I have been without alcohol for two whole days. However, I smoked and I feel I’m cheating myself by saying alcohol is my problem. Can medicinal smoke be okay? Cold turkey is a lot
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To thine own self be true.....Be true to yourself.You know what your addiction is and what it isn't. And if not-you will find out.I didn't listen to anyone's advice at first,when I came in to recovery.I would go out to "prove" that I was unique.Only you can determine what is good for you.
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I want all people I meet in the program to succeed. Unfortunately-9 out of 10,won't survive.God bless addicts and alcoholics.A beautiful evil -because it hurts more than just the user.
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Thank you Jay
Cold turkey is not recommended
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I smoke weed and drink a lot of herbal tea, with healthy energy drinks here and there, for me it helps, if I had nothing I would end up driving to the store.
That’s what I told my sponsor. Drinking will kill me. I do not want to be high, but weed relaxes me. I chill and feel better. My goal is to space out my seasons more than a day in between. But I do not wish to leave weed. In fact, I wish to obtain a medical license to care for my combat ptsd, and other chronic pain issues.
I have been injected with vivitrol to curve alcohol cravings. Along with other medications I feel weed will eliminated so many other pills and possible contraindications
Also possibly get some CBD gummies so you’ll be calm but not high, I’m gonna get some of them myself.
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Thank you for that. I will try them
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Can I ask what healthy energy drinks you drink?
Aspire Healthy Energy, I’m in New England and they sell 12 packs at BJs but you can get them online too.
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Hi Evelyn! I don’t know what’s right for you. I do know that smoking weed is a major issue for me. I don’t use it like normies. I abuse it. I smoke it until I’m completely numb. I smoke it to escape from life, rather than learning to deal with myself and life. I would be very careful with it. Be honest with yourself. I have heard of a few people that say they successfully smoke weed, but they would certainly be in a very small minority. One last thing, and I sincerely don’t mean any disrespect to anyone…my sponsor always tells me to listen and follow those that have some quality sober time in the program. Consider the source when you are receiving advice. They may mean well, but it may not be the good for you.
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Thank you and you make a lot of valid points. Taking it one day at a time. I’m being honest with my sponsor and trying to put the work. So far 3 days sober
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Congrats on 3 days sober!!
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Everyone is different. For me one thing at a time is easier. I still smoke and use edibles but plan to try just CBD. My real problem is alcohol and that is what I am focusing on staying away from right now.
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That makes me feel relieved. I’ve been struggling giving up cold turkey. I’ve been sick. But alcohol is what harms me. That’s what I want out of my life. Weed will leave soon as well but one thing at a time. Thank you and best of luck to you all as well.
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I sponsor two smokers and two non smokers. The smokers have reached a point in their sobriety that they are talking about quitting that also. They asked me if I have a problem with them smoking. My response is it’s your life and I’m not here to judge how you live it but to tell you how I’ve lived mine. As the expression goes-if you want what I have you will do what I’ve done.
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I love sparkling ice drinks. They come in many favors and actually feel off limits. However, no calories. Try it
I’ve definitely seen people have addictions to MJ and it’s sad when they say that’s not a thing. I had an ex steal from me or get angry if I didn’t give him my last $5 for a bowl when I needed to eat that night (I had rent and bills and he made more than I did and lived rent bill free with his mommy) and definitely would get irritable or angry when he didn’t have any
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They have energy ones? What brand