if at first you dont succeed - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

MagdaM · 07-13-2005, 11:00 AM

day 1. *sigh*

FaeryQueen · 07-13-2005, 11:02 AM

Sending some good vibes your way Magda

Life is sooo much better this way....................peace.

DanaNicole29 · 07-13-2005, 11:17 AM

It's one day at a time and you have started it! Congrats!!! If you need a shoulder to lean on, we'll be here, if you need ANYTHING at all, don't hesitate to ask! We will do whatever we possibly can to help in ANY WAY that we can! Remember "you can't, but WE can" It's just not something that can be done alone. We are in your corner!
Take care!!

hopealwayz · 07-13-2005, 11:18 AM

Remember that we are here with you on day 1.
Everyone had to start with a day 1 so just keep moving forward and never
ever give up.

Cathy31 · 07-13-2005, 12:01 PM

Hi Magda
Pat yourself on the back for getting back to day 1 vs. day 0! That was an option, and you chose well!
Well done!
Keep it up!
Love
cathy31
x

roadie58 · 07-13-2005, 12:54 PM

not just one day at a time, take it one hour at a time. You're more than halfway home for today! Keep it up, we'll cheer for ya!

MagdaM · 07-13-2005, 02:11 PM

mmm so tired. thanks guys. so sick of this nonsense.

spirit30 · 07-13-2005, 04:56 PM

Learn to love yourself Magdam. Addiction is 99% mind-game in my opinion...and i'm still learning how to play...we all are. I've been finding this site real good: http://www.psychologyhelp.com/book.htm.

True happiness CAN be yours.

MagdaM · 07-13-2005, 05:01 PM

make it day 0. i can't do this. goodbye.

In memory of miracle · 07-13-2005, 05:03 PM

If I can you can. Give it another half hour.

In memory of miracle · 07-13-2005, 05:14 PM

*sigh*

spirit30 · 07-13-2005, 05:21 PM

I don't know what you method is for quitting...or if you even have a method. Almost all the people I know who have successfully quit replaced the old behavior (i.e. doing drugs) with something new (i.e. AA/NA meetings, exercise or a combination of things). If you quit and just hope for the best those cravings will bite you in the ass before the day is out. The void that quitting leaves behind must be filled.

Time4Change · 07-13-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spirit30

The void that quitting leaves behind must be filled.

That is so true, spirit30! Very well put! With our addictive personalities, it's a great idea to replace drugs with something more positive and less destructive. I'd definitely say I'm addicted to my NA meetings and new circle of friends I've met in recovery. It's so incredibly helpful to have such support surrounding me.

Magda, prayers going your way, friend. We're with ya!

dmajor7th · 07-13-2005, 07:52 PM

MagdaM, I'm new here, I don't know what you are quitting, but if you can't do it today-then like you said, try again. Best wishes, Cate.

KelKel · 07-13-2005, 10:41 PM

Spirit30 You Hit The Nail On the Head.

Chance · 07-17-2005, 06:29 AM

Hey Mega my name is Vic and you have contacted me before even if you don't remember that is ok. I am a junkie like some who are here, and no it is not easy but it is doable. I know I have went from a 2,000 dollar a week down to none. I still today don't know how I had the money for dope, and yet I am always broke today, that just blows my mind. I know that if I can do this thing you can also, we are no different except in the drugs we choose to do. I don't think that any are worse than the others but my ex consolor said that pot smokers are the hardest to teach. I have to do a lot of thing different today, read that NA book, go to meetings, get and use a sponsor, don't use no matter what, and of course out tools of the program and work the steps. Plus I do morning readings everyday, Day by Day for recovering addicts, One day at a time, plus a lot on the internet too. So I just want to let you know that if you want help, I am here but I can not make you do the deal, you have to do it yourself. Vic

DanaNicole29 · 07-17-2005, 11:11 AM

please remember you should always put the same energy into "the program" as you put into using and after you have a bit of sobriety under your belt, it WILL get easier, I promise...you can do this, WITH HELP. When you slip, just dust yourself off and try again. In the NA book they say that there is no shame in relapsing, the shame is in not coming back to the program.
Please take care, my heart goes out to you...

roadie58 · 07-17-2005, 11:39 AM

yeah, what Dana said (cos she says it sooo well). Just keep coming back.

Remember what energy you would expend to go get some junk? Just try to use that same determination and time in pursuing recovery. It can work!

MagdaM · 07-17-2005, 02:28 PM

still going. She still speaks to me so strongly though...when I hear love songs ont he radio i think about heroin--is that wierd? my friend was just playing madonna's "like a prayer" in her room and it drove me nuts. funny no?

