Roll Call Time!!!!

[tomskat]

February Roll Call time! As many of you know,I like to do "roll call" monthly. I do this for many reasons. One,I'm continuing on for a dear friend that would usually do this,but is no longer on the site. Two,I think it's extremely important for people,no matter where they are in their road to getting/staying clean, to see others' progress/updates. I feel that hearing from others inspires and strengthens our resolve. Especially for those that are just starting out on this journey,or who may be "on the fence" about quitting. Sharing our stories,our successes,is huge. It takes a lot to admit that we are addicts in the first place. SO....let's hear it,no matter how long it's been!!! Be proud of yourselves!! We're all in this together,and for many,this may be the only source of support. For me,it's been a bit over 1 year. For this month's roll call I'd like everyone to post what helps them through the "mental" part of withdrawls. Stay strong everyone, and guard up!! Always here~"T":):)

[misty97]

this is inspirational...this post may touch people..i kow it just did me..sometimes i feel sill writing a post cause im not in it as long as some, but i am 20 days clean..and the struggle was soo much easier with the help of this community..i still get on here and read everybodys post, it helps me get through my day sometimes..thanks to all and good luck

[charliej41]

Hey I still new to this just 9 day  2 hours it b 10 days and I b up I say not much sleep yet but I still here thank for all the good advice all of you I in this forum all the time and it been a life saver thanks to all of you

[kyle505]

30 days clean today. The mental part of detox was much harder than the physical. What helped me? I read and re read the posts on this site, for hours. I also took walks and watched mindless TV programs and movies. But, in the end, I listened to lots of music.  

[lulu747]

Tomorrow will be 60 days for me...(:  
I see new glimpses of my authentic self every day.  I am putting my health and happiness first for the first time in my life...taking it one moment at a time...and am finding the courage to reach out and ask for support. The reflections of others on this site and within my community are a huge part of my recovery. Much gratitude to all from the bottom of my heart....
Lu

[LostNoMore]

Hello Everyone. Day 17 today. What a rollercoaster!  I'm slowly feeling better, both physically and emotionally. My biggest struggle has been sleep and getting  to a "normal" schedule. Hasn't happened for me yet. That's OK.
My trick for dealing with all the mental stuff...let it happen. I don't fight it.
I just sit and breathe and say the serenity prayer over and over and over.
When I get crazy, I do this. It's worked for me. Much gratitude to all who post here. I get a great deal of comfort reading your posts each day. Thank you
and God bless.

[dominosarah]

1374 days for me.

Congrats to all of you!!!

[gnarly_1]

Hey everybody congrats to all of you on this board weather it be 1 day 1 week 1 mi 1 yr or 10 yrs we all do it '''just for today for me its been 6yr 11 mo off alcohol weed and everything else recreational for my real vise methadone I hade a few more yrs of living in denile I got 837 days clean congrats to everyone on this list remember you just got to not use today good luck and God bless.......Gnarly  

[aim1023]

Day 11 for me, still a newbie .. the physical part is over for me its now the mental which is by far waaay harder. In all honesty, besides my first meeting last night just getting on here and reading everyones posts.. all the encouragement and hearing everyones success stories truly inspires me and Im so grateful for this group of people who have been there for me and listened and talked me through when I had no one else. God Bless each and everyone of u reading this... Aim

[Silk2197]

37 days here and you all keep me going! Its just me and my kids and they play a major part also but I come to the forum for most of the metal help I need to stay clean. I read posts all day long....may not post often but I'm always here!  God bless each and every one of us!

[selfinduced]

Hi Guys, 120 days for me. Seeing others stories that are still using and trying to stop is a big motivated for me. I remember that feeling so well. To all that are in the beginning stages, please hang in there. To be clean of drugs feels like winning the lottery. Your life is a gift, live it on your terms.

[endthecyclenow2029]

82 Days off opiates for me!  In a way, it's gone by SO fast and SO slow at the same time.  I can remember week 1 like it was yesterday!  Just know it's in all of us...I have seen so many people die from those terrible pills just in the past month or two. Don't let it be you!  We ALL have a reason to live for!  Stay strong, remember those pills fool with your brain and you have to be strong enough to overcome the demons.  It will happen!  Congrats to everyone on their clean time and KEEP PUSHING AHEAD!

[bama88]

81 days minus one fark up. But not gonna reset over a day... I am on everyday because i met some really.good.friends. And like seeing the newbies join and help.them. I remember when i came here. I love the fact addicts helping addicts. We are a unit of support...together we stand...individually we fall.

[phiaNorcoqueen]

21 days clean, And i'm loving getting my life back.. It is an amazing feeling ..  Well i have to say that the thing that helps me get through and still does is well of course is God  he strengthens me everyday.. And many members on this forum it is so nice to be able to speak with others that know exactly what one another is going through..   And that alone is awesome..  HEY EVERYONE WE ARE CLEAN AND RECLAIMING OUR LIVES BACK..  CHEERS TOO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US....

SOPHIA

[hoyer12]

60 days for me. I am learning to change my perception of what recovery is, doing a serious evaluation of myself. I learned there are so many ways we can sabotogue our recovery. I am in AA, individual counseling, do *************.com and come here. Thanks for all the tips and support. Carol

[hoyer12]

Hi misty, I agree I will take all the support and suggestions I can get. Together we will do this. Carol

[hoyer12]

He Charlie- yep it is such a new experience. I used to drink myself to sleep and now I have to find other ways to go to sleep.  Changed diet, exercise, read. It gets easier each day. I am here with you. Carol

[hoyer12]

Yes Kyle- the mental part was the hardest- I really had to look at my alibis; playing victim and choosing my battles wisely. It gets better day by day. I come here often, go to AA, have a sponsor and go to ***********.com for more support between meetings. Carol

[hoyer12]

Hi lulu- one thing I learned is that it is about me- not others. I take first priority and I'm sorry you don't like it. If I drink again I am dead. Fact. I have to work on my family in not making me feel guilty about what I am doing- they liked me when I was drunk. I take it moment by moment. Carol

[hoyer12]

I sure know those feelings. I go to AA 3x a day- usually 7am when that is the time I want to drink. Then noon and at night. I go with others from meetings for coffee (usually water for me) and just talk and ask questions. It is great that there is so much support here and other places I go. Carol

[hoyer12]

Wow Yay for you! Carol

[texaslady68]

HI Ya'll!  39 days for me.  I agree that the emotional has been very tough.  I had to deal with panic attacks etc. for  a few days.  For the past 3 days, my back has been really messed up and I am having to learn to deal with severe pain.  It *****!  I go to the doctor for my epidural injections next week so hoping that will help;  I also start 3 nights a week outpatient rehab next week.

Thank God for this website, I do not think I would have been able to do this without it.

[hoyer12]

Hi Aim, I know the mental part all too well. I went to inpatient, got sober and then intensive outpatient. But they didn't address my depression. Now I see a therapist for it. It is great. I still have times where I say- why should I put up with this when I felt better drinking. I have learned that I have faulty perceptions of recovery and what I expected to happen. So now working on it. I just do it little by little. Each day I do two tasks I need to do, and read meditations each morning. Carol

[hoyer12]

I come here daily as well. I do AA, have a sponsor and a list of people to call if I need them. Mental stuff drives me crazy- have to change the pattern of thinking. Family means the most and I am just now getting their trust back. I am here for you- together we will do this. Carol

[hoyer12]

Great words. I have never used pills but it is the same with alcohol. I struggle each day with my crazy thoughts. I come here to hear how others are working their programs, regardless of if it is pills or alcohol- everyone has something important to say. Carol