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caligirl770 · 08-03-2006, 01:46 PM

All I can think about today is taking a handful of pills. I have been doing so good and haven't had any major cravings until today. Today is day 37 so I know that I have been doing really good, going to meetings, even went to one this morning. This craving to shall pass. Thanks for listening

Christie

Smyle · 08-03-2006, 01:51 PM

I have days like that too.....It consumes me....and you are right it will pass.....glad to hear you are going to a meeting, that helps alot !!!!

Blake · 08-03-2006, 02:04 PM

What helps me when cravings hit is to remember where I go when I get strung out....try to remember the bad **** instead of just the good feelings I get upfront.

Also, thoughts are just thoughts, they never have to become actions. It is natural for a recovering addict to think about using, it's what we know how to do. You can't control the thought from comming to you, but you can control what you do after it hits. Posting here is a good thing when **** like this happens, calling your sponsor or other woman in the program is another good idea, hitting a meeting is another.......have confidence in the fact that thoughts can't get you loaded, only your hands can. You have a choice now, which is a good thing.

And when all else fails, I white knucle it, burry my finger nails into my recovery and hold on for dear life, repeating over and over "DON'T USE NOT MATTER WHAT.....DON'T USE NOT MATTER WHAT.....DON'T USE NO MATTER WHAT"

Eventually all cravings pass and you come out stronger on the other side.

Keep on truckin,
blake

windysan · 08-03-2006, 03:07 PM

Yeah, I think about being really dopesick, hunched over the toilet hugging my guts, sweating, an elephant standing on my head, the world caving in, the depression, the horror.

That usually helps.

caligirl770 · 08-03-2006, 04:31 PM

Thanks guys
I have been trying to keep myself busy so that I don't think about it.

Chance · 08-03-2006, 07:59 PM

One thing that I just learned in my out-patient that a craving only last for 7 seconds, it is the mind that dwells on the craving that makes it last longer. Hum I dwell for hours before, so today, if I get one, I go read or do something other than whatever I am doing when it hits. That seems to help a lot.

Love Vic

upanddownjj · 08-03-2006, 08:05 PM

It was great to see you at the meeting !!

I hope you keep posting and get lots of support...Dump out all the stuff that is bugging you and go to lots of meetings !!!

I'm so glad you are here and looking forward to getting to know you!!

Janni

caligirl770 · 08-03-2006, 10:11 PM

Vic I totally agree about your mind taking over when you get a craving. Once I start thinking about it I start this crazy obssession where all I can think about is using. I need to learn different outlets when I feel intense cravings.

Christie

08-03-2006, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
caligirl770 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 81	Pills, Pills, Pills All I can think about today is taking a handful of pills. I have been doing so good and haven't had any major cravings until today. Today is day 37 so I know that I have been doing really good, going to meetings, even went to one this morning. This craving to shall pass. Thanks for listening Christie

08-03-2006, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blake I'm an addict. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 1,201	What helps me when cravings hit is to remember where I go when I get strung out....try to remember the bad ** instead of just the good feelings I get upfront. Also, thoughts are just thoughts, they never have to become actions. It is natural for a recovering addict to think about using, it's what we know how to do. You can't control the thought from comming to you, but you can control what you do after it hits. Posting here is a good thing when like this happens, calling your sponsor or other woman in the program is another good idea, hitting a meeting is another.......have confidence in the fact that thoughts can't get you loaded, only your hands can. You have a choice now, which is a good thing. And when all else fails, I white knucle it, burry my finger nails into my recovery and hold on for dear life, repeating over and over "DON'T USE NOT MATTER WHAT.....DON'T USE NOT MATTER WHAT.....DON'T USE NO MATTER WHAT" Eventually all cravings pass and you come out stronger on the other side. Keep on truckin, blake __________________ Warning:** I'm a sick person so take any advice I may be spewing with a grain of salt, but it's what has worked for me, so far.

08-03-2006, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chance JUST DO IT!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Here Or There Posts: 7,097 Blog Entries: 9	One thing that I just learned in my out-patient that a craving only last for 7 seconds, it is the mind that dwells on the craving that makes it last longer. Hum I dwell for hours before, so today, if I get one, I go read or do something other than whatever I am doing when it hits. That seems to help a lot. Love Vic __________________ With Love and Respect Vic Life isn't yesterday or tomorrow it is in the now.....

08-03-2006, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
upanddownjj One Day At A Time Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Vancouver, BC Posts: 412	Hey Cali - Hang in there !! It was great to see you at the meeting !! I hope you keep posting and get lots of support...Dump out all the stuff that is bugging you and go to lots of meetings !!! I'm so glad you are here and looking forward to getting to know you!! Janni

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08-03-2006, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smyle Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newfie-Land, Mo Posts: 1,623	I have days like that too.....It consumes me....and you are right it will pass.....glad to hear you are going to a meeting, that helps alot !!!!

08-03-2006, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
windysan Big Idiot Man Child Join Date: May 2004 Location: La Posts: 3,739	Yeah, I think about being really dopesick, hunched over the toilet hugging my guts, sweating, an elephant standing on my head, the world caving in, the depression, the horror. That usually helps.

08-03-2006, 04:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
caligirl770 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 81	Thanks guys I have been trying to keep myself busy so that I don't think about it.

08-03-2006, 10:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
caligirl770 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 81	Vic I totally agree about your mind taking over when you get a craving. Once I start thinking about it I start this crazy obssession where all I can think about is using. I need to learn different outlets when I feel intense cravings. Christie

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