What helps you cope with hardships or drug abuse?

[stellablue]

What helps you cope with hardships or drug abuse?

Mine are my health, my girls, and my friends and family.

Your turn........

 

[Captain.Heroin]

My fiancee, medication (ORT meds, ADHD meds, I no longer "need" sleep meds but have them on hand in case I do one night), music, and most importantly Bluelight.

 

[burntserkits]

Optimism, meditation and Bluelight...

 

[RedLeader]

Reading books and learning new things from them.
Exercising, both for my health and for my self-esteem.
Being outside. When I am outside, I feel more optimistic.
Playing with my cats.
Trance music.

 

[unsettled]

Music, Reading, I read constantly, magazines, novels, tons of biographies..., Movies, Family and Close Friends... I truly feel playing music saves my life daily, Staying close to my dreams, Comedy in any form. Good TV shows, sometimes bad ones work just as well. Challenging Myself. Ironically Klonopin, because even though I hate being dependent on it, I don't abuse it and it keeps me away from Alcohol. Staying in the moment.

 

[Ixchellian]

Music.... and the Sandman series when I get the motivation.

 

[Colmes]

What helps you cope with hardships or drug abuse?

Mine are my health, my girls, and my friends and family.

Your turn........

You come up with the most insightful questions. Wow... I never ever have to think about what my answer is, unless it is for a test in college.


Hmmm... my health, my fam & my girl, my faith in that I am headed for greater happiness.

Alas...even though writing it down puts it right in your face, i have a habit of focusing on problems, dwelling on them. But I'm still here right? One thing I never ever would do is commit suicide. It has ALWAYS puzzled me, why do some people resort to that, and others not, really? I don't think we have the answer. People who commit suicide aren't necessarily facing more difficult problems than someone who is depressed at work, with family troubles...but keeps on trucking. I believe there was actual an article in my Abnormal Psychology Course textbook asking this very question.

 

[Sweet P]

My girlfriend, my family, my medication.

 

[edgewise1]

Reading, I love to read and feel for people who can't read, several different reasons could be the cause, as you can definately visit any place in the world, at any time in history, through the writings of a good author. Family, especially my son. Friends, the TRUE ones. Finally, God.

The above are in no specific order and the severity of the problem/hardship determines where I turn first.

Oh yeah, Bluelight is also a BIG help. Lots of good people here!

 

[hyroller]

remembering and embracing all the hobbies, talents and things that mattered in life before I decided to get lost on a whim.....

 

[GlassAss420]

heroin, the internet, music, art

 

[oxymoron310]

heroin, the internet, music, art

I don't think you understood the question...

What helps you cope with hardships or drug abuse?

Even though she did say "or" I think it would have made sense to use an answer that didn't consist of names of drugs, especially something with the reputation of heroin.

My answer:
Staying positive, watching funny TV, smiling, praying (Even though I am not of any one faith, or really believe in any greater being for that matter, it still helps to count your blessings and tell yourself that you're thankful for all of them), friends, exercise, going out to a nice restaurant with a significant other. Anything that you enjoy that keeps you occupied and happy.

 

[GlassAss420]

ok what if someone said methadone or suboxone?? their all drugs..


and heroin does help me with hardships ex i have no job or car and heroin helps me forget or not care about those things..

 

[leiphos]

^ lol

for me it's literature and writing first, and love second

and without meds I'd be nowhere...

 

[Sweet P]

and heroin does help me with hardships ex i have no job or car and heroin helps me forget or not care about those things..

Sorry, but that sounds like such a cop out. I have no job and my driver's license has been suspended, but I don't need to rely on opiates to forget or not care about them. I just accept it and try to deal with it. But each to their own...

 

[n3ophy7e]

Music, my boyfriend, and Bluelight
Pretty simple

heroin

Mate this really isn't in the spirit of the thread. I know it might feel like heroin helps you with your problems, but can you honestly say that those problems wouldn't still be there if you weren't using heroin?

 

[Jekyll and Hyde]

You come up with the most insightful questions. Wow... I never ever have to think about what my answer is, unless it is for a test in college.


Hmmm... my health, my fam & my girl, my faith in that I am headed for greater happiness.

Alas...even though writing it down puts it right in your face, i have a habit of focusing on problems, dwelling on them. But I'm still here right? One thing I never ever would do is commit suicide. It has ALWAYS puzzled me, why do some people resort to that, and others not, really? I don't think we have the answer. People who commit suicide aren't necessarily facing more difficult problems than someone who is depressed at work, with family troubles...but keeps on trucking. I believe there was actual an article in my Abnormal Psychology Course textbook asking this very question.

Well, it seems like you've never really experienced really deep depression. When I end up in that hole, my pain exceeds my coping abilities and I feel as though suicide is the only way to stop it all at once. I've had my share of attempts, and I finally feel that I can make a difference in society. It isn't as easy as snapping a finger and your depression just goes away. I wish that were the case because I'd be spending a hell of a lot more time in the hospital.

 

[stellablue]

heroin, the internet, music, art

Mate this really isn't in the spirit of the thread. I know it might feel like heroin helps you with your problems, but can you honestly say that those problems wouldn't still be there if you weren't using heroin?

^ I agree. You know that you will still have to deal with whatever you are self medicating for. The longer you put it off the harder it will be on you and the ones that love you. Just know your not alone. Good luck. *sending good vibes and empathy*

 

[jojo87]

family friends and sex

 

[Georgie25]

When Im pissed instead of doing drugs I'll play some Soldier of Fortune to let out my frustration by killing people in a video game.

Bluelight.

Going outside or for a random drive.