Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone is doing ok. I took a little break and lurked for a bit. I found that
by not posting for a while or getting involved with anything and just reading, this
board can be quite entertaining! lol
When I take a step back and just watch, it's easy to see who is really serious about there recovery, the ones that are trying hard and the ones still on the fence and not quite sure what there gonna do yet.
To those I say, I'm praying for you, "It Works If Ya' Work It" and being clean and or sober really is a beautiful way to live. I know some have pain issues for real,
and it sucks that the medecine that would help, is for most of us, also our drug of choice. So, to those I would just recomend being honest with your doctor and letting him/her suggest whats best.
Now, the folks that are posting because they are seeking attention, or just screwing around, I say, keep posting, it's very entertaining and it's great fun to watch you contradict yourselves repeatedly! lol I recomend everyone sit back for a few days and just watch, you'll be suprised at what you miss when your not paying attention! lol I'm telling ya' it's fun.
Misty & Bad,
I haven't forgotten you two, I'm glad to see things seem to be back on track.
I will be in touch with you guys soon, if you want.
Anyway,
Wanted to say hi, Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving, stay safe, this time of year is a hard one for most addicts, I'll be doubling up on some meetings and praying for all of us.
Take care.....................................God bless.......................................Bob
Thank you for that, but I think we are the only two out here tonight.
The insomnia sucks. lol
-britney
The insomnia sucks. lol
-britney
Hi All,
I just wanted to pop in and say hello myself. I too took a break from the board. Things were alittle heated when I lasted posted. I have had some time to do some thinking. I wasn't even sure that I wanted to come back here. But after mulling it over I decided I would. I will just stay out of the drama. Try to help those that want the help. And to help myself by reading here as well. I have met some really good friends on this board since I started here in Feb. of this year. So I cant say that this board hasn't helped me cause it has. There will always be those few that like to cause trouble no matter where you go. I also have met some that have hurt me as well. But I no longer am gonna let that keep me down. On some nights this board has saved me from using when otherwise I would of. Ok I am not gonna just ramble on to hear myself talk or be accused of being a drama queen.....lol Take care all . God bless.
huggs,
gina :)
I just wanted to pop in and say hello myself. I too took a break from the board. Things were alittle heated when I lasted posted. I have had some time to do some thinking. I wasn't even sure that I wanted to come back here. But after mulling it over I decided I would. I will just stay out of the drama. Try to help those that want the help. And to help myself by reading here as well. I have met some really good friends on this board since I started here in Feb. of this year. So I cant say that this board hasn't helped me cause it has. There will always be those few that like to cause trouble no matter where you go. I also have met some that have hurt me as well. But I no longer am gonna let that keep me down. On some nights this board has saved me from using when otherwise I would of. Ok I am not gonna just ramble on to hear myself talk or be accused of being a drama queen.....lol Take care all . God bless.
huggs,
gina :)
I joined a little over a week ago. I have heard more than one person talk about the drama?? I guess I am glad that I missed it.
I am on day 10... Well I guess now would be the beginning of day 11!!!! No pills at all. I am very proud of myself, but still struggling. I am constantly thinking about them, and that's so hard. I wish that I could just erase that part of my memory, so that I would not know how they make me feel when I use, and so that I would not be going through this. I heard that the "want" never goes away??
I really hope it does, or even just a little bit.
I don't know if that is too much to expect, but at least I am not a slave to the pills right now. That feels pretty good, not to worry about who will fill my next Rx.
Thanks for the post.
-britney
I am on day 10... Well I guess now would be the beginning of day 11!!!! No pills at all. I am very proud of myself, but still struggling. I am constantly thinking about them, and that's so hard. I wish that I could just erase that part of my memory, so that I would not know how they make me feel when I use, and so that I would not be going through this. I heard that the "want" never goes away??
I really hope it does, or even just a little bit.
I don't know if that is too much to expect, but at least I am not a slave to the pills right now. That feels pretty good, not to worry about who will fill my next Rx.
Thanks for the post.
-britney
Took a break, a little vacation....that's a good way to describe my absence as well.
Needed to focus on just me for a change. I didn't have the energy to deal with the crap that was going on. It sure as hell had nothing to do with recovery. I do get so much out of this board. Even when others are telling me that I've helped them, it helps me so much more. That's part of AA/NA. Service. Taking yourself out of yourself and realizing that there are those that are suffering so much worse than yourself.
