For those needing help ...I have a year + clean

[JenniferLutt]

I am posting this more to help others and let them know that the pain you are going through right now is only temporary. I fought the addiction battle for a very long time (I was on pills, crack, meth and much more). I can officially say that I am over a year clean now and life couldn't be better. I thought I was going to die coming off methadone and it was the worst withdrawal I have had out of everything. But within a week or two I was starting to feel better. The sleep was back after a month (I was getting about 5 hrs after a few weeks). There is life out there and you will get senses back you have forgotten that you had. I highly suggest getting on some herbal supplements and taking walks and long HOT baths. If you have any questions or need someone to talk to please feel free to message me. I hope this helps someone.

[JenniferLutt]

Thank you all!!! Yes Gnarly I fought the fight and won hands down lol. I feel so much better. Don't get me wrong I have my bad days on wanting a pill (mostly when I am hurting b/c of my back or teeth) but I am holding my own. I was so proud of myself when I went to the dentist a while back and they pulled a tooth and he went to write me a script of pain pills and I stopped him and told him that I was a recovering addict and would have to have something non-narcotic, he looked at me funny for a min. then said good for you for getting clean and staying clean. That felt good. It sucked afterwards b/c the meds didn't help the pain but then I just remembered the pain I went through with the methadone and the tooth part seemed like nothing that is how I coped with it. Anyways I will stop rambling now. Everyone have a blessed day!!
Jenn

[gnarly_1]

hey Jen great toi see you post congrats on 1yr clean I remember you you fought a good fight and won....looking back therw the pain you got ro admit it was so so worth it to be where your at now my hat goes off to you Kudos to you girl..........Gnarly

[JenniferLutt]

Thank you. Yes life is well crazy at times but what life isn't right? I was able to take a vacation of a life time (Grand Canyon, Petrified National Forest, 4 Corners National Monument and much more) and this trip would have never happened if I didn't get clean and I actually celebrated my 1 year Ann. while I was gone. I finished last semester of school with a 3.4 so I am extremely happy. I hope that people can find my recovery story enough to help them get thru it.

[overopiates]

AMAZING.CONGRATULATIONS.This is a really inspirational post.

[atthebeach]

hey jen, wow, it is sooooo good to hear from you.
congratulations on your year +. what a major milestone you have achieved.
it is so good to get updates. it makes us who were here during the beginning of your struggle to get clean so happy and proud of you. it gives others who are just beginning their struggle the inspiration and encouragement they need to continue to move forward.
one step at a time, one day at a time.
i hope and pray all is well with you and your family.
keep pressin on.
continued blessings and prayers.
debbie