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7689249 tn?1408018598

cravings

so i had bad cravings yesterday i was at work and always on the weekends between shifts i would go see my friend and visit and get some pills so i was itching so i took myself out to lunch went shopping and bought 2 new pairs of sandals and then went and got a pedi cure and that was a better time than taking pills ever it was really nice to treat myself i looked for a meeting but couldn't find one but today I'm going to one haven't been to one since last tuesday cuz I've been working my azz off crazy!! so today I'm going to an NA meeting at 1 and i can't wait i love my meetings even tho i just sit and listen it helps just to be there it really does i don't know why the energy maybe?? have a great day everyone
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4522800 tn?1470325834
Lmao..That was cute ariley13.
I too think you did good. It takes so much work and I mean WORK to keep on changing our Bad Behaviors. Redirecting ones self from ANY Triggers is what we must do. Very proud of You!!
Listen real closely to those readings they read before they open them meetings up for discussion.  Lots of info will stick out and stick close, as you go further & further into working your Recovery.
I want a Pedicure!!!..How nice that must have been and so uplifting too for your self confidence. Just keep on moving forward!
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5347058 tn?1381188426
I totally agree with Vickie on this one. Replacing bad behavior with a new and positive behavior is the way to go. You are doing great and deserve a reward for all of your hard work. Now, if the shopping gets out of control and you start buying shoes instead of paying bills, we might have to have an intervention for you! ;) Until then, treat yourself and enjoy your new found freedom.
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You handled that craving incident perfectly!  You replaced the old behavior with a more positive action that won't hurt you AND you have something to show for it!  Well done!
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Don't listen to that negativity. If you are like me, I bought all my stuff and it was VERY expensive. Like a house note and a half expensive. So, using your money on something BENEFICIAL to get you through this tough transition is absolutely fine! I got new tattoos and bought a Harley. The tats helped take my mind off the pain & the riding helps ease tension a ton (crazy but it does). I'm just saying do what you have to do to keep straight. You got this.
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7689249 tn?1408018598
I'm not trading one for the other I needed sandals to get my pedicure cuz I forgot mine and had only sneakers believe me I don't have a shopping problem if anything I have a FOOD problem lol but I'm workin on that one too
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Everytime I get extreme cravings I work out
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So r u trading addiction from pills to shopping. U know it doesn't matter what addictive behavior it is. Still a basic drug. Whether legal or not to say. Just a thought!
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1926359 tn?1331588139
Can't tell you how many times shoe shopping has saved me.  From depression, anxiety, hopelessness...My mom and I have a slogan
"When life gets tough, go shoe shopping"  I own 73 pairs of shoes!!!! Seriously, I have two closets dedicated to them (:
xo
Your doing great.
Lu
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