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Leed, Gma and Madisgram are pros at this They with in themselves of responding and sharing their stories are hope, they are examples to follow, they are words of wisdom

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I struggle too-- this last past month so much stress has been going on that I just want to get a bottle, i want to smoke weed, or get something stronger-- For me it was a coping skill ....

Today even though at times I feel like with my emotional swings I am still using drugs I am not-- and i always remind myself-- It would be much much worse if I were to be using again, not only in the swings being worse but also the out come and aftermath of using.

It will not solve my problem, perhaps and most likely would create bigger problems.

I bearly have the funds now for regular things-- if i were to use I would be into more debt and so on.

I don't know if any of this helps-- but it is just letting you know-- to keep on going, doing this for you

This TOO shall Pass, and when you look back upon it- you can take a deep breath and say-- See I did it- I made it through- and ya know what?? I made it through with out drinking.

That feeling there- at least for me-- Is so wonderful when i do get past things, and realize that-- I was strong, i was able to do it..... it took time, and yes maybe many tears were shed but it passed

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One substitute for me-- Due to Mental Escape was the main thing for me-- is I paint, or do art, or listen to music-- i give myself OR Try to at least (I myself have been bad and need to take my own advice) but to allow myself to just veg out naturally!