Noose (instrumental by Mors)

Why do those always opt suicide instead of getting up and addressing the issue?

I am guessing you have little to no education on what addiction is and how recovery works.  Addiction is a Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual problem and a way out is not always accessible and it is certainly not easy.  If it were easy, people would be, as you put it, "getting up and addressing the issue." You are speaking in generalities. A lot of people do recover, but more people die from their addiction and its complications.  Some do indeed commit suicide intentionally.  If you are interested in learning more I could certainly share with you some links on the topic.

In terms of me specifically, I appreciate your concern in asking that question. I am actually working on my recovery and am doing rather well. My poetry is a way that I vent emotions. Even tho I am not actively using, drug use took a toll on my spirit and I release that energy on this site.  Art is a vital part of my recovery and my life more broadly. I enjoy sharing my poetry on this website to let others know that they are not alone and to allow people like yourself to get a glimpse of what being an addict feels like, although I probably don't do a great job of that.

I commend you on your recovery. That is fantastic. I know alot about addiction. But I also believe the strongest force in life you will ever encounter is yourself.
And yes I typed that right.

thank you. That is an interesting point..  I would agree, but I would also say that the strongest force in life is not what I call 'myself'. That is to say that it is not my ego, but it is who I really am. I like the quote "I am not who I think I am, I am not who you think I am, I am who I think you think I am"

The more in touch I am with my true nature and can let go of these illusions of self, the more my subjective reality matches the objective reality we all share and the less suffering I cause in my life and the lives of those around me.

'slip the noose I wear it proudly' is fireeee bro
Very relatable
Love it

thanks for the feedback!