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This is before
Me, neck deep into a serious heroin addiction. I weighed 100 lbs in this pic. It's from last year. The shit I put my mind, body, and soul through is excruciating to look back on. I hated myself, and wanted to off myself.
PrudenceWoW
Well done! Also, you are cuuuuuute
spraynardkrueger
Good job op!!
BathoryImmortal
proud of you man, it must take massive internal strength to turn from that
valiumkitty
@op. Good job. Seriously..good job. Trust yourself. REMEMBER TO BREATHE. And fucking own it man. Life's a garden, dig it. Keep on keepin on.
megandives
Go you, you cute
putinpie
Thank you!
rayraymd08
Congrats OP, my brother died from his heroin addiction, it's a hard habit to kick. Keep staying strong
RegginaPhalange
Yay congrats good sir! I too was in the clutches of that demon at one point in my life. Next Tuesday will be 4 years!
theCanadianmooserider
Just saying @OP you didn't look too bad back then but you do you way better now. Good job!
doubledoubleanimalstyle
Gotta be honest, you looked pretty good for being that deep in addiction. Nice. And congrats for getting clean. Stay strong.
whereisthewine
My brother didn't make it through his heroin addiction. Glad to see that some people can/do make it out. Proud of you, op.
PinkPrincess007
Sobriety ain't easy, good on ya!
SacrificalFarts
I'd tap that
AlisonWallace
me too ♡XXX
Cassandralala
Heroine is an epidemic in my city. You're amazing, @op- keep it up, and keep us updated!
Cassandralala
After reading my own comment, I realize this makes it sound like Wonder Woman is running around my city saving people. Heroin*
energygremlin
Well hello you handsome man..
987654321111
You're a stronger man than me mate, keep up the good work
espressoandpostrock
100 lbs in that first pic? How tall are you?
putinpie
6 foot
DangerousSandwich
I am 6 months on Sunday. It's people like you that show me how it can be done. Thanks dude
hiimhar
Hey op. Any suggestions for detox? Anything you learned that could help with the major discomfort?
sharethedawn
Can you go to a detox center? Or rapid detox? Health insurance is helpful in this case
putinpie
Absolutly. Just go do it brother. Put yourself through the pain so you don't forget it. Detox is safe. Safe places are better
ColdRevenge
I got to 20 years clean in April from heroin. Little voice never goes away but it gets easier to fight by building good in your life. 1/
ColdRevenge
My first yr I didn't keep cash on me, and I couldn't watch my favorite movies . It's hard to kick but I promise you can do it. 2/
ColdRevenge
It's never easy, but you got through the first part, which is the hardest physically. If you need to vent/need advice, you can PM me.3/3
1Ofold
I took 20 years clean on July 31st. Feels good.
ColdRevenge
Hell yeah it does! There aren't many of us. It's crazy to see how many having problems now. I get it though. The pill looks harmless. 1/
ColdRevenge
People don't understand they're gonna be just as screwed as if they used a needle. It's deceptive. I knew I was fucking up when I used H .
HorseBot3000
There are no silver bullets for your wellness. You changed every aspect of your life to get results. Not easy. Well-fucking-done, sir.
bufferkiller
I really like this comment.
Seymour974
Aww sorry you lost that watch man , that shit looked expensive .
JennySvensson
Awesome! I am very happy for you! Never give up :) Cheers from Sweden
putinpie
Thank you!!
OppaGangnamPyle
I am 38 years Heroin free as of June 27th. Good job OP
AlisonWallace
that is awsome , 38 fucking awsome .
Bluepolog
That heroin money went right to that tattoo! Good job @OP!!
Okiegoon
Dude. That is awesome! Amazon.com pick something out for >20 bucks (I'm not rich) and let me know. Or put it on wish list and link it. 1/2
putinpie
I honestly need a tutorial to this fucking site. Had no idea the likes and comments till like a week ago..
Okiegoon
Haha, nice. No worries, you're picking it all up now. Hope your weekend was awesome. :)
Okiegoon
Yes this means I'll purchase it for you. Or if 20 bucks would help in some other way, let me know. You rock!
putinpie
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LX0IK6M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475428966&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bandanas+by+the+dozen&dpPl=1&d
putinpie
Wait what??
Okiegoon
OFFER NULL AND VOID YOU WAITED TOO LONG. lmao. Kidding. You can delete your address post. "Thank you, your order has been placed." :) .
fluxual
Looking a lot healthier. Keep it up man!
ThePagemaster
OP is a babe.
putinpie
Thank you :)
ThePagemaster
You're welcome! :) Just saying it how I see it.
