Hi..I am on day 5 or 6 I really can't remember right now..I am having a
hard time with cravings and could use and support you guys can throw
my way...Grippin hard..
Doug
Good morning Doug?
I just got out of re-hab three weeks ago............I was at day 5 or 6 there, just being with other addicts, and talking things out kept the cravings manageable....are you going to any meetings?
Paul
I just got out of re-hab three weeks ago............I was at day 5 or 6 there, just being with other addicts, and talking things out kept the cravings manageable....are you going to any meetings?
Paul
doog,
when i crave, i get busy with other stuff around the house or take a bath light cabdles/incense do outside for a walk/hike.basicly i redirect my mind. the cravings dont last long, especially if you can focus on something else. lol i even take my sons bb gun and shoot targets or shoot hoops, wash dishes. getting excersise/cleaning/primping myself takes my mind off it as well as boost my self worth and or sense of achievement. when my house is clean it makes me feel a sense of accomplishment. i know guys do other stuff. what about paint balls or hammering something, fishing, take out garbage, heck i dont know, whatever else guys like to do : ) i hope this helps.
terrianne
when i crave, i get busy with other stuff around the house or take a bath light cabdles/incense do outside for a walk/hike.basicly i redirect my mind. the cravings dont last long, especially if you can focus on something else. lol i even take my sons bb gun and shoot targets or shoot hoops, wash dishes. getting excersise/cleaning/primping myself takes my mind off it as well as boost my self worth and or sense of achievement. when my house is clean it makes me feel a sense of accomplishment. i know guys do other stuff. what about paint balls or hammering something, fishing, take out garbage, heck i dont know, whatever else guys like to do : ) i hope this helps.
terrianne
Thanks for the advise...I think I need to get to a meeting for some
face to face support..
Doug
face to face support..
Doug
doog,
thats a fabulous idea as well, just sucks its so early, so in the mean time you can consider taking our suggestions. you hang in there, i know you don't want to go back through the past 5 days. your doing great, one step at a time.
have a great meeting and i hope you find something you can use there and the much needed advice you are seeking
terrianne
disclaimer hehehe sorry bout the spelling errors i am blonde and its early. but thats a poor excuse i was doing it all day yesterday hhahaha oh well.ce la vi
thats a fabulous idea as well, just sucks its so early, so in the mean time you can consider taking our suggestions. you hang in there, i know you don't want to go back through the past 5 days. your doing great, one step at a time.
have a great meeting and i hope you find something you can use there and the much needed advice you are seeking
terrianne
disclaimer hehehe sorry bout the spelling errors i am blonde and its early. but thats a poor excuse i was doing it all day yesterday hhahaha oh well.ce la vi
Doug,
Hang in there.You can get thru this.Remember,this too shall pass.
Great words to live by.LOL
Boo,
Did you say you were pimping yourself? j/k!!!
Oh.sorry! My eyes aren't completly open..LOL
DJ
Hang in there.You can get thru this.Remember,this too shall pass.
Great words to live by.LOL
Boo,
Did you say you were pimping yourself? j/k!!!
Oh.sorry! My eyes aren't completly open..LOL
DJ
dj,
hahaha i needed that laugh!!!! yes, yes i do pimp myself that is only one of my secrets hehehe
terrianne
hahaha i needed that laugh!!!! yes, yes i do pimp myself that is only one of my secrets hehehe
terrianne
Boo,
Ok.I'll tell you a lil secret of mine.Come close.Don't tell anyone now,ok?
I'm an addict and on some days,i like to rent my children out for child-labor.
Don't get much for the lil one.but hey,it's money.....LOL
DJ
Ok.I'll tell you a lil secret of mine.Come close.Don't tell anyone now,ok?
I'm an addict and on some days,i like to rent my children out for child-labor.
Don't get much for the lil one.but hey,it's money.....LOL
DJ
dj,
hahahahahahahahaha, that was great!!!! now go start your morning thread so we can laugh some more oh and i would have to pay people to take my kids!!! hehehe
terrianne
hahahahahahahahaha, that was great!!!! now go start your morning thread so we can laugh some more oh and i would have to pay people to take my kids!!! hehehe
terrianne
Dear Doug,
Hey man...hold on! You can do it, it was always day 4-5-6 that were thoughest for ME..because the initial "hell" was kinda over & then my mind wanted again...the mind...its a terrible strong thang...it wants & wants...
I agree w/the others, sounds corney..but take a walk, go to the library, change your behavior...thats what will keep you clean...and thats the hard part, changing it up...we get so in-grooved in our life style..EVERYTHING we do...Its like you are learning to life life all over again...please please try...you can do it!
