One study by a friend of mind showed that the difference between people who quit smoking and those who remained addicted was just one coping strategy. Didn t matter which one, just having one thing to do instead of smoking made the difference. Also, there s no magic bullet. There s no strategy that will work for everybody at every time but the more tools you have, the better off you are. You might need to go through a couple of therapists before you find someone you can work with, but, trust me, it s worth it.
Suicide is never a way out it just makes things worse.
But there are things that you can do to liberate yourself from the suffering caused by addictions and other forms of self-destructive behavior. It takes time, and it is a slow process, but, in healing, you learn valuable things about yourself, which enable you to help, not only yourself, but others as well. Which is why Sarah s web page is so valuable. Reaching out to help others can be the best way to help yourself. By struggling with problems, you can become more mindful and compassionate, and a more integrated human being.