Reading the comments is both depressing and uplifting.
Depressing because so many people were in bad shape at some point but uplifting because so many got out and/or are on the way up. Congrats folks!
I never viewed myself as an addict although I have autism and have an obsessive streak = I like to form heavy routines that are not often healthy.
Gave up drinking entirely 6 yrs ago since I was in a bas situation and was drinking a beer every day and it started bothering me. I quit smoking hookah about 2 months ago but I still tell myself its a pause since thats easier for me. I did the same with alcohol.
„Taking a break“ is what worked for me since my mind can’t tell me that I wont make it since there is nothing to „make“. I‘m just taking a break (which now lasts 6 yrs in the case of alcohol). It could have something to do with demand avoidance which can be a problem for autistic people (and others?).
Reading the comments is both depressing and uplifting.
Depressing because so many people were in bad shape at some point but uplifting because so many got out and/or are on the way up. Congrats folks!
I never viewed myself as an addict although I have autism and have an obsessive streak = I like to form heavy routines that are not often healthy.
Gave up drinking entirely 6 yrs ago since I was in a bas situation and was drinking a beer every day and it started bothering me. I quit smoking hookah about 2 months ago but I still tell myself its a pause since thats easier for me. I did the same with alcohol.
„Taking a break“ is what worked for me since my mind can’t tell me that I wont make it since there is nothing to „make“. I‘m just taking a break (which now lasts 6 yrs in the case of alcohol). It could have something to do with demand avoidance which can be a problem for autistic people (and others?).
Thanks for reading my ramble and have a nice day.
Same. Taking a brake is easier for your brain. Stopped cigs like this.
If you tell yourself youll stop sth FOR EVER is hard to grasp for your mind.
Thanks for adding your experience! And congrats! You‘re a champ.