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therapy 4 the mind
I have my dr's appointment today and I really want to speak to him about therapy. I was in there last week and he told me that he knew I was going to other dr's for meds and he was pretty mad at me. He hasn't given me anything other than ultram in about 6 months but he also thought I was through with the loracet that he had been perscribing the 8 months prior. When he found out about me going to other dr's he said he couldn't trust me and he only gave me a few of the ultram and said I had to come back every week and check in with him to get more and so he knows I am not shopping any more. How do dr's find out about this kind of stuff? I am really trying to staighten up and I haven't used in 6 days but I am always able to do this I just can't keep myself off of them. I thought this would be a good reason to see a therapist. Any advice on this from anyone. I really want to kick this thing.
Dan, Dan, Dan. It's all of the emotions!
"Ya see, Doc, things just go better with Dope .. it's about the New Frontier, Better Living through Chemistry, a Brave New World, Doors of Perception, Tim Leary, Woodstock and girls with unshaven armits, no underwear ever and flowers in their hair. Ya get me, Doc? Can I go now? Doc ...?"
LOL
Thomas
"Ya see, Doc, things just go better with Dope .. it's about the New Frontier, Better Living through Chemistry, a Brave New World, Doors of Perception, Tim Leary, Woodstock and girls with unshaven armits, no underwear ever and flowers in their hair. Ya get me, Doc? Can I go now? Doc ...?"
LOL
Thomas
A LOT of good reading here folks. I've only one quick thing to add. (maybe two) I believe we do have power, we DO feel more intensely and percieve more than those who are not like us. Which brings me to my point. While NEVER at a loss for an answer, I was stopped dead in my tracks when a therapist asked, "What emotion are you trying to medicate ?"
I told him I had to think about it.
Regards to ALL,
Dan
I told him I had to think about it.
Regards to ALL,
Dan
Yup, Kilo, 'irregardless' aint no word. I hope I have read you right, and u wasn't dun offended by writing such to you, nor are u offended by these erors in this here post. In fact, you are an astute reader to realize that that tip was indeed dirested your way.
I was almost.. well, shall we say, I was on the cusp of being classified as an 'elderly' individual before I discovered such (irregardless) was not a word...?!.. Even then, I was so aDAMNant in my insistence:))) that IRREGARDLESS was a word!! Further, when I looked up 'irregardless' in a dickSHUNanary, I didn't bother to focus on its definition.
That aside, Kilo, yr. writing, like Thomas's, Dancing's, Sisyphus's and others'.. is soooooooooo outstanding (I kid you not) that I took a stab w/ my irregardless comment. I had hoped u mite wanna know such.
The reason/msgs underlying your posts, Kilo, ooze incredible wisdom and common sense. Tho I am not even in the same ballbark w/ such good advice/writing, I have recently (yesterday!) found one vvvv simple (hopeful) cure to assist me in the road to recovery; and that is a Get a Pet.
Our nuclear famBly has owned indoor cats for years (we still do), 5 cats at this time- all inside felines, all 20+ pounds.
Yesterday, tho my many "real" kids, all (thankfully) grown kids, chided me into paying a mere $20. for a seemingly (dog) Lab mix here in the beautiful sunny sLowCountry, all while slobbing ribs at a fest yesterday.
That puppy, now mine, along w/ his puppy needs and puppy smell and puppy grunts and puppy smiles has taken my mind away from those thoughts of remaining sober. She has easily Kept me sober, another day.
This new puppy has helped me channel my boundless energy, formerly used to obsess about pills, to one of true spirituality.. the joy of limitless, unconditional love- all while reading the Good Book to an innocent, loving puppy.
I am so enthralled with my new found responsibility. I wonder why I didn't take a helpless creature of God, and shower her w/ good loving and energy years ago when The Evil Drug Battle began.
A pet is a small price to pay for the joy that abounds. This feat of Pure Jpy and Love is being accomplished INside my home of kids, spouse, and 5 HUGE cats. Property in a resort precludes a large yard, a fences, and any othet anenity.
I am not damning AA/NA; but, I am unequivically saying that a large # of people allow for no other form of recovery. Tunnel Vision.
Additionally, I would like to add, tho EVERY poster/writer on this forum has his/her own way of expressing himself. I would Never correct grammar, or like, unless asked. Kilo, apologies yet again, I I became the 'aunt' you mentioned.
I have enjoyed EVERY, sincere message written here by All: Thank you.
I again express sorrow if anything was a detriment/cut to you, Kilo; and, my sincerest apologies if it was. I have rambled a lot-too much as one can see- but I had never imagined how a puppy could assist in what has seemed to be a difficult battle.
No edit/proofread here, but, anyone, pls. feel free to edit pr comment. I would love to be a better writer, and express my thoughts coherently.. instead of doing so like the AD/HD person I have emerged.
