When yoru in that slump.......

Alrighty folks, some people are having issues....and I cant stress this enough..

Journalling, really helps..marks wher eyou have been, what you have felt and the things you have done in your recovery....and things you havent done..and want to.....Expressing how you feel is so important and letting yourself know you have good things to offer...We havent seen those things in years and cant believe half the time if they are true or not..but fake it till you make it


Positive postits around your house...With positive messages about you...that you say to yourself...

I have one I use almost daily when I think its my job to do something that perhaps I couldnt do...Dear..oxysbliss, I dont need your help today, love God...

Switch your tapes, I even have a postit that says.......I DONT NEED A PILL TODAY....What I am feelign WILL PASS ADN I WILL WALK THRU IT TOO...

Change the way you eat...STart taking care of yourself rather than putting yourself in a grave......
Exersice...even if you have to start off slow...do it..it helps in time....start small whatever..but get out of the house..it also helps with depression

Go shopping...Treat yourself every week with somethign that you wanted that you couldnt get before because you bought pills instead.....if you dont do that...put the moeny away and buy something big...but pay yourself...for being you..

TONS of supplements, vitamins, sleep aides whatever works for you find it and do it...dont give it just a day or even a week, try it for two..and see what happens

[oxysbliss]

Write down a goal list, a what you ahve now, compared to waht you had then..Write down your wds...and what you went thru....write write write...get it out and put it somewhere, I keep my book right by my bed....so I write down my dreams too

YOur usign dreams............ARE JUST DREAMS...........Dont let it play with your mind....its just the addiction saying...I WANT TO GET HIGH........

I hope some of this helps...I know alot of you have heard it before..but hear it again..and let it sink in.....

I didnt get to day 16 on my own...I did it with thehelp of my friends..on the forum and off......hang in there...if you need to vent....mmm, I would suggest you find someone you trust..off the forum....or someone you are getting close with here...

[lil_rab2005]

Thank you so much oxy.  That made me feel a little better.  I just can't shake it today.  I'm gonna start a journal and see if that helps.  I've always loved writing.  You are doing so great!!!  And you are a true inspiration to me.  I just need to start gettin' outta the house again.  I felt so much better when I was fishin, goin to the beach, the park etc.  Now that my hubby is at work, it's really hard to get motivated.  So the journal sounds like an awesome job!!  Thanks so much and I'll be thinkin about you and your son today :)  Take care and god bless you Luvs ya, Lil.

[manonfire]

Now that is an example of why I put you on my list! ;-)

Love those good posts!!!

[sosad5306]

Good advice above ^^^
Also, getting your motivation back is kind of about momentum as well.  In other words, when you feel you are in a slump, think of something to do (one thing, don't overwhelm yourself) and get up and do it!
Something easy like putting in a load of laundry or running an errand...it can be anything, really.  I bet once you start being productive, you will want to do more and more and more.  That is how it is for me anyway.
Oxy is right, fake it till you make it!  I got a burst of energy this morning about an hour after I woke up and I got up and just did the things I would normally do with the burst of energy my pill buzz gave me.  It worked and this is the first time I have been chilling all day....aside from when I take smoke breaks.
Anyway, I hope this helps and if you are skeptical, just try it and I bet you will be pleasantly surprised!

(6 days c/t oxy/hydro for me)

[oxysbliss]

Im really glad some of you are trying it...
WE arent always going to have good days...we didnt when we were using either...things happen that we cannot change..but we can totally change the way we think about them


I will ALWAYS come here and give the same advice..it worked for me 10 + years ago..and its working now......

[Yoda99]

You give the best advice!  How did you get so smart?  But I'm serious, I love to read your posts.
Depressed Yoda

[oxysbliss]

I'Ve just walked this road before..Maybe too much...
and I like to listen lol......I dont do half of this all the time..and when I dont..Im not in check with myself...which causes alot of how I feel ....So staying in check with me has been a life long....process..

But thanks...I dont think of me all that smart....lol..but FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT lol.....

Really, its those smallt higns that help...

[lil_rab2005]

All of you guys are so great.  I don't know what I wouldn't do without you guys.  My hubby really doesn't understand but I know ya'll do cause you're all goin' through the same thing I am.  I can't seem to stop cryin' today.  I don't want pity I just can't seem to shake this feelin though.  BEACHTOWEL??  I NEED A POSH PUFF PLEASEEEE!!! lol  Luvs you all, Lil.

[Marce4]

As always, you are full of inspiration!!!! Great post and so very true!  I've been so negative lately and I need to be so grateful and thankful for the life I have! I am the only one that can get myself out of this slump and again enjoy my life without drugs! I do yoga but haven't done it in the last 3 days....I need to get away from the forum a little more....spend too much time here when I'm not at work and should be outside or playing with the kids! I do think journaling is a great idea....I wish I had written everything down esp. when I was at my worst in w/d.....I have looked back in the archives at posts and I sounded really desparate....it's hard to read that but it does make me realize how far I've come since then,  Thanks Charity....you always do put things in perspective!
Peace,
Marcie
PS DId you get my note in the mail?

[Sick to Death]

Where would I be without you?  You were my inspiration today.  I actually functioned (a little, not much), the shower you know.  lol
You're something else, Sick

[oxysbliss]

HEy girl, just wanted to give you a quick note back and no I havent gotten your mail yet......will let you know..when did you send it?

Im glad you can find some postive...just playign wiht the kids add to that happiness enjoy it....

Love you girl..

will email you in the am..