8 Months Free

Success Stories & Milestones
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I am now 8 months free of my addiction to Ambbien. I turned to Ambien in a time that my life was in turmoil( of my making) I was having terrible boust s of insomnia, had to spend long periods of time away from my home and family for work. Ambien had been there for me before, this time it was a crutch. What had been a promise to my Dr to be casual use, soon became abusive. In less than a yr. I had gone from 5mg to 40-70mg and passing out for periods of 1-2 hrs and spending my wake periods in withdrawl. It was so bad to be awake thata I wanted to down a whole bottle and due myself in. Thank God I didn't. My husband flew 1600mi accross the nation to resue me. I had so carefully hid my addiction he had no idea until it was so bad. Upon arriving home he made sure I entered treatment. I was so ready, life was pure hell. I met the most caring people there, my councelor assured me I wasn't evil but it was up to me to reclaim my life. I tapered under guidance. My husband had control over my pills, hid them in the barrel of his hunting rifle and slept with the key to his workroom in his hand. Believe me I hunted some nights and tried to pry that door off the hindge. Had I gotten my hands on them I know I wouldn't have stopped. That's insanity. One look at the 12 steps, I thought how could words have so much power over this strong urge to systematically destroy myself. But really focusing on the lessons contained and with careful guidance of a great sponser I am here today. My life is fully restored. I am working in a meaniful job, my relationship with my husband and family is reclaimed. I have happiness and love in my life. I look back daily and rejoice in my life now. I praise the work of my higher power in me and thank him for his help and guidance thru that darkenss. I attend AA and NA often. I can't wait to attend the meetings and to be with a group that has such immediate acceptance of me. I learn so much each week listening to their plight and wisdom. This program works miracles. I am testimony to that.