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Songs that got you through and help you through recovery

So everyone knows a song can heal the soul. I am making a playlist for my iPad to get me through my recovery, keep me motivated, and remind me where I was and where I am gonna be. So far on my list ( I have listened to all of these every day since may last pill 4 days ago) 1. Cry out to Jesus by third day - for my spiritual fix. 2. Not afraid by Eminem - makes me wanna take this habit and kick its butt :). 3. The woman I meant to be - keeps me focused on where I am going and 4. Bob Marley " Three little birds" just to lift my spirits.  A very random selection. How about for you?
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The Diixie Cups - Iko Iko

Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock

I dare anyone to be depressed while listening to those two :o)
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I had so many but it was many months ago. I used to Like Free Bird, Southern Man, Feels good to be loved by you. Oh so many. I even listen to some older ones that talked about going and getting something from the devil and such..I never caught that they were talking about drugs..Ha!!!
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I definitely will as soon as I get to the office girl.
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I won't back down Tom P.... Learning to fly Tom P.... Both keep ya pushing
We didnt start the fire Billy Joel n Miss You the Stones to get ya work in n pushing the body....
Cuz its just right.... Born Free.... Kid Rock.....
On 2 weeks off methadone these all still get me going...
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I love that song rosy!! On the way to work I heard "I'm alive" be kenny chesney and Dave Mathews. Go check it out!!
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Heck ya girl! Sing it! Have u heard she talks to angels? By the black crows or lightning crashes by Live?
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I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Tryin' to put my life back together right now

It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly, I probably did it subliminally for you
So I could come back a brand new me, you helped see me through
And don't even realize what you did, believe me you
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Oh yea...I agree.. The climb is a great song by her. So is 7 things...
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I dont like her but Climb by Miley
2am breathe
just breathe
Eminem's I'm not afraid
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HOLD ON- by good Charlotte..wow. A power song! Anything by weezer puts me in a good mood. YOU ARE NOT ALONE - Michael Jackson BROKEN ROAD- Rascal Flatts! Love  SUGARLAND,ALANIS, AARON NEVILLE, JAR OF HEARTS-Christina Peri.
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Try,  P!nk

I Lost it, Lucinda Williams ~ I don't want nothing if I have to fake it!!!!!!

Desperados Under the Eaves - Warren Zevon

Carmelita - Warren Zevon - (a strange choice considering the lyrics, but he makes me smile too!)

Deacon Blues - Steely Dan

I know some of these are sad, but I love them so much they make me feel good!!



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This was my old post with the old name Cira... I have added a few new songs to my play list. I love some Gary Allan life ain't always beautiful and every storm runs out of rain. Ohh and the new rascal flatts song Changed is a must hear :)
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Stronger by kelly clarkson...I always refer the lyrics to singing to the actual addiction itself...
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I'm so glad this post is here, cuz music absolutely helped me get through it. Here's a few songs to give anyone inspiration:

"Mr. Rager" by Kid Cudi (Great song when you are just angry at the world, but mostly at yourself. And it really is about a man, Scott Mescudi, who has clearly been through a lot of the same "issues" we are dealing with. It will make you feel ten feet tall)

"Ambition" by Wale (It's about a kid from the ghetto that will do anything to make it out, but it def applies)

"Efflictim" by Kid Cudi (The words speak for themselves. It's a man pondering his own death and missed opportunities to love the people closest to him, and be loved)

Those were the three songs that really got me through and I would recommend them to everyone. I have more, but that's a good start.
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Don't Stop Believing, Journey  
Better Days, Bruuuuuce.,  
Running on Empty, Jackson Browne (sad song, but his music makes me smile!)  
Guitar Town, Steve Earle
Three Little Birds, Bob Marley

And, yes, THE BEATLES!!!!!
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The white album, Sgt. Peppers lonley hearts club band, Revolver, Abbey Road, Rubber Sole, meet theBeatles lol and so on
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I CAN ONLY IMAGINE- Mercy me STRONGER WOMAN-Jewel BELIEVE-staind RISE ABOVE THIS-seethe THATS WHY IM HERE-Kenny Chesney
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U2- beautiful day. Josh grobin -raise me up. Bon jovi -it's my life.
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'I See The Light' by Cracker. 'Back In Black' AC/DC'. 'Waiting' Green Day. 'I Won't Back Down' Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. 'Santa Monica' Everclear. 'I Feel Alright' Steve Earle. 'I Need Love' Sam Phillips & 'Ain't That Enough' by Teenage Fanclub.
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I think she was being facetious. It’s Beethoven.
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He is one of the guys that that helped teach these guys who you listen to now.

It's actually his 3rd Symphony in E Flat Major. (I had to look it up). You should listen to it sometime. I bet you will like it.
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Who is Beetoven?!!!!
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3rd symphony in G major/Beetoven
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One that

Kerrie Roberts-Rescue Me

Kinda keeping me thinking and fighting during withdrawals the chorus is below and it was just catchy and applied to me. This can be how the story ends.

Rescue me
Show me who I am
'Cause I can't believe
This is how the story ends

Fight for me
If it's not too late
Help me breathe again
No, this can't be how the story ends
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