It's Time For A "Buddy Check"~

[vicki595]

Okay...if you're on here reading,lurking,or posting, check in and say "Hi" !     Just say how you're doing/feeling or what you're doing..LOL !

Say anything but check in...!!!

xo

[sunshine1109]

341 days I still cant believe it.....I wish I knew of all of you when my journey began...You are all truly wonderful, caring, loving people...I am so happy I found this sight now so I can be of help to whoever may need it....Great Post by the way....Congrats to all of you on your clean time and we welcome the newbies who are just beginning...We are here for each and everyone to give support be it your first day or your thousand'th day.....Love to all....Sunshine

[ibizan]

today i chanted the serenity prayer a zillion times as my brain churned with things i cannot change......my one sister who lives 15 mins from my mom in facility and is 2 busy to help/go see her regularly.My mom helped her in a turbulent time in her life as we helped her raise 2 babies and leave a violent abusive dope dealing hub who is now dead.the self centeredness of some is astounding!sigh...enuf of that......got another jug of tea cooking in backyard sun and new Simply Lemonade which is the best...plenty of ice and muzzles for the dogs and Calamity as she gets oriented to Greyhound racing 101!:)they would make us dizzy!!!!

[GoingToMakeIt]

I am in the midst of my own turmoil so I chose not to address you at first. I saw how Sarah and Vicki took you under their wing. You are in excellent hands. I did want to say that I saw in you a determination to make it through this. Over the years I have seen that determination in others, myself included. Do not fear, you will get through this. Even if there is a 'slip up' look onwards to the goal of being free from these vices. Addiction doesn't happen overnight, nor does freedom from it. It  is a process. When you are feeling down and having the feeling that you can't do this. Stop, look back at your progress as a whole. Ask yourself if you have changed from when you first started to quit. I am sure that you will see a huge progression of positive changes. You go girl! Oh and I love your name too. If you accept my friendship, look at my pictures. I have a beautiful espresso machine setup at home. It still gets used everyday. http://s3.amazonaws.com/medhelp_images/user_photos/22565_tn?1222154371

[vicki595]

Coffeegirl:  Good job!!  Glad you jumped aboard !!

Just stay strong and stop that lurking around thing and POST !     LOL...

xo

[coffeegirl125]

I started crying when I "tuned in" today. Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments and encouragement. I actually started my day with 3 versus my usual 4. then I put my taper allotment in a "days of the week" pill container because I have no one to hold them for me. Thank you Vicki for pulling me out of the audience and into the game:) And thank you Sara for responding to me right away in the wee hours-it was like flipping a switch . Now I'm going to get out of the house, cause chances are I'm not going to meet people from my little bedroom nest...

[GoingToMakeIt]

Its really good hearing from you. Sounds like life is good for you.

[GoingToMakeIt]

You should be proud of yourself. You have made a decision to get and stay clean. You have a goal and a really good reason to do this.(Kids & self) I like your attitude. You will make it.

[showsover]

Yeah I know what you mean..the first three days seem terrible, But I'm sure you know everyday is better and better! I'm close to a week and the WD's are still there emotionally. Crankiness sets in when I'm around too many people, so I have to stick it out on my own. Just try and get as much sleep as possible. Don't push yourself too much.  But hang in there and stay strong!

[brightfuture]

Checking in at 24 hours, feel like ****.  no sleep despite six ambian throughout the night.  Reading your posts help.  I have gone through wd way too many times I need t figure out the root of this addiction and address it.  I have to be a soccer mom by tomorrow night, dad has kids until then. So I am going to have such a frikin positive attitude in like eight hours.
I will check back in

[caepain]

On day 10, just got back from the gym.  Was able to run 5.5 miles on the old treadmill.  I feel like I'm just about back to my normal self.  Good luck to all.

