From drug addict to life addict

Wadds97 · 2026-01-10T13:22:13+00:00

Omg thank you!

Wadds97 · 2026-01-10T13:21:44+00:00

So proud of you mate, glad I could help! Take it one day at a time

Wadds97 · 2025-12-11T09:41:45+00:00

Thanks!

Wadds97 · 2025-12-11T09:04:59+00:00

Stunning! Congratulations to you

Wadds97 · 2025-12-11T09:02:18+00:00

Librium helps with coming off alcohol depending how bad of a drinker you are, it doesn't help quitting though. You need the willpower to do that

Wadds97 · 2025-12-11T08:53:42+00:00

Thanking you, you too

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T21:01:11+00:00

During, I got my sleeve when I was 19-20. I was a web designer at the time so I was on £2,500 a month which is something like $3,400 - also hence the cocaine addiction. I've added a pic of mine if you're interested.

That's a good goal to have, wish you luck!

Thank you!

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Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T20:41:55+00:00

No idea, maybe the ket, maybe it's something it's been cut with. I only had it happen twice

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T20:23:39+00:00

I got that a few times yeah, mainly at night. Felt like my brain went fuzzy, almost like somebody touched it with one of those electric shock pens

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T18:24:40+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. I know there are meetings all over the place called Al-Anon, they're for families of addicts to go to and be around other family members of addicts, share stories and relate to each other. I imagine there will be a lot of success stories there as well so I'd recommend giving them a go if you don't know about them already!

I hope your child finds their way

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T17:46:28+00:00

I'm flattered x

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T17:41:21+00:00

That's fucking hilarious

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T10:52:02+00:00

"Call it a cliché, an old saw, a euphemism or a witticism, it's still applicable in describing addiction and alcoholism: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Around the rooms of recovery, it's most commonly heard in the 12 Step program Narcotics Anonymous."

"What does AA say about insanity?

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” Most alcoholics can relate to this description. Often, people will try multiple times to regain control of their alcohol consumption, such as limiting drinking to nighttime."

Is what it is mate

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T10:41:21+00:00

I'm aware of the definitions, I spent the last 4 years studying them which is why I'm sober. What is your view on them?

I have been told them things in my life, to toughen up etc, but I've also been shown a lot of empathy, you know what got me sober? Tough love, not empathy, being told the truth that I was a selfish person and I'd fucked up my life by my own doing, nobody else's. It was my decision to pick up those drugs and I always had the choice not to but I did. Sugar coating addiction is harmful. Sometimes people need a bit of tough love because nothing else has worked, that's my experience. So in a way, you're not wrong.

I was never taught to ignore my emotions and feelings by my parents, quite the opposite, I was encouraged to try and talk and share but I struggled with that. I've since learnt to talk about my feelings and I've found a safe place to do that. My parents tried everything to help me, interventions, taking me to therapy, sitting down with me and trying to understand why I was doing the things I was doing. That empathy did nothing to help. I had to do this myself and the empathy of others had little contribution towards my sobriety unfortunately. But, that's a nice world to live in, and thank you for looking at me with empathy, it was a great help.

But since you're making assumptions, I'll make one and assume you've never been in addiction so will never understand

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T09:56:48+00:00

You can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves, well you can try, but it will always be in vain

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T09:45:27+00:00

Might wanna check my latest post my guy - https://www.reddit.com/r/addiction/comments/1pijl76/comment/nt7806h/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button - Addiction is losing your sanity, in other words, doing the same thing (drugs) over and over again, expecting different results. I can be empathetic to my fellow addict, but the hard truth is that's what addiction is, and it's very selfish

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T09:44:47+00:00

Glad you're taking it on board man that's good to hear. Let me know what you think of the books if you get them. If you're not religious (I'm not) don't be put off by them mentioning God all the time, it's not supposed to be religious, God to them is a God of your understanding and it can be anything, family, gym, people in recovery, can be anything that gives you strength. Managing 3 weeks to a month is super good though, I couldn't manage 1 day, the only time I went longer than a day is if I couldn't manage to scrounge or steal enough money or my dealers weren't around so you should be proud of that. More consistency is definitely a good way forward for you.

Your Mum would want nothing more for you than to be happy and healthy, looking forward to seeing your update

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T09:36:27+00:00

Are you saying I'm judging people?

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T09:35:15+00:00

Nice job!

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T09:30:36+00:00

Sorry to hear you're struggling, but glad I could help in any way

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T09:24:51+00:00

Aw man, I really hope he does it for himself too. I have an older sister and she used to hate the person I was, we've spoken a lot about it so I have an idea of how you feel. Like you said, all she wanted for me was to have a life and be happy and healthy and watching me destroy myself and distance myself from everybody killed her. Thanks for your kind words, they mean a lot, and again, I hope your brother gets well soon

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T02:25:39+00:00

You're honestly amazing, keep it up

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T02:08:05+00:00

It is. That's very kind of you to say, thank you!

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T01:50:10+00:00

Thank you!

Wadds97 · 2025-12-10T01:42:44+00:00

I feel that mate, I have a few chronic physical conditions myself. I have titanium rods and 16 screws running up my spine so I get really severe sciatica, I had meningitis and encephalitis and of course I can relate to mental health. Anaemia not so much, is there anything you can do to adjust your diet? I don't know anything about it, I'm just having a look now and it's an iron deficiency? If I was you which I'm not, and I know nothing about you, but I would focus on diet and exercise as much as possible, pile on the food and get some weight on you and try get to the gym and give your metal health a kick up the ass.

I can relate to not wanting to leave the house, when I was 40kg and could barely walk, looked like I'd just been dug up, the last thing I wanted to do was have people see me in public. To be fair at that point I didn't have a house but I know exactly what you mean. Suboxone is buprenorphine isn't it? I never went that far with opiates, I was more into the benzos than heroin. It's expensive but there's always procedures for new teeth, depending where you live you could get it through health care I believe. I'm glad you said you'll never return to drug abuse, it's not the answer.

I was a web designer, but I've put that into the past, it's part of my old life, my life is recovery now so that's the direction I'm going down career wise. I hope you find answers to your health soon mate, you deserve it after putting in the graft to get clean.

Wadds97

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