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I've heard the opposite, that you have to hit rock bottom and want to change. If your life is sustainable and you get some pleasure from the substance, why quit
by bko 2y ago
I've heard the opposite, that you have to hit rock bottom and want to change. If your life is sustainable and you get some pleasure from the substance, why quit?
- ziddoap 2y agoWanting to change is a prerequisite for quitting an addictive substance, for sure. But hitting rock bottom is definitely not a prerequisite. For some people, rock bottom might be a bit of a catalyst, triggering them to want to change. But for others, rock bottom can just make things worse and lead to giving up, overdosing, suicide, etc. Unsurprisingly, addiction is a complex issue where the motivations (to start, and to stop) change from person to person.
- bluGill 2y agoSome drugs forever mess with your mind. You will never hit rock bottom because your mind doesn't have power anymore. Some drugs are much worse than others for this.
- deepfriedchokes 2y agoWhich drugs? Just curious. No judgement.
- naasking 2y agoI'm sure that works for some, but others use drugs to escape their outward situation. If their outward situation improves, there's less impetus for escape. There's maybe no one-size-fits-all.