ThatOneGuyThatDidThatThingWithThosePeople
I can tell you're doing better @OP because in the second picture you can see your smile in your eyes. Life changes can be hard, but they 1/2
derpspot
CD
putinpie
Thank you!!!
ThatOneGuyThatDidThatThingWithThosePeople
are worth it. It is amazing how much your life can improve just by changing who you are friends with. I'm living proof of that. Keep it up.
faparaka
Can't see them eyes though
PiffTheMagicDildo
But it's like...
Vault101survivor
Don't know why this is being downvoted. Good for you!
rcopeland87
Word. I posted a weight loss picture as motivation and get downvoted. Imgur is a fickle beast
tricksypixie
Anyone who down votes positivity is just the worst. I went to your post to upvote!
AlisonWallace
me too lol .
rcopeland87
Y'all are the ones Imgur needs but not the ones they deserve
Nerdgoggles
Kids are back in school, so that means more fucktards trolling Imgur instead of paying attention to the teacher.
cat793f
Selfies=downvote
2001ASpaceOatmeal
Anyone bettering their lives and trying to inspire others with similar pasts that they too can achieve a better life = all of my upvotes.
cat793f
Well, a high percentage of people are illiterate. So there's that. And I'm sorry, only one vote per post and comment.
2001ASpaceOatmeal
Only one?
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cat793f
Yeah. Those are the rules. I think we should get one extra vote a day to do what we want with. Even save them up and use them all at once.
PffftNext
These illiterate people have smartphones?
cat793f
Yes, smart phones talk to them and aid them in clicking randomly.
bufferkiller
Stay strong, OP. 3 November will be 15 years clean for me. It gets easier.
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corbynDallas
Does the craving ever go away? After 15 years what is your day like?
bufferkiller
It did for me. My typical day now is work, workout, spend time with my son, play guitar, read, hopefully sleep a couple of hours.
bufferkiller
It is pretty mundane, but I like it this way. I still have the dark thoughts that drove me to use as a teen, but I don't numb them anymore.
notleftshark
I find it gets easier with a bit of cocaine so i can focus on the problem at hand.
Cmydagger
Nawww
dormantmutant
With someone that has nothing and life is pretty shitty with nobody to talk to either, how do you avoid this shit?
putinpie
Yea. Comfort zones need to be thrown out.
bufferkiller
Step outside of your comfort zone. Start learning a new hobby. Something you find yourself wishing you'd learned when you were younger.
bufferkiller
I started learning guitar 3 years ago, at age 30. Now, three years later, I'm still fucking horrible at it. I'm so bad. But I love it.
bufferkiller
Find that passion. It's fucking hard, but you can find it. Then go after it hard, and you'll make friends along that same path as you do.
bufferkiller
And therapy. I can't stress this enough. If you're broke, google "[your city]+therapy+sliding scale" and you can find help.
AlisonWallace
start afresh in anouther direction , it can be done .
bufferkiller
The hardest part for me was cutting people out. I had to move to another country to get some of them to leave me alone.
AlisonWallace
just had 9 years , you have my total respect , stay strong + focused it does get easier .
bufferkiller
I don't know you, and I am sorry if this sounds weird, but I'm proud of you.
bufferkiller
This past year I almost forgot the anniversary. Finally reached a point where being clean is who I am, not who I'm trying to be.
Whiteoak789
Awesome man I just hit 1 year 9 months this month. Was on it for 6 years.
bufferkiller
I spent my teens strung out, and when I quit was up to about a $280- $300 a day habit. Met some good people and a great woman and changed.
TheShipsHungInTheSkyInMuchTheSameWayThatBricksDont
Plot twist: is 16
bufferkiller
Uh uh! Later this month I'll be 33 and a half!
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TheShipsHungInTheSkyInMuchTheSameWayThatBricksDont
Good on ya, man!
savemebabyjebus
Serious question, do you ever miss it? Asking, cos i am 2 years meth free and miss it every day still
AlisonWallace
not as much + not as intense , it realy does get easier ,never 4get the shit it causes , stay strong .
jonestown
Sure. It's fun at the start. But I don't at all miss where I ended up. It's the disease that tells me I could go back to where it started.
bufferkiller
I did the first few months, but then fell in love and didn't for a couple of years, and when I did miss it again I was a soldier. 1/?
bufferkiller
I missed it for a while then, but managed to stay clean. Then when I got out I traveled and wrote and kept my focus on better things. 2/?
bufferkiller
Now I'm nearly 15 years clean and the thought of anything, not just junk, that alters my mind makes me feel sick to my stomach. 3/?
bufferkiller
I can't even drink alcohol anymore. My body reacts to it like I'm drinking spoiled milk now, and has for the last 4.5 years. 4/5