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I remember seeing singer Chaka Khan in an interview. She talked about her period of drug use. She said that she used drugs as a way to help her avoid feeling things that she didn't want to feel. I'm assuming that's the situation for many drug addicts. They are using drugs
for the same reason. To avoid feelings they don't want to feel.
So my question is what's a better alternative to drugs? How are drug addicts taught to better deal with those feelings that they are trying to avoid?
I remember seeing singer Chaka Khan in an interview. She talked about her period of drug use. She said that she used drugs as a way to help her avoid feeling things that she didn't want to feel. I'm assuming that's the situation for many drug addicts. They are using drugs
for the same reason. To avoid feelings they don't want to feel.
So my question is what's a better alternative to drugs? How are drug addicts taught to better deal with those feelings that they are trying to avoid?
There is no helping drug addicts or alternatives. They're doing what they're not supposed to be doing which is, asking to not be human and feel. That's a dangerous path. People are not supposed to be happy all the time. You're supposed to feel depression and sadness and anger and all the negatives because that's life.
There is no helping drug addicts or alternatives. They're doing what they're not supposed to be doing which is, asking to not be human and feel. That's a dangerous path. People are not supposed to be happy all the time. You're supposed to feel depression and sadness and anger and all the negatives because that's life.
There is helping addicts. It's a long, slow process, most of which they need to do themselves. That's why support groups are recommended. Fellow addicts who are successful and who understand make good support people.
You are absolutely right about the feelings issue. A good education in what feelings are all about and how to successfully navigate bother the positive and the negative ones is a large part of recovery.
In general rehabilitation will involve more than just discontinuation of use and encompass most life areas - physical, psychological, social, financial, legal, familial. It's a task of building a whole new set of behaviors, way of thinking and values system.
I decided to kick booze all together. 4 month now.
Lost 25 lbs and feel a lot better. Clarity is awesome. Not saying that some evenings are not boring, but I am a morning person anyhow, 4:30 am is my sweet spot to get up.
A lot of answers are within you, you just have to detox from toxic materials and heal. Some need help, others dont. Dont be afraid to ask for help if needed. Eat good healthy food. Walk, read, read good books and exercise helps as well.
Are you into mindfulness? I've seen that being recommended for various mental health issues.
I practice mindfulness while doing activities like walking, cleaning, etc. My go-to practice for sustained contemplation is transcendental meditation. TM sessions put me in an increased mindful state throughout the day.
I remember seeing singer Chaka Khan in an interview. She talked about her period of drug use. She said that she used drugs as a way to help her avoid feeling things that she didn't want to feel. I'm assuming that's the situation for many drug addicts. They are using drugs
for the same reason. To avoid feelings they don't want to feel.
So my question is what's a better alternative to drugs? How are drug addicts taught to better deal with those feelings that they are trying to avoid?
Usually, their education is finished via OD. You see, drug addicts fail at 1 thing. And that 1 thing is called "dosing." They don't know how to dose themselves. Their mantra: "More is better." This can be lethal.
The reason they don't know how to dose themselves? Because they are NOT medical professionals. Even pro's get it WRONG sometimes, tho.
I'd love to take pictures of these addicts that come through our ER, but those pesky HIPAA laws get in the way....and it's against our hospital policy...
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