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[Jlynn72]

Has anyone had any experiences messing up at work while high and then suffering any type of consequence?  I just need to hear some relatable stories right now.  2 weeks clean but my last night getting high I messed up at work so bad.  Definitely suffering the consequences now.

[Merri123]

2 weeks are awesome. Everyone makes mistakes at their job. High or sober. I have made my own.

Just take the attitude that you were having a bad day and it is over now.

And think about being a dental assistant again. Now that you are on the path to not using, you can think about other changes that will be good for you and your baby. Not all at once but in a couple months after this is behind you you. Good job and good luck!!!

[Amandag78]

Congratulations on 2 weeks !!!
Yes certainly have, on crystal meth i was so high at work, i couldnt talk !!!
Thankfully that was a couple.of years ago
   : )

[Jlynn72]

Thanku friends :-).  Yes I am still employed.   It's just that it took me 2 yrs to finally be considered as an exemplary empoyee and then it only took ONE day of slacking and goofing off to just be right back to being on the "hit list."  I am 31 years old and to have my manager sit me down and tell me I need to " grow up" is devastating to me.   I have my certification as a dental asst.  but couldn't hold down a "real" job due to my addiction so I became a waitress.  I have an 8 mos old so I guess when someone tells me I need to grow up, it hurts bc I know that I need to and I am trying, finally,  now.    I just hate being on the same level as some of the 18 year olds who don't care about their jobs at my place of employment.  Like I said, I wish I could sit down w my manager and explain that I was doing such an awful job bc I was high but that I have decided to turn my life around.  This disease is the worst. I kno that it takes time, I just hate being looked at like an immature "kid".  But I made the bed so...

[Ladykonnie]

Oh yes!!! I even messed up at work while I was completely sober. Please don't be hard on yourself, it happens and you are in God's mercy, not your boss's. Much love sent your way!!

[Gettingalifeagain]

Are you still employed though?  If so, the bridge can be rebuilt....be patient...

[Jlynn72]

Yeah I wish I could tell my boss I was high and it won't happen again but I'd probably be lower on the **** list if I did. UGH it took me 2 years to get at a good point there, then ONE day, bc of my addiction, I'm back to where I started.  

[Jlynn72]

Thanku :-)  btw, don't know what zyo means  haha.  My phone has a mind of it's own sometimes.  

[Gettingalifeagain]

My current employer knows my history.  I was caught numerous times drunk at work, but he continued to give me chances, believed in me, I am blessed.  Every day, I pray for strength to do my job to the best of my ability...

[Gettingalifeagain]

Oh yes.....sure have....lost 2 jobs due to active addiction at work.  Those were dire consequences for me, but I still continued to drink and use.  On my 3rd and most rewarding job of all.  I make living amends daily, just doing the next right thing.  I don't bleed all over everyone about my recovery, I just go about my day clean.  People can see.  BUT, it takes time to gain the trust back.  Deal with the consequences the best you can.  It will help you stay clean when you "remember when"