Anyone else just feel like smoking and drinking because of too much pressure and stress :( ?

[Anonymous]

Lately I just have too much pressure and stress right now it's way too hard to handle, I've never wanted to smoke and binge drink, but I just can't help thinking about it now and how it will help :/

[Sara413]

I know the feeling but it's not only healthier but more effective to work out and sleep well. Seriously.

I used to smoke cigarettes and at one point a couple years ago I was drinking almost every night. It was a bad cycle because the unhealthy lifestyle made me feel shitty, which made me not want to do anything but smoke and drink. Don't fall into that lifestyle man. Don't fucking let that happen.

Now, I don't smoke and I rarely drink. I don't work out a tonne but I play sports a few nights a week and have a quick job on the treadmill most afternoons when I get home. I'm a million times happier than I was two years ago. And my job has only gotten more demanding in that time.

[Asker]

Yeah I know :/ I've started working out now to help, gym is very relaxing and completely takes your mind of reality and stress :D Nope I'll never fall into smoking and drinking, thanks! (I hope xD) it's just so tempting however when things get so shitty, but we just gotta stay positive :) I'm really happy for you! glad you're feeling much better, but with a demanding job also comes good pay! :)

[LyssaNicole]

Yeah I definitely know what your feeling but I wouldn't turn to drinking, weed, or cigs! Maybe try meditation or yoga! It always works for me 😊 Or buy a puppy haha

[Asker]

I agree :p Never smoke take drugs never will xD I need to buy a puppy! Still need to try yoga ;)

[Prof_Don]

The stress of life gets to all of us! However, I personally I don't drink when stressed (and quit smoking a few years ago), I don't want to associate drinking with negative feelings. I want alcohol to be associated with fun and enjoyment. :)

[Asker]

That's a very good way of thinking about it! :) and the gym :D

[ConsultantIsBack]

No, focus on your personal health man! And those habits will only create more stress in your life over time.

[Asker]

yes I agree man! #gymandhealthyfoods :)

[ConsultantIsBack]

Yes, the same goes for "stress eating"

[ConsultantIsBack]

thanks MHO mate👍✌

[Asker]

Np brother! :)

[ConsultantIsBack]

You chose me as MHO even before the girl that is in love with you. I'm truly flattered!

[Asker]

hahahaha xD

[ElissaDido]

I have way too much pressure at the moment, can't even sleep (only slept 7 hours in 3 days) and never felt like smoking or drinking.
Same last year I had diagnosed depression and anxiety (too much problems) but I didn't want to indulge in those... My bestfriend however (we were going through the same things) smoked weed/cigarettes drank but stopped as soon as she found out it was only worsening the case.
Stay strong and resist the temptation 😊 Remember after the rain comes the sun, and those alternatives are just temporary illusions , they will won't make your problems disappear, face your fears and struggles, and hopefully in not so long they will only be memories ❤️

[Asker]

I know! I feel you, the amount of stress just builds up. I've recently started having extreme pain in my stomach recently when I wake up it's horrible I feel like puking haha. But you can sleep well now right? it's good you don't feel like drinking and smoking it is very bad and makes things worse in the long run. Everything in life works out the way you want it to, just gotta go through stress to get to it! with it's ups and downs :) You have no reason to be depressed though :) Thanks! you too :)

[archiz]

why are you barely sleeping?
exams aren t done now?

[Anonymous]

I've felt that way sometimes. After finishing a stressful assignment or stressful week some weed and music / a movie or going out with friends and getting drunk helps to blow off steam or relax. I don't turn to that for relief anymore. Working out, reading, journaling, therapy, and watching tv helps me. While smoking or drinking does help to feel more relaxed in the short term it hurts you in the sense that you can't build healthy coping habits for handling stress and can turn into abusing those products which makes everything seriously worse, of course.

[Asker]

Thanks!

[Smmyskittles]

Yes. When I feel this way, I go to the gym. I think about how upset at myself I am for wanting to ruin my body by bingeing on anything.

I use those thoughts to do 120lbs on Machine Leg presses, 110lbs weighted squats, and then usually by sprinting for about 10 minutes.

At the end, my muscles are on fire and I feel great.

[Asker]

Really glad it helps you! :) :) Keep it up!

[CHARismatic110]

I've been down the drinking road in college. I would wake up and not where I was or how I got there. I was so stressed out and depressed. I call those my dark days. I don't ever want to go back to them. Life is hard. And sometimes it feels like the only relief is at the bottom of a bottle. I can tell you that it's not.

[Asker]

Most important thing is, that's all behind you now!! :) Just a memory!

[CHARismatic110]

Indeed. But you hang in there bud! And if you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to shoot me a message!

[Asker]

Thanks!

[CHARismatic110]

Welcome.

[MissNowhere]

Oh my, how I know the feeling. Sort of in the same situation right now. So much stress. But I choose to suffer through it rather than damage my health.

[Asker]

Oh yeah I feel the same thing, just glad someone else feels the same!. Although I wouldn't do it it's just the amount of pressure and stress imports painful thoughts :/

[MissNowhere]

Hope you feel better soon ❤ It really sucks.

