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When do mental withdrawals get better?
Dec 10, 2009 04:02PM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
I'd like to be able to tell you that you will never have another craving, but that just isnt so. I can tell you that they do get less often over time. Knowing what triggers the cravings is a big help and staying away from those triggers. As you implement new things and change the cravings wont happen as often. When the cravings start chew a piece of gum, suck...
Just stopped the hydrocodone
Dec 10, 2009 03:08AM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Check the archives here for the "thomas recipe". It helps with withdrawals. Also google, PAW's. Post Acute Withdrawals and read that. I've been where you are and you are not alone. Keep posting here and look for NA meetings in your location. Good luck! Peace and Love, Carrie
Arrggghh ... Another Question - You All are THEE Best!
Dec 10, 2009 03:00AM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
I wouldnt think that physical withdrawals would be the problem, I think its the mental problems thats going to effect you. Just remember that its a feeling and that it will pass. If you get to thinking about it, do something to take your mind off of it. Posting here, listening to music, taking a walk, read a book, watch a movie, working out, cleaning house. A...
Knowledge is Power
Dec 10, 2009 02:53AM in the Addiction: Social Community
I dont know if anyone has posted this link before but its to the NA basic text. It comes in pdf. I strongly suggest this to anyone getting clean and trying to maintain that way of life. Read it with an open mind. I'm not an NA junkie, but I must say after being told I HAD to go and now that I dont HAVE too because its not required by the legal system, I find ...
My Higher Power ...
Dec 09, 2009 03:57AM in the Addiction: Social Community
For those that dont know my situation, heres a little bit of back ground. Nearly 3 years ago I was caught with less than a quarter gram of coke...to make a long story short....I went to court, plead guilty...and my sentence was a year and a day and apply....I had been clean over a year when the police caught up with me...drug testing and NA meetings went alon...
In a Moment of....
Nov 15, 2009 07:33PM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Thanks, I appreciate the words of comfort and wisdom, I did not use. I do go to NA, 3 times a week. I'm just tired of the same stuff different day. Yes, I dont get sick anymore, yes, I dont have withdrawals, yes, I am still broke and yes, I cant find a job. I am limited to being here at home with no outlet other than meetings and sometimes that just doesnt cu...