[oompah54]

Just back back from a bike ride.  Feeling pretty good.  Its been 122 days since my last perc.  Working with a pain management doctor and trying to find nonnarcotic ways to deal with chronic pain.  So far . . . A POSITIVE ATTITUDE...is the best medicine.  Peace and strength to all. . . Deb

[dominosarah]

It is so nice to see you on here!!  It sounds like life is treating you good.  Glad to see you are still on the "honey do" list!!!!           sara

[bmdad]

I haven't been on here much for awhile due to work. I usually only work 6 to 8 months out of the year but when I do I work some long hours! I enjoy it though because most of the time I have the summer off and able to be with my wife and kids all day long. I have been off work for about 3 weeks but the "honey do" list has been more challenging than work! I'm still in the process of catching up on things around the house!
I couldn't be happier with everything in life right now. My back pain has been nonexistent and feeling great all around!
Hope life is treating everyone good!
Best of luck to everyone fighting the battle! Time goes by so fast and each day will be better than the last!

Brian

[beatingthis]

Here! Feeling a bit sick today. Hubby feels bad too. I think we may have gotton some bad seafood. :( I swear I cooked it well)

But doing great... lol!!

What a great post. Thanks Vicki
Maybe a jeep ride will make us feel better.

Terry

[vicki595]

Pharma   :(     It's not been a good week for you!  I'm sorry about all this...stay in touch so we know how your Mom and Sis are doing~~

xoxo

[dominosarah]

803 days off pills~~~~~

[dominosarah]

Pharma.......hope your mom turns out okay.

ibizan........its nice to see you here!!  Get out another lawn chair and a glass as i am coming over for some lemonade.  Bringing "Calamity" along also!!

warender21.........what is going on?  talk to us.  

[pharma9]

It has been 10 months since I have had any opiates and do not even crave them.
I have been busy because my elderly mother fell yet again and I have to take her to ER to check for broken bones.
She fell last Monday and I was up all night at the hospital.10 freaking hours to find out she had no broken bones.Went to work the next day.Still tired.
Last night got a call from the retirement home that she fell again and I have to take her again to ER.Bringing a book with me this time.
I got some very unhappy new last week that my kid sister has rectal cancer.Just diagnosed and she does not know the stage.I have a colonoscopy booked for next month .
Beautiful weather hereDave here in Ontario Canada a landowner is not allowed to damn up a creek even if it runs through their property.The conservation Authority would fine them.Have fun with your kids and the water.
Have to run now and take Mom to the hospital.

[guv338]

Just another day in paradise.  It's been 533 days since oxy.  No cravings since the process started, just alot of pain.  However, living with pain beats the heck out of a slow death, going to dr, counting pills, ect.  I am very fortunate to have been able to break away from something that had such a strong hold on me for so long.  It has definitely been a God thing.  Congrats to all and best of luck.  guv

[ibizan]

i LOVE ur name!in this heat i am shakenicedtealemonade girl!make green tea in big sun tea jar in backyard let get strong and then cool down and splash with lemonade on the rocks!Look at the withdrawals this way......eventually u will have to go thru it or u will die from your addiction.So the discomfort u may feel now will be minor to what u will feel later on as your tolerance builds to the size of a 60 ton whale!hows that for a visual?:)U can do it girl....so many have here as u know....and such support here to help u thru the process!

[warender21]

i feel like complete ****. today is one of worst day's of my life. so was yesterday. and tommorow i will feel like **** and the next day i will feel like **** too. lifes great huh?

[pillfree21]

Greetings to everyone, I guess I am one of the newbies to this site...it was very encouraging to read everyone's check ins.  I am on a methadone taper and will start cold turkey in a few days after years of a Hydro habit.   I appreciate all the honesty and perspectives that we provided, I find myself thinking of these comments throughout the day, so just know that you are helping people and one day I would like to do the same...for now, all I can do is follow your leads.

To coffeegirl125.....the fact that you are on this site is a small victory...keep fighting, keep coming, you will beat this in the end...I am rooting for you.

[narla]

316 days clean alcohol and codeine,feeling better than I have felt in over 30 years.It's awesome.

Denise

To coffeegirl125,don't call yourself a loser,you are here and listening to others,when you're ready we'll all be here for you.  

[coffeegirl125]

Thank you