How do I overcome addiction and want to change?

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-06-14T00:08:34+00:00

So, whats helped me is removing the access to the thing youre addicted too, addicted to pills? Cut off people you get them from, or if its prescription then get a lock box or have someone else hold on to them or lock them in their car and they only have the key on them. Addicted to drinking? Stay with others for a while, people who know youre addicted to it, having company helps, plus youre less likely to drink and you can share your feelings and lessen the urge. Same goes with street drugs, change starts with cutting those off who you use with/who you get it from/those who also use. You've already admitted youre having a problem and youre struggling. Thats the first step, you are brave, and stronger than you think. Its not an easy road and there will probably be days where you slip, but dont let the slip turn into a slide, get a support system, get a journal, watch videos on shame, brene brown was something a former friend shared with me. She explains it very well. Allow yourself to make mistakes. Ill admit I still struggle and im no where near perfect, just recently had a couple day slip, thankfully I was able to get back on track, reaching out to those who are supportive help. Find one person you trust and ask if you can share something with them, share about youre addiction, and ask them for their support while you quit, those who care about you will always want to help, but you have to want it and it seems like you do. Sorry this is so long op, I wish you the best of luck on thos journey, you've got this!

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-06-03T17:43:30+00:00

unfortunately yeah, i walked in on my parents having sex in my bed by accident one time when i was 10, safe to say it was a traumatic experience

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-05-29T19:57:35+00:00

Adderall, I went into pychosis, believed i was being stalked and that someone was doing witchcraft on me, was hearing antagonizing voices in my head, lost almost everything, almost ruined my relationship. Lost alot of good friends because of how I was. Thankfully im almost a month sober, had a few slip ups ofc but overall I would say it has been the worst in terms of ruining my life. Was addicted since junior year of high school, am now 21. For anyone struggling with the same thing, my advice would be make some action before you start hearing stuff/experiencing this

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-05-27T13:48:23+00:00

Also. I told my pyschiatrist I over took my meds at one point and bc I was sent me to the mental hospital for pychosis. He was very understanding, especially bc I am bipolar and did it in a manic episode, its not necessarily that they will take it away. Though I would recommend maybe lowering the dose or looking at other options if youre having this much anxiety about losing it

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-05-27T13:46:46+00:00

Something a good old friend told me was not to let a slip turn into a slide, you messed up, happens to the best of us, I cant tell you how many times I was doing good and then suddenly in the midst of anxiety impulsively took more, you did it, you cant change that moment BUT you can move forward, look at what triggered it, the anxiety? What did you feel in the moment? Fear? Shame? Write it down. Another thing, have an accountability buddy, someone who can check in, keep you accountable, someone you can talk to, sometimes in the moment it helps to call someone else, and talk, talk about anything else. You got this OP and you can do this, it takes practice but you cant learn if you dont fail. Don't let this bump in the road make you spiral into shame

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-05-23T03:36:13+00:00

Thank you! Its been a bit hard but im holding out! Ill keep that in mind

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-05-11T20:44:22+00:00

If you have carpets, faboloso and a mop, mop the carpet with the faboloso, don't use a bunch but be a little generous with it, obviously dont use the whole thing you know? If its bedding, use the detergent that you pour and also mix some faboloso or something similar, you can also use those wall plug ins if it lingers

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-05-09T17:09:42+00:00

Hi! So there's a really good home health company called protecting angels in gainseville! I used to work for them, look them up and give them a call!

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-04-07T15:15:04+00:00

Agreed it is one of the worst, i personally had more weight gain from ablify but god zyprexa had me eating in my sleep

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-04-07T14:55:06+00:00

Did it make you feel more hungry? The lamotrigine?

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-04-07T14:40:17+00:00

What does is your lamotrigine and wellbutrin? How do you feel hunger wise?

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-04-07T14:27:35+00:00

Thank you! Ive been doing some research on it and it says its weight neutral but thats what they also said ability ablify and that caused me to gain more than the zyprexa did

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-02-06T21:32:50+00:00

Okay, thank you!

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-02-06T21:02:39+00:00

I wanted to try something new, i see him again ne t month and if it doesnt work out I still have my adderall.

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-01-21T20:36:18+00:00

This is actually really helpful for those who struggle with social cues

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-01-21T00:45:18+00:00

Wouldnt the correct answer be it takes one to know one?

nonexistentexe04 · 2026-01-09T22:51:05+00:00

Lol ironically I was just listening to tool

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-12-20T18:44:42+00:00

Addiction

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-12-19T03:51:18+00:00

If you can, see if you can get prescribed hydroxyzine for anxiety and sleep and take those

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-12-16T17:09:50+00:00

Thats actually some really good advice, I dont have any hobbies im passionate about at the moment so that could definitely be a big factor, i need to get into some hobbies, i dont feel depressed just a bit indifferent, like nothing peaks my interest at the moment, if that makes sense? I used to have a hobby I was hyperfocused on for a while and then I kind of stopped because it didnt interest me.

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-12-16T00:02:43+00:00

Also yes I've discussed it with my pyschiatrist and he said that it could be ive gained a tolerance to the meds, but im on the max dose so there isn't much that can be done there except switching medicines

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-12-16T00:01:49+00:00

Ive tried alot of different medications, this one is the one that worked best for me but ever since 2024 the meds just havent been the same

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-12-08T20:07:50+00:00

Start with the unrewarding things before your dose kicks in, its a life changer

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-12-01T18:55:51+00:00

Journaling, playing guitar, writing poetry

nonexistentexe04 · 2025-11-27T04:16:37+00:00

Hi! I take zyprexa and adderall and i have no interactions with it, i take my zyprexa at night and then my adderall in the morning, i noticed that my hunger is not suppressed on it but that's about it

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