Life

Good day everyone!! Hope everyone is well. I wanted to know if anyone else has had this "problem".

I love this site and find it very helpful in many ways, but my problem is that I notice when I am away from it, I have cravings to take pills a lot more than when I am here. I do housework in small spurts so I am not off here for too long at a time....this is only bad because I want to finish my Spring Cleaning....LOL....but can't seem to get off my butt and actually do it because I know it is going to cause pain, and also cause cravings due to the pain and due to being away from here. Does this even make sense...LOL....thanks in advance!!

[confused456]

P.S....I am currently 40 days clean!!
Just worry about those darn cravings!!

[1234betterlife]

i think what you are noticing is when you leave the site, you leave the support. maybe if you take the information and advice and "talk with yourself" reviewing what you have learned while doing these tasks maybe it will help? reaffirmation is just reciting to yourself the positive thoughts you have instead of thinking of the cravings.

[LONESOME]

You know I feel almost like you I love this site and it has help me a lot but when I read strories about suboxone negative stories it really scares me and that minute I could be in the best mood but I read and everything changes all my emotions just go to the drain after so sometimes I feel like I shouldn't be on the site so much.
Thanks

[CleanUpTime]

I feel the same. I think you should limit yourself to this site or anything that makes you feel worse or craving more.

Right when i thin i am getting better, i read about other WD symptoms and start thinking about it and wonder if i am going to get it.

I am on day 3 of WDs and i am not doing too bad; not great, but not "dying"...when i read postings of people with 10-15 days of WDs, i get scared.

i guess what you have to realize is that everyone has taken different amounts of different drugs for different periods of time. And everyone has a different body and diff recovery time frame.

I think i'm going to take a couple days break from this site though and see if i can work it out on my own.

Don't get me wrong though, this site has been VERY helpful and there are SO man nice people willing to share stories and give advice. I thank you all!

See ya'll soon! Good luck.

[poetrygirl1960]

I know what your saying and it's so funny, I'm up and down constantly because if I move a few feet from the computer I get homesick!  I also feel the same when people tell of suboxone nightmares.  But, I guess we need to hear everything, right?

[FLaddict]

Have you yet started after-care?? Like addiction counseling? Meetings? Support Group?

[GoingToMakeIt]

The first 2 even 3 months I was almost inseparable from this site. You will slowly start to crave less and less. I still say to eat some 70% cocoa dark chocolate to curb cravings.

[confused456]

Thanks everyone!! At least I know I am not alone in these feelings.

poetrygirl....OMG....YES....I really do feel "homesick" when away from this site!!

FLaddict.....No, I have not got into any aftercare...only this site, and I do think that is another reason I am feeling this way. I have checked into them, just haven't got up the guts to go yet.

GTMI.....chocolate!! That cures a lot!! LOL

[toxictome]

GET THE GUTS AND GO, GIRLFRIEND!!! What do you have to lose?

I just got home from my AA mtg....got my 2 month coin...I'm in such denial....when i announced my anniversary I said, " I had 2 months clean last week from my 2 /12 year pill popping escapade...and I haven't  had a drink for 17 yrs!!!....they all got a laugh out of that!!  LOL...well...it's true!  :D

WE had a great meeting...the topic was relapse prevention, shame and guilt...right up my alley! I also talked about this site andhow i think there is a lack of aftercare on here...and how I always PUSH IT!!!     sorry...just my 2 cents!!

[enemy48]

I beleive that everyone that has been committed to stopping and using this forum for out support has the same problem.

It took family trauma to get me away.  I missed my puter so bad!  Couldn't bring to hospital, and Mom's house had no internet!

Now that I can get on anytime, (and still need & want to) I don't seem to come here everyday now.  Then I have to spend hours reading all the new peeps profiles!

Miss you Sweetie!

[confused456]

Toxic...I agree....I also think a lot here are using this as aftercare and I know I need to drag my butt to a meeting. Thanks. I always enjoy your 2 cents...LOL

Enemy!!!!!! I know you aren't here as much and I am missing the he!! out of you too!!!! So good to hear from you!! You can always take a sec and drop me a "hi" in a message or note too!! LOL

[GoingToMakeIt]

So you have had a day to call for where the NA or AA meetings are. Which one did you decide to go too, LOL???? Call in the morning and try going. WhatToDoNow just went and said she was glad she did. and never joke about chocolate, it is serious medicine, really. There are chemicals that react in your body to curb craving and to elevate mood. And it tastes good, too. :)

[confused456]

I know that is true about chocolate....I am laughing because it goes straight to my bootie and my bootie is big enough!!! LOL
Yes, I have called about a week ago and there are several options for me. I am just a big chicken, but I am gonna do it soon....I hope!
Thanks.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I was just trying to encourage you to go. The first step is always the hardest and then you think,. Why didn't I do this a long time ago? Oh and I never said to eat the whole bar of chocolate at once. Lmao Little bites = little bootie LOL

[confused456]

I know you were trying to encourage me, and I appreciate it. I will keep that in mind with the chocolate...little bites! LOL......I have no willpower when it comes to chocolate though!! LOL
Hope all is well with you!

[GoingToMakeIt]

Isn't the lack of will power what got all of us into this mess? Hmmm, maybe I better not recommend chocolate anymore. Visiting family, but I brought my trusty laptop and USB modem. Gotta stay in touch.

[confused456]

I am glad you stay in touch! You always have great advice and are an asset to have as a friend here.
I am going to say my prayers for Lisa and everyone and try to get some sleep. Hope you have a good visit with the family and have a great evening...(or morning)
Hugs to you and thanks for all you do!!!
Good night!

[newgirl2708]

Don't mess with GTMI and his chocolate! It's not pretty...step away from the chocolate!
:)
How are you tonight?