I still anit heard nothing from the concrete construction company I put in a application for and I strugging and I really want to use right now but i know if i do it will ruin everything i worked so hard for pleasee if u have any advice for me i really need it now
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Play the tape forward, would escape now help you at all in the future? Getting drunk / high might feel good for an hour or two at best, then the horrible hangover / comedown, the wasted time that you could have put into literally anything else. When I was struggling I jumped on an online meeting, and one day did about three in a row, until the ‘fuck it’ part of my brain calmed down, and I could think more rationally.
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I mean I get it. But what if you get the job, are you going to use that as an excuse to use too, soon as you get that first paycheck what r you going to do with it? I know id always say pay bills, but honestly half the time id go on a bender, blow it on drugs and miss work and lose my job. You gotta dig a little deeper and keep looking for other jobs than, it’s not the end of the world. But if you fall into the pitty bc you didn’t get instant gratification then you’ll just keep repeating the cycle. Keep your head up and keep pushing
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Hey Dustin,
I’m sorry to see you are struggling tonight but I’m really glad you chose to reach out instead of picking up. When I had felt overwhelmed with cravings I did exactly what you just did, I’d come here read around, participate and talk about what was bothering me. Other things that helped me were walks, hot showers, online meetings or sometimes just put my miserable ass to bed early. Whatever you gotta do to get to bed sober tonight.
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So true thanks a lot and I am just arrived at a meeting thanks for the shared advice
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So true thanks for yalls support and love and I just arrived at a meeting
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Ur right and I was letting the fuck it’s over run my mind thinks for the support and love I just arrived at a meeting
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Definitely a good choice. You won’t regret waking up hangover free again tomorrow.
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So true thanks a million have a blessed life
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Stay in this moment.
The longer you linger in the unknown future, the more you’ll convince yourself of the worst.
So, stay in this moment and hold onto what you know for a fact.
Just because you haven’t heard back yet doesn’t mean you didn’t get it. It’s a major holiday weekend. Lots of places have closed early.
One way to stay in the moment is to remember to breath!!! Deeply and slowly, inhale the present and exhale the past. Inhale peace, exhale joy.
You’ve got this. I believe in you!
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Thank u so much that’s exactly wht I needed to hear at the moment think u for the advice it really means a lot to me in this time of despair much love brother
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Thank you for coming here. This is how we can help each other stay stronger and more accountable.
You’re not alone!
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For the longest it’s just been me and me alone I thought I would never have the people
That’s around me now sober and with a lot of. Love to share it feels like I can start to trust people again the right people thinks love and prayers for all
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We’ve all been hurt and betrayed by others. Some more than others. That’s, unfortunately, a part of the human experience. Because we share that, it allows us to understand each other more intimately. Suffering breeds empathy. You’ll find your favorites on here. That’s normal for any situation. We have evolved to be gregarious. I am excited to watch you heal and grow.
Thanks man I was just checking out the memes war and in that moment I could thank clearly thinks for talking with me much love brother
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The Memes have gotten me through many rough days. 
So I get it.
We’re all here to help! All you need to do is ask.
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Thanks will do have a blessed day
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