I've been here along time. Seen a few come and go and a few come back. Mitzy/Jasmine, nice to see you post. Be honest. If not with others than always with yourself.
We all have a wonderful opportunity here to be honest. No one is going to judge you, hell, we're all in the same boat, no one knows where you live or who you are. Use this to practice honesty. To practice how to come clean and to talk to those who do know you. Honesty is the greatest gift you can give yourself. We've lived a whole life worth of lies. It's gotta end somewhere.
This board got me clean. That's a fact. It was up to me to do something with the information I was given. I chose to swallow the shame and pride. It does get better. If it doesn't, it's because you get dead.
Hope to get to know the newcomers better. I have about 2 weeks worth of posts to catch up on so if I don't post right away, that's why.
Cowgirl
Needed to focus on just me for a change. I didn't have the energy to deal with the crap that was going on. It sure as hell had nothing to do with recovery. I do get so much out of this board. Even when others are telling me that I've helped them, it helps me so much more. That's part of AA/NA. Service. Taking yourself out of yourself and realizing that there are those that are suffering so much worse than yourself.
I've been here along time. Seen a few come and go and a few come back. Mitzy/Jasmine, nice to see you post. Be honest. If not with others than always with yourself.
We all have a wonderful opportunity here to be honest. No one is going to judge you, hell, we're all in the same boat, no one knows where you live or who you are. Use this to practice honesty. To practice how to come clean and to talk to those who do know you. Honesty is the greatest gift you can give yourself. We've lived a whole life worth of lies. It's gotta end somewhere.
This board got me clean. That's a fact. It was up to me to do something with the information I was given. I chose to swallow the shame and pride. It does get better. If it doesn't, it's because you get dead.
Hope to get to know the newcomers better. I have about 2 weeks worth of posts to catch up on so if I don't post right away, that's why.
Cowgirl
Hey Guys! What a pleasure to see you writing. (course not that we haven't just spent the last three hours laughing, lol). There just isn't much you can say that I don't agree with. First my mentors, now the dearest of friends. When I think of the obstacles that we have overcome to maintain real and deep friendships, well gosh....staying clean is a breeze in comparison, lol. And how wonderful that now the drama is gone, all that's left are good feelings, the past not even a memory. I consider myself truly blessed. I am proud to be a part of a group that cares so much for one another, and also about all the new people coming in. This board lead me to sobriety, knowledge about my disease, and close friendships. I only hope that I can add just a little to compare with all I have recieved here. In a sense it's sad to see a new person come in, yet one more with our lousy disease, but in another sense, it gives hope as well. Hope that someone else can find their way to recovery, to see they are not alone in their struggle. Well enough, like you Gina, I wouldn't want to be a drama queen either. Much love to everyone, Kat
Hi guys,
So glad to be posting again after taking a short break too. I'm so gratefull that we are all friends again after all the drama from a certain person (no need to mention a name here). She almost cost us all so much. I'm glad that everyone finally saw thru her lies and the hurtfull things that she did to everyone involved. I hope that she gets the help that she needs and will come back eventually and be totally honest with everyone, especially herself. I know that I could not live with myself if I did things like that. I mean, like Cowgirl said, this is an anonymous board, so why not be totally honest. If you sincerely want Recovery that is what you have to do. But if you want and need attention in a unhealthy way, continue to be a Drama Queen and see where it gets you.
I hope now after all this is over that we can all return to what this message board is all about........Recovery. Among us all, we have so much recovery time that can be used to help those people who are sincerely wanting to be clean and sober and desperately seeking recovery. Now we can put people before personalities, the way that it should be.
Huggles (now wtf does that mean, lol?),
I think I willl stick with God bless,
So glad to be posting again after taking a short break too. I'm so gratefull that we are all friends again after all the drama from a certain person (no need to mention a name here). She almost cost us all so much. I'm glad that everyone finally saw thru her lies and the hurtfull things that she did to everyone involved. I hope that she gets the help that she needs and will come back eventually and be totally honest with everyone, especially herself. I know that I could not live with myself if I did things like that. I mean, like Cowgirl said, this is an anonymous board, so why not be totally honest. If you sincerely want Recovery that is what you have to do. But if you want and need attention in a unhealthy way, continue to be a Drama Queen and see where it gets you.
