So you have finally decided that its time to grow up and stop destroying the only thing that really means anything in this life, and that is your health. You know and I know, that if you keep drinking and drugging, one of two things will happen. The first thing that could happen is you could end up in jail. All you would have to do is get into a car accident while under the influence. Worse yet, someone gets seriously hurt or dies as a result of it. That’s just one example, you get the idea. The other thing that will eventually happen is, you will die. Well you are going to die anyway you may say. Yes, that’s true, however, the quality of life while you’re here, and how long you live are whats important when it comes to that.
If you are like me, you will hit a certain age, it was 49 for me, and something clicks inside your brain and says “ hey man, your not going to live forever!” Sure, everytime I had a “life crisis” I blamed somebody else, then I would sneak away and do the drugs and the alcohol overloads. You must acknowledge your mortality!
My last two binges before I straightened up. were blamed on a divorce (copout ) and then both of my parents died within 3 weeks of each other. What perfect excuses to use, and convince myself that getting high and drunk was the thing to do! That is one thing you will have to learn to overcome.
Rule #1 for self-intervention; Don’t try to mask the issues at hand by indulging in drugs and alcohol. Deal with your problems head on. If you can’t seem to shake the depression and the anxiety of everyday life, then seek professional help if you have to. Tell the doctor whats going on and more than likely he will prescribe some anti-depressant medications that will help you through any rough spots or withdrawl when you decide to stop the nonsense.
Depending on how bad your problem is, and the type of drug you may be addicted to, he may suggest a full blown DeTox!
If you are afraid to check yourself into a rehab center, than at least consider consulting with a close family member or friends that don’t indulge and let them know what you are doing for a little support. If you go straight on your own, you will need a new group of friends for sure.
Admitting to yourself you have a problem and making the decision to straighten up is the first step on the road to drug and alcohol addiction freedom!
Look for weekly updates to this blog. I will be posting real life stories on how I was able to maintain sobriety since deciding to go straight at age 49.
If you need help getting off drugs email me anytime at slowasugo@gmail.com.
I am here to help you get sober and stay sober!!
If you are like me, you will hit a certain age, it was 49 for me, and something clicks inside your brain and says “ hey man, your not going to live forever!” Sure, everytime I had a “life crisis” I blamed somebody else, then I would sneak away and do the drugs and the alcohol overloads. You must acknowledge your mortality!
My last two binges before I straightened up. were blamed on a divorce (copout ) and then both of my parents died within 3 weeks of each other. What perfect excuses to use, and convince myself that getting high and drunk was the thing to do! That is one thing you will have to learn to overcome.
Rule #1 for self-intervention; Don’t try to mask the issues at hand by indulging in drugs and alcohol. Deal with your problems head on. If you can’t seem to shake the depression and the anxiety of everyday life, then seek professional help if you have to. Tell the doctor whats going on and more than likely he will prescribe some anti-depressant medications that will help you through any rough spots or withdrawl when you decide to stop the nonsense.
Depending on how bad your problem is, and the type of drug you may be addicted to, he may suggest a full blown DeTox!
If you are afraid to check yourself into a rehab center, than at least consider consulting with a close family member or friends that don’t indulge and let them know what you are doing for a little support. If you go straight on your own, you will need a new group of friends for sure.
Admitting to yourself you have a problem and making the decision to straighten up is the first step on the road to drug and alcohol addiction freedom!
Look for weekly updates to this blog. I will be posting real life stories on how I was able to maintain sobriety since deciding to go straight at age 49.
If you need help getting off drugs email me anytime at slowasugo@gmail.com.
I am here to help you get sober and stay sober!!
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