Need to talk.........STRUGGLING!!!!!

[Jaybird30]

I'm nearing the four day mark in a couple hours and am having a rough time with the mental side since this morning!  I just need some motivation so I don't relapse!  I keep thinking 4 days clean if I eat a couple I'll be fine but I can't just eat a couple!  I know where a couple leads!  Before I know it it's been a month and I'm starting all over again!  TALK TO Me PEOPLE!!

[freedom007]

Ultimately, telling your loved ones is probably the best route.  That way, they can hold you accountable during your journey.  My wife hasn't been exactly supportive...quite the contrary...but, for most here, you will find that significant others are.

Let me add that my wife would probably be much more supportive if this wasn't the umpteenth time I have put her through something like this.  If this is the first go around, you will probably find success.

[MemphisMark]

Hey Jay…same thing here dude my wife never had any idea I was addicted and still does not know.  I provided for the family, I excelled at my job so nobody was getting hurt by this but me.

[Tab57]

Hey Jaybird! Congrats on 6 days!!!

A good friend of mine who is 28 is has just started day 8. He called me last week and came clean with me. Lean on your friend and I am here to help you as well. You must want to get well in order to get well. Why don't you tell your wife? My friend has a live in girlfriend who he intends to marry this fall. He told her but she doesn't understand the struggles of an addict and the fact that addiction is a disease. Find a support group if you can handle it. This group here is another source of help. What is your game plan in terms of beating this? My buddy is in treatment and is going to be using sub. to beat this.

[Jaybird30]

Hey Tab!  No no one knows my demon but me and a friend!  Not even my wife who is a pain management doctor!  My friend is 60 days clean today(he's on sub though) but he is doing great!  I can't wait for my full freedom!

[Tab57]

Hang in there man. The journey will be worth it. Does anyone close to you know waht you are going through. If so perhaps the can help get you through this. I will pray for you as I have a tremendous respect for people who can overcome addictions as I was raised in a household dominated by addiction and understand how tough it is to beat it. Let me know if I can do any more for you. Stay strong!

[pax_pax]

Good for you!!! I haven't even started my detox yet. I am too scared.  I keep waiting for the right day, if I just plan it out. But everyday I find a reason why it isn't the day to stop the Norco. Today I had to pull a 10 hour shift. Tomorrow as well.  Oh well, maybe Friday will be the right day.

You and all the others that have decided to quit pills, etc, are admirable and are my inspiration.  I'm watching you...

I hope to be on day 6 and 7 soon..