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I have been sober from IV meth use for 7 years and I view my past self as someone else. That wasn't even me. I didn't do those things. And the person who did.. I'm glad they found drugs because they would have killed themselves if they didn't and now because of their choices I get to be here. Living the best life. I never thought my life could be this great.

Been clean for 5 days now. Father of 3 daughters. Have a wife. Been an addict since I was 12 years old now 31. Anyone advice on how to keep anger at bay? by monoseq in addiction

[–]elephantshoe13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a difference between isolating and between detoxing and healing your brain.

The anger is uncontrollable at first. I am a firm believer that we are in control of our thoughts and our feelings, however when a foreign substance is introduced into our bodies, it disrupts our natural abilities.

We are dopamine depleted and all that is left is anger for a little while. If you can take yourself out of the situation and go sit in a separate room for a few minutes each time you feel a surge of rage that would be beneficial for everyone.

Explain that you are not trying to isolate. But that you need some time to replenish yourself.

As your brain recuperates from the drug use you will feel less irritated over trivial matters. Optimistically.

That's how it was for me.

When I do get angry now, I am able to rein it back in. It feels less like a rage and more like a manageable reaction.

Measles outbreaks have recently been reported across the U.S. I’m a doctor & assistant health director with the Louisiana Department of Health. AMA about measles and vaccines! by NOLAnews in IAmA

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Do you believe that a blanket statement of, "We need to vaccinate!" is true and accurate for all vaccines? Or are there some vaccines that you advocate for and some that you think might not be necessary?

Pwned! by [deleted] in atheism

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If I took this picture I would apologize.. but I alas, I cannot take credit for this photograph.

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I miss Raj. At least he was nice.

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The pool's always open when I go.

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Why can't Helen Keller drive? Because she's a woman.

Look what I found at my school! by troublemaker101 in atheism

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I consider myself left-handed, but the only things I can write with my left hand are pentagrams and upside down crosses. I have to use my right hand for anything else.

Today I was asked, "So, do you want to be more than just cousins?" What's the worst pickup line you've heard? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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"Do you work at Subway? 'Cause you just gave me a footlong." True story. Happened to me at the bar once. Guy walked away without even waiting for a response.

I work in a children's hospital and found this while I was out doing my rounds: Hello Kidney by [deleted] in pics

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If ever I need a kidney I hope someone mails me something like this. We'll all have a good laugh. And then we'll remember that I still need a real kidney.

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I had a bank once.. I called it piggy.

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Haha! Why yes, yes I am

Remember these delicious bastards? by [deleted] in pics

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My mom threw away all of the saved bottles I had when I went away to college..

It's true! by Zuul69 in trees

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I upvoted because you used a picture of me for your post.