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I don’t know where to turn anymore.

I’ve been smoking pot for the last 5 years to escape my problems, only to realize this now. I’m 21, and I feel seriously low. My best friend, the only person I really have right now has just run off with a new gf. I’ve not been close to my parents since they sent me to boarding school and then split up 7 years ago, and I don’t talk to them about my problems because it all started when I started smoking, which they think is wrong. I went to an all boys school and I’m quite shy, and I havn’t really got into going out an socialising. I’m just sick of being alone and depressed. I lost all my friends to pot, choosing to associate with other smokers, and now I’m coming to the end of my tether. I’ve quit for the billionth time 2 days ago, but this has reached a new low point. I just don’t know where to turn.

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insanlypoor offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
Worthing, P6, GB | 1 year, 9 months ago (12 minutes after post)

find out that 1, you are NOT alone and 2, there are others like you out there. you have made the 1st step to health. you smoked pot…. so? what matters is WHY you did it. i have a neighbor who does. i used to hate him for it….. until i found out the reason why…. he was sexually abused by his step-dad. now i hold respect for him. i understand why he does it and let him be who he is because of it. i just want you to know that there is a GOOD world out there. you just have to find the ppl who are willing to stand by you. ok your best mate has a gf. TELL him/her your probs…. they will stand by you and realise that you need them still. if not then you will have us in this community to turn to. we will stand by you no matter what. visit this site to give you a nice view on life: http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

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1 year, 9 months ago (27 minutes after post)

I’m not here to start an argument but you can turn to God. He loves you and desires to know and to have a friendship with you.

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1 year, 9 months ago (29 minutes after post)

anon that can be true….. if you can find spritual guidance then you are one step closer to being happier

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classicbeaut offline Verified User (1 year, 10 months) Long Term User Shouts: 4 #
US | 1 year, 9 months ago (50 minutes after post)

I’m all for the God thing. He helps =]

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Kenn, J4, GB | 1 year, 9 months ago (9 hours, 2 minutes after post)

Thanks :) I lost my faith long ago, and I don’t think there’s any regaining that. I studied religious studies for 13 years so I’m fairly confident with my beliefs. I guess I just need the support to get over this stupid drug. Thanks for all your replies, I couldn’t find the post I made last night and it was very frustrating after I bottled up the courage to ask for help, so it was heartwarming, thankyou insanlypoor :)

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Worthing, P6, GB | 1 year, 9 months ago (9 hours, 42 minutes after post)

you are more than welcome….. postsecret has kept me sane and i am now hooked. every sunday frank puts new secrets on the site and i find it amazing how alike but different we all really are :)

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