After several attempts over the past few years, I relapsed again and again. Looking back, I think part of it was because I wanted an easy coping mechanism instead of actually doing the deeper work and finding healthier alternatives.
Over the past while, I’ve made some big life changes. I’ve cut out toxic people, moved countries, started getting my financial health in order, and finally built a healthier daily routine around exercise, eating better, and being kinder to myself overall.
It’s been easier being off weed now that I don’t have access to the “good stuff,” but more than that, I feel like I’ve replaced it with a better life. This time feels different.
I don’t want to be someone who smokes. I don’t want to rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms anymore. I’m almost 33 and I really want to get a grip on my life. I finally feel like I’m on an upward trajectory, and I want to keep it that way.
For those of you who have stayed successfully sober long-term, what helped you the most? What tips, mindset shifts, routines, or “hacks” helped you when cravings came up or when life got stressful again?