Encouragement

[Kelz325]

So... Everything is going pretty good. Except the fact that I am having a BAD day. Filled with bad news and broken hearts. I totally haven't had a craving until today... Hit me like a ton of bricks... All I can think about is taking one.... It's driving me NUTS!!! I had an anxiety attack a little bit ago, I took my anxiety meds, but didn't help... My heart is beating really fast and I can't stop thinking about a damn pill. Why did this happen all of the sudden? Maybe I just need someone to tell me it will all be okay and I don't need that darn thing, even though I know I don't.

Sorry for rambling... Like I said. BAD day... really upset. Thanks ya'll.

[quitinoxys]

Gnarly is right it addiction rearing its ugly head. Stress can make you rationalize using again but you need to be strong and just let your mind go somewhere else. Try some deep breathing exercises as they actually do help. When you feel those cravings find something else to do and it will pass. Hang in there and I am praying that God gives you the strength to fight it off. God Bless---Rick

[gnarly_1]

HI.......CRAVINGS....UGGGG ...but there not impossible to get past first thing you have to ask yourself is this rashanel thinking or is the addict in my that wants to come out and play ?/ wellll for most its obvious its our addiction messing with us ....as addicts we dont deal with stress well
so do something to destress ....you have to address this it wont go away it will keep gnawing at you ....my conslor always tells me to do a self talk first think I tell myself is using in not an option....no mater how bad things get.....second I dont want to give up my clean time for a 4hr buzz I got 557 days clean in its just not worth it for a 4 hr buzz...get buzzy weather it be a hobby or just relaxing to some music you need to get out of your own head and idle mind can talk you into a lot of things ....if you can nip it in the bud early on you wont obsesses on it and for me they usually only last 1/2 hr or so if I dont start obsessing on them....keep in mind a relapse starts days ahead of time we build up stress till where ready to bust then cope with it the only way a lot of us know how we use...I find prayer to be helpful Gods word says he will always give you a way out of sinning it is up to us to take the high road.....music and prayer seam to work the best for me your both in early sobriety there will be a lot of mental/emotional changes over the next 90 days hang in there post where here to help ...sometimes just talking about it helps....we all want to see you recover good luck and God bless.....Gnarly    

[Kelz325]

Yes we can do it. Congrats on day 9!!! Thats awesome. You should be done with all they icky stuff by now, if not then very soon. I am on day 27. And that is what is keeping me sane right now... I know that little voice is driving me crazy... It's like the devil is sitting on my shoulder and wont shut up. Hopefully it will get better. Thank you for your reply.. :)

[dede2121]

funny you bring this up. i am 9 days clean today. and i was fine until a couple of hours ago and the craving hit me. my mind kept telling me oh just one or two wont hurt. i hate that. i have calmed down some but that voice is still in my head.
i tell you what we are not gonna let that voice have power over us today. ok. we are gonna fight it like we are fighting for our lives. and to be truthful we are. so hang tight hopefully it will go away for both of us.