slipped

hey everybody. some of you may know my story, if not its in my journal. anyhow, i havent been so active the last week or so i have had a lot of family/work issues going on. well i was almost 3 weeks clean, and i slipped up yesterday into today. i took 5 oxy 80's. i am moving on however, and i plan on tommorow being day 1 again. i am contemplating na meetings i know they will help, but i just dont like sessions, i have been before and their just not me. i do plan on becoming more active here it really helped me before when i was more active. so like it or not im just getting started here haha. good luck everyone im more determined and ready then ever

[FLaddict]

You are doing the right thing picking yourself up and dusting yourself off....


Maybe the Na meeting weren't the "old" you, maybe they can be the "new" you... or some kind of after care... this forum is great but its not enough.. especially in the first 6 months or so.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I have heard others say they shopped around until they found a NA meeting that they liked. Some find it better at AA. GL

[enemy48]

No I don't know your story, but hopefully you'll just slap yourself on the hand and say WTF were you thinking!

Honesty, admitting relapse is great.  So many of us have relapsed.  It's okay because you didn't join our friendship for just 3 weeks huh?

[worried878]

I for one found aa to be more my place to be...I need to make time to hit a meeting this weekend...the support and direction is so helpful

[what2donow]

I am so so proud of you for posting this.I know that you slipped yesterday and thats ok as long as you get back uo, dust yourself off, and get back on the task at hand.Sweetie I know you feel bad about itbut you have to take your own foot off of your neck.It really sounds like you are trying a different way this time.Thatsgreat. I am always here for you and I know I am sooo blessed to have you in my life.

(((BIG HUG)))

[FLaddict]

I am also more of a fan of AA than NA, currently I go to a Pill Support Group that uses 12 step philosopy.

[Dieing2Live]

thank you everybody for their support. im strongly considering finding an NA meeting in my area withing the next couple days. i just have some stuff to deal with right now. im being really tough on myself, i know it is not helping me but im stubborn. ha thanks everyone again

[FLaddict]

No offense but.... Stubborn people use... people who give things that those who have gone before them a chance stay clean. Swallow your pride, put stuff on the back burner and take care of yourself.. it might just save your life...  :)

[10356]

Happy for you, your slip was caught quick and in the mean time you realized you need more help. Good for you!! I'm proud of you!!!

[worried878]

someone told me that slipping is part of the process and we learn from it...i did the same thing and now I am back on track

[Rose703]

First and foremost is that you have admitted that you slipped and that you really don't want to use. Those two things are paramount is your recovery. NOW it's time for you to forgive yourself for the slip and move on with your recovery!! I know you can and will do this!! If you ever need an ear just PM me and I will be more than happy to chat with you!!

[corey411]

Congratulations on catching your relapse and getting right back on track and on day 1 again. My son used to go to different meetings on different days. He had a home base but would go to others that had special speaker nights ect with a group from his home base. He tried several bf picking one as his home. Best of luck. Corey

[TJack]

Don't beat yourself up.  New day and one day at a time.  I too slipped yesterday but with alcohol.  It has turned into my addiction now.  I am planning on AA meeting Monday night.  All womens group.  I am nervous about it.  I don't like sessions either, but need help.  I wonder if i should go over to the Alcoholics forum, but have been on this one for so many months i hate to change.  addiction is addiction, no matter what we are using.  At least we are admitting we messed up and trying to do the best we can.  Hang in there.  Go to a meeting and give it a shot.  TJack