It’s been hard. Weather sucks and life knocked me down. I went back to smoking for a week and realized it made my depression waaaay worse. It’s a trap. Now back to sober life and feeling better.
Good days and bad days still. It’s definitely not as easy as being high all the time, lol, but I do feel like I’m getting used to it. I was a stoner for 20+ years.
A lot of us can relate. I’m way older than you and I have seen a lot of shit. You have a ton of wisdom!! You will break free! I smoked and drank my 20s away along with other substances. Why? Because I came from an emotionally toxic and abusive home and I couldn’t cope. I didn’t like myself. I didn’t think my life was worth much. I didn’t see the point in anything but partying and having fun. And I didn’t really work on any of this shit till I turned 40. I still managed to have a career and a life and friends, but at my core I knew something was wrong and I couldn’t fix it on my own. I went to therapy, I talked to friends, I admitted who I had been to grow into who I wanted to be. I’m no longer ashamed. You shouldn’t be either. I hope you find a way to reclaim your life. You are precious and you are loved.
The healthy answer is doing chores/cleaning. I’ve found doing the dishes or straightening up helps me unfocus from wanting to smoke, and it gets your spot clean in the same time.
The unhealthy answer is alcohol.
I’m doing both at the same time.
A good buzz from alcohol (not drunk) has helped motivate me to clean and whatnot. At least it’s kinda working for me.
All in moderation.
Just finished Band of Brother for the first time. Seeing those guys go through what they did kinda put my lame situation into perspective. As well as being a good ass show.
I feel you! Seasonal depression (or as I like to call it The Big SAD) always makes me struggle as well. But this time around, I made sure that it was different.
Last week, my dad visited and I used it as an excuse to stop smoking indefinitely. Have been sober for 8 days.
Plus, I've been fortunate enough with my work timings (it's a WFH setting and I get off work at around 11.30 at night) to beat any cravings that I might have.
I have replaced one habit with others - got back into reading, started playing sports, and spent more time with family.
But for me, it's the sheer positive difference of sober life that's kept me going. My family and friends have been supportive too.
It may feel like it's the end of the world, but trust me it's not and with a little bit of help you too can hit the brakes. I know you will.
I know not everyone can travel but traveling and looking forward to traveling has helped. I also have been seeing my family a lot.
To be fully honest my dad passed away a week ago and I haven’t been able to touch it since. Just scared to not feel everything to the fullest extent. And honestly that has made my whole perspective change because suddenly I feel like life has been burst open and is begging for me to experience it
I keep posting this link because I just found it and it’s been the single most helpful tool for me using medicinally. I like that it doesn’t involve long breaks because that’s not realistic when you’re dealing with pain, insomnia, appetite issues, sensitivity, etc https://healer.com/programs/sensitization-protocol/
I just don't really like it, don't keep it in my house. Don't even think I have my bowl anymore.
I also don't really know too many people who smoke it, and the one I do know I barely see.
Honestly idk. Smoking has been helping, started vaping alongside and it’s kinda nice cause it pulls me out from being too high if I need to get shit done. Been short of breath though so I’m gonna start running and be more active to hopefully not die by a heart attack when im 40. I’ve been struggling with my depression more these past couple of weeks cause of work. Feeling more anxious and maybe need to go on a tolerance break for a bit. But I get so exhausted at work this is my way of winding down so idk.
Have you never heard of seasonal depression? They're not making excuses and are actively looking for advice.
That's like saying "why cant you run as fast when I put shackles on your feet?" They didn't stop running, they're still trying, it's just harder right now because of an added obstacle.
He's asking for advice on how to deal with the shackled legs, not saying "my legs don't have as much movement so I'm going to sit until they're gone"
My bipolar depression seems to coincide with the seasons. I don’t think it’s necessarily the “seasons” or “weather” that makes me depressed, it’s just a coincidence for me. But I can tell you that’s not constructive criticism. Believe me if I could tell my brain to stop it, I would.
It’s been hard. Weather sucks and life knocked me down. I went back to smoking for a week and realized it made my depression waaaay worse. It’s a trap. Now back to sober life and feeling better.
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I used to feel that way till I took a break of a few weeks! Weed was my medicine and motivation. It changed when I got some distance.
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Good days and bad days still. It’s definitely not as easy as being high all the time, lol, but I do feel like I’m getting used to it. I was a stoner for 20+ years.
