I read the earlier posts about these patches, I was just wondering how they work, do they really work this well? And will the doctor prescibe them pretty easily? I do not have alot of will power and need all the help I can get.
tjc
Dear Tjc, I've read about the patches too. I didn't know of them when I got clean. You're on seven days, right? I can tell you what I do know. I know NA meetings are great. They really help. Assuming, of course, that you're not going already. (if you are, ignore that statement). Learning the steps and working them makes all the difference in the world. Support is incredibly valuable. With support you learn to recognize triggers and how to handle cravings. Nothing against the patch, I have no experience with it at all. But looking back on it now, had I known about it and used it, would I have learned how to handle my cravings? Would I still be on the patch? I don't think it's used forever, so sooner or later a person would have to deal with these issues. You've come so far! I think you are just in the next stage, one we all have to go through. It's not fun, but you learn so much. What you learn will help you from now on. Soon you'll be able to live life on life's terms. This disease is for life. I honestly think it's important to learn early on how to cope. Good luck to you! Welcome to recovery! Much love, Kat
Kat
Thanks so much, The people here have been so much help to me, honestly I don't know if I would have made it this far without this board. I'm not going to NA, don't know if it would help me or not, but I do know it helps to know you're not alone and there are people who understand.
Thanks so much, The people here have been so much help to me, honestly I don't know if I would have made it this far without this board. I'm not going to NA, don't know if it would help me or not, but I do know it helps to know you're not alone and there are people who understand.
kat and tjc,
I must say young lady that you may not be an 'old timer' but..... I am sooo proud of you .... your post was great .... just what I would have written....
Keep up the good work.... and keep speading the message...
God Bless you ...
oh and tjc... please take her advice... she knows what she is talking about... really.. oh and you are must definatly not alone..
Teresa
I must say young lady that you may not be an 'old timer' but..... I am sooo proud of you .... your post was great .... just what I would have written....
Keep up the good work.... and keep speading the message...
God Bless you ...
oh and tjc... please take her advice... she knows what she is talking about... really.. oh and you are must definatly not alone..
Teresa
Dear Theresa, I just wanted to tell you that is the best compliment I could think of, especially coming from you. To follow in the footsteps of those gone before me, and have done so successfully, is the best way I know of staying clean. It is my hope that all those here new to this, can think of it this way. Those that I have seen with good clean time, have all followed a certain path. That told me early on that it was the path for me as well. To you, my heartfelt thanks. To Tjc, I can only encourage you to consider this. I know you don't know if meetings will help you or not. None of us know that at first. Please trust me, it works. You could think of it this way, what do I have to lose? Give it a try or two, and see what it does for you. It has saved so many! It's comforting to be around people who are just like you and understand. They can give you so much insight into your disease, excellent advice to help you handle what you're going through and what is ahead. This board is helpful, but nothing compares to face to face meetings. It could make all the difference between relapse and staying clean. Also, you will get a sponser and that's very important. Someone who is only a phone call away with advice and encouragement. Please take this into consideration. You've come so far and now you need the tools to go all the way. I'd like to see you be a success story, to be here months from now telling this to others. It's really why we all come here, to share what we know, to take pleasure in seeing someone really get it, and have a full life, clean of drugs and happy. I know all of us NA folks really push this, and sometimes we can be annoying to those who disagree, we just know it works. I want it to work for you too! Going through w/d was the simple part, now you need to go forward and learn how to stay clean! Never underestimate this disease. It's cunning and sneaky. With help, you can recognize this and know what to do. I'd love to see the day you come on here and pass this message too, because you also will have learned it works. I just can't stress this to you enough, go to a meeting!! Much love and best wishes, Kat
