Is it just me??

[QuE-dAwEiRd1]

if being sober minded is so essential and good for you(mentally,physically and emotionally)why are the majority of us chasing the great escape,the perspective putter,the problem solving assistance of substances..be it illegal,perscription,legal,OTC, in any or all forms..And yes it helps to have a backup a safe haven for when the troubles of life the stress the trauma and heartbreak fucks us over..trying praying working bleeding..All for a goal to be happy..No using is not a sign of weakness,defeat or ignorance..its about knowing yourself following who you are and trying to better yourself and not go backwards and worsen your situations..its an aid a emergency kit a resort to sort of reboot your mindset..Sometimes sober keeps us from seeing beyond our situations

 

[Phil.McKeer]

Well, most of us use drugs to escape the harshness of reality. Although I agree that some respite is necessary and would never deny someone their momentary escape from an otherwise shitty reality, I also have to admit that escaping reality isn't a solution, and some drugs end up taking a toll and making our reality much worse after the fact.

I used H to "escape" for two years straight. Getting off of it was truly painful, not to mention how much money I wasted on it. It wasn't worth the brief respite it provided.

I now use buprenorphine (very low dose - <0.5mg/day) to cheat nature out of the many nights of insomnia and absolute depression I'd otherwise have to endure. I know that at some point, I'm going to have to suffer for this also.

I don't think any of us are trying to make the point that "drugs are bad", but they can cause their own suffering as we use them to escape other forms of suffering. Many people have hit rock bottom due to hard drugs (opioids, stimulants like meth, benzos, etc) and now stay sober to try to build their lives back up.

 

[Captain.Heroin]

Mental and physical disorders/diseases. Addiction is a very powerful disease.

 

[QuE-dAwEiRd1]

I should know yes..was addicted to codeine for 7yrs..21 pills a day..later it got worse,I manipulated drs to get prescription meds..dynalamotrogen,serdept,valium,xanax among a few...loved the feeling but became detached frm life all I thought about was the pills and that high it gave...neglected myself,loved ones and life..I quit cold turkey..lucky for me I was blessed no withdrawals..I am clean a while now and sometimes long for that escape,but afraid this time I won't be strong enough to turn around...so I'll avoid it and refuse to become hooked again..Read about herbs legal ones that give a euphoric and relaxed feeling called Sceletium Tortousum..still considering to give it a go..

 

[Captain.Heroin]

Exercise has much better, way more reliable results. If I had the time and money, I would go hiking in the mountains every weekend.

 

[Dodger Guy LA]

Addiction is powerful , stronger than I. I believe exercise is Important and my doctor very much encourages me. I'm not the exercise kinda guy some laziness some physical reason by I don't. I do walks..........