's not really about any specific drug, anything will do atm (including alcohol, drunk right now). I tried to stop, but it was useless and I was told by few people (who are clean now) that I need to use more before I can stop using drugs completely. That I've not reached my bottom yet.

I'm not "exactly" content with using about anything I can get my hands on, but the cravings are so strong I can't resist it. I'm at a point where I feel like that if I don't use now, I will use later, which just means I'll stop using later.

I don't know what should I do. Should I just use so heavily that I reach a point where I'm not getting anything positive from using drugs? It feels like it's useless to even try stop using now, even though I understand the problem continues to get worse. Or are these just delusions addiction is telling me?

I've tried everything I can to stop this, but I just continue to use more.
 
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I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that trying to hit rock bottom is the worst idea I've ever heard.
The goal is to quit before that happens
 
I think the whole rock bottom thing is complete bunk. Trying to reduce harms associated with use and implementing what changes you want to and feel are practical for you is a much better way to see positive changes in your life.
 
If you use everything, maybe try phasing out 1 class of drug at a time. Then phase out another one, etc.

And trying to hit rock bottom is a terrible idea. Good luck.
 
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If you use everything, maybe try phasing out 1 class of drug at a time. Then phase out another one, etc.
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I wasn't specific enough. I'm actually clean right now and if I never use anything again I'll have no real withdrawal syndromes again, except anxiety. I did drink this weekend, but it's nothing that gives me any significant withdrawal syndromes. Just a slight hangover, which is negligible. But I crave so much I can literally think only drugs, nothing else.
 
I hit bottom and it just fucks your life up so much more. You will end up kicking yourself in the ass when you find out how much worse things can get! Start repairing now, before that happens, and certainly don't aim for it dude... come on
 
everteen said:
I wasn't specific enough. I'm actually clean right now and if I never use anything again I'll have no real withdrawal syndromes again, except anxiety. I did drink this weekend, but it's nothing that gives me any significant withdrawal syndromes. Just a slight hangover, which is negligible. But I crave so much I can literally think only drugs, nothing else.
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You'll find that in time, the cravings will diminish. I still get them once in a while and I doubt they will 100% go away -- try to replace them with more productive activities.

Exercise + meditation / mindfulness have helped me with my anxiety.

If you do slip up, don't beat yourself up over it.
 
Some ppl say rock bottom is the only way this person will realize his/her addiction - rock bottom is the one thing you don't need to quit. I think that most people realize their level of addiction to some level. It's insight that is required. Are you really addicted? To what chemicals? What can you live with, socially, economically, personally?

Meditation is a big help for some - it definitely helped me. And remember that slip ups happen all the time, don't even sweat it if it's a one or two-time thing because the guilt will probably attach itself to your urges. It's all part of the cycle.

If you're a poly drug user, there are a couple of things you could do

a) quit using all drugs - you may or may not relapse
b) knock one drug off the list. See if you can make it through the week. Keep a journal of what drugs you have used/continue to use. You may also want to
c) consult a therapist/clinic. Sometimes a walk-in session with a counselor at a clinic or private counselor / trained addiction specialist could be just what you need to gain some insight into what's really going on.

Best of luck
 
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