2022-08-12 at 6:53 PM UTC
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It’s kind of sad to watch someone so desperate for attention that they’re willing to pay for it with what’s left of their self respect.
The idea of using drugs in moderation and calling yourself sober could work for someone who does not actually suffer from addiction, or never really had a problem with drug or alcohol abuse.
For actual addicts who have not yet come to terms with their addictions they may have the idea that moderation is a possibility when it comes to drugs or alcohol it’s called denial, these people become convinced that somehow in spite of their addiction they can reduce their consumption or control their level of abuse so that it doesn’t lead to any negative consequences. I encourage them to go ahead and run with this idea until the day they can no longer boast “ they never borrowed money or stole from family or friends, never begged for money, never sucked dick for beer or money, never had a desire to use drugs day in and day out, living destitute and unhappily“ blah blah blah. “
See the trouble with denial is that when the truth comes, you aren't ready, most people don't know what they believe, they only know what they wish to believe, sadly they soon see denial of their weakness only strengthens that weakness.
Trying to moderate drinking or drug use is a slippery slope and 9 times out of 10 will only lead to further abuse. Basically because in addiction having a little of the substance will only lead to wanting more. Cravings will become worse and eventually moderation will go flying out the window.
You can’t have your cake and eat it too, you’re either sober and clean or you’re not, the idea of only using substances infrequently instead of abstaining from them completely is appealing to an addict, but it simply doesn’t work with recovery.
For plenty of people with substance abuse problems, considering moderation as a solution is only another form of denial. Eventually, the addict will see that their attempts at moderating their behavior are futile. Abstinence for any mind altering substance used to escape reality is the only option that allows people to manage their addiction successfully. Assuming that’s what they want.
I wish you the best, but I’d definitely place my money on your eventual failure given your attitude.
2022-08-11 at 9:13 PM UTC
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I’m scared
I have a strong aversion to plastic looking women and women who can’t support themselves.
2022-08-11 at 2:19 AM UTC
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The Fuck You Files
My GF pissed me off and thinks she’s gonna sit in the LR and watch TV in peace.
So I downloaded the LG remote app and keep turning the TV off & on tuned to different channels from the bedroom.
She came in here and I pretended I was asleep. Now she thinks we have ghosts. 👻👻
Apply it to doorknobs to keep people from entering a room.
If you wanted to spare their feelings you could have given them fake contact info. Reality is no one from rehab actually stays in touch with their fellow victims.
Or maybe this is your first time through. (statistics weighing heavily on the side of if won’t be your last)
What struck me more than your apparent regret for the hurting of feelings is your assumption these people are all losers destined to fail and you’re somehow above that possibility. A dangerous “pink cloud” perception for anyone.
It’s important to recognize the difference between cockiness and confidence is to learn the definition of both and understand to recognize how each can define you.
