Support from Family and Friends?

[Eternity73]

Hi, I'm on my second day CT today from a huge amount of co-codamol and nurofen plus.  I was just wondering if you were all doing this on your own or with support from family or friends and does that make it easier?  At the minute, only my doctor and counsellor at the Drugs and Alcohol Team know about my addiction.
Many thanks

Tina xxx

[bama88]

Glad your reaching out to us luv....and you need support more now than ever....I can remember when I first found my way here how overwhelmed I was....but this is a great place to talk to other addicts we get eachother.....and it sounds like youve got a really good friend....back to your queztion...I was so scarred of people judging me I didnt want anyone to know...but everyone knew...they just didnt say so....so when I started cleaning up everyone was very very supportive....I was amazed. Fear is

[ricart70]

Hey I think your friend will do. You just need to get some days and weeks in and you will start to think clearly. I know it's tough right now but it will get easier. I told everyone when I first realized I had a big problem and started meetings and all of that. The problem with me was I just continued to relapse anyway and disappoint the people who loved me. Heck, I have been clean for almost two years and they still think I am using sometimes and I don't blame them, lol, I would too. I actually wish I had kept it to myself because in the end I realized that I was the only one who was going to keep me from putting drugs in my mouth lungs and arms.
   You can do this friend. Be strong and you will win!!  ;))

[Eternity73]

hi Real
Thank you so much for replying.  Firstly, well done on 53 days, that is fantastic!!! You should be so proud.  I totally understand what you mean but it's so hard.
I'm an only child and I really don't think I can tell my parents, I have a very good friend who I know would be supportive and not judgemental so I think I will confide in her.  It's just to have someone when I'm struggling or feeling low.  It's ok have doctors and counsellors but they are only available at certain times, not in the evening when you are sitting crying and wondering how the hell you are ever going to get out of this mess :(
Lots of love
Tina x

[Real180]

Hi --

Yes, I have told my family and close friends... I understand why people are hesitant to do so -- but "telling my secret" (along with aftercare and cutting sources) has been a key component in me being able to stay clean for the longest I ever had in my adult life (53 days)... I've tried quitting before without doing the latter and in short order I relapsed -- it wasn't until I put everything together that I was able to get to the point I am at today.. Not only has it provided me with an invaluable support system from people I love and trust it has also given me accountability, and lifted the burden of being dishonest  that went hand in hand when I was an active addict...

I hope that helps.. All the best.