Notices

Where do I fit in now?

Old 11-05-2006, 02:11 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
We Do Recover
Thread Starter
 
ANGELINA243's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,619
Where do I fit in now?

Hi! I'm an alcoholic & have been around SR for a few months now. In my past history of drinking--there may have been only a few occasions where I also did "outside issues"--usually after drinking for a long time. However, this past Halloween, I relapsed on both alcohol & drugs. The difference now is that I am constantly craving the "drug" I did the other night & not so much the alcohol. My question is--Have I "crossed over" that line (as my AA group would say) & should I start going to NA even though this is the first time in my life that I have that same "phenomenon of craving for the drugs" like I used to feel for alcohol. Please someone help me!
ANGELINA243 is offline  
Old 11-05-2006, 02:17 PM
  # 2 (permalink)  
JUST DO IT!!
 
Luckyv2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Here Or There
Posts: 7,612
My name is Vic and I am an addict. It probably best if I don't give you advice, however in Narcotics Anonymous alcohol is a drug. A drug is a drug is a drug. I know all about the cravings even though I haven't had any for awhile. I go to basically NA. I love it there, I feel welcomed. However if I need a meeting I would go to any 12 step program.

Our problem is with the disease of addiction! The behaviors that we have, compulsive, obsessive behavior. The other day I bought a bag of candy that was on sale, before I even got home I had eaten a half a bag, talk about obsessive . I hope that you find what you are looking for.

With Love and Respect

Vic
Luckyv2 is offline  
Old 11-05-2006, 02:42 PM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Trying to do the right thing.
 
Arura's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: London
Posts: 4,345
Hello Angleina,...Thanks for bringing that up,..................? !!!. .........!

I also have a problem with were i fit into this 'not NA',...forum anymore,...???
as im not really going to meeting's at the mo,...there no stranger to me or I to them....???........!!!!!
I really dont want to be shot down in flames for this but as i get closer to actually going back to my home group were they have known me for a few yrs,...!!! and show me much Love n advice,...!!!

Im consfued as if im not doing step work ,....can i come here or not,...to share or is it that i can Only share about the steps,...not my triggers,...or...sucssess...???

I just dont know were to fit in this part of the site now,...???
as when i do eventually get my Butt to a meeting i want to share it with the people here ive grown to love n trust in the past few months...???

Please dont beat me.....

Only Love...
Arura is offline  
Old 11-05-2006, 04:15 PM
  # 4 (permalink)  
REZ
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 2,274
I consider myself a drug addict and an alcoholic. I got to both fellowships. Each has its virtues.
REZ is offline  
Old 11-05-2006, 04:46 PM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Raised from the Dead
 
chicago's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 376
even though im recoverying from heroin addiction, im in AA because when i read the docters opinion it states when alcoholics drink they have an alergic reaction that triggers a phenomon of craving. i didnt get drunk (primarily used heroin, pot, and any form of opiates) but im still alcoholic because when i drink i MUST get drugs. it is impossible for me to drink safely.

so i got an AA sponser, work the AA program, and read out of the Big Book and 12+12. NA, AA, and CA are very similar and i think its just whatever the individual feels most comfortable with. here in chicago they are all intertwined at this point.
chicago is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:13 PM.