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Monthly Roll Call Needed!!
Hi all....it's that time again-BRAG TIME!!! So,let's hear it,no matter if it's 1 day or 1 year,stand proud and tell the world!! For those just starting out on this journey,it isn't easy but it CAN be done and it is so worth it. Stay strong,keep your guard up,and keep the faith. I've got 359 days coke free behind me:):)
In addition to clean time,how do you all deal with those "triggers" that can sabatoge our efforts of remaining clean?I think this may help some of the newer members in their journey...for me it was changing the social group I hung out with,and getting on here when I was craving really bad.Thanks all for your support!!And a huge congratulations to everyone!!!
In addition to clean time,how do you all deal with those "triggers" that can sabatoge our efforts of remaining clean?I think this may help some of the newer members in their journey...for me it was changing the social group I hung out with,and getting on here when I was craving really bad.Thanks all for your support!!And a huge congratulations to everyone!!!
19 months...
It's not often that I have cravings or thoughts but when I do I don't ignore it! I make a phone call, reach out and talk to someone I trust, leave the house, etc...It depends on where I am and what I'm doing. I have a different plan depending on the situation. So, the secret is to have a plan...always... and have plenty of support nearby!
It's not often that I have cravings or thoughts but when I do I don't ignore it! I make a phone call, reach out and talk to someone I trust, leave the house, etc...It depends on where I am and what I'm doing. I have a different plan depending on the situation. So, the secret is to have a plan...always... and have plenty of support nearby!
HI EVERYONE congrats to all on this board weather it be 1 day 1 week I mo 1 yr or many yrs we all do this just for today.....for mr it 6yr 7 mo since I had a drink or weed or anything else recreational 759 days for my real vice methadone so im past the 2yr mark now and feel great see you guys all next moth congrats to everybody....your C/L Mark
Day 2 bitchesssssssss! (but I'm probably in a better head space than I've been in since this almost-4yr-long-journey of trying to quit began).
Dealing with triggers: Isolating myself is a no-no. Getting in the car and driving (doesn't matter where) and listening to music helps. Or just stepping outside and taking in the refreshing air. Also, laying down outside and looking at the stars has a way of making me feel so, so small, almost like my addiction pales in comparison to everything out there... and then I come back to Earth and remember I have a long way to go. It'll happen though.
Dealing with triggers: Isolating myself is a no-no. Getting in the car and driving (doesn't matter where) and listening to music helps. Or just stepping outside and taking in the refreshing air. Also, laying down outside and looking at the stars has a way of making me feel so, so small, almost like my addiction pales in comparison to everything out there... and then I come back to Earth and remember I have a long way to go. It'll happen though.
Day 5 hear... Again...and again and again and again. No idea how I will stay clean. I'm doing good for day 5, no real wd symptoms except for some tiredness, very bad depression yesterday have not let myself get crazy like last year but
It's been like 2-3 weeks on two weeks off for like a year now. I'm getting tired. Meetings are just not for me I tried them and counseling didn't work. I Feel I have made progress not getting in deep again but still not kicking it. Maybe it will be this time. My clean date is 11-11. A date I have seen on clocks my entire life ALL the time. Maybe this is the time.
It's been like 2-3 weeks on two weeks off for like a year now. I'm getting tired. Meetings are just not for me I tried them and counseling didn't work. I Feel I have made progress not getting in deep again but still not kicking it. Maybe it will be this time. My clean date is 11-11. A date I have seen on clocks my entire life ALL the time. Maybe this is the time.
1302 days for me.... no narcs!
Thanks to domino sarah for using her tracker!!
I use you folks to keep ME clean. I also have friends here that check on me, Thanks, and congrats to all on your clean time!!
Thanks to domino sarah for using her tracker!!
I use you folks to keep ME clean. I also have friends here that check on me, Thanks, and congrats to all on your clean time!!
4 years 1 month drug and alcohol free thanks to ME and the support of my family and friends.
Regards Jeremy. Ex Addict.
Regards Jeremy. Ex Addict.
106 days.
inpatient treatment - check
continuing outpatient group therapy - check
occasional AA mtgs - check
individual therapy - check
happiness - super check
inpatient treatment - check
continuing outpatient group therapy - check
occasional AA mtgs - check
individual therapy - check
happiness - super check
5 Days today and starting to feel better! I havent really had no cravings but all I think about is how bad I want my life with my family back! There is nothing that compares to a family that really loves you! THANK YOU GOD!
Congrats to everyone!
This is my second time and last time around!!
Congrats to everyone!
This is my second time and last time around!!
368 days for me. About 5 months ago a friend talked me into getting a PS3 and gave me a copy of Modern Warfare 2. I just bought MW3 when it released last Tuesday. I get bored or feel like I'm craving I go online and play. Takes me completely out of my head. Of course I'm now addicted to this game but it sure bets the stuffing out of being addicted to pills. FWIW I'm 45 yrs old.
40 days!! i keep busy, exercise ,and pray alot and when i get a real bad craving i go take a hot shower listen to music and say the serenity prayer ,
Wow, I'm still using but seriously thinking about quitting. Reading all these post show me it is possible to live a clean drug free life. Congratulations everyone and continue the good work! Hopefully one day I can post on here how proud I am to be clean. God Bless.
Hi. I'm brand new Congrats to all of you for your clean time..It gives me hope.
13 days!! I deal with the cravings by reading, it gets me out of my head. And music music music!!
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1295 days for me.
I always keep my Guard Up, stay active in my group and tell on myself when i get in my head(and i look at Lesa's pics!)
Congrats to everyone on their clean time!
I always keep my Guard Up, stay active in my group and tell on myself when i get in my head(and i look at Lesa's pics!)
Congrats to everyone on their clean time!
60 days for me.I don't have alot of triggers but I do feel bad.Today seems to be one of those days.I go running every day and that helps.I get tired of having to wind myself up.It is better to just be worried about how you feel than to be using and have everything else in your life going down the tubes.
3 years and 12 days for me !! :)) Congrats on everyone's clean time be it 1 day our 25 years ! I deal with triggers thru my camera getting outside and out of my head. lesa
I'm at 77 days with no relapse so far and this is my first time quitting. Keep up the good work everyone. I'm happier than I have ever been and all my energy has finally returned!
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