"My two cents is that I try to look as inward as I'm looking outward. When I'm anxious or scared, I try to cut back on the caffeine and other stuff. Understand that going straightedge and sober is a weapon and shield in the fight for reality. It's an assertion of independence and responsibility for the health of the community."
"When I'm anxious or scared, I try to cut back on the caffeine and other stuff. Understand that going straightedge and sober is a weapon and shield in the fight for reality. It's an assertion of independence and responsibility for the health of the community. You don't have to pretend it's easy. The more veils we see through, the more we want to numb it, but trust me you'll want all your senses available for what happens next. Hold your breath it gets better."
Reconnecting with familiar faces can feel comforting even when encounters are new. Confusion is a common response during unsettling times. Balancing inward reflection with outward attention supports emotional stability. Reducing stimulants like caffeine can help ease anxiety and fear. Choosing sobriety and a straightedge approach functions as both a practical tool and a protective stance to preserve clear perception. Sobriety signals personal independence and responsibility for collective wellbeing. Avoiding numbing preserves sensory awareness for future events. Patience and endurance increase the likelihood that circumstances will improve.
Read at Portland Mercury
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