Is there anyone you look up to in helping your recovery?
Not really, I mean my family is trying but what they don’t realize is that they’re actually making it worse by asking me all these questions and I answer them but since they don’t understand what I’m trying to say they ask it again. It get’s really annoying after awhile.
What quote helps you when you’re feeling down?
If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.
What do you do to help you when you’re feeling like you might relapse?
I try to distract myself; play a video game, watch tv, a movie, talking to my friend who’s going through the same thing as I am right now, or my boyfriend.
What is your advice to other people going through the same thing?
It might suck right now and might not feel like it’s worth it but it is. What you don’t realize is that you’re stronger than you think you are. What you’re going through, it’s something that you have to try to get through and everyday you do you get stronger and stronger. It may seem like a losing battle but every day you make it is another day that it will go away.
Any parting words you might have?
Life sucks, I might say what I say but I’ve relapsed three times already and I don’t see an end to it anytime soon. I say those things because I want someone to feel better so they don’t have to suffer. I don’t know fully the way they feel but I know a part of it and I would never wish it upon my enemy so I hope that my words helps someone, even if I can’t help myself.
Every day you make it is another day that it will go away. - Amanda Rose