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Originally Posted by labelleenfant77  I need help. I need to find a way to stay away from the drugs. In the past I have gotten better for a week or two or even month but then been just as bad. And I fear pain. I feel like I can stop taking it until the next migraine or backache. Any advice? |
First off let me welcome you to SR! So happy that you have found us!
Awe the plea for help! WHOOO HOOOO
That is the first step in learning how to live without drugs. Knowing that you have a problem, now we need to look for the solution. This is only my ESH (Experience, Strength, and Hope) so I know that it works for not only myself but for many others that are in recovery.
I know about the pain! I have a back that has two crushed disks, I have a knee that recently went out and I am not able to have surguries because of my breathing. I have Vicodin here but I only take them if the pain gets so unbearable. Usually that don't happen, I have learned to live with it and one thing about it is that it hardly comes to my mind unless I dwell upon it.
I haven't had to use since May 25, 2006 Other than what was prescribed and used as directed. For that I am truly Grateful. I am a addict my name is Vic. The way that I stay clean, is that I go to meetings, I work the steps, I get and USE a sponsor, read the material, and no matter what I don't use. I know that NA has worked for me, AA is pretty much the same but there singleness of purpose is alcohol. However I have never been asked to leave a AA meeting either. They are understanding. You asked for advise. In the AA Big Book it says it is probably better that I don't give advice. But I guess what I would suggest and you can take it or leave it.
Tell your doctor that you are a addict! First we need to get honest with not only ourselves but others. Than I would suggest that you find yourself a meeting to go to, either AA/NA. All we have to do is to stay clean for today! I know it isn't easy but I also know it is doable. SO go to a meeting, and than just listen to them. If you are listening you will hear something that will help you to remain clean for that day. I am a true believer in meetings, and the Programs of Recovery that is offered to us all. If a junkie like me can recover just for today than anyone can do it.
I wish ya the best and never hesitate to do what you feel is right. Blessings to you.
