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Posted by Destro125 on July 7, 2009, at 18:54:04
I had to quit smoking pot because I lost my job and now I am compensating by drinking almost every night. I want to be totally clean but it feels like I would need some kind of real support or some kind of real life to do that. I just sit here, do the occasional job interview and wait till evening before I start making rum and cokes. It makes me happy, nowhere near as happy as pot did though. Its also more expensive, even with second shelf rum. Hangovers are not something I relish either. I wish that pot was legal. Its certainly the lesser of the two evils. I really wish I didn't have this dependency on narcotics but I hold onto a fear of a life without any. Its always been some drug with me though, and I have really tuned it down since my days as a young adult. I feel this will be my last great hurdle in life, that is if I am not destitute first for a lack of a job. I suppose this is more of a rant than a cry for help. I know what I must do but knowing and doing are two different fish my friends. The temptation to write down anonymously what I can't say to those who might care is too great I suppose. I thank you for listening.
Posted by BayLeaf on July 7, 2009, at 20:42:21
In reply to Pot vs. Rum and Cokes, posted by Destro125 on July 7, 2009, at 18:54:04
You need to tell someone irl before your addiction becomes unstoppable. It's a progressive disorder...it will keep getting worse. The sooner you stop, the easier it will be. I hope you will consider reaching out soon.
You took one step by telling us. Take the next soon.
Hugs, bay
Posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2009, at 23:42:09
In reply to Re: Pot vs. Rum and Cokes » Destro125, posted by BayLeaf on July 7, 2009, at 20:42:21
Yes and AA is free and bet there are groups near you. Friendly people there. Phillipa and welcome to babble see your're new
Posted by Kath on July 16, 2009, at 10:00:24
In reply to Pot vs. Rum and Cokes, posted by Destro125 on July 7, 2009, at 18:54:04
I'm glad you reached out!
I think there might even be online AA groups. I'm wondering if you go for counselling or therapy, or if that's an option for you?
I'm sorry that you have this situation to deal with. Please let us know how you're doing.
:-) Kath
Posted by destro125 on July 16, 2009, at 14:05:47
In reply to Re: Pot vs. Rum and Cokes » Destro125, posted by Kath on July 16, 2009, at 10:00:24
Ya, I quit drinking so much. Hopefully there is a job on the horizon but I have been fooled many times by this lax economy. Thank you for a response. Therapy would be an option but I'm kind of poor. AA would be an option but I got pretty bad S.A.D. Things will get better. I have an out. There is always an out.
Posted by Kath on July 16, 2009, at 14:06:55
In reply to Re: Pot vs. Rum and Cokes, posted by destro125 on July 16, 2009, at 14:05:47
Thx for the follow-up.
Keep in touch.
:-) Kath
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