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Probably by the time you got done writing that post, you made a decision to NOT use. You can see that it will NOT solve anything so you typed instead.
We will always have fleeting moment when we want to get out of ourselves and use BUT we kow now that it will NOT make it better. That is the difference.
This too shall pass.
The best revenge is living right.
It works if you work it so work it you're worth it!!
Some people, when hurt, lash out at others. This is how they handle it. My sister is like that. When she is hurt she will attack someone else.
Others, like myself and perhaps like you. will hurt themselves. I've done it through overeating, smoking, and of course drugs. My NA sponsor said to me one time after I had a fight with a boyfriend "so, are you going to go sit alont and smoke at 'em?".
Its a learned pattern for handling feelings.
I am so glad you don't have any drugs and that you are talking about it. You are showing those who are new how to handle it when they are hurt cuz we will all experience it.
hugs
tzt
I'm trying, day by day, minute by minute, second by second, to really live it!!
See, that moment has passed no?
I keep on listening to what I call my "detox song" Its Everybody Hurts by REM. Youv'e got to hold on. That is what I am going right now. Tomorrow I have to go back to work and I hope to make it. I used all my sick days when I was dope sick and on a mission to get pills.
I have an appointment on Tuesday for the Sub. doctor. I amj still in the air if I should go or not. The last time I really detoxed I was on 90 mg of Methadone and that detox sucks.
We have to all keep each others spirits up and make our way out of the heelish lifestyle we have been living.