We need some positivity!!!

[Andie015]

Ok everyone....I just wanted to add a little positivity to the posts. Sometimes every post here is heavily on the negative side...which is totally understandable. We're not dealing with a pleasant topic and everyone affected by this affliction feels such pain on a daily basis. But I have taken on the "silver lining" approach to life and I wanted to share that here. Basically what it boils down to is taking a hard look at your situation,  whether you are in the first days of detox or years into recovery there is always a silver lining...you just have to find it. If you are just starting out...I feel your pain but you need to look at it like this...I have a chance to save my life and make it better from this day forward and thats a pretty exciting prospect....for those already into recovery...I can share my knowledge with those who need it and really make a difference. If we all take the " it could be worse" approach to recovery it can all be put in perspective. Just know it could always be worse...and it's up to YOU to make it better. Your life is in your hands...take it by the proverbial b@lls and take control!!!! It's all up to you...you can be happy and live an awesome life..it's in your hands...just do it!!! ;)

[Andie015]

I'm so glad to see a positive post is so appreciated...I just hope those who really need it...can read it and benefit from it...have a great day everyone!

[this_big]

  Great post!! I found alot of "silver linings" today...Day 5. I have to say ...Today was a good day.

[conhall]

Hold your head up
because you have every right too.
Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself...
for if you don't believe in yourself,
no one else will believe in you either.
You can make of your life anything you wish.

[luvabugga]

I've conditioned myself to wake up every morning so that my first thoughts are 'Today is going to be a great day'! (I have to admit that some days I know I'm lying to myself, but I say it and think it anyway!)

LOVE your positive attitude!!!

[Andie015]

I'm keeping this post going because its important...I want everyone who is struggling to see this. Just know the pain you are going through is worth the struggle...please see your silver lining....

[Andie015]

I love the labor pains reference...it's so true...you deal with such pain and agony and are left with a beautiful ending.  It's exactly how we should all be viewing our situations and addiction. It's so beautiful on the other side...it takes such work to get there...and stay there...but the benefits of quitting our addiction far outweighs the decision to keep taking pills and further driving ourselves into the ground. All I can say is this...as simple as it sounds...everyday I wake up, I can handle everything I need to accomplish that day with energy and drive,WITHOUT PILLS!!!  I never thought that could happen but that alone keeps me going. It's the little things that mean big accomplishments to me....which is why I say the silver lining is so important to push us through ....

[cork712]

Great post at the right time! "It could be worse"? It was worse, but now getting better each hour. I read somewhere that instead of thinking/saying "I have to....", think/say "I get to...(go to work, care for my children, etc).

[YesLife4Me]

Absolutely!!   Being sick is no fun, but I try to put a spin on it that's what we are doing is a good thing!!  We are detoxing and taking our lives back.   Every minute and hour that passes is one we don't have to endure again.  I liken it to labor pains.  It will end and a miracle will be at the end of it all!  :)    and it could be worse...some of us were spared living on the streets, jails, institution or death!   We have supportive friends and family as well as each other.   Thanis for the great post!

[Dane74]

great post, its nice to see some optimism around here lately!!!!

[Andie015]

It's so true...I always have looked at my situation like this...not I have 3 kids to deal with but I have 3 HEALTHY kids to deal with.  Not "I'm only 3 days into recovery" but "I have 3 days clean that I didn't have before and I'm on my way". It's all how you look at your situation...Just make it a positive as opposed to a negative and you will feel so much better and stronger about what you're dealing with...

[FourJays]

So good to hear; and, as I have been trying to look at it lately - even a really bad, long & tough day clean is still BETTER than any day stoned on the pills feeling guilty, trapped, sick, and knowing I was going nowhere but down, taking my money, friendships and dignity with me!

[gettingoff]

Thank you for that! Positive vibes taken here! Yes, it could be a whole helluva lot worse....but not using makes everything better & more clear.

[toothfairie]

thanks for that post!  and it's so true...it could always be worse!  i try to take that philosophy too!  

[ImDONENoMore]

Well said!!!   What a great post!