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Old Oct 08, 2017, 09:17 PM
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Sometimes depression is a level below hell. I am slightly hypo today, but I think slightly less than yesterday. No urges but sometimes I wonder if brain chemical highs keep the longing for euphorics from diminishing much. A longing is different than an urge; no immediate plans or thoughts of using. Longings are much harder to shake.
If you're up for it, the National Geographic September 2017 issue is entitled "The Science of Addiction". I'm in the middle of reading it a little at a time so I can absorb it. Learning about how we have our brains hijacked is something I always find interesting. It helps me when I long for a drink, have a using dream or think 1 cocktail would be "ok". Periodically those thoughts pop up for everyone that I know no matter how long it's been since they had their last drink or drug. The key is not letting it get a hold of you and take you down! Not one drink, not ever again.
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Thanks for this!
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