@caseyis____: I don’t have a choice in what ways my eyes look unfortunately Disclaimer: not a fact or medical advice just my lived experience (also I cannot speak for benzos/opiates you should def listen to a doctor on that one)

abby :

thank you aunt casey for the message

Shannan :

This video is actually spot on. You have to find what works for you and not these textbook answers. For some? Total abstinence is the only option. However, I am going on 5 years and I am able to have a drink here and there without taking it too far but I rarely do. Alcohol, Rugs, Gambling, etc. is the solution, not the problem.

Yahyowww😍🕷 :

that is absolutely right

Melody Mulligan :

I’ve been saying this for 13 years with absolutely everything. They did a study on veterans in Vietnam and when they came back, those that had family and friends, were able to process their PTSD better and they have jobs and purpose. Those that didn’t have community or family all turned to drugs to deal with their PTSD. They did this with a famous mice study as well. They provided the white stuff and food in the same cage, and they had tons of toys and play items, those mice hardly ever went to the white. When it was the same but no toys and no other mice, they all turned to white powder. Animals and humans need purpose, need community, and need connection. Hence also why people develop addictions as well on the other side. Because following someone else doing drugs or alcohol, if it keeps you having that in common for your friendship, people will hurt themselves because it creates connection. So it’s not about the drugs or alcohol. It’s the connection. Show me a homeless person, and if they were sound enough to tell me their story, every single one would display lack of family, friends and support growing up and lack of community and that’s why they start their downfall. When you don’t have a purpose or people, you will either suffer for it, or suffer for them because you want it. Period.

Maja...0000000 :

But if you’re recovered is it possible for you to drink moderately ? Genuinely asking

Bina :

No because like exactly

Cody Custard :

💯 relatable

Millie Gooch :

Hiiii, addiction expert here, it’s kind of both.

superfreeefood :

literally this.

pmmv :

The power of your habits 🤏🏽🤏🏽🤏🏽🤏🏽 it’s a superpower to take control of yourself everyday

Sofie Jamers :

I have a Sofie problem

Alexis Brianne Daddabbo :

But you also have self awareness and will power and a lot of people lack that, on top of having an addictive personality

Yelena✨✨✨ :

Yessss. 👏🏻 You are strong minded so it works for you and other strong

Steph Slays! ❤️ :

this has made me understand from the addicts view. I always believed that me and our family weren't what he really wanted 💔

numbersletters03 :

Still can’t really say former though!

national$treasure :

what do i do my boss is a functioning alcoholic and i want to help him but i know it is not my place. i’m also a minor but i worry for him.

e :

Any form of escape

soloplayer615 :

yeah I agree with you, it is different to most people but I believe we should not generalize "it is the addiction problem" sometimes its the alcohol fault or its the person's problem. Bc our brains are differents bc of genetics and creations for someone their brain only know gambling from young to old, their brains are literally wired to that, they cant change by willpower and sometimes its not their fault even when they want something different. we dont live in a just world that is sad, glad to see something worked to you

✨🏈🔮 Sports Tarot :

So, so true! ✨ I stopped drinking 4 years ago because I wanted a better life, and thankfully I’ve found it

Hxxkersnblxw25 :

im the problem

MamaP :

Agree. Really struggling today 😞

tracybailey373 :

Yes. Pretty much every recovery program teaches that. Alcohol is just a symptom of the problem. 🥰

anyone :

yeah but you can say this and also say that alcohol itself is also part of the problem, we are more susceptible to it than other people. two things can be true at once

Kasia :

amen

💚Alejandra Díaz💚 :