I hope now after all this is over that we can all return to what this message board is all about........Recovery. Among us all, we have so much recovery time that can be used to help those people who are sincerely wanting to be clean and sober and desperately seeking recovery. Now we can put people before personalities, the way that it should be.
Huggles (now wtf does that mean, lol?),
I think I willl stick with God bless,
Hi guys:
Nice to see some familiar faces. It's good to see you post. I wasn't posting because I didn't really have anything to contribute but now that you guys are here, well, that's a different story, lol. I think I told you my sister celebrated one year clean. The first time ever. I cried when I gave her the cake. Very emotional. How sweet sobriety is. She is my eskimo who led me back to the program. Life is good it's, in session and I am present! I'm glad I checked the board.
Love,
Rachel
Nice to see some familiar faces. It's good to see you post. I wasn't posting because I didn't really have anything to contribute but now that you guys are here, well, that's a different story, lol. I think I told you my sister celebrated one year clean. The first time ever. I cried when I gave her the cake. Very emotional. How sweet sobriety is. She is my eskimo who led me back to the program. Life is good it's, in session and I am present! I'm glad I checked the board.
Love,
Rachel
Hey you lot!
Its great to see you all back, hope you are all well, re-energised and ready to bring a fresh breath of recovery soaked air into the forum. Heres some flowers as a welcome
Paul
Its great to see you all back, hope you are all well, re-energised and ready to bring a fresh breath of recovery soaked air into the forum. Heres some flowers as a welcome
Paul
Thank you, Paul. LOL that was a great welcome back. Hope you are doing OK. Have a good day, you deserve it.
God bless,
God bless,
Good Morning Bob,
Glad to see that you are back.......about time. Hubby was asking where you have been..........told him you were having an addiction board nervous breakdown. Hope things are well with you. Yes we still want to get together. Have some commitments, this Sat my nieces's bithday, next Sat my sisters but the following we are free.......check you calendar. Would love to kinda use you alittle to get the hubby to a meeting, so that he realizes that they are not all bad like the first one he went to. You got our e-mail let me know.
I seen that neon set you some flowers, that was so nice of him.....I would have sent you some too but the site I use doesn't stock them. lol
You take care,
Hugs.....
Tina
Remember,
Glad to see that you are back.......about time. Hubby was asking where you have been..........told him you were having an addiction board nervous breakdown. Hope things are well with you. Yes we still want to get together. Have some commitments, this Sat my nieces's bithday, next Sat my sisters but the following we are free.......check you calendar. Would love to kinda use you alittle to get the hubby to a meeting, so that he realizes that they are not all bad like the first one he went to. You got our e-mail let me know.
I seen that neon set you some flowers, that was so nice of him.....I would have sent you some too but the site I use doesn't stock them. lol
You take care,
Hugs.....
Tina
Remember,
Welcome back Bob and Gina,
Good to see you guys are back.
Love,
Liz
Good to see you guys are back.
Love,
Liz
Good Morning to All of You ;o),
I am so glad you all took some time for yourself ;o). You have helped many people. I respect your opinions, and appreciate all of your support to me and others. It is just great to see all of you in one post. Thinking of you all, and ALWAYS WISHING YOU THE BEST!!!!!! Take Care, Best Wishes
I am so glad you all took some time for yourself ;o). You have helped many people. I respect your opinions, and appreciate all of your support to me and others. It is just great to see all of you in one post. Thinking of you all, and ALWAYS WISHING YOU THE BEST!!!!!! Take Care, Best Wishes
Dear Britany I just wanted you to know How GREAT and BRAVE I think you are I've been reading your post since day one and you have come so FAR.Mollyjean
KySharon, Cowgirl, Gina, and Bob...so nice to see you all back. You have been missed a lot by those of us who got so used to your great advice and wisdom..(even through all the drama...lol). I can certainly understand why you all took a break, but am happy it is all over and you guys are here again. Have a great day! xoxo
Who are all these... old timers...?..... *wink*....
glad to see you all... Ive missed you.... paul was sooo confused he posed to you guys with the subject line of 'sex'... I was really getting worried about him...lol...
love ya....
teresa
glad to see you all... Ive missed you.... paul was sooo confused he posed to you guys with the subject line of 'sex'... I was really getting worried about him...lol...
love ya....
teresa
The welcome back and especially the flowers are very nice. I missed all of you (well, most of you) as well. ;o)
Britany...you posted on this thread and kinda got lost in the shuffle...
