not a question,just a post

[paige4444]

As I woke up this am,I thought to myself 10 days clean.I know its not alot to some people,but to me it is huge!!!I put 20 dollars in a jar.Thats what I would spend on this vicodin every ten days as I had a script from my Dr. for 60 every ten days.I thought to myself 60 bucks a month=720 dollars on my 1st year of sobriety.Then I will do something special for myself.I feel pretty good this am.A bit sleep deprived,but it feels good to be in control of my life instead of having a pill control me.It also just feels good just to feel my emotions.I still have alot to work through.God has helped me so much,as well as my family,NA,and these posts.So much great advise,and its nice to know that I am not in this alone.The wd are so bad,I wouldnt even wish them on my enemies,and I wish that none of us had to go through them.There is light at the end of the tunnel.Although I would not of seen that light on days 1-5.It was all worth it though.Thank-you to all of you that have answered my posts and that have given me such great advise..................................I am truley blessed.......................Paige

[paige4444]

Thank-you so much for your encouragment and support,and great advise.I am also proud of you!!!I cant begin to tell you how great it feels to be back in control.I am just taking one day at a time.Thats really all of us can do ,or hour by hour.(as you know)This is a great site,to vent frustration,pain,and accomplishments.Keep in touch Andrew,and again,thanks for listening.Much appreciated..God Bless You Also                                            Paige

[paige4444]

Thank-you. I realize that the toughest part is to stay clean.I have a great support system,along with everyone on here.I never thought so many people had additions like me,and it so nice to know that I am not alone is this.....ever.I have found an inner strength in myself I did not know that I even had.When I do have an urge(Im sure I will get them)Its nice to know that help and support is just a call ,or post away:)God Bless                                     Paige

[paige4444]

Thanks...Congrats on your 4 months.I was never addicted to sub,just the hydrocodone.Its tough.Who would of thought a pill could have this much control,and the Drs hand them out like candy....I would of never thought I would of been battling an addition like this at my age.It just creeps up on us huh?Like I said in my post,it feels good to have control back and get to the more important things in life likeGod,family,and friends,and just to enjoy life and be HAPPY.I dont have myself fooled tho,one day im sure I will get an urge,but right now Im just loving life again,and taking one day at a time.

[paige4444]

Thanks,you too..Congrats 8 months.Way to go:)

[FassFeat]

Great job Paige.. Congratulations on 10 days. Each day is a huge deal, especially in the first part and really for the rest of our lives. I am happy and proud for you. I too was thinking this post is perfect for those in the early stages of WD. Thanks and God Bless. Andrew

[Tab57]

Paige - Congratulations and great post! This is what people who are struggling to get clean and those who are fighting to stay clean need to read. This is very inspirational. As you know the real tough part is staying clean as that is daily battle. Keep up the great work and on saving that $60 each month.

[ashleyd123]

congrats!!! you are very blessed!! you should be so proud!!

[LeaAnn807]

: )  Congrats!