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Substance Abuse Recovery Thread
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RE: Substance Abuse Recovery Thread
(December 15, 2016 at 5:04 pm)Aegon Wrote:
(December 15, 2016 at 4:44 pm)Crossless1 Wrote: Finals week is a bitch for anyone, especially for those accustomed to getting through it with some form of speed. I wish I had good advice for you, but everything I can think of doesn't really apply to someone who is under the gun and stressed out as hell. Do you have a sponsor or someone you can call to talk you through it?

Hang tough, Aegon. As you said, get through today and it gets more manageable. You can do it!

My housemate is aware of my problem. He usually helps me when the going gets tough.

I miss the feeling of being able to do anything. That's what it gave me. The efficiency, the euphoria... it's funny how I can spout all this spiritual B.S. to other people but I can't listen to it myself when push comes to shove. Such is the irrationality of addiction, I suppose.

Yes, but always remember that it's the brain chemistry talking. The irrationality of addiction is grounded in the dopamine tone.

Good luck with your finals. You know the drill: one assignment -- and day -- at a time.
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