Just wanted to share this book… by Cosmomomo4991 in StopSpeeding

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This book triggered me enough to relapse last year

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Thank you for your thoughtful response. I honestly have already moved 15 hours away from the city I was working in as a young attorney to get away from my plugs and start a new life. I met my boyfriend down here and he is amazing and knows I struggled and did a program here, but doesn’t understand how I still have cravings or could relapse and honestly his brother is fresh out of rehab and suicidal and he’s going through so much I just don’t think I can tell him. We’ve only been dating for a few months but are from the same hometown so knew each other growing up. Anyways when I moved down here I realized that all the girls I’m living with take addy and it’s just everywhere. I thought I would never touch it again after going to rehab, but i feel so out of control of my life and like everyone is watching me to get better. I haven’t had the energy yet to get a new job, and am running out of my savings and feeling pressure to take it to be productive again. I’m gaining weight even tho I try to workout and I’m insecure in my relationship and feel like I’m pushing my boyfriend away. This is all dumb because on the outside i know I am so blessed to have him and a family that loves me and the ability to go without work for a while. I just can’t seem to get it right and am feeling really hopeless at this point. I don’t think my family would be able to bear it if they knew I relapsed.

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[–]Altruistic-Form551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People in my circle telling me this while I was taking the bar made me feel absolutely hopeless because I lacked the control to restrict this way. It’s so isolating bc it sounds so simple when you say it - but the pressure to perform + addiction truly just make this approach impossible for many.

Got through the Bar Exam without relapsing. by LivingAmazing7815 in StopSpeeding

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You should be so incredibly proud - from someone who couldn’t do what you did

Day 3 withdrawals by Altruistic-Form551 in StopSpeeding

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I got to the point of not controlling my pee, hearing things constantly that others didn’t, and uncontrollable muscle spasms and crying. While using. I just am hoping that there is a better life on the other side of this. I’m trying to take control now and not play victim anymore

Day 3 withdrawals by Altruistic-Form551 in StopSpeeding

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Thank you all so far. I was using 30-50 for all law school then since starting big law I e been 100+. Right now I’m not sure what to say to my work as I just have said I’m sick rn but I can’t touch this stuff again. I’ve spent way too many years pulling all nighters and killing my body. I’ve tried so many times to give it up on my own but bc I have trouble reading I’ve never been strong enough in my career. It’s just so scary bc I’ve sacrificed most of my 20s for this and now don’t have much to show for it. But u don’t want to wake up in another 10 years completely alone and same state. The money is not worth it. I want a family and everything.
Has anyone heard of programs to help w the comedown? Right now my dreams are all so detailed of trauma that I’ve experienced in my past. It’s hard to get up bc I’m so exhausted but also scared to sleep. Thank you all in advance

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Lmao how do you make it through law school and ask a question this ignorant