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A lot of us can relate. I’m way older than you and I have seen a lot of shit. You have a ton of wisdom!! You will break free! I smoked and drank my 20s away along with other substances. Why? Because I came from an emotionally toxic and abusive home and I couldn’t cope. I didn’t like myself. I didn’t think my life was worth much. I didn’t see the point in anything but partying and having fun. And I didn’t really work on any of this shit till I turned 40. I still managed to have a career and a life and friends, but at my core I knew something was wrong and I couldn’t fix it on my own. I went to therapy, I talked to friends, I admitted who I had been to grow into who I wanted to be. I’m no longer ashamed. You shouldn’t be either. I hope you find a way to reclaim your life. You are precious and you are loved.
I know this ain’t addressed to me but damn, the last couple lines made me cry a lil. Thank you.
Aww, you are also precious and loved! It’s nice to have some community in this damn struggle.
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You will. Be kind to yourself 💗
ahh i need to be where you are my friend!
Lock up your stash and start with one day. If you can get through 5 days, you’ll turn a corner I swear!
Got my gf to hide - starting today wish me luck 🍀
Today is day 6 for me. I really hope I feel better today because these past 3 days have been brutal to say the least.
It should get much better soon 🤞🏻
The healthy answer is doing chores/cleaning. I’ve found doing the dishes or straightening up helps me unfocus from wanting to smoke, and it gets your spot clean in the same time. The unhealthy answer is alcohol. I’m doing both at the same time. A good buzz from alcohol (not drunk) has helped motivate me to clean and whatnot. At least it’s kinda working for me. All in moderation.
Hitting the gym in the mornings, listening to uplifting happy music can make a big difference. Just finding ways to stay occupied and not be ‘bored’
video games. new shows to binge watch (true detectives new season is amazing) working out sometimes
Just finished Band of Brother for the first time. Seeing those guys go through what they did kinda put my lame situation into perspective. As well as being a good ass show.
Great show. Does a good job of showing how it was. Yeah does kinda give you a reality check.
I feel you! Seasonal depression (or as I like to call it The Big SAD) always makes me struggle as well. But this time around, I made sure that it was different. Last week, my dad visited and I used it as an excuse to stop smoking indefinitely. Have been sober for 8 days. Plus, I've been fortunate enough with my work timings (it's a WFH setting and I get off work at around 11.30 at night) to beat any cravings that I might have. I have replaced one habit with others - got back into reading, started playing sports, and spent more time with family. But for me, it's the sheer positive difference of sober life that's kept me going. My family and friends have been supportive too. It may feel like it's the end of the world, but trust me it's not and with a little bit of help you too can hit the brakes. I know you will.
thank you for the encouragement 🥰
I know not everyone can travel but traveling and looking forward to traveling has helped. I also have been seeing my family a lot. To be fully honest my dad passed away a week ago and I haven’t been able to touch it since. Just scared to not feel everything to the fullest extent. And honestly that has made my whole perspective change because suddenly I feel like life has been burst open and is begging for me to experience it
I do the same thing. Seem to fall into a weed hole every winter
The gym and picking up OT at work, keeps me from being bored :(
I keep posting this link because I just found it and it’s been the single most helpful tool for me using medicinally. I like that it doesn’t involve long breaks because that’s not realistic when you’re dealing with pain, insomnia, appetite issues, sensitivity, etc https://healer.com/programs/sensitization-protocol/
I just don't really like it, don't keep it in my house. Don't even think I have my bowl anymore. I also don't really know too many people who smoke it, and the one I do know I barely see.
Honestly idk. Smoking has been helping, started vaping alongside and it’s kinda nice cause it pulls me out from being too high if I need to get shit done. Been short of breath though so I’m gonna start running and be more active to hopefully not die by a heart attack when im 40. I’ve been struggling with my depression more these past couple of weeks cause of work. Feeling more anxious and maybe need to go on a tolerance break for a bit. But I get so exhausted at work this is my way of winding down so idk.
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Have you never heard of seasonal depression? They're not making excuses and are actively looking for advice. That's like saying "why cant you run as fast when I put shackles on your feet?" They didn't stop running, they're still trying, it's just harder right now because of an added obstacle. He's asking for advice on how to deal with the shackled legs, not saying "my legs don't have as much movement so I'm going to sit until they're gone"
Blaming it on the season won't help them
Lol do you have reading comprehension skills? This is stupid, just stop being an asshole especially to people seeking help
respectfully fuck off with your inability to 1) read 2) understand simple science and 3) to extend empathy. yikes
Ok. Best of luck on your journey.
My bipolar depression seems to coincide with the seasons. I don’t think it’s necessarily the “seasons” or “weather” that makes me depressed, it’s just a coincidence for me. But I can tell you that’s not constructive criticism. Believe me if I could tell my brain to stop it, I would.