How Can You Help Yourself

I know anyone who has tried to overcome addiction of any kind may have researched preventive steps they can take to achieve their goals. I myself found it easier to uproot my life and start over clean slate. That isn't as easy for everyone but for those of you who may be in an abusive relationship or with someone who doesn't support you in your efforts like I was, it doesn't matter how much you love them, it doesn't matter if kids are involved,  you need to leave. Easier said than done I am sure. But honestly you will feel better in the long run.
Other ways to prevent addiction or stop drug abuse is to remove the influence in your life. Stay away from the supplier, I don't care if they are you best friend, your brother, cousin, whatever.  They are not doing anything good for you.

Seek help. Go see a councillor,  a minister, go to meetings, most of this is free but if you have the money for drugs, you can afford to seek the right kind of help.

Take yourself to the doctor.  They will not judge you but he or she can help you in the recovery. They can give you monitored medication to revive your body so the withdrawals aren't completely terrible. 

Get a hobby. For me, I got a good job, then started writing. For instance this blog. I have also wrote a thriller novel. Finding things to fill your time is important. It doesn't have to cost money.  Writing is free!

Reinvent yourself. Go get a new hairdo, buy some new clothes if you can. Throw out all the stuff you wore when you stayed high. It helps psychologically letting go of your old self.

Take a class. Take some social classes such as cooking or painting.  Its cheap on Groupon and it will give you the social skills you need to open up. It also will help you find new friends.

Everything I have done to start over was easier said than done. It was actually quit complex. I left my ex husband and moved 80mi away from him as well as away from anyone I knew that sold drugs. I started a job which after 2 years I am still with thanks to my sobriety. I took up a few hobbies. My husband and I keep fish. We are always buying new ones and learning about them. I also am a writer as you know. I am also starting to take painting classes with people from work. I have fixed my teeth from all the major damage meth did to them. I was in bad oral health, severe bleeding,  abscesses, they were falling out. I have been taking care of my body and going to the gym several days a week. I care about my appearance now, and I avoid hanging out with anyone who is a drug addict unless they come to me seeking advise.

I have spent the past 2 years starting over. It has been a long road and although I am clean, the past is still damaging and i mentally struggle often. Remember, there is always help, there is always a way, seek it and be a better you!