I will say a prayer for you..and you keep your chin up..& remember your brain is lying to you right now...its saying "its ok" or "you can do it once in awhile" that is all a f***ing lie...you cant..and neither can I.
pease to you brother
Jennifer
Hey man...hold on! You can do it, it was always day 4-5-6 that were thoughest for ME..because the initial "hell" was kinda over & then my mind wanted again...the mind...its a terrible strong thang...it wants & wants...
I agree w/the others, sounds corney..but take a walk, go to the library, change your behavior...thats what will keep you clean...and thats the hard part, changing it up...we get so in-grooved in our life style..EVERYTHING we do...Its like you are learning to life life all over again...please please try...you can do it!
I will say a prayer for you..and you keep your chin up..& remember your brain is lying to you right now...its saying "its ok" or "you can do it once in awhile" that is all a f***ing lie...you cant..and neither can I.
pease to you brother
Jennifer
Hi Doug;
The f2f support is a good idea...I find it comforting to be around other addicts. I get the support I need and I don't feel so alone, so unique. Staying busy is also very important. Idle time, especially early on in recovery, is really dicey. We need to find things to do. Get exercise.
Finally, I've had such relapse problems with these drugs, my doctor has me on naltrexone - it really helps me with the cravings. Just something to think about.
Hang in there;
Jim
The f2f support is a good idea...I find it comforting to be around other addicts. I get the support I need and I don't feel so alone, so unique. Staying busy is also very important. Idle time, especially early on in recovery, is really dicey. We need to find things to do. Get exercise.
Finally, I've had such relapse problems with these drugs, my doctor has me on naltrexone - it really helps me with the cravings. Just something to think about.
Hang in there;
Jim
Doug, do you have anyone you can call at anytime day or night?
Doug, you are doing great....Rock On!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer..Thanks for the words of support..Matter of fact thanks to all of you
I just took a walk and got a cup of coffee...First time out of the house in days
felt great..Even though I had to really push myself...My energy level is
ziltch..Brook, I have people I can call anytime during the day but not
late at night...which seems to be the worst...
Doug
I just took a walk and got a cup of coffee...First time out of the house in days
felt great..Even though I had to really push myself...My energy level is
ziltch..Brook, I have people I can call anytime during the day but not
late at night...which seems to be the worst...
Doug
Doug,
You just did the best thing you can do for yourself in the short term. Get moving and get out of the house. A change of environment will do wonders for your recovering brain. Meetings area great idea. You can lots of help and support from other recovering addicts...
Hang in there...
You just did the best thing you can do for yourself in the short term. Get moving and get out of the house. A change of environment will do wonders for your recovering brain. Meetings area great idea. You can lots of help and support from other recovering addicts...
Hang in there...
Dear Doug Hey I know it really sucks at time it really does but try real hard to hang in thetre.If not youll have to go through it all over.The face to face support may help alot if you can get it.Try to keep in mind that W/D doesnt last forever & the rewards for staying clean are 10fold.HANG IN THERE BUDDY!!!!mj
Doog....your addict mind is talking to you...tell it to shut up...it wants opiates and will continue to crave when it makes the least sense..this is one of the toughest challenges as it defies logic...just tell it to stop and listen to your heart...true peace and happiness don't come from a drug..I know how hard it is...day 7 here.. but I am also reclaiming my life...getting things done that I didn't do before and I have a sense of acomplishment...You are doing great..just hang on...Love, Sharonn........It will all be worth it...just think..you will be FREE!!!!
Doug
Going to a meeting is a great idea! Have you gotten any phone numbers yet? I know how hard it is to call people you don't know but they don't mind. HONEST! Early recovery sucks but it gets a lot better if ya work for it. Hang in there.
Going to a meeting is a great idea! Have you gotten any phone numbers yet? I know how hard it is to call people you don't know but they don't mind. HONEST! Early recovery sucks but it gets a lot better if ya work for it. Hang in there.
Well.. I passed a huge test this morning...A friend of mine who also
was a supplier...called me from the hospital..He told me to stop up
that he had a couple 80mg morphine tabs I could have...I turned him down
flat and told him I don't take that s*** anymore..He actually said good for
you..Its seems kinda funny or ironic..that on the morning i'm struggling
to remain drug free...I get tempted like this...
Doug
was a supplier...called me from the hospital..He told me to stop up
that he had a couple 80mg morphine tabs I could have...I turned him down
flat and told him I don't take that s*** anymore..He actually said good for
you..Its seems kinda funny or ironic..that on the morning i'm struggling
to remain drug free...I get tempted like this...
Doug
I just want to add that if it were'nt for all the support you have given me
today...I might have gone and got those pills and been back on the merrygoround..Thanks to all of you !!!!!!!
Doug
today...I might have gone and got those pills and been back on the merrygoround..Thanks to all of you !!!!!!!
Doug
