Hi, I'm an alcoholic and a drug addict. I quit drinking in Feb.2007 and I quit using all other drugs in Aug. 2007. It kind of sounds silly now, but at the time I quit drinking I thought of myself as having a drinking problem but not a drug problem. I smoked pot everyday, but used other drugs only when I didn't have to pay for them or on special occasions. Anyways I stayed clean and sober until Jan. of this year. Recent stresses built up and I relapsed, spending 2 weeks drinking and taking pills. I'm clean and sober again now, but still feel the need to use almost every day, and I felt it the entire time I wasn't using. I drank and drugged for over ten years now I'm 28 and trying to get back on track, but I still want to use. I know this is probably normal at the beginning, but does it get easier with time? Do the cravings and desires ever go away? Every time I see someone drinking or using on t.v., or a movie, or anywhere I miss it. I miss the fun I had, the contentment I felt when I used that I don't feel now. Does it ever get easier?
I have not yet registered for these forums, and I might in the future. But I thought I would drop a quick reply to this one thread anyhow.
Name is Kevyn, been sober for 9+ years and counting.
Former Alcoholic, Heroin Addict.
All I can say to answer you question is my own experience. I used any substance that made me feel better, didnt matter alcohol or drugs.
And for me, it did get easy, and much more beyond that.
I desired to live free from alcohol and drugs. That is why I sobered up and went into treatment. What i got though, was unexpected and I am forever grateful.
I did what was suggested, and things, very slowly felt better.
Recovery is not something I have to work at anymore, and it has not been for a very long time. It became a way of life, one that I am proud to wake to each morning. So that is easier, since it became habit to live this new way, and this gave me I life I did not expect, nor could comprehend before sobering up.
Remember, Sobriety is one thing, Recovery is something completely different. Recovery comes with hard work, time and patience. Staying sober never made it easier for me, but recovery has given me a life I am proud of, and didn;t know existed.
Name is Kevyn, been sober for 9+ years and counting.
Former Alcoholic, Heroin Addict.
All I can say to answer you question is my own experience. I used any substance that made me feel better, didnt matter alcohol or drugs.
And for me, it did get easy, and much more beyond that.
I desired to live free from alcohol and drugs. That is why I sobered up and went into treatment. What i got though, was unexpected and I am forever grateful.
I did what was suggested, and things, very slowly felt better.
Recovery is not something I have to work at anymore, and it has not been for a very long time. It became a way of life, one that I am proud to wake to each morning. So that is easier, since it became habit to live this new way, and this gave me I life I did not expect, nor could comprehend before sobering up.
Remember, Sobriety is one thing, Recovery is something completely different. Recovery comes with hard work, time and patience. Staying sober never made it easier for me, but recovery has given me a life I am proud of, and didn;t know existed.
You will get more responses on the other boards, ie alcohol and pain pill forum, post on them.
