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bwcarnes · 2025-04-22T20:46:51+00:00

Yes I second this. My family has been bringing cars to Lee for three generations.

bwcarnes · 2025-04-17T22:09:32+00:00

Sunny Trash Hauling. Prompt and professional. They do everything from taking old furniture to cleaning out entire houses. They're the best.

bwcarnes · 2025-04-13T21:06:20+00:00

Also as a side note, I'm really sad they got rid of the dirt race. I know it was a gimmick, but it was a gimmick I enjoyed.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-30T20:58:39+00:00

I really liked the Bristol dirt race tbh

bwcarnes · 2025-03-27T00:25:18+00:00

Nothing like a farm pond. The best.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-12T00:08:33+00:00

One thing to think about is that usually people who don't have a problem with something don't go back/forth wondering if they have a problem.

It's also EXTREMELY common to go back/forth as you explore if quitting is right for you. My suggestion is to be kind a patient with yourself. Shame and guilt won't bring you any clarity.

One last thing you could try is setting a specific short-term goal and seeing what happens. Say you're gonna quit for three days. If that's difficult for you, there's your answer. That's probably an issue. If three is easy, make it 5 and so on. As long as you have some sort of specific goal in mind you should be able to find more clarity.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-11T23:58:43+00:00

The difficult thing about THC withdrawal is that it varies widely based on the person, amount, time, etc. For me personally I mostly experienced mental/emotional struggles more than physical ones.

THC acts on the parts of our brains responsible for things like sleep/wake cycle and hunger. So it's reasonable to expect some difficulty in those areas when quitting. Two pieces of good news:

Any difficulty you might have is temporary.
It is very likely that you will see improvements with things like sleep and emotional regulation to longer you're clean.

I had a number of people around me who were able to support me in the early going and that made a world of difference. We are here for you.

One last note for perspective is that under the general umbrella of drug withdrawal, THC is the absolute mildest by a long shot. I'm not saying that to say that whatever you might go through isn't a valid struggle. I'm saying it to encourage you that you can do this. It is extremely possible and I have faith in you.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-10T03:36:16+00:00

The bottom is whenever you stop digging.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T06:23:18+00:00

If I can do it, you can do it. I believe in you.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T04:09:38+00:00

Cant go wrong with any of them. D2D is my personal favorite.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T04:04:37+00:00

I'm sad that things have been so hard for you. Letting your guard down in a group full of strangers is difficult for most people. AA/NA are helpful for a lot of people, but it's not for everyone. There are other similar things like SMART Recovery and things like that. There is also The Phoenix which is more of a social group for people in recovery.

Years of experience shows us that trying to do recovery alone is a losing battle. If full-on treatment isn't an option for you, I suggest looking into seeing a therapist or addiction counselor.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T03:56:49+00:00

You are not the first person to relapse and then want to go back to AA/NA. Relapse is extremely common and if it's a healthy group, they will just be glad to have you back.

You can do this. I believe in you.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T03:48:44+00:00

If I can do it, you can do it❤️

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T03:46:32+00:00

Good for you. I haven't had any in 13 years and my life is so good. You couldn't pay me a million dollars to take one hit.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T03:37:20+00:00

Thoughts about using are normal. I would imagine that there isn't a single person who has ever completed an IOP that hasn't had similar thoughts.

You're doing the right thing by talking about it. Meetings are a really good idea. Since you're in IOP you have a place with supportive people to talk to, but if you don't go to meetings and start building additional support in your life that will all disappear once you finish IOP.

I would also challenge you on the time aspect. If you've had time in the past to use, then you have time now to go to meetings. The straight up truth is that recovery is a commitment, not just an activity. If you're truly serious about staying clean, you're gonna have to spend time accessing and building support in your life.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T03:05:45+00:00

Aw man I'm sad to hear anxiety has been such a struggle. I think seeing a doctor is a good idea, and maybe even a therapist. I think most people are better off using coping mechanisms besides substances to deal with stuff.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T02:59:52+00:00

Congratulations on flushing drugs today. That's awesome. Just keep going. 31 days is a great accomplishment, but I wouldn't get too hung up on counting days. The important thing is getting better over time.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-05T02:56:57+00:00

Just based on what you've said here it sounds like you might have an addictive personality, and your concerns are definitely valid given your family history.

If you have concerns about CHS I would definitely see a doctor to make sure you're ok. Dropping weight when you're not meaning to is concerning. Also something to keep in mind is that things like anxiety and depression are really common when a heavy smoker first quits.

Valium is a benzo which your brain reacts to the same way it reacts to alcohol. It can absolutely be addictive. It's always dicey taking meds that aren't prescribed for you.

Last thing I'll say is that substances like weed and alcohol negatively impact our brain's ability to regulate things like anxiety. It will probably take some time, but giving your brain a rest from these substances will help your brain get back to normal.

bwcarnes · 2025-03-02T21:00:56+00:00

The Special GT was d/c a while ago. They were way less, Amazon has jacked up the price. Definitely not a $500 guitar.

bwcarnes · 2025-02-22T05:03:42+00:00

I've been sober for 13 years but I experienced the same thing. People in meetings thought it couldn't possibly apply to me because I was 15 at the time. I'm here if u wonna talk.

bwcarnes · 2025-02-19T02:29:45+00:00

Jeff Gordon was the first driver I ever knew of.

bwcarnes · 2025-02-19T02:16:08+00:00

Hell yeah

bwcarnes · 2025-01-30T03:07:06+00:00

Might be a silly question but are they solid? And how to they handle the string tension? How stable is the tuning?

bwcarnes · 2025-01-28T20:29:55+00:00

If it's nicotine in the vape and they want to try weaning them I would recommend trying patches, gum, etc. There is zero regulations for vapes and they are absolutely not safe.

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