[Asker]

I know :/ You too!

[Messiah89]

Life is a battlefield. A warrior must do all that may go against his nature to survive!! ✌ i feel you bro

[Asker]

So true man!

[ElizabethBiersack]

Well I've had a lot pressure because of stupid finals.
And I haven't been able to have a smoke for awhile, but the drinking I wouldn't do.
But dude don't start doing that bad habit.
I hope everything will getting better for you 💚

[daintydollface]

I don't smoke but I do feel like I need a night just getting really drunk asap.

[Asker]

yes I know the feel! Just stay as positive as you can!

[daintydollface]

Thanks, you too :)

I swear it always builds up at the same time! Just gonna arrange a night out myself this weekend lol.

[Asker]

:)

I always feel like that too! Just to myself haha xD No but really keep healthy :)

[daintydollface]

I'm genuinely so close to just doing it this time haha! Yeah that would be the sensible thing to do.

[Asker]

I felt like that too after a major fuck up, but you realise after the "fuck up" you feel much better! :)

[daintydollface]

That's true, I feel really bad about a couple of 'fuck ups' that have happened this week and it's probably my fault which makes it worse!

[Asker]

Why what happened? Highly doubt they're your fault!

[daintydollface]

Sorry I'm just ranting because I don't know who to talk to! Just life, nothing particularly interesting. Lost a few people within the space of a few weeks and it's crappy. What about you?

[Asker]

We all feel like that! Ranting is good haha xD You can talk to me no doubt.
How did you lose them? You'll always gain more friends always :)
Ah just things to worry about the future, grades, friendships, meh you know also life xD

[daintydollface]

Awe, thank you, I really appreciate that :')

And a couple of different situations... wanted different things and because I'm moving away it's causing a lot of problems. Panicking because I'm not sure I even want to move away but I'm stuck with that decision now really and can't let people down so stressing out!

Hopefully things are better for you soon, sucks when it all builds up at once. :(

[Asker]

Ofc! :) Well you know, you're always able to keep in contact with those people always! Plus you'll meet new people and settle down :) It does suck when it builds up, but then it cools down again, you settle and feel better hehe. Ty and no doubt about it you'll have to go with that devision now though eh? Too late to go back?

[ThisDudeHere]

I instead just go out for a jogg when I feel stressed. Never felt the need to smoke.

[Asker]

tried that :(

[ThisDudeHere]

Try again. And then again. And again. And so on.

[Asker]

Ok I will! thanks man :)

[ThisDudeHere]

Trust me. My first run was fucking hell. Now, even though I'm the physical type that shouldn't actually do cardio, I can't help myself. I just want to run every once in a while - the fresh air, the scenery and the music. It's just too nice to pass up.

[Asker]

Why shouldn't you do cardio? xD And yeah I know the feels, music + adrenaline it's almost addicting

[ThisDudeHere]

Because I have to gain weight, not lose it.

[Asker]

Haha yes same lol, you're fine to run if you eat enough before you run, and have glucose (energy) to fuel your run, never run on an empty stomach. Just have about 4 eggs 1/2 hours before you run.

[FinnishBeautyGirl]

I would, once I wanted to get so drunk that I'd pass out... but instead, I just painted

[Asker]

Never do it! Just keep calm and stay positive!! :)

[FinnishBeautyGirl]

I'll try!

[KawaiiPie67]

That's like the #1 reason why people do it. I don't see why U can't just try those for a day or two.

[Asker]

yes I know even just for a day for short burst relief haha

[isthatarose]

I have been considering doing. This but alcohol and drugs can affect the body negatively and I don't wanna do that

[TheWorldEndsWithYou]

I just have the gym and meditation, I don't drink or smoke, yes I'm a square lol

[Asker]

man that's what I'm doing too :)

[TheWorldEndsWithYou]

That's great dude, I hope it continues to help you out

[Asker]

Thanks man!

[AzureGirl]

Nah, when I get stressed I just sleep or play a video game.

[archiz]

I exercise when I am stressed.
never smoked
drinking only in parties

[ConsultantIsBack]

Oh heart that, hell ya

[archiz]

@ConsultantIsBack hahaha ^^

[Araya]

No. I don't turn to drugs to ease my stress. I tend to play videogames, go with friends, read, relax watching television, write or more instead of doing such things.

[Jersey2]

It is a bad habit that gets worse over time. I know.

[takumii]

Yes, I do, and you know what I do? I drink.. A little bear never hurt anyone.

[SpecialWael]

No smoke , No drink ^_^
Football is my way when i feel pressure and stress <3

[Anonymous]

Also remember that too much stress literally causes the brain to temporarily freeze and shut down.

[apple24]

Nope. I feel very stress and don't we all.

[Asker]

Yes we all feel like it unfortunately

[ZellRocx666]

I always smoke when I'm stressed, it helps.

[Asker]

yes it's true! Just be careful with your health!

[ZellRocx666]

I always am, u too.

[Hidden_P]

All the time bro. Feel ya.

[Yellow_]

Nope, thank God I don't have to rely on those.

[Beautifiedgirl123]

Not at all

[hotstuffSRD]

Sounds dumb to me :P