A lifetime ago (your age) I smoked every day. When I ran out it was very important to find more. For about 10 years I didn’t see that it kept me from maturing at the rate I should have. I became a highly skilled craftsman but that is in my blood. I’m talking about emotional maturity.
I had a heartbreak in my 30s that made me shift my desire for weed right into alcohol.
Out of the pan and into the fire. Only in the last few years have I begun to understand the pull of these addictions.
So be careful not to fall in the same trap I did.
It all comes down to knowing ourselves on an intimate level. And seeing that there’s no external things that can make us happy. When I realized that I can be my best friend is when my life changed.
I’m sorry about the bad relationship. I’m sure that it makes it harder to find peace. Take a deep breath and tell yourself that you are ok and can take care of yourself.

Don't give up on yourself. I'm 46 and have over 5 years sober, but I wish I did it sooner. Then again, everything happens for a reason. I hid behind alcohol and pills since I was 15. I never thought I could live without it. After some horrific experiences and a lot of clean up, sobriety is better than I ever could have imagined. If it wasn't, I wouldn't be today. You have the power to get sober and see life from a whole new perspective. I needed extensive treatment and it took me a few tries, but I finally did it! Take your life back. Ask for help. I did and still do at times. Talk to a doctor or go to therapy. Find the root of your cause and learn how to deal with it. After 25 years of being a hair stylist, I am back in school studying social work so I can prove to others that they can change their life too. I have terrible computer skills and have been out of school longer than these kids have been alive, but I found the courage to do it in order to help other people. You can do it! If I could, anyone can. I used substances longer than you have been alive. It won't get better or easier. Put it down. Just remember, you're not alone!

You are young and have not had many life experiences. You have alot of good times ahead. It will get better, believe me much better! There are many people willing to help but you can't be afraid to ask. Talk to you doctor and tell him/her how you have been feeling. When I told my doctor I had an addiction problem and needed help, she was the first one to shake my hand and congratulate me for being on my first day of sobriety!

You will do many great things in your life and people will remember you for your determination and your willingness to improve yourself!

Keep us posted. Many can identify with you and will be helped!

God Bless

Thank you all so much I came to tears when I read this. I’ve been having a hard time cause I feel as if I have no one to talk to about the things I’m going threw & to know I’m not alone makes me feel much better.

You are not alone Thalia12m, we are all in this together to support each other, keep posting, don't keep it in your head, will help you to write it down. Take care, and know that there are people that care. x

You are not alone, I also smoke smoke everyday. I really don't know how to stop it

Oh, my darling, I understand you really well. I have been smoking for 10 years everyday. Sometimes I was thinking that my life is impossible without a joint after a working day. I haven't believed that I can stop using it. I have read a thousand articles on this thread, and all, who was using weed for such a long time, said that there is no reason to stop, because it is too much suffering process. However, one man, recommended me to try CBD pen (or a simple Vape with CBD liquid. https://organiccbdnugs.com really helped me to win my dependence.

Google aa or an or ma in your town. There are people in that group that had the same problems and were able to recover

See it’s not the drug it’s you. The feelings of less than ... of not worthy... of fear, anger, and guilt. These are what the drug takes away for the temporary time. Problem is the less we cope and deal with issues the more we want drugs.

Dope is not the problem, the problem is our perception of life