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@u_schemewitch3 months ago · a few days after
8/10
Regret

quit smoking weed after 13 years

daily smoker, lost identity, became anti-social, lazy, and withdrawn

What I wish I knew
nicotine addiction is a main issue
Substance AbuseWeed Addiction
@u/Affectionate_Sea59033 months ago · e.g. 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Tried cocaine for the first time

I made a huge mistake

What I wish I knew
Don't try it
Substance AbuseCocaine
@u/Fun-Fisherman-2053 months ago · ongoing after
10/10
Severe

continue drinking

I've been to many therapy institutions without success

What I wish I knew
quitting would be beneficial
Substance AbuseAlcoholism
@u/Ok-Change52305 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

I started drinking to cope with unhappiness

I've been stuck in a cycle of drinking and numbing myself from emotions

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew why I'm powerless over alcohol
Substance AbuseAlcoholism
@u/Agitated-Pay-79725 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

I quit drinking after admitting to a problem

I'm struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings of hopelessness

What I wish I knew
I wish I'd sought help sooner
Substance AbuseQuitting Drinking
@u/pacooov5 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

enabled dad's substance use

My dad overdosed on fentanyl after I showed him where to buy crack

What I wish I knew
the dangers of enabling substance use
Substance AbuseEnabling
@u/baby_sloth19746 months ago · 15 years after pregnancy after
10/10
Severe

Got high regularly during pregnancy

Son has severe autism and cognitive delays

What I wish I knew
Genetic causes of autism and cognitive delays
Substance AbuseCocaine Use During Pregnancy
@u/OtterDrift_6 months ago · 8 years after
8/10
Regret

quit smoking habit

I've tried and failed to quit multiple times, feeling ashamed of my habit

What I wish I knew
how to overcome trauma without smoking
Substance AbuseWeed Addiction
@u/imenewhear7 months ago · 2 months after
6/10
Regret

Quit vaping after 10+ years

Still miss vapes regularly, replaced with smoking spliffs every hour

What I wish I knew
Vaping's impact on weight gain
Substance AbuseVaping
@u/stayunified-7 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Struggling with substance addiction

Fought with all substances, struggled to stop

What I wish I knew
Addiction is a lifelong struggle
Substance AbuseStruggling With Addiction
@u/Ozmataz_Buckshank_7 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Drove after drinking

Got a DUI and spent a night in jail

What I wish I knew
Don't drink and drive
Substance AbuseDui
@u/tromavillecitizen7 months ago · e.g. 8 days after
10/10
Severe

Resumed substance use

I'm hungover and anxious again

What I wish I knew
Soberness lasts longer
Substance AbuseOverindulgence