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I have a job, no kids. I have self medicated my mental illness for years by partying every weekend but this is it

I am quitting my cocaine use. Everyone in my friendship group uses it also so it will be hard to socialise with them and abstain from using myself. But I will do it. It’s just not worth it anymore, it needs to stop.

So this is it. Day 1 of being sober from cocaine.

Good luck and what a healthy choice, well done for having strength to follow a new path. Your future self and health will thank you for it in the long run. 🙌

Has it been 24 hours yet OP or are you currently under the influence?
Perhaps this is a post better kept for tomorrow.
I wish you the best of luck and well done for the insight.

Good luck. How are you going to tackle socialising with friends who are still using drugs? Can you seek out some support specifically around that situation?

Good luck OP

Try picking up a new hobbie, maybe join a local walking/running group? Meet new people and get the endorphins going!

Yes it’s been 24 hours. I don’t use every day. I use at the weekend. I am not addicted. I don’t crave it during the week, sometimes If I’m working on the weekend and I don’t go on a night out I am absolutely fine without it other than struggling with the symptoms of my mental Illness more without the distraction.

It’s just when I do go out each weekend I use it heavily.

So what coping strategies can you put in place?

With Christmas coming up, I think it’s going to be a good time to do this. I will likely be picking up shifts on the weekend so won’t be going out anywhere near as much.

I can also use the money I would otherwise spend on the cocaine on Christmas presents.

Really proud of you OP.

Hang in there. You can do this

Lots of positives here OP.
You do not crave midweek so you are not physically addicted.
You want to stop.
You have identified triggers.
You are starting a plan.

Perhaps a plan for when you do go out at weekend?

Wishing you all the best.

Wishing you all the best OP. I hope you can kick the habit.

I'd advise you to keep a wide birth from those still going out using as that could be a massive temptation right now. Well done for admitting the problem and seeing how much it is ruining your life. Keep your head down working and saving money for Christmas.

I applaud you

how about spending some money on yourself? Having other stuff to do at weekends would be good.

You can do this OP!

I'm sure your bank account will be better for it as well! Good decision op.

Sending you very best wishes, OP. You've clearly thought about this; you know what sets you off and you have plans & coping mechanisms in place. We're all here, backing you up!

That's great news - a huge step forward. Don't give up on yourself, you CAN do this. 💪💪💪

Imagine yourself completely free of drugs for 8 weeks on Christmas Day. Should feel amazing!

Can you start to make friends with people that don’t take drugs? Plan every weekend meticulously in advance so you are not tempted.

Avoid switching to alcohol.

Are you getting proper support for your mh and root causes?

Brilliant OP day one done 🥳

Definitely find ways that will work to avoid. Eg I was drinking too much yet again so I got an evening job and also drive every time I go out to a drinking event, which makes me abstain. Habit soon kicked!

Well done.

It's hard to make the decision but you sound determined and I wish you all the luck.

I also hope it helps improve your MH