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@u/kitty3191416 days ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

quit 11-year weed addiction after son was born

experienced withdrawal symptoms, vivid dreams, occasional cravings

What I wish I knew
addiction is a long-term process
AddictionQuitting Weed
@u/Proof-Affect-4938about 1 month ago · 1 week after
10/10
Severe

I'm seeking help for my addiction

I relapsed and was taken to the hospital

What I wish I knew
I need to prioritize my recovery over social situations
AddictionCocaine And Ketamine Relapse
@u/Independent-Ad-1167about 1 month ago · today after
1/10
Settled

threw out cocaine on way home

first time resisting urge to use after 2 years of addiction

What I wish I knew
importance of small victories in recovery
AddictionCocaine
@u/Uugly2about 1 month ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Stopped heavy cannabis use after 7 years

I used cannabis daily for 7 years, then stopped cold turkey and felt clear in a month

What I wish I knew
Quitting was easier than I thought
AddictionCannabis
@u/MentalStop1597about 1 month ago · 6 months after
8/10
Regret

quitting daily drinking

damaged relationships, health, work performance

What I wish I knew
withdrawal isn't as bad as feared
AddictionAlcoholism
@u/diddlybeeabout 2 months ago · 3 weeks after
10/10
Severe

gave in to addiction

ruined my life, built up debt

What I wish I knew
finance doesn't equal happiness
AddictionCocaine
@u/Zorbxjabout 2 months ago · 5 days after
1/10
Settled

quit after 8 months of addiction

battled addiction in secret

What I wish I knew
addiction is not a solo battle
AddictionRecovery
@u/CemeteryConfettiabout 2 months ago · 1 week after
10/10
Severe

Bought sauce after AA meeting

Relapsed after 2 years of sobriety, blacked out, and ended up in the ER

What I wish I knew
Relapse triggers can be devastating
AddictionAlcoholism
@u/themtoesdontmatch2 months ago · 4 weeks after
1/10
Settled

gave up porn and soda

realized porn addiction, stopped cold turkey

What I wish I knew
porn was a crutch for loneliness
AddictionPorn
@u/BigFuckwad3 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

relapsed after 3 years of sobriety

Relapsed into daily vodka drinking after 3 years of sobriety, experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms

What I wish I knew
The relapse process is more gradual than I anticipated
AddictionSobriety
@u/Traditional-Peak-5233 months ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

quit drinking entirely

experienced slight headache, stomach off feeling, and trouble sleeping

What I wish I knew
no severe WD symptoms don't guarantee safe detox
AddictionAlcohol
@u/woah-itz-drew3 months ago · 3 years after
8/10
Regret

quit using weed

Lost ambition, cut off friends, no memorable dreams

What I wish I knew
Swapping weed for other things could've changed life
AddictionWeed
@u/WinterThrowaway98363 months ago · 1 week after
2/10
Settled

quit 98% THC carts after 4 years

experienced withdrawal symptoms, including nausea and insomnia

What I wish I knew
withdrawal symptoms hit harder than expected
AddictionWeed
@u/whowhatwherewhen693 months ago · 3-1/2 days after
1/10
Settled

quit marijuana after 22 years

Marijuana use led to burnout, anxiety, and depression

What I wish I knew
THC levels may cause burnout
AddictionMarijuana
@u/Previous-Summer-58923 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

drinking as coping skill

Lost everything, including marriage, job, friends, and apartment, due to excessive drinking.

What I wish I knew
Seeking professional help sooner, not relying on self-destructive coping mechanisms.
AddictionAlcoholism
@u/Remote-Bonus-82084 months ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

quitting addiction requires sacrifice and commitment

I kept returning to it despite promises to quit

What I wish I knew
the problem doesn't go away on its own
AddictionQuitting Pornography
@u/silentnow19974 months ago · day 4 of taper after
8/10
Regret

tapered from 12-15 drinks a day

experienced night terrors and withdrawal symptoms

What I wish I knew
benzos could alleviate symptoms
AddictionWithdrawal
@u/PeanutButterSoda4 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Need to quit drinking

CPS called due to frequent fights while drunk

What I wish I knew
Quitting cold turkey can be fatal
AddictionSobriety
@u/Dragon_Wings4 months ago · 2 years after
1/10
Settled

gave up weed after 16 years

gave up weed due to anxiety and bad thoughts

What I wish I knew
nothing
AddictionWeed
@u/imsohungryman4 months ago · over 13 months after
1/10
Settled

quitting weed

experienced rough withdrawals, but life is better without weed

What I wish I knew
exercising helps with recovery
AddictionSobriety