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how to control $?

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totach

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So basically that title says it all.

My problem is when i get sober ans start having money it makes my cravings so much worse.

Like if i leave work with enough money to buy a bundle its like i cant think of anything else except to get in my car and go cop.

So for me its like a loose loose situation cuz i hate being broke but i also hate having money cuz all i think about is coping.

So i have a couple options i work for my father so i could go ahead and tell him just dont pay me and save up my money but at the same time sometimes i wanna have some money to go clubbing or just party and have fun.

So can you guys advice me on how you guys controlled your money once you were getting sober.

Thanx
 
When I was quitting heroin I would give any money that I had to my flatmate and he would take it to work with him.
Then even if I did get tempted to score I couldn't do it as my mate had my cash.
 
What's something that you've wanted to do before you were sober and just didn't have the money for? It could be traveling, a new hobby, buying a new TV or anything really. Now would be the time to do it!
 
The problem with that Spork is im never able to save enough money for what i like cuz as soon as i have X amount i want to spend it on getting high and cant think about anything else.

Some people here know ive bin to some nice rehabs and spent alot of monet on rapid detox and Ibogaine tx but that was on my dads dime ;) cuz i cant save for shit...
 
What about finding an investment for the money.. something like a precious metal.. then at least you would have a bigger obstacle than just going to the bank or reaching in your pocket. I think developing reliable thought patterns to try and overcome cravings is a good way to feel more comfortable. I know when i get cravings I think through them by thinking to myself how the drugs actually are which is a stark contrast from what the cravings whisper to me they are going to be like.
 
maxalfie said:
When I was quitting heroin I would give any money that I had to my flatmate and he would take it to work with him.
Then even if I did get tempted to score I couldn't do it as my mate had my cash.
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Do this shit. I gave my mom my tax return a couple of years ago because I was so strung out. Great decision. I think if I had that money, I'd be a dead man. Well, maybe not dead, but definitely wouldn't have used the money wisely!
 
Maybe you should have some of it directly deposited into an account that you're not able to withdraw money from for x amount of years and if you try to earlier, you get penalized.




(what the hell is that officially called? Is it a cd?)
 
If you've got a family member or someone you trust, then perhaps they would manage an account into which you deposit your paycheques. They can transfer you X funds as you need, or something like that. It's not perfect, but it worked all right for one of my friends... (Until he relapsed like fuck :\)
 
Open up a savings account and keep money in there, don't touch it, and keep adding to it without taking any out. Learn how to budget your expenses, and keep a small amount of money in your wallet/purse, etc. just for emergencies or to buy small amounts of food or something you need in your daily life that's not related to drugs.

Does your dad know that you have issues with drugs? Tell him and tell him that money makes you want to go out and buy heroin.
 
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