hi guys, not been on here before, just really need your advice. i've been clean from heroin for 8 years now. i've had 2 minor relapses in that time. the last month, things have just gone really bad, i've lost my job, we've had to move etc.. and i can't stop thinking about scoring. i haven't as yet but i'm terrifyed i will. i'm even dreaming about it again. it'son my mind 24/7. is this normal? all the other times i've relapses it's not been down to "problems". it's scarey to think i can still feel this strongly for it 8 years on> any advice guys would be great. thank you.
Sarah hello welcome
I am usually on the coke board but sometimes i hop on most boards.
There is a good bunch of people on this board, there will be able to talk to you and hopefully help you .
I just wanted to welcome you and to say keep coming back.
What about some meetings or another agency ????
Emily
I am usually on the coke board but sometimes i hop on most boards.
There is a good bunch of people on this board, there will be able to talk to you and hopefully help you .
I just wanted to welcome you and to say keep coming back.
What about some meetings or another agency ????
Emily
Well sometimes it is "easy" to think of another way out of the life bulls***. But I will tell you that 8 years probably dims the memories of the s*** it leads you to. Try reading a thread or two on withdrwal. It will snap you back to reality. I am glad you came here. 8 years that is awesome give yourself a pat on the back. I am glad to hear that it can even be done. Is your success story on here? I'd love to hear it.
jane
jane
Hey Sarah, I'm sorry to hear you have all that crap going on.....any problem at all I automatically do what you're doing....well more some than others...usually when I feel guilt though......Ahhghghgh....I hate hearing that!
Eight years, man good for you.....yeah like Jane said share that with us...I'm a dope fiend...extrodinaire....LOL....I got almost two years.....hell I'm amazed I still think like that, but I do.
Yeah these detoxes put ya right back out there....never want to go there again.
I'll think like well I can want it, and I can dream about it.....so you're "PICKING UP BEFORE YA PICK UP".....I believe that absolutely.in the past when I had relapses I look back and I definately was THINKING about it for weeks...kind of almost makes you think you have a right......I know exactly how you feel.
I just though figure I just won't use.....anything but use....where's it going to get me....locked up, huirting my family, making me sick, more broke, running around like a nut-nut...nah I just won't do it.
Talk to us....we're here, and we'll listen, and whoop you into shape....just right now don't use....think it through......it's good you looked here...good sign.
Eight years, man good for you.....yeah like Jane said share that with us...I'm a dope fiend...extrodinaire....LOL....I got almost two years.....hell I'm amazed I still think like that, but I do.
Yeah these detoxes put ya right back out there....never want to go there again.
I'll think like well I can want it, and I can dream about it.....so you're "PICKING UP BEFORE YA PICK UP".....I believe that absolutely.in the past when I had relapses I look back and I definately was THINKING about it for weeks...kind of almost makes you think you have a right......I know exactly how you feel.
I just though figure I just won't use.....anything but use....where's it going to get me....locked up, huirting my family, making me sick, more broke, running around like a nut-nut...nah I just won't do it.
Talk to us....we're here, and we'll listen, and whoop you into shape....just right now don't use....think it through......it's good you looked here...good sign.
Dear sarah,
I was clean for 13 years and relapsed for six, or mabey i should say sicks! I guess the best advise i could give you is to go to NA meetings and work the steps and get a sponsor, also continue on this site.Talking out your problems is better than submtting to them.If that dosent work try rehab.
Sincerly,
Bruce B. recovering addict
I was clean for 13 years and relapsed for six, or mabey i should say sicks! I guess the best advise i could give you is to go to NA meetings and work the steps and get a sponsor, also continue on this site.Talking out your problems is better than submtting to them.If that dosent work try rehab.
Sincerly,
Bruce B. recovering addict
1st: u r 2 b congratulated for 8 yrs. ! Boy Howdy!! Go, Baby, Go! 2nd: during those 2 "minor relapses" how did u feel after? I am guessing maybe a bit shameful, prhaps? Or, oh, drat, back 2 square one? WAS THE 12 hrs or so of high worth the setback & potential disasters using again entails?The Fear? The thing u gotta keep in front of you is all the shenanigans,nonsense & awfulness that COULD ensue if you did relapse.Do you really wanna go thru that again? U got so long under your belt clean, kid- don't do it. You maybe in a bad patch right now but belive me it won't last.Its one of the greatest blessings & curses of the World:Time is constantly moving forward.This too shall pass. Post here, go to NA, talk to someone just dont do it. I envy u yr. 8 good yrs. I'd settle for 8 good days...Stay strong. Bless you
