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The Sobriety Thread

I believe it is all about perception. For me, I would use drugs to change my perception of something. The substances offered me the chance to look at the whole dimension I was living in and examine each individual option and caveat. Perhaps this is no different when one is sober, but it certainly seems much more difficult to do so.

I have been in forced sobriety for three years, and I don't like it admittedly. What frightens me is that I used drugs as a crutch to carry me when I should have relied upon myself to do that, and now I feel as though I am in a weakened mental state because of it. Maybe my perception of the current situation is skewed because it is "forced"
 
Wow. I just read this thread and realized that almost no one who posted actually wants to be sober.

For me, sobriety is not about switching substances, taking a break, fooling a PO, or not using only because other people want me to.

I guess I have to point out that, for me, sobriety without recovery would be torture. Finding a place where you are happy without drugs, and accept or embrace the pain of daily life because it offers a point of reference from which to appreciate the better parts of life is what it's all about.

FC
 
enoughorangejuice? said:
i think if you really love a drug and can use it responsibly in safe dosages once every other month or something like that, on occasion, that is the best, moderation management. if you take it out of your life completely it controls you just as much as it did when using every day... however i dont know if everybody is capable of using drugs in moderation especially harder ones like heroin/morphine/cocaine/meth, etc. i'd like to think we all are capable of doing so, but i'm just not sure.
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Been there done that, THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN USE HEROIN REC. OR "JUST ON THE WEEKENDS". NO FUCKING WAY, I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS!!!!
 
Fight Club said:
Wow. I just read this thread and realized that almost no one who posted actually wants to be sober.

For me, sobriety is not about switching substances, taking a break, fooling a PO, or not using only because other people want me to.

I guess I have to point out that, for me, sobriety without recovery would be torture. Finding a place where you are happy without drugs, and accept or embrace the pain of daily life because it offers a point of reference from which to appreciate the better parts of life is what it's all about.

FC
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yeah, it seems like everyone posting in here doesnt want sobriety, they are just taking short breaks before relapsing again, and even planning on relapsing. I geuss i'm one of few who doesn't want to take drugs anymore
 
partying with crack

Bavanai said:
Have you considered using other less harmful substances at the party? It may be a very good option, partying sober and having a good time can be difficult for people that abuse(d) "party drugs".
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Ah - what I meant by partying with crack was getting fucked up on it by myself - not attending a party with other people. I was at home getting nice and high.

Also, in terms of the post about wanting to relapse or wanting to stop permanently - - I think there is room for both kinds of sobriety. Some people may need to and choose to be sober forever and some of us (me included) just want to take a break now and then because being fucked up on drugs everyday to kill my health and wallet.
 
I'm on day three of no opiates or benzos, and while withdrawal is currently kicking my ass, I'm feeling way better right now for not even having the desire to take any of the above. *This* is my own choice.

However, I'm being forced to quit smoking due to my dad's decision to start drug testing me after he found out I've been using. I've already moved out of my house and everything but my dad can still take my truck away from me since he technically owns it. Since I value having transportation over getting high, I will comply for the time being. As soon as he loses interest and I pass a test (which should be a few weeks from now, hopefully :(), I'm going to get right back on the wagon. Not being able to smoke while your roommates are constantly getting high is torture, especially when you're w/ding.
 
ClubbinGuido said:
Gotta take that break to avoid physical dependence.
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I wish I knew how to do that anymore.

Anyways, Im postin in this thread now, but not really since in a hour i wont be sober no more.
 
GenericMind said:
^That's a lot easier to say when all one indulges in is Pot.
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True, Pot IMO is a literaly a joke when talking about kicking compared to something like opiates, anyone see celebrity rehab Rx, the girl was addicted to weed hahahah yeaa right, "coming off weed can cause herion like withdrawls" -Dr. Drew are you fucking kidding me?!?!?! "herion like withdrwals" NOOOO.
 
travelaroundNC said:
Also, in terms of the post about wanting to relapse or wanting to stop permanently - - I think there is room for both kinds of sobriety. Some people may need to and choose to be sober forever and some of us (me included) just want to take a break now and then because being fucked up on drugs everyday to kill my health and wallet.
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oh don't get me wrong I wasn't trying to badmouth people, i was that way not too long ago but then i realized i couldn't keep going on like that. It's just when you take a short break the sobriety sucks because of cravings/sickness but when you decide to stop after a lil bit you feel great and realize how nice feeling completely sober feels. When i saw this thread with the title sobriety i thought it'd be a rejoice of being sober but its actually filled with people who are forced into it and do not desire it.
 
I like the term weekend warrior... I don't really want to be fucked up through the week but I consider the weekend my time to do what ever the hell I want. However in saying this I don't use hard drugs, just weed and ecstasy and of course alcohol.

I just wish I had the confidence all the time that drugs give me.
 
after smoking green everyday for a month or so being sober feels like a whole new experience i kind of like it.
 
A guess the best of all possible worlds if I can pull this off

1) Keeping control of my drug usage and determining when I want to get fucked up and when I want to be sober

2) When getting fucked up, really enjoy the trip

3) And when sober, really enjoy the sobriety

Hope I can maintain that balance.
 
Looking for people to chat with

Hey all,

I wont say my name but I go by korky, im from rhode island and was an opiate addict since 15, im joining a suboxon group tomorrow i already have my presccription starting it tomorrow at the group. Was just wondering if this would be a good place for me to come talk bout my daily struggles going through my sobriety which i am 100% motivated to do for MYSELF!.

Hope to chat further/nice meeting all
 
Good job dude! Good luck with it. Hopefully you get some positive feedback in this thread. Also don't forget to check out the dark side as they have a lot of posters who will be able to empathize with you and your struggles.
 
Drug use isn't a moral issue, but one of personal choice, health, and the desire to expand one's consciousness and alter reality. It's based in our physical makeup (i.e. opiate, cannabinoid receptors in the brain) and goes back to the beginning of the human race. Those Christian/religious sobriety groups try to make it out to be a "good vs. evil" thing, as does society at large. It's not. Whatever works to keep someone sober is good for him/her, but the guilt attached to drug use is unnecessary as well as harmful. Especially casual use but addiction also. Drug use is not dirty, evil, or otherwise inherently bad. Addiction is harmful but moderation with a good dose of will power is the "cure" for a lot of people. Others do well with quitting altogether. I prefer to use moderation and good judgment in the first place to avoid addiction in the long run. Some say they don't have the ability to be moderate. Who knows...Sobriety is just another state of being, like being high, drunk, or sexually aroused or asleep or...

Getting in touch with yourself and your mind/body, as well as researching drugs thoroughly before using them is a good policy. Where most people get into trouble is ignorance of a substance, overuse, upping the dose and frequency, and not being in touch with their own emotions and needs. Not really a response to anyone or anything in particular, just my thoughts on sobriety and healthy vs. unhealthy attitudes toward drugs.
 
I've been sober now for 3 years and I can say sobriety is an absolute trip. I've gotten many thinks back in my life that I had previously lost because of my drug use, and life is good. BUT...lately I've got that itch that just cannot be scratched if you know what I mean. I'm scared. Is there such a thing as chipping heroin?
 
I was forced into sobriety in 2006. It lasted for about 6 months until I had to go to court, then I started using xanax for anxiety. Then I became dependent on opiates and had to become clean once a month every month for 2 years (thank god they were scheduled tests). I was able to obtain a prescription for xanax from my dr. which helps with withdrawls. Thankfully, I am almost to the end of my probation and plan on smoking weed in place of opiates again. Sobriety sucks, I enjoy recreationally abusing drugs of my choice, by my choice.
 
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