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if escapism is something that's okay in moderation.
Alcohol. Kinda the opposite to progster. I was not a drinker at all till maybe 25-28. I tried at least 3 different antidepressants, and the side effects were worse than the depression. alcohol has less side effects as far as I'm concerned. still not good, but the lesser evil.
Before I knew what I had, I got into drugs and alcohol. When I was younger I enjoyed the effects of weed. The best rest I have ever had in my life was after smoking some primo herb. When I got older it was alcohol, especially when I learned how to counteract a hangover. It didn't do it for me like weed, but then I didn't have to worry about a drug test or getting arrested for possession.
Now that I understand what AS is, I have made better life choices and changes, so I no longer need coping mechanisms.