One Year...all things are possible

[enufisenuf]

I passed the one year clean mark this week.  Not bragging or advocating, but just saying...I managed without any help other than this forum.  If I feel I ever need help going forward, I would not hesitate to seek it out, as one of the main things I finally learned as an addict is that the drug road I was on was just not sustainable. But so far I am good...I started working out and jogging and lost 15 pounds.Even quit all caffiene, which in its own way is also very difficult physically, as also have migraines and have had a problem with Excederin. So anyway, I responded to a post several months ago and I said then I would check in at the one year mark, so that is what I have done. I would like to say to everyone fighting this fight that it can be done. Life, energy, physical / mental well being will return...even better than before as you will have additional strength to know you can change the things in your life that you feel need changing to improve.

[enufisenuf]

I definitely think exercise helps...particularly with what you are doing with your back.  Even if the physical part was not enough, the mental side of physical exercise does wonders for our feeling of well being. And it bleeds over into other habits such as eating better. I find it harder to go eat a burger and fries after jogging 3 miles. Thanks to all other nice and encouraging comments...I appreciate it and keep everyone fighting this fight in my lthoughts to continue winning the daily battles to a clean and better life. It is truly a great thing to have some control over your day rather than having some pills dictate to you.

[narla]

You should be bragging,Congratulations on 1 year.I also use the gym,it keeps you focussed.

Denise

[laurel453]

YES, CONGRATS ON YOUR 1 YEAR CLEAN, that's awesome, WELL DONE, ENUFISENUF :)


Brian, a healthier lifestyle is also working for me.

[Punkinhead75]

1 yr.  Way to go!!!!  Thanks for coming back and sharing with us.  It is always great to hear success stories.  Isn't it amazing what happens when we start taking better care of ourselves!  Keep it up and God Bless!

[dhodge2000]

You are such an inspiration!!! Thank you soooo much for your post, it really helps someone like me in the early stages. Only 4 days clean, and now I know, that it's possible to be happy, healthy and strong one year from today. God bless you!!

[dominosarah]

Congrats on 1 yr!!   That is great!!  Keep it going~~~~sara

[bmdad]

Congrats on one year!! So proud of you. I do have a question for you. How much do you think the exercise has been helping? The reason I ask is because I too have been exercising, eating healthier, and also doing things to help my back such as core strengthening exercises, stretching, physical therapy, etc. I  can honestly say that in the past it was pain that always caused my relapses. The problem with my relapses is that I couldn't control my use. After a few days it was always one extra until that one extra turned into over 20 extra a day. But, even though it was the pain even when I wasn't in pain I still always thought about them. Since I am now controlling my pain by other means I don't crave at all anymore. But I think it's the healthier lifestyle I am living. Just wonder if you feel the same?
Once again, congrats on your clean time!! I think I'm right around 7 or 8 months so I'm not too far behind. Whatever you do, don't let me catch you!!
So happy for you new found freedom! Never stop fighting!

Brian

[addict3]

Congratulations, very good! 1 year is wonderful.

Treat yourself to something nice today!

[gizzy32]

Congrats on that year clean, that is fantastic. It is an inspiration to all of us, keep it going:)

[udoschoices]

very encouraging, i am glad to read your post. Gives me hope for the future when i feel like i've been stuck in a rut and endless cycle off and on the pills.... i wish you the best of luck staying clean and your 1 year clean is an inspiration to me...

[Cissy373]

WOW thanks so much for sharing, will be so happy when I can say that too. It is doable and you and many others on here are the proof.

Good luck in your daily path.

Cissy