Addicts Need Hope

[gizzy32]

I think one of the most important things an addict needs to feel, especially those in early recovery and struggling is hope. without hope what is the point in fighting, right??? since i came here ive had a lot of pm's asking if it was really possible to be happy and have a zest for life after using drugs so long. i truly believe that not only is it possible, but chances are we will become better, stronger, and more determined people. overcoming something this difficult gives us a feeling of power and strength.  not only is getting clean a gift to ourselves, it's a gift to our families our friends and it gives hope to other addicts that think they can't make it.

i know how difficult it is at first, i wanted to crawl in a hole and die, but this fight is worth it. remember, we did not destroy our bodies and minds overnight, so be patient, it takes time to heal. this is a disease that trys to slit our throats in moments of weakness, that's why we can't do this alone, i know i can't. we are all in this together and we will defeat this together. as long as we don't give up and keep fighting there is hope.

[bandnmom]

Wow!! What a great post from a great person Gizzy!! So true..we all need hope! You really do have a way with words!!

[MizDemeanor]

Thanks, Giz, your post is inspirational, and also so very true! I am glad you are doing well, I just wanted to thank you for the post and remind you that Im proud of you ! Peace~
Miz

[Victor322]

Thank you gizzy32 for those words ring so true for me too.

Something that Worried had reminded me of earlier and I now want to pass on is often I forget that the drugs weren't working for me anymore towards the end of that active using period...but how I easily forget and only remember the earlier times when I actually did get some euphoria from them.

Interesting how quickly I forgot how they weren't working for me and only made me feel tired, wore out and addicted, mentally 3 feet thick...but how the temptation to use again despite of that knowledge is something I can't soon forget (but often do) as I never want to go back to that state of "existence" any more!


-Vic

[sadinmichigan]

This is a great post and soooo true..we all need hope and having that makes all the difference in the world..thankyou for this..

[gg222]

I'm 14 days clean and I already have a completely new outlook on my life....my mind is so much clearer...my emotions can be felt rather than ignored and unfelt....it is sort of a surge of crazy emotions but maybe that's just what I need to figure out what I needed and what still needs to be figured out in my life.

[Pill Popper in AL]

thanks for that AWESOME post! i truly needed to read that today!
thanks so much,
lisa

[lostdreams]

Excellent Post Gizzy!
All too true!
If we keep fighting the fight....we will win!

[cattalina]

Awesome post - 100% true.  The best things in life result from the most difficult fights.  We wouldn't appreciate being clean if it wasn't so damn hard to get there! :)

[bobby139]

Great post Gizzy and boy it came at a good time i am very weak today in wanting my DOC, your post has made me alittle stronger.........Thank You
love
bobby

[cathy5841]

GREAT POST GIZMO

[iloveny630]

thank you for that!

[joann1975]

Yes, well said! There is hope, zest and life after drugs. It can take some time to get there but you will get it all!

[dominosarah]

Very well said gizzy.  Great post.             sara