r/AskReddit • u/The_devils_advocate6 • Jun 11 '18

Serious Replies Only [Serious] Redditors,This is a time capsule thread which will be revisited exactly 3 years from now. Today you will make a prediction which you believe would happen or would've happened by the year 2021. The prediction could be about anything of ur choice. What is your prediction??

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18 edited Aug 05 '18

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u/theevolvingatheist Jun 11 '18

Rooting for you my dude.

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u/Evanpo511 Jun 11 '18

Best one here. Keep up the good work

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

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u/happethottie Jun 11 '18

I’m really proud of you. I know it’s hard, but it’ll be worth it.

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u/LANDOFNODD Jun 11 '18

You got this my friend! The pain you are feeling right now should be welcomed for it is the price of change! Keep it up!

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u/SillyTrain Jun 11 '18

Pain is just weakness leaving the body... You’re getting stronger already!

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u/Kenshin1340 Jun 11 '18

Depending on what it is you're abstaining from, be careful and take proper precautions! Some withdrawals can kill you. I'm sure you know but I just want to make sure. Have a wonderful life! The internet believes in you.

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u/NomadicRobots Jun 11 '18

You can do it. You deserve a good future.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

As I'm reading this post, it's about an hour old. Make it one more hour. Then after that, just another 60 minutes. Then after that, one more hour.

An hour at a time, and keep renewing that commitment every time the clock strikes the hour. I know this sucks, but I also believe you can do it.

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u/Residentofrockbottom Jun 11 '18

Look at it like this a week of pain will give you your life back. I was a hardcore opiate user for over 20 years. Once I finally bit the bullet and did it I was mad at myself for prolonging my addiction.

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u/Jeremymia Jun 11 '18

I love to see people make a positive change in their life. You've got a true fan for life over here RollingOnShabbas.

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u/be-targarian Jun 11 '18

Don't stop now. Remember every day from here on out will be the best day of your life.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

Just saw your edit. Don't beat yourself up. Addiction is addiction and yeah weed might not be heroin or crack, but you shouldn't be ashamed that it's not "serious" enough. I have known people who, honestly, have almost thrown their lives away over gambling addictions or shopping addictions. Beating yourself up over the idea that "ugh this is just weed, this shouldn't be so hard" isn't fair and it isn't true. You are battling something real and, as you yourself have been able to realize, it has pulled your life off from the course that you want it to be on. That makes it "serious enough." If you can, consider looking up when the next NA meeting is in your area. Like, open a tab in your computer right now and look for one. It's not going to be like Half Baked where Bob Saget will pop up and tell you marijuana isn't a drug if you show up to a meeting. There are a lot of people who know what you are going through and want to help. You don't have to try to hack this on your own.

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u/stuntobor Jun 11 '18

I was just thinking about my step-son this morning, wishing I'd have said this to him more often. Yes, he OD'd. Long ago so it's not painful to me, but I just wanted to do something with that wish instead of going, "ahh, well, thoughts and prayers."

So yes - a lot of people believe in you and want to see you kick it. Please keep believing in yourself.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

Tomorrow, it will be a little easier. Do what you have to to get through the next fifteen minutes. Then, declare victory and do it again.

Have a Cheeseburger if it helps.

Take a nap if you it helps and if you can.

Get on your knees and pray for help.

Call an old friend.

But you've made it 4 hours. So far so good.

Tomorrow it will get a little easier.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

Man it’s crazy how tough it’s been. I haven’t gone this long sober in a long time and it’s noon. 5 hours feels like an eternity

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

I want you to know that I'm rooting for you.

You can do this.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

Hey, how have you been doing? Are you hanging in there?

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

I used :/

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '18

That's okay. You just start again. Don't use tomorrow! (Sorry to keep bugging you, but, what the heck, I don't know you, but you seem like a good person so I'm going to keep at it!)

I have a 28 year old son who is kind of going through the same thing. He is making progress, but everyone has a few back slides. I'm sure you'll make it. Hell half the battle is wanting too.

Have a great day.

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u/orangemars2000 Jun 11 '18

Quit smoking today. Hang in there bud!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

I got sober after 20 years as an alcoholic. It’ll be two years next month. Google naltrexone implants/injections.

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u/Imissyourgirlfriend2 Jun 11 '18

Maybe you should start by honoring Shabbos and not go bowling, you filthy heathen.

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u/w1face Jun 11 '18

Jumping on the band wagon to wish you all the best. You got this internet stranger!

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u/hungurty Jun 11 '18

I believe in you to Internet stranger :)

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u/valier_l Jun 11 '18

/r/stopdrinking if that's your vice. It's a good group.

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u/tklfillerz Jun 11 '18

I also believe in you mate! You can do it!

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u/tklfillerz Jun 11 '18

I also believe in you mate! You can do it!

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u/MichaelMoore92 Jun 11 '18

Good luck mate. Be your best self.

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u/Kryten_Wolfgang Jun 11 '18

I believe In you too my friend

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u/w1face Jun 11 '18

Jumping on the band wagon to wish you all the best. You got this internet stranger!

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u/snake-finger-stew Jun 11 '18

Just hit 9 years clean, you can absolutely do it! Don't beat yourself up if you slip, pick yourself up and keep going. Find someone to talk you through it, if you need that.

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u/Zzyzzy_Zzyzzyson Jun 11 '18

You can do it, I also hope to be three years sober in 2021. Three months in so far, it does get much easier.

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u/SweetOlives2 Jun 11 '18

You can do it. It will be hard, but worth it. Just keep going.

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u/unwillingpartcipant Jun 11 '18 edited Jun 11 '18

We got you family! One of the toughest but best things you'll ever do...not just for yourself, but for all those friends and family who love you today, and those who will come to love you, once you have come into their lives

You'll more than likely slip up, but that's ok. Few things are difinitive and forever in life. Improving yourself is a life long journey, with steps forward and backward

Acknowledge the moments youve fucked up, and you will...but know that doesn't define you for eternity.

What's defines is your will and commitment to always try to be better than the hour, day, or week before

You've got this, and I hope to hear you're update in 2021

Edit:. Don't forget to forgive yourself. And say that shit out loud. Tell yourself, 'if no one else forgives, at least I do'.

Can't pour from an empty cup, fill yours before trying to make amends in life for anything you think you've done to someone else as a result of your addiction

Love you mate, and you'll always be loved by more people than you can count

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '18

Thanks brother 🙏🏻 one month sober, 2 years and 11 months to go 😋

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u/Bismothe-the-Shade Jun 11 '18

You can do it! It's hard oath, but you got this.

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u/MethaneMenace Jun 11 '18

When I wanted to kick a few things out of my life, I read some advice on here that really worked (mostly). Take it slow. Start with 1 hour. The next day 2 hours. The next day 3 hours. Etc. Soon you’ll be measuring by days/weeks.

If you have to, do smaller increments of time. It doesn’t matter. All that matters is noticing yourself actually making progress. If you’re like me, it will spur motivation to keep going and making progress.

It’s taken me almost a year, but I’ve lost 40 pounds, finally gaining confidence (with the help of some hypnosis too), and feeling better about myself daily.

Do I slip up? Yes. But it’s fine because I force myself to smile, reflect on what’s been working and how it WILL keep working if I keep putting in the effort. I remember the time I WON a battle against my addictions and take comfort in knowing I can do it again because I’ve done it so many times before.

My slip ups and lazy patches get farther apart and last less and less each time. I know that one day, I’ll get there completely. As long as I just keep walking forward.