How to Stop Addiction?
Question by Brendino: how to stop addiction?
I am addicted to cigarettes.
I am addicted to prescriptions pills.
I need to stop and I know I can so don’t say “talk to family” or anything like that. I know i COULD stop. Its a huge waste of money. I have phychosis/ mild schizophrenia from the drugs combined with marijuana..
From any former addict of anything. what did you do to stop? how will i fill the huge void in my life? (drugs and cigarettes make up 60% of my life. Whenever I go out I smoke. alot. I just need to know what to do once I am done.
Please dont say that i need medical help or a treatment program. I am independant I dont rely on progrms like that they don’t work for me. I have tried it a long time ago.
Best answer:
Answer by ardnek326
Maybe try to start with smoking e- cigarettes. I attatched a link below. This is a really good way to stop smoking if going “cold turkey” is too difficult. Also, try to chew gum or have a toothpick on hand. As far as the pills go, you are just going to have to go through withdrawls. It sucks, but you can do it. It helps to have a little exercise. Even if you just find a park and walk around for 10 minutes, you will be suprised how much better you will feel. Just try to set your goals and accomplish them in a reasonable amount of time. Shayloss is a great goal reaching video.
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