To straight edge people: how do you do that?

I’ve tried weed a few times but that’s literally it. I’ve never drank and never will and I have my reasons for that. Generally speaking? I don’t like the idea of depending on something else for me to feel good or in charge. True control comes with learning. That being said, I couldn’t care less whether people choose to do it or not, I understand the reasoning. You do you honey boo.

[quote]Like drugs and alcohol makes things so much easier to deal with.[/quote]
Even as a drug user myself, that is really depressing to hear someone say.

[quote]Idk man it just makes life easier. I couldn’t imagine life sober again, I’m so much happier now, and I used to talk shit that I would never drink or do drugs.[/quote]
No you're not happier, if you were happy you wouldn't say that.

Straight edge people have healthier coping habits I expect. idk.

I was an alcoholic in my teens and early twenties, until I quit to cope with my problems in a healthier way-well...except for special occassions and then I try to limit myself to 1 or 2 drinks. When I don't, I feel like a mess. Recently I went on vacation and three of the nights including far more booze then I'd normally drink. 2 weeks later... I'm still riding a wave in which every hour my brain is saying "God, I need a drink" and "what am I doing, when I could be somewhere doing blow job shots of vodka or whiskey in glasses on someone's crotch".-like I was in my early twenties.

I guess what I find hypocritical about this whole thing is that if someone requires prescription pills to get through life, we see nothing wrong with that. That's fine. If you take anti-depressants, good for you. But if someone does the same thing with weed, suddenly that's evil and wrong? What makes one chemical better than another? Just because a doctor gave it to you? It's still a mind-altering chemical that you rely on to get through life.

Congratulations, you’re an addict

I used to drink, smoke cigarettes and weed, and did drugs. I wanted something to help deal with the pain of life.

I eventually realized that being stoned, drunk, or buzzed was not fulfilling my life. I came to faith in Christ and my whole world changed, and I no longer needed to be high, drunk, or wasted.

I don't drink to "deal with" things. That's an addict's reason for drinking or doing drugs.

The only times I drink (which may add up to a couple times a year) is to have fun with friends. I only drink when I'm already in a good mood and ready to relax.

because all that crap is just a temporary fix/minor escape, and the more you use them, the more you lose touch with reality.

on the other hand, deal with enough pain and hardship long enough with a clear mind, eventually you become somewhat numb to it

I tried some of a friend's medicinal weed yesterday one puff of cool winter and I'm sold now and yeah that's wierd I don't get it either id smoke weed all the time if I could hopefully trump will legalize it soon

I remember saying I’d never do drugs or drink too. I’ve done every single drug out there except a few I haven’t tried. My drug of choice is pain killers I love them shits but I don’t plan on taking them forever

The thought of something altering my mind scares me so I don’t do it

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Yeah, I used to get high on life..but eventually I built up a tolerance -_-

Easy, I fix my problems instead of run from them.

I think those are for people that can't handle what life throws at them.

I just made the decision to never drink. My family has alcoholics and I know statistically that would make me more likely to become one myself. Honestly, I think if I had started drinking in college like everyone else, I would be dead.

I've never done drugs not prescribed to me and usually stop taking them as soon as possible. I don't like the taste of alcohol nor the effects, so I also do not drink. My body has always been deformed and broken to some extent. So my identity is almost entirely mental. Impairing my mind feels like being physically restrained or trying to swim with weights on. I can't stand it, it feels so bad and gross.

I enjoy a drink on occasion so I’m not that interesting title above but my reason for not using those things to ease pains in life is fear of continuing the trend of addiction in my family. I’m uninterested in joining a group that destroys themselves. Not everyone who dies drugs & drinks does so but for myself the risk is high enough I just avoid it.