9 months off pain pills today

The 15th is my anniversary date. 9 months has flown by.. its amazing. I am so very thankful and very lucky that I stumbled on this site when I did over a year ago. I met some amazing people.. some of them I miss very much. And some of them swing by now and then.I really believe its because of this site and the active involvement I had in the community here that got me off the pills and on to recovery. And to approach my recovery in a more open minded way.
Its great to not worry about taking pills all day. To go to bed with a clear conscious. To not have to count how many I have left to make sure I will get through til refill day. To sleep more soundly than I ever have. To have my amazing friends back in my life. To take the time to hang out with my husband instead of pulling away so I could feel sorry for myself alone. I have extra money to put towards my business, my family, and also to help me manage my Fibromyalgia. Now I can get extra massages and other treatments when I need them.  Its been a very rewarding journey.

I hope everyone that truely wants recovery and to learn a new way of life sticks around this forum, that they get into helping others, and that they dive head first into recovery the way I did.
If I can ever do anything for anyone out there in forum-ville please don't hesitate to message me.

Much Love,
Stephanie

[MizDemeanor]

Congratulations Stephanie and thank you for such an inspiring story! I am also one who stopped taking pain pills after finding this forum, although I am 8 months behind you. It's my not so humble opinion that its really these stories of real testimony, from real addicts that gives others hope that they too can make it. Thanks for paying it forward :)
Take care, and nice to "meet" you!
Peace~

[wait2long]

CONGRATULATIONS TO FLADDICT!!!

[josh231]

man thats awsome i cant wait to get there, you give all types of people hope i feel beter just reading this post acualy

[Mikeinthesouth]

9 months great accomplishment it gives me hope and perserverance to keep on. I hope we all amke it with you. Thanks, Mike

[jim811]

Awesme!  do you remember when your energy came back 100%?

I'm almost at 2 months and really want to put this all behind me....thanks,,,Nick

[oxyaddict420]

Well hey there stud!  That is incredible what you have accomplished.. I too know that it was this site that I stumblen onto that gave me the want, and drive to want to get serious about recovery and getting my life back under control.  You have invaluable info that everyone mostly benifits from. Keep it up and it will be a Year clean in no time..

YOU ARE AWESOME

YOU KICK BUTT

YOU ARE AN INSPERATION

[allaboutmary]

CONGRADULATIONS !   Your story is such an inspiration to so many.  Great job !  

[Marce4]

Good Am Stephanie!  As always...kudos to you!  I am always so happy to hear from you and your accomplishments!  Doesn't it feel great!?  I can't imagine going back to where I was a year ago!  I may have relapsed since that time but have not fallen down the rabbit hole...I keep picking myself up and moving ahead!  Do you believe there is such a thing as little relapses and really BIG relapses?????  I don't know how I feel about that but I do know that recovery is the most important thing in my life....you are a great inspiration for me Steph.....Thanks!
Peace!
Marcie

[LIZZIE LOU]

SUCH A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR SUCH A tiny little woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

congrats stephanie...we all knew you'd do it :)

hugs,
kim

[worried878]

Congrats and wish I was at 9 months!

[mimi1313]

Congratulations Stepahnie. 9 Months is awseome.You're an inspiration. You really seem to be living a healthy active life. You are so wonderful on this forum and I appreciate all the help you've given me personally.

Melissa

[toxictome]

CONGRATS ON 9 MONTHS!!!!!

Thanks for sharing your experience, strength, and hope with this forum......

just goes to PROVE once again....

IT WORKS IF YOU "WORK" IT !!      

keep working it!!...it's sooo worth the great life!!!!!   ~hugs~

[anjel75]

I think we came on about the same time and have chatted a bit. I am so VERY proud of you and you accomplishments. Just goes to show that WE are the ones in control, although it sometimes doesn't feel that way. I, on the other hand, failed back then but I didn't actually know I had a problem. When I got that part figured out, I was determined to let them go and flushed. I had some W/D's in the beginning but I was also battling Strep, so who knows what was the cause. I wouldn't go to the dr. as I knew he would give me pain meds. I ended up going to Urgent Care one night and they gave me antibiotics. Did you have a problem with your body temp?

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

That is just wonderful!!! I'm so proud for you. Isn't life great!!!

Thank you for all you give to this forum.

Chi Chi

[avisg]

GREAT !!!!!!!!! KEEP IT UP........ A YEAR  IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER !!!!!!

[sterling_silver]

I feel like we graduated college together. The class of June 07.
A year ago, I found this forum because I was sick and scared. You, CATUF, Beachtowel, and the others taught me all about my addiction. I finally gave up doing it my way, and decided to follow others that came before me.(cat and beach).Then there was you.Someone who was willing to help me and everyone else with every little detail of their recovery.There really are no words to thank you enough. As you know, I give the Aminos all the credit for me not having  all the mood and head problems 2-3 months out. I bought the End Your Addiction Now book about a month ago. I don't think I read anything that you did not type in the forum. I think you typed the whole book in here..lol
Note to others. Fladdict is a Sub. success.(only 10 days). Cat and beach did the rehab. I did the c/t and Thomas Recipe. This forum has all the options for you to get clean.Make a plan, stick to it, and get after care.
God Bless You Steph. See you at 10 months.

[Flutterby111]

That's fantastic!!!! I know what you mean about the massages!!  And counting the pills.....what an accomplishment.  Many many congrats to you! :)

[Beargizmo]

I've been wondering where you've been, Steph.... congrats!  I just hit 6 months last week, thanks to you.

God Bless


Jim

[newmanagment]

Steph, wanted to drop in on ur post and show some luv!!! 9 months is an awesome job, and an inspiration to those of us getting clean. thanx for all the work and time you put into this forum, and for the help you gave me personally. you are a great lady, and ya shine like a star.... much love

[FLaddict]

Thank You Thank You!!!! It was great to log on to so many kind, warm words. All of you whether you were here at the time or not.. were instrumental in my recovery. I never would have done it without this forum. I am eternally indebted to Medhelp for giving me my life back.

Off to shoot a movie today, will be back later tonight.

XOXO

[Firefaery1023]

Congrats! 9 months is amazing!  I hope 1 day to be able to say I have gone 9 months.

[NautyOne]

Steph,

I am so freakin happy for you.  You know I love you, sista !!!!!  I truly owe so much to you.  More than you will ever know.  My thoughts are always with you, whether your posting or not.........I'm not blowing smoke.......I MEAN IT !!!

                               <3***  CONGRATS ON 9 MONTHS ***<3

Luv ya,

Nauty.................

[cathy5841]

fladdict, oh my gosh 9 months...i am so headed there.  you are right med help is great, but it is wonderful ppl like you that have made this site what it is.  the success stories motivate me to move forward.  thank you
much respect
cathy