Best to all of you on this beautiful Sabbath Day. ~~Rode WC~
I was almost.. well, shall we say, I was on the cusp of being classified as an 'elderly' individual before I discovered such (irregardless) was not a word...?!.. Even then, I was so aDAMNant in my insistence:))) that IRREGARDLESS was a word!! Further, when I looked up 'irregardless' in a dickSHUNanary, I didn't bother to focus on its definition.
That aside, Kilo, yr. writing, like Thomas's, Dancing's, Sisyphus's and others'.. is soooooooooo outstanding (I kid you not) that I took a stab w/ my irregardless comment. I had hoped u mite wanna know such.
The reason/msgs underlying your posts, Kilo, ooze incredible wisdom and common sense. Tho I am not even in the same ballbark w/ such good advice/writing, I have recently (yesterday!) found one vvvv simple (hopeful) cure to assist me in the road to recovery; and that is a Get a Pet.
Our nuclear famBly has owned indoor cats for years (we still do), 5 cats at this time- all inside felines, all 20+ pounds.
Yesterday, tho my many "real" kids, all (thankfully) grown kids, chided me into paying a mere $20. for a seemingly (dog) Lab mix here in the beautiful sunny sLowCountry, all while slobbing ribs at a fest yesterday.
That puppy, now mine, along w/ his puppy needs and puppy smell and puppy grunts and puppy smiles has taken my mind away from those thoughts of remaining sober. She has easily Kept me sober, another day.
This new puppy has helped me channel my boundless energy, formerly used to obsess about pills, to one of true spirituality.. the joy of limitless, unconditional love- all while reading the Good Book to an innocent, loving puppy.
I am so enthralled with my new found responsibility. I wonder why I didn't take a helpless creature of God, and shower her w/ good loving and energy years ago when The Evil Drug Battle began.
A pet is a small price to pay for the joy that abounds. This feat of Pure Jpy and Love is being accomplished INside my home of kids, spouse, and 5 HUGE cats. Property in a resort precludes a large yard, a fences, and any othet anenity.
I am not damning AA/NA; but, I am unequivically saying that a large # of people allow for no other form of recovery. Tunnel Vision.
Additionally, I would like to add, tho EVERY poster/writer on this forum has his/her own way of expressing himself. I would Never correct grammar, or like, unless asked. Kilo, apologies yet again, I I became the 'aunt' you mentioned.
I have enjoyed EVERY, sincere message written here by All: Thank you.
I again express sorrow if anything was a detriment/cut to you, Kilo; and, my sincerest apologies if it was. I have rambled a lot-too much as one can see- but I had never imagined how a puppy could assist in what has seemed to be a difficult battle.
No edit/proofread here, but, anyone, pls. feel free to edit pr comment. I would love to be a better writer, and express my thoughts coherently.. instead of doing so like the AD/HD person I have emerged.
Best to all of you on this beautiful Sabbath Day. ~~Rode WC~
Twelve step meetings begin with the serenity prayer and end with the Lord's prayer ... the spiritual component is what truly helps me. Otherwise I would not have a "contented sobriety" ...
I believe we are powerless over drugs, but not powerless in general. It is thinking that we are in control of our drug use that is the problem. When I try to use ... I lose my power and become a slave. Your family, your friends, your doctors and your pastor are not fellow drug addicts. You can't make the same connection and get the same support from someone that has not been there. It's kind of the same thing as coming here .... our people are here. Anyway that's how I see it ...
As far as "science" is concerned, it is their belief that the addiction progresses much the same as the aging process and no matter how long you are clean ... if you pick up again, it will be as though you have never stopped. That's usually what happens. As I said, the program is only one way to skin a cat and it has helped me. The question in my mind is "What is addiction? Is it a mental illness, an obsession, or a disease ??? If you find out, please let me know. Sorry if I came on too strong about all this .... I haven't gone to any meetings in a while, but I read the books and live by the slogans ... take care, Goldie
I believe we are powerless over drugs, but not powerless in general. It is thinking that we are in control of our drug use that is the problem. When I try to use ... I lose my power and become a slave. Your family, your friends, your doctors and your pastor are not fellow drug addicts. You can't make the same connection and get the same support from someone that has not been there. It's kind of the same thing as coming here .... our people are here. Anyway that's how I see it ...
As far as "science" is concerned, it is their belief that the addiction progresses much the same as the aging process and no matter how long you are clean ... if you pick up again, it will be as though you have never stopped. That's usually what happens. As I said, the program is only one way to skin a cat and it has helped me. The question in my mind is "What is addiction? Is it a mental illness, an obsession, or a disease ??? If you find out, please let me know. Sorry if I came on too strong about all this .... I haven't gone to any meetings in a while, but I read the books and live by the slogans ... take care, Goldie
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