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re: I have come to the realization that my life is in shambles
Posted on 3/21/15 at 6:09 am to windmill
Posted on 3/21/15 at 6:09 am to windmill
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If you have a substance abuse problem it must be properly addressed. Trying to bury it under the excitement of a new and promising career will only lead to it's resurfacing
Find a counselor or AA
Alcohol and drugs interfere with brain activity which hurts in the decision making process.
Good luck and don't give up.
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Posted on 3/21/15 at 6:16 am to Sampson
Well it looks like you recognize the problem. That's a good thing. Now man up and change. You're alive and healthy. Look around at how many people aren't that lucky.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 6:16 am to Toecutter
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You sound like a total pussy right now. Life is not easy son. Man up. I wouldn't hire you with that bullshite sorry arse story. I don't believe you for one second. If it is true, you are overlooking all of the fun things in life. Booze, drugs, and cheap women are the things that normal and successful people enjoy. Maybe you're not ready. Get your shite together.
Oilfield trash makin' that oilfield cash
Scumbag
Posted on 3/21/15 at 6:45 am to Horsemeat
Posted on 3/21/15 at 6:58 am to Sampson
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just say frick it and throw the few personal effects I still have to my name into my 2000 Honda CRV and just drive to a town out west where nobody knows my name and start over with a clean slate.
Bad idea- you will bring yourself with you and before you know it, you'll be singing the same song again in a different place. There's a saying- "wherever you go, there you are." In other words changong scenery isn't going to change you. You need to work on yourself first.
Do you have family you could turn to for help with this?
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:04 am to Toecutter
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Booze, drugs, and cheap women are the things that normal and successful people enjoy.
Booze? In moderation, yes, but not to the point of getting sloppy drunk.
Drugs? Certainly not.
Cheap women? Only an arrested adolescent would enjoy that. The love, and lovemaking, of a committed woman is the substance that casts this pale shadow. Those of us who know this pity those who don't.
Sampson, you might be well suited for sales, but it's probably not well suited for you. Unless I miss my guess, you need a job in which progress can be measured each hour. I suggest that you consider a craft, such as carpentry, that will give you a sense of honest accomplishment.
You said something about your friends being tired of your self absorption. I've seen this several times in my life. Twice it ended with suicide. This has to stop! You must find a way to quit talking about yourself. This is a form of selfishness, and selfishness invariably leads to unhappiness. Combat this by helping other people. Volunteer. The self worth you'll derive from visible work product and helping others will restore you. I promise!
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:09 am to Sampson
You afraid to work with your hands? Scared of heights? I need help on Tuesday
Bigedlsu@yahoo.com
Bigedlsu@yahoo.com
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 7:12 am
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:17 am to Sampson
Running away won't fix your problems, they'll just move with you
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:18 am to Sampson
Step 1. Get off the sauce
After your head is clear you'll be able to make some good decisions ab which direction to go in.
After your head is clear you'll be able to make some good decisions ab which direction to go in.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:22 am to Sampson
What are these skills?
Can you weld?
Can you fit pipe?
Ironworker?
Electrician?
If you can do any of those, show up on time, AND pass a drug test, you are worth your weight in gold and truck nuts in South Louisiana.
Can you weld?
Can you fit pipe?
Ironworker?
Electrician?
If you can do any of those, show up on time, AND pass a drug test, you are worth your weight in gold and truck nuts in South Louisiana.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:24 am to Sampson
If you are as honest about identifying and changing the causes of your behavior as you are about the effects then you will be fine. Friends and family that get tired of putting up with self-loathing is a sign that they care about you very much. They see the potential in you and are put off by your self-destructive actions.
1) Try looking at yourself in the mirror every day for a few minutes at a time. Be honest with yourself and try to see what they see.
2) Sales jobs are easy to find if you are good at it. Clean yourself up and get out there.
3) Find your spiruality again
Good luck
1) Try looking at yourself in the mirror every day for a few minutes at a time. Be honest with yourself and try to see what they see.
2) Sales jobs are easy to find if you are good at it. Clean yourself up and get out there.
3) Find your spiruality again
Good luck
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:26 am to BigEdLSU
quote:u a good man
BigEdLSU
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:28 am to BR Tiger
"where ever you go, there you are" like that.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:33 am to Sampson
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I have no friends to confide in anymore bc they are all tired of my perpetual pity party BS and refusal to man up and grow up.
Stop being a little bitch. I can get you a job delivering pizza by next week.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:47 am to boddagetta
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just say frick it and throw the few personal effects I still have to my name into my 2000 Honda CRV and just drive to a town out west where nobody knows my name and start over with a clean slate. This gets my vote. If you're truly at rock bottom, it might be the best thing for you. Get away from everything and start form scratch. Good luck.
Not saying this is the answer for you, but its not the worst advice in the world. Obviously something in your life lead you to this point. Getting away from everything and leaving it behind and starting over can be just the dose of medicine you might need. Then at the point you feel strong and confident in your life. One thing I can suggest. Don't just disappear, you may lose the real friends and family you have. Surely they still care about you but just got to the point that they couldn't deal with your bullshite anymore based off of your post. Let them know that you need to get away to deal with you demons. Stay in touch to let them know you haven't forgotten them. Handle it that way and they will be there for you when you return.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:51 am to kingbob
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Can you weld? Can you fit pipe? Ironworker? Electrician? If you can do any of those, show up on time, AND pass a drug test, you are worth your weight in gold and truck nuts in South Louisiana.
Honestly you don't even have to be good at it
Just pass the drug screen and show up to work everyday and will you be gold.This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 8:02 am
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:53 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
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HailHailtoMichigan!
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They are, as William Faulkner put it, "just shapes to fill a lack."
"The map is not the territory."
— Alfred Korzybski
OP, I'm not big on advice on these types of things, especially in this sort of format, but best of luck to you. You probably have a lot of untapped strength inside of you. Try to surround yourself with positive people.
If you've been neglecting your health, eating clean and getting good sleep can make a huge difference. There are a lot of things you can do regarding nutrition to improve your well-being.
Also, I would suggest that you not try to blame any particular substance for your problems/bad choices.
*Edited to generalize. Not knowing much about you, it's somewhat difficult to give advice.
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 9:10 am
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:55 am to Sampson
After reading the title, I thought this was a Paige thread
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:56 am to shawnlsu
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After reading the title, I thought this was a Paige thread
just good ole Sammy being a puss. He needs to wake up and read this shite. And go get a fricking J. O. B. Today. Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:00 am to Sir Drinksalot
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Step 1. Get off the sauce After your head is clear you'll be able to make some good decisions ab which direction to go in.
Good advice. I had to do this in my mid 20s when life changes happened, making career/life decisions, etc. It definitely helped, O'douls is actually pretty good...
Good luck man.
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