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I bought a gun and chose drugs instead
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"I bought a gun and chose drugs instead"

- Kurt Cobain

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Kurt Cobain's quote "I purchased a gun and chose drugs instead" is a reflection of his inner chaos and battle with anxiety. It suggests that he remained in a dark location and was considering taking his own life, however rather picked to numb his pain with drugs. This quote talks to the desperation and hopelessness that Cobain was feeling, and the lengths he was willing to go to in order to escape his suffering. It likewise talks to the power of addiction and how it can take control of someone's life, even when they are at their floor. The quote is a reminder of the value of looking for aid when struggling with mental health issues, and of the threats of self-medicating with drugs and alcohol.

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Kurt Cobain This quote is written / told by Kurt Cobain between February 20, 1967 and April 5, 1994. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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