One week and going strong....

[bmdad]

Well, It has been a week since my last pill. Not feeling the best but I have NO desire to use again no matter how bad my back pain gets. I know the physical part is close to being over. So far the mental battle has not been there at all. I think it's because I do not want a pill, not even in the slightest way. I went in this time with a different more positive attitude and I think it's helping tremendously. I will not fail.
For everyone ahead of me in clean time, don't let me catch you!! For everyone just getting started with the whole process, it is worth every second of pain to live a sober life! Lets keep pushing forward and never look back!!
We can and will do this! Thank you everyone for the support. I hope you all know how much you mean to me!! I couldn't have made it this far without you all!! Thank you!!
Best of luck to all!!

Brian

[dominosarah]

Way to go on 1 week!!!  I am proud of you!!!  You keep going and stay in your recovery.  You have it in to do this........sara

[Radiostar55]

Brian wtg!!  You are the Man!  And I know you can beat this!  Good Luck!

G

[gnarly_1]

Hey Brian...great to here you got a week under you belt now ...congrads on the good work..now comes the battle between the pain and the mind...I know both well and both can be challenging ...as for the back pain try some of the exsorsizes they show you in P/T they do help...I know there a drag to do but they do make you more limber also motrin and tylanol together will at least take the edge off it...with backs like ours
pain free isent an option you just have to manage your pain best you can...as for the
"mental mind screw" find some aftercare ..I see a substance abuse conslor once a week just to vent on...it helps a lot....he's an addict clean for 13yr and has lots of insight and helps me sort out my thoughts and lets me know im not going crazy you might want to give one a try...just know im pulling for you and I know this time around your going to make it...good luck and my prayers go out to you....Gnarly  

[gizzy32]

Well done on that week again buddy. You know the drill and what to do. I hope your back pain gets better. What a game yesterday:)

[troubleinohio]

congrats brian on one week! you can do this. Let me tell ya something...after this past week Ive been through- with that horrific back attack I had...it taught me some new things. I was in so much pain and agony a few days ago and i really considered going to the hospital for some relief. I was scared to go cuz of fear of relapse & because i have no insurance or money to pay more bills with.  So i suffered it out. It suckked SO BAD and i pretty much could do nothing for days, couldnt even walk a few feet and had to sit down immediately. literally i was bent over like a folded up lawn chair. But the more i considered the hospital, the more i remembered about my previous back attacks that were like that one...NOTHNG HELPED MY PAIN THEN ANYHOW...not vicodin, not percs..nothing but a shot of nubain and that wasnt an option, its not like they send you home w/ a script of nubain, lol.  So I endured and got through it. I know you can too. There may be times when youre down and out from your back pain like i was and Ive realized the only thing that truly heals those acute attacks is TIME!  So hang in there and I will pray for you. Keep on fighting!

[Skidmore]

congrats on a week.Keep posting and stay commited.Soon the body and mind will be back and focused.The pills take so much out of life,recovery gives life,love,happyiness.Try to get aftercare A/A-N/A or other treatment .Its all good .I will pray for you.

[SophieShine]

Well done Brian, congrats on that week of freedom!!!
xoxoxo. sophie.