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One week shy of my 1 year mark
This obviously isn't a question, but I thought I would post here as this forum was invaluable to me as I went through detox just about one year ago from my norco and percocet habit. I had been abusing off an on for nearly 5 years and it was really starting to ruin my life. I got the point where I decided that enough was enough and I joined these forums for support- well next week, March 6th to be exact, I will be celebrating one whole year free of opiates and while I cant say it hasn't been very, very difficult, it has been very rewarding. It takes a lot of really hard to work to fight these demons off, but it is possible and I just hope that all of you who are in the place I was a year ago, will keep fighting the fight and regain your lives and realize how worth it you are:) Its a daily struggle and a daily choice and I never thought I would be here- but here I am and honestly, life is pretty damn good. Big hugs to everyone!
Congratulations ! I remember that one year mark and wow what a feeling that was ! Well done ! Jimmy
Congrats!! That's a huge deal. Thank you for sharing your success here.
We need inspiration and positive examples. GOOD ON YA!!!!!
We need inspiration and positive examples. GOOD ON YA!!!!!
I'm not going to lie the first few months were pretty tough- after the detox which for me lasted about one week, I struggled with insomnia, depression, a little anxiety, but all those things finally passed- then I was left with the underlying feelings of why I felt I need the pills in the first place which required some deep soul searching. In my case, I chose a one on one addiction counselor to help me work through my issues. I vividly remember the day- May 15th 2011, when I woke up and the first thing I didn't think of was pills and everyday after that became easier and easier for me to go on with my life without thinking of being high. IT CAN BE DONE- in fact, the folks on this board are a testament to this fact. I do check in from time to time, mainly just to read up on those members I met last year, but I applaud everyone on here, no matter where you are in your journey- just keep trying, one day at a time and before you know it, you will have one day, one week, one month, one year, or five, ten or even 20 years of living a life that isn't controlled by a substance!
wow...thanks for posting....it gives us all hope ...great hope ...and im so proud of you...and yes i agree if you can do it...i can too...love it...will you be sticking around? we need people like you to help. super super hugs...pom poms and wanna eat a banana split? i am just knowing someone is clean a year....thanks for the post...i needed that today.
Thank you everyone- its quite an accomplishment for me, really, but more importantly, I f I can do it, so can anyone. I wish you all the best in your sobriety:) If anyone is need of support, i am always here, lurking:) <3!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SILLEE!!! lol soooooooo happy for you! I'm 49 days sober, and I agree that it's difficult, BUT the rewards do greatly out weigh the hell, by far. Congratulations, I'm hoping to be where you are, next year. Keeping all who are struggling in my prayers! And again congratulations sillee!
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wonderful! Happy anniversary! It is great to have the ones that have been successful to come back and post. Gives us something to look forward to as we are trying to overcome addiction! Keep up the good work!!
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