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Well I made it to day day !2 without taking any vicodins much less swallowing anywhere from 10-20 in a single dose.

Heres my problem. I dont have to work today, idle time.
I just got paid yesterday....money in my pocket
Dealer lives so very close to me..
And i woke up very early this morning which means I have quite a few hours to kill before I can hit a meeting or before I have to go to a baby shower today.
Plese help me get thru another day without giving into my addiction...
Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Lets all stay clean TODAY
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hey girlee  congrads on 12 days the first few weeks are the ruffest ....you need to take control of your thoughts b/4 they become a problem...my drug conslor says that you need to take all your thoughts captive...be mindful and analyze what you are thinking
is it rational ?? or is it the addict thinking of how nice it would be if I could just...well you know where this leads...I agree with the others in trying to stay busy it takes your mind off it...listen to some music that helps me when my mind wonders off the path..stay strong and remember addiction is a very cunning adversary you got to keep your guard up at all times....this is a battle one or lost in ones own mind ..if you believe in god
try praying I find it helpful when things get tuff....just know these thoughts are normal when coming off narcotics...I to remember what it was like eating pills by the handful ..and I still get cravings for them...its what you do with the thoughts and cravings that makes or breaks ya..hang tuff your stronger then those thoughts...good luck and god bless ...Gnarly  
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Great Job!!  Just think you will have two weeks under your belt kiddo.  Next thing you know it will be a month, six months and 1 year!!!  

Put your big girl pants on and drive right past the dealers house a wave to him as you drive by to the baby shower.  That will give you alot to be proud of.

Keep your money in the bank or if you want to spend it on something drive down to the animal shelter or Salvation Army and donate some cash to them.

Tough love is the only way I know to help my friends.  You are going to get thru this weekend I know you are.  I will be very dissapointed If I don't see you Sunday night on here.

Take care of yourself and be strong!!!

Kona
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Congrats on 12 days!!!  Look around at all the things you have to be grateful for.  You should see a million and one things.  Get yourself busy, turn on the music, go shopping just keep that mind busy.  If you dont want to go shopping go and give some money to a food shelter, animal shelter, hospice or some organization, just dont go and support a dealer who is killing people. You are doing really well so keep it going!!!     sara
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DO NOT call him...lose his number, whatever youhave to do. remember how bad the w/d was?! Just for today, go to your meeting, shower and then go buy a good CD or book that you an immerse youself in. It's people like you that have helped me stay clean and not give in. I am only on day 6 and already am having those crazy thoughts. I iwll not give in and you wont either. Post late rplease and let me know how your day is going. Be strong and remember why you quit in the first place.
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Spend some time reading NA's Basic Text:

http://www.na.org/admin/include/spaw2/uploads/pdf/BT6E_Webposting.pdf

CATUF
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CONGRATS ON 12 DAYS
I agree with Gizzy, go buy yourself something nice. Having money and living close to dealers was what caused my relapse. Just think where you are today compared to 2 weeks ago. Stay clean, stay strong and stay safe. Keep going your doing brilliant. Your on your way to a better life. I promise you that. Keep posting or keep busy till you go to your baby shower. Good luck.....James
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Congrats on those 12 days clean and happy to hear your going to meetings. You WON"T give into your addiction today, stay busy and you did good by posting. Take a few bucks and buy something nice for yourself, it will make ya feel good. Stay strong, your doing great:)
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