Keeping opiate use "responsible" is hard. Many a strong man has been bitch slapped by addiction. They are heaven sent in serious trauma, on the battlefield, in accidents etc but it often turns into hell.
I think that is when space between consumption becomes an issue.
What about a couple of Percocets before bed, every Sunday?
I asked my doctor, "What do you think about one serving of alcohol daily for health? All of the literature appears to suggest it is good for you."
And, astoundingly, he said no!
I was shocked.
As a result of his influence, I waited a year and a half then said to myself - there is no way he is right about that being bad for you, and I started drinking one serving daily, in January 2012. I kept that up for a year or two, then hated the taste so much, that I have since quit. At no point did my alcohol usage get out of hand.
That was when I realized I have to stop comparing myself to normal people. My impulse control is waayyy higher.
But I will be 35 in ten days. Do I really want to go the rest of my life doing absolutely nothing at all, ever? Or would some modest usage of the only drug I have ever enjoyed be worthwhile.
Just know, this is not something I take lightly. I hate the fact that everyone else becomes addicted, and ruins the topic for those of us who are responsible.
I think it was a little unprofessional of my doctor to suggest one serving of alcohol daily is bad news. When I spoke to him about it in 2010, I had already drank alcohol about 15-18 times between 2003-2006. It's not like I became addicted then. I know my own body. I was prescribed Percocet, and used them five days in a row with no issues.
I am a very responsible person.
That being said, abstinence is underrated. I don't think enough people realize how fine things are just opting out. My quality of life is high. I am happy. My kids love me. I don't intend to ruin that.
It is nice to know that there is a drug out there for me though.
Marijuana makes me paranoid out of my gourd. I have never consumed large quantities of anything, but when sampling some things, none of it sat well with me. At first, I was sad about that - now, I realize I am lucky.
That's why I can only fit in about 1,500 calories daily. My body basically tells me to stop. When I started lifting, I hated that because I couldn't gain mass. Now, seeing my high school friends gain body fat, I realize I'm lucky.
Expecting 2 more kids?... your pain is only going to get worse.
I have no wife and no kids...I am 100% pain free.
See the connection?
