How to prevent drug overdose... maybe
I need to say something, and it's too long for a Facebook status.
I have some thoughts and theories on what leads someone down the path of a drug filled life, addiction, and finally unintentional over dosing.
I am against drug usage. Not because I'm a goody two shoes, but because I know the reality of my personality. I am a creature of habit, a person who falls into a quick routine, and someone who likes to repeat the things I enjoy with no limits and boundaries. It's why I smoke hookah every day since 2012. I enjoy it, I like it, and I don't see a reason to quit. (I always said when I'm a mom/pregnant I will def stop because that's a good enough reason lol.)
Mac Miller died yesterday on September 7, 2018. I wouldn't be honest if I said I were a fan, because I didn't listen to his music. I did however know the impact he's made on several others and I was sad to hear about his loss. I was even more sad upon finding out it was an accidental drug overdose.
Here's my thoughts.
I think drug usage starts with self esteem, or lack thereof. Hear me out.
No one wakes up and decides to be an addict or ruin their life.
It starts with our choices. If we do not have enough personal growth and development going on, we might be someone who has low self esteem. This can lead to bad decision making, or not having the ability to say 'no' when something dangerous/life altering is offered.
A person feeling lonely and desperate may fall into a crowd of people who proudly partake in things dangerous. This person may feel no confidence within themselves and perhaps can't say no, because maybe in their mind 'they have nothing to lose' and therefore they are seeking a high or some kind of escape.
Maybe they try something, enjoy it, and form a habit. They chase and chase until one day a wrong hit comes their way and it leads to an overdose. Now they are dead and they never wanted to die. They just wanted to feel something.
How do I believe someone (currently sober) can avoid falling into this path?
I believe it is our responsibility to ourselves to be extremely selective with who we spend our time with. Be judgmental, be cautious, and be fair to yourself. You owe no one anything. You owe yourself everything. *Judgmental as in know what you value, know your morals, and don't astray. Others can live how ever the hell they decide, but you don't have to accept everyone for the sake of acceptance. Learn about someone and maybe you see "oh shit, I don't fuck with this" and it's cool, move on.
I believe we must constantly work on ourselves and have short term goals. Don't ever feel 'done' because that's a tricky thought. What's next when you're 'done' ? Think about it. Keep moving forward, keep learning yourself, keep improving.
Life is NOT easy. It NEVER was. It never WILL be. As we get older we just learn to navigate life better from all the experiences we have gone through. We may even have picked up tools and tricks along the way.
I believe the moment we silently give up and allow things off our path into our space is the moment that door opens up looking for uninvited risk.
I don't know if any of this is making sense the way it does in my head. Basically, I feel we have to have self esteem which comes from working on ourselves which builds confidence which helps us make better choices for our future.
It doesn't happen over night. No person just becomes addicted within the first 10 seconds of experimenting. It is a result of choices. So I guess what I'm saying is, be mindful of your choices NOW while you perhaps are not on drugs and be weary that a simple choice can lead you down a path to a very scary, lonely, unfair, sad, dark world of addiction and potential death.
"It's not IF you'll die from drugs, it's WHEN" -Kevin from Kirill and Kevin's podcast. (Live, Laugh, Love on iTunes) Kevin's IG @sennaone
I do NOT believe addiction is a choice.
I believe our CHOICES are a CHOICE (duh...?)
Know yourself, know your personality, and don't take risks assuming you are 'the one who won't get addicted' because you won't know until it's too late.
For anyone currently struggling and needing help, please visit here.
-s
P.S. Please feel free to leave a comment whether you agree or disagree. Share if you loved it. Take care of yourselves.
I have some thoughts and theories on what leads someone down the path of a drug filled life, addiction, and finally unintentional over dosing.
I am against drug usage. Not because I'm a goody two shoes, but because I know the reality of my personality. I am a creature of habit, a person who falls into a quick routine, and someone who likes to repeat the things I enjoy with no limits and boundaries. It's why I smoke hookah every day since 2012. I enjoy it, I like it, and I don't see a reason to quit. (I always said when I'm a mom/pregnant I will def stop because that's a good enough reason lol.)
Mac Miller died yesterday on September 7, 2018. I wouldn't be honest if I said I were a fan, because I didn't listen to his music. I did however know the impact he's made on several others and I was sad to hear about his loss. I was even more sad upon finding out it was an accidental drug overdose.
RIP, Mac Miller.
Here's my thoughts.
I think drug usage starts with self esteem, or lack thereof. Hear me out.
No one wakes up and decides to be an addict or ruin their life.
It starts with our choices. If we do not have enough personal growth and development going on, we might be someone who has low self esteem. This can lead to bad decision making, or not having the ability to say 'no' when something dangerous/life altering is offered.
A person feeling lonely and desperate may fall into a crowd of people who proudly partake in things dangerous. This person may feel no confidence within themselves and perhaps can't say no, because maybe in their mind 'they have nothing to lose' and therefore they are seeking a high or some kind of escape.
Maybe they try something, enjoy it, and form a habit. They chase and chase until one day a wrong hit comes their way and it leads to an overdose. Now they are dead and they never wanted to die. They just wanted to feel something.
How do I believe someone (currently sober) can avoid falling into this path?
I believe it is our responsibility to ourselves to be extremely selective with who we spend our time with. Be judgmental, be cautious, and be fair to yourself. You owe no one anything. You owe yourself everything. *Judgmental as in know what you value, know your morals, and don't astray. Others can live how ever the hell they decide, but you don't have to accept everyone for the sake of acceptance. Learn about someone and maybe you see "oh shit, I don't fuck with this" and it's cool, move on.
I believe we must constantly work on ourselves and have short term goals. Don't ever feel 'done' because that's a tricky thought. What's next when you're 'done' ? Think about it. Keep moving forward, keep learning yourself, keep improving.
Life is NOT easy. It NEVER was. It never WILL be. As we get older we just learn to navigate life better from all the experiences we have gone through. We may even have picked up tools and tricks along the way.
I believe the moment we silently give up and allow things off our path into our space is the moment that door opens up looking for uninvited risk.
I don't know if any of this is making sense the way it does in my head. Basically, I feel we have to have self esteem which comes from working on ourselves which builds confidence which helps us make better choices for our future.
It doesn't happen over night. No person just becomes addicted within the first 10 seconds of experimenting. It is a result of choices. So I guess what I'm saying is, be mindful of your choices NOW while you perhaps are not on drugs and be weary that a simple choice can lead you down a path to a very scary, lonely, unfair, sad, dark world of addiction and potential death.
"It's not IF you'll die from drugs, it's WHEN" -Kevin from Kirill and Kevin's podcast. (Live, Laugh, Love on iTunes) Kevin's IG @sennaone
I do NOT believe addiction is a choice.
I believe our CHOICES are a CHOICE (duh...?)
Know yourself, know your personality, and don't take risks assuming you are 'the one who won't get addicted' because you won't know until it's too late.
For anyone currently struggling and needing help, please visit here.
-s
P.S. Please feel free to leave a comment whether you agree or disagree. Share if you loved it. Take care of yourselves.
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