How are you? Can you tell us a little more about you? I apologize if you've told your story before.
Cowgirl
Britany...you posted on this thread and kinda got lost in the shuffle...
How are you? Can you tell us a little more about you? I apologize if you've told your story before.
Cowgirl
HI EVERYONE:
And welcome back - I've been away for a few days as well due to more computer problems!!! Is someone out there sending viruses on purpose.....hmm
you never know. There are some physically sick and then there are the mentally ill, so you never know, right???
I've missed you guys. No arguments, geesh, it was BORING!!!! LOL
Truly, there are alot of newbies, really sweet people. Anyhow, good to have everyone back. Getting ready to go to Chili's for lunch (yup, more pounds :o).
Oh, BTW, Liz had told me about this new antidepresant called Cymbalta. Let me tell you, I really think it's helping me. My dr. was talking some mumbo jumbo about helping with pain? Didnt really understand - Sharon maybe you could check it out for me :o) or someone who could tell me in English???
BTW- Huggles to you too Sharon - I think thats the name of a diaper - you know always full of **it - OK - I'll stop now:o)
Liz, if you read this, thanks so much for letting me know about that med. It is really helping me - I did read up a little on it and unlike most A/D's it only takes 3 days to work - opposed to like 2 weeks. thanks againl
Talk to you guys later.
Love,
Marie
And welcome back - I've been away for a few days as well due to more computer problems!!! Is someone out there sending viruses on purpose.....hmm
you never know. There are some physically sick and then there are the mentally ill, so you never know, right???
I've missed you guys. No arguments, geesh, it was BORING!!!! LOL
Truly, there are alot of newbies, really sweet people. Anyhow, good to have everyone back. Getting ready to go to Chili's for lunch (yup, more pounds :o).
Oh, BTW, Liz had told me about this new antidepresant called Cymbalta. Let me tell you, I really think it's helping me. My dr. was talking some mumbo jumbo about helping with pain? Didnt really understand - Sharon maybe you could check it out for me :o) or someone who could tell me in English???
BTW- Huggles to you too Sharon - I think thats the name of a diaper - you know always full of **it - OK - I'll stop now:o)
Liz, if you read this, thanks so much for letting me know about that med. It is really helping me - I did read up a little on it and unlike most A/D's it only takes 3 days to work - opposed to like 2 weeks. thanks againl
Talk to you guys later.
Love,
Marie
Marie,
I got put on Cymbalta too. The way my doc explained it, was it is used for depression/anxiety/pain. What a good combination, so i thought I'd give it a shot. Been on it for about a week and do think I'm feeling a little better. Seems like things aren't bothering me so much.
This online college thing is taking up much of my computer time, but am sorting it out now, getting used to it and organizing my time better, so I hope to be on here more. Miss you all. Kat, I'll email you back soon, my outlook express won't let me send messages. Love, Roe
I got put on Cymbalta too. The way my doc explained it, was it is used for depression/anxiety/pain. What a good combination, so i thought I'd give it a shot. Been on it for about a week and do think I'm feeling a little better. Seems like things aren't bothering me so much.
This online college thing is taking up much of my computer time, but am sorting it out now, getting used to it and organizing my time better, so I hope to be on here more. Miss you all. Kat, I'll email you back soon, my outlook express won't let me send messages. Love, Roe
Roe-
Girl - so glad to hear from you!!!! I wondered what happened to you. Glad to hear you are doing good.
So that Cymbalta stuff worked for you too? Isnt that strange that we both got put on it around the same time??
I'll email you - same add?? I think I learned how to actually send pics - so get ready!!!!
Love you and miss you,
Marie
Girl - so glad to hear from you!!!! I wondered what happened to you. Glad to hear you are doing good.
So that Cymbalta stuff worked for you too? Isnt that strange that we both got put on it around the same time??
I'll email you - same add?? I think I learned how to actually send pics - so get ready!!!!
Love you and miss you,
Marie
