Another Roll Call

[gizzy32]

I know it has not been quite a month yet, but I see so many new people here now and it's always good to hear clean time regardless how long. To all those starting out in your recovery right now, stick to it and you will see all the positive changes to come, it just takes a bit of time to heal. We are all in different stages of recovery and it's the new people that come here that help us too by reading their stories. Ok everyone, brag away about your clean time. I am 208 days clean from cocaine, at one time my record was 11 days clean in 5 years, it's been shattered, lol. It's feels great to be FREE!

[freebird227]

I haven't been on line in a while, visited a few times but didn't post, things are really busy in my life.I'll try to find timw to journal,miss you guys and yes I see a lot of new people, we can only keep what we give away. Welcome to all the new commers. Recovery is a reality today for the millions of addicts suffering from the disease of addiction. Keep Comming Back............Be Blessed

[StoliKid]

I took my last drink 4/30 my last Vic 5/1 and last Xanax 5/3 so Tomorrow will be 1 month of total sobriety...I wish it was remotely possible to describe how much my life has improved in the last 30 day...suffice to say I feel better today than I have in 10 years and am grateful for this board to help me get to this point...to those still suffering, my heart goes out to you...hang in there and even though it sometimes doesn't feel like it, your freedom is right around the corner.

[td188]

29 days clean! Never going back. I even had someone call me and said they had some opiates and I SAID NO WAY! I have my energy back and my children have their mother back. I am so happy and proud of myself and all of you that are on the  road to recovery. KEEP FIGHTING! It is the biggest and best fight of my life.

[wanttobeclean]

328 days clean from oxycodone (up to 200-300 mg a day).  Did take a few 5 mg percocets (7 over a 2 week period) when I broke my foot in April.   Am not counting that as a relapse.:-))

It is SOOOOO worth it.  

[worried878]

i am sorry..i did not mean to down play how u feel..ur feelings are real...and wds are different for all..i am not sure how many u were takin each day...for me it was yrs before i became physically addicted as 6 mths before i quit i did without for a month due to lack of supply and had no wd//only mental cravings..and that was like 3 yrs into a hydro habit that grew into a 100 mg a day habit...but we r all different...if u had any prior addictions this can hapen way faster..and for some it just does happen faster...it would be good to post a new post as this one is gizs monthly roll call..there is lots of support here so keep us updated...and sorry if i seemed to down play how u feel...all feelings r real and deserve to be treated as such

[I_want_out]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it very much. Is taking xanax bad for sleep in beginning ? or is just bad and addictive, anyone?

[10356]

I_want_out.. sounds like you are getting out !! congratulations on your first day.. very glad you got back on and are trying again.. put that very powerful brain in warrior mode and kick a$$ on your addiction.. nothing more powerful then what out attitude brings to the table.. wishing you well on your journey and remember to post a lot as you will get loads of support.. wishing you well.. lesa

[I_want_out]

Last Hydro, yesterday at 9 pm *May 30 2009

After seeing so many successes, i am hopeful this time. Good job guys and gals. Im praying for you all, and me too.

Good luck

[I_want_out]

Hey Gizz,
I fell quick, but I am back today. Looking to restart the fight for my life. I need support from anyone who is willing. Glad to see you still here, helping and checking in on all. Solid work.

[Josephtyler]

4 days. Pain!!!

[10356]

Hey Gizzy I do not understand why they moved that post either as I also think it belongs on the addiction side.. I think it can be helpful to many addicts especially the new ones coming in as well as a good reminder to us old timers :) Sorry to hear of the cravings.. if anything like me I do not like having things decided for me as they did for you this weekend.. I can see where it could happen.. addicts do not like being told no from anybody including the fates :) glad you fought it and had the knowledge to jump on here.. a real eye opener when we need a reminder I agree.. glad it passed and did not dwell hugs to a great guy..

Melissa very proud of you !! Not far to go.. get rid of temptations that includes drug buddies.. they very seldom work with us..

Jason congratulations on your son !! What joy you must feel :) and also on 21 days !! I'm so very happy to read this as all your memories of raising your family will be clear and sharp and 100 % there with them.. lesa

[JasonSATX]

I was able to quit ALL of the party drugs when my oldest son was born. Guess I am lucky. Opiates are from the devil himself. I have stuck it out and have been clean for 21 days. I feel better as each day passes.

[melissa845]

Wow 7 months is great :)
I hope i make it that far. Ive got a long long way to go. I almost gave into temptation today, but i said no, i know im better than that now.

[gizzy32]

Congrats everyone! Yesterday I came on and had a rare craving. Reading some posts and seeing how we all have to fight sometimes helps me so much. The post about overdosing helped me to read yesterday, it gave me goosebumps and shortly after, my craving started to diminish. I just saw they moved that overdose post to the social side, not sure why, it had to do with addiction and helped a few of us. Ty for all your help here friends, I will be 7 months clean tomorrow, woo hoo.

[lady67]

Well,  school is out for the summer and I will be back on here posting again.  I know you guys will get tired of hearing from me because as you remember, I am quite "long-winded".  I am 512 days sober from ambien/lunesta, and 373 days sober from hydros.  It is just totally amazing that I have gotten this far in my recovery.  It also feels GREAT!!!  Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be able to say that I had this many days behind me.  With loving family, the grace of God, and friends on this forum, it was alot easier than I thought it would be.  I am definately not saying that it was a walk in the park, but it wasn't the hell on earth that getting sober has been in the past [for me that is].

Okay, in case you didn't catch that, it has been 373 sober from hydros and 512 days sober from Ambien/lunesta.  373 DAYS AND 512 DAYS.  In case you missed it, 373 and 512.  OMG!  Thank you God, and Thank you MedHelp

[jollyman069]

congrats melissa keep up the great work

I am 80 days clean from a 4 year love affair with moriphine and percs, and getting stronger and happier everyday glory be to God...brian

[melissa845]

Im only new hear but im now 7 days clean from cocaine speed and ecstasy...longest time clean for over 4 years. Going good :)

[Totsie59]

Its 12:45 am...so that makes me 91 days clean...hydro...feeling GREAT...HI GIZ.

[merrymaria]

7944.00 hours = 331 days free of opiates....every minute counts...congrats to everyone on    their clean time...keep going strong...maria :)

[maddie131]

Wow.........you all are amazing. You are an inspiration to me. The Lord is definitely working here.big time.

lortab=10 hrs. (never thought I would say that) between 17-24 10s/day
xanax=22 days
roxi=34 days
cocaine=387 days

[outotown]

Hey wheres the hours minitues and seconds LOL Congrats on your clen time thats awesome

[Florida_Guy737]

Duration calculation results
From and including: Monday, January 21, 2008
To, but not including : Saturday, May 30, 2009

It is 495 days from the start date to the end date, but not including the end date

Or 1 year, 4 months, 9 days excluding the end date

[road2recovery]

Like you I am trying to quit the cigerettes...I don't smoke nearly like i did when using..But having a hard time just quitting....I have quit for every pregnacy no problem, and once before for a yr...Maybe i should get pregnant!  just kidding, ...Anyone have advice that has quit??  oh and i have tried chantix, worked well at the beginning..But then started making me soooo nauseated...
thanks
r2r
PS...Coffee, just not ready to do that yet!! lol

[swandive222]

hey gizzy and everyone!!! :)

103 days clean from lortab 7.5mg (16-18 pills a day).