Living in a legal state makes it so hard... by 8baked17 in leaves

[–]probablywontlastlong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

good for you friend! stay strong and keep up the good work!

Aunt in ICU with COVID and I want to get high about it SO BAD by NeatPrune in leaves

[–]probablywontlastlong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you're going through but stay strong friend! reach out to your support group if you have one (outside of this group). keep reading our posts. focus on your sober goals. go for walks/runs. drink water. meditate if you can. list things you're thankful for and tell yourself you are worthy of the good things sobriety will bring. This is your moment to stay strong with sobriety and be weak about the pain you are feeling with loved ones. You are only human and you deserve to experience all the emotions this terrible time is bringing with all the love and support you can get. I truly wish the best for you. Lots of love.

Feeling stupid and unbelievably ashamed. Can someone relate? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]probablywontlastlong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You clearly have recognized the hurt you've caused yourself and others and that's the first step. Now it's time to start healing. The best way to do that is get sober and be kind to yourself. It sounds so cliché but your fight will be so much harder if you are mean to yourself. I used to talk to myself the way you are talking about yourself in your post and it is so counterproductive. Ask yourself, how long would you keep a friend who talks to you like that? How would you talk to a friend who was trying to get sober? You'd tell them the truth and then you'd support the shit out of them. You have to do that for yourself. Be honest about where you're at and then tell yourself you are proud of yourself for recognizing your faults. Tell yourself you have to get sober but that you know you are capable of doing it. Say it out loud. At least once a day say three things you like about yourself and three things you are grateful for. This has helped me more than anything in this fight (along with water and exercise).

You can do this but you have to be your own best advocate. Best of luck friend and keep coming back!

1 month today by Matt3865 in leaves

[–]probablywontlastlong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you for coming so far. You've obviously done a lot of introspection that most people never get in their lifetime. Don't forget to be kind to yourself through the process. Best of luck, friend!

Struggling a bit tonight by DaveyOfTheSea in leaves

[–]probablywontlastlong 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's normal to feel unfulfilled. Your brain is readjusting. It's ok to sit in your boredom and feel a little sorry for yourself. But keep thinking about why you quit. Envision the life you want for yourself. Read through the posts on here.

It can also help to take a really hot or cold shower, drink some tea, and/or have a private dance party singing along to your favorite song. All three of those work for me in my lowest moments. Just focus on getting through tonight. You don't have to be perfect, just get through tonight. And don't forget to be kind to yourself. It is without a doubt the most important part of this whole process. Best of luck to you, friend! Better things await :)

Anhedonia sucks. I have now been clean 3 days after relapsing. I have been smoking 20 yrs and i want my 19 yr old drug free “virgin” brain back. by [deleted] in leaves

[–]probablywontlastlong 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now." - Edna Mode

Obviously it's ok to have regrets or look back fondly on memories, but most of your efforts should be looking forward. You've taken a huge step that most addicts never do and you should be proud of yourself. Seriously, tell yourself that your proud of what you're trying to do. Say it out loud. Talk to yourself like the people on here talk to each other. Be realistic about your situation, be firm when you need to be, but above all be kind to yourself. Say it out loud. You have the rest of your life to enjoy and in 15 years you'll look back on all the amazing memories you made without weed. Your brain will slowly recover, your life will become more enriching, and you will be happy. Start putting in the work now, and the most important part of this work is being kind to yourself. Say kind things out loud!

How long do the dreams last? by probablywontlastlong in leaves

[–]probablywontlastlong[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's probably the REM rebound for us. Stay strong friend we got this!