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tired of using drugs....want to stop using drugs...how can I stop?
I'm really addicted to a form of drug. I won't go into details because I don't think it's allowed and I REALLY don't want other people doing this sort of thing so hang with me on this.
I have been "using" for three years now. I have seen my mind go downhill. My health isn't what it was. I'm simply not as bright as I use to be and it's hard to focus on one subject sometimes now. I am ashamed of myself because I feel so consumed by this drug. I know I'm very addicted mentally, at the very least. I want to stop.
I've tried to stop using before but I always go back to it. It's like my safety. My comfort. It's my entire personality now. I don't know what I would do without it sometimes. I feel stupid because I am NOT the person I am when I am using. I'm always using though so nobody knows the real me. It's like I'm fake and not ME.
How do I stop? I can't go very long once I've decided to call it quits because then I get anxious and I just can't hold myself back from it. This is so embarrassing. I can't believe I'm telling you all about this.
What do I do though? I want to stop being a drug addict. I thought it was cool and fun before. Now I feel so empty and lifeless. Please help me figure this out. I don't want this kind of life.
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I have done it. Its HARD to think about why you don't want to, especially when its in your face. But if it is that important to you, you will quit. You choose how much will power you have. Id also say for the time being, don't go around people who have it or use it. You have to do it by yourself, while you may have the support of others, you're going through it alone.
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hey,
okay firstly let me say how you are already on the right road to recovery.you have admitted and accepted you have a problem and you WANT to change thats a huge step you have took all ready it takes most addicts way longer to reach this point.
but you have and you should be proud that you want to get your life back on track youve made your mistakes now its time to fix them and learn from them.
but you cant do it alone. I know you feel ashamed and embarassed but if you havnt already well then you need to tell someone im not sure how old you are but id start with your parents or if you really cant face that then a close friend anyone who can help,.
Then what you need to do once youve confided in them is to go get (i hate saying this) but professional help from a counsellor or rehab centre someone who is trained to work with adicts who can get you through the withdrawhal stage,its not easy its probably one of the most hardest things to have to go through but thats why you need a good suport network behind you family friends etc. my uncle went through a rough stage with drugs but he came out of it and hasnt looked back just do your best to remain positive as much as you can you will have your low points but stay focused keep reminding yourself you can do it and you will.
thats really all the advice I can give you,but if you ever need anyone to talk to feel free to inbox me or add my email from my column :)
I wish you the best and seriously well done for wanting to make that change
much <3
Jess 16/f
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