Chance · 07-17-2005, 02:40 PM

No that is all part of the disease it will use anything to trigger us and I know that Madonna has a few triggers that I like LMAO Ok glad that you are still with us I have been waiting for you to come back Vic

roadie58 · 07-17-2005, 10:41 PM

Are there like only 5 of us posting this weekend? sheeeesh.

DanaNicole29 · 07-18-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadie58

Are there like only 5 of us posting this weekend? sheeeesh.

I'm back I'm back! My mom came for the weekend lol

Magda it is sooo normal to think of your drug of choice when hearing love songs! Not good, but normal. Try not to listen to those songs that lead you to think about using because it just feeds your desire. It's nearly impossible to get off of heroin alone, even with us here, you need medical help or a close sober friend to stay with while you sober up. I will keep you in my prayers, and remember, you can't go through life actively using if you want to live.

07-13-2005, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
MagdaM Doube-Edged Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 162	if at first you dont succeed day 1. sigh

07-13-2005, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
FaeryQueen Dreamlike...Now Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 707	Sending some good vibes your way Magda Life is sooo much better this way....................peace. __________________ "I don't do drugs. I am drugs." Dali

07-13-2005, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
DanaNicole29 Forever In Recovery, Dana Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Duluth,MN Posts: 94	Congrats on Day 1!! It's one day at a time and you have started it! Congrats!!! If you need a shoulder to lean on, we'll be here, if you need ANYTHING at all, don't hesitate to ask! We will do whatever we possibly can to help in ANY WAY that we can! Remember "you can't, but WE can" It's just not something that can be done alone. We are in your corner! Take care!! __________________ "When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change"

07-13-2005, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
roadie58 "The BAND" workshop ROCKS! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,489	not just one day at a time, take it one hour at a time. You're more than halfway home for today! Keep it up, we'll cheer for ya! __________________ Roadie read about my adventures in trying to stay clean in sober in 'I'm ALIVE' in the Substance Abuse Forum..

07-13-2005, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,740	You can do this... If I can you can. Give it another half hour. __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

07-13-2005, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
hopealwayz Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 3,514	Remember that we are here with you on day 1. Everyone had to start with a day 1 so just keep moving forward and never ever give up.

07-13-2005, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cathy31 1 bite&all resistance crumbles Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: IRELAND Posts: 1,871	Hi Magda Pat yourself on the back for getting back to day 1 vs. day 0! That was an option, and you chose well! Well done! Keep it up! Love cathy31 x

07-13-2005, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
MagdaM Doube-Edged Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 162	mmm so tired. thanks guys. so sick of this nonsense.

07-13-2005, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
spirit30 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Little Island in the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 57	Learn to love yourself Magdam. Addiction is 99% mind-game in my opinion...and i'm still learning how to play...we all are. I've been finding this site real good: http://www.psychologyhelp.com/book.htm. True happiness CAN be yours.

07-13-2005, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
MagdaM Doube-Edged Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 162	make it day 0. i can't do this. goodbye.

07-13-2005, 05:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,740	sigh __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

07-13-2005, 05:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
spirit30 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Little Island in the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 57	I don't know what you method is for quitting...or if you even have a method. Almost all the people I know who have successfully quit replaced the old behavior (i.e. doing drugs) with something new (i.e. AA/NA meetings, exercise or a combination of things). If you quit and just hope for the best those cravings will bite you in the ass before the day is out. The void that quitting leaves behind must be filled.

07-13-2005, 07:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
dmajor7th Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 92	MagdaM, I'm new here, I don't know what you are quitting, but if you can't do it today-then like you said, try again. Best wishes, Cate. __________________ If you're going through hell, keep going.

07-13-2005, 10:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
KelKel Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Mohave Desert Posts: 2,313	Spirit30 You Hit The Nail On the Head.

07-17-2005, 06:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
Chance JUST DO IT!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Here Or There Posts: 7,090 Blog Entries: 9	Hey Mega my name is Vic and you have contacted me before even if you don't remember that is ok. I am a junkie like some who are here, and no it is not easy but it is doable. I know I have went from a 2,000 dollar a week down to none. I still today don't know how I had the money for dope, and yet I am always broke today, that just blows my mind. I know that if I can do this thing you can also, we are no different except in the drugs we choose to do. I don't think that any are worse than the others but my ex consolor said that pot smokers are the hardest to teach. I have to do a lot of thing different today, read that NA book, go to meetings, get and use a sponsor, don't use no matter what, and of course out tools of the program and work the steps. Plus I do morning readings everyday, Day by Day for recovering addicts, One day at a time, plus a lot on the internet too. So I just want to let you know that if you want help, I am here but I can not make you do the deal, you have to do it yourself. Vic __________________ With Love and Respect Vic Life isn't yesterday or tomorrow it is in the now.....

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07-17-2005, 11:11 AM	#17 (permalink)
DanaNicole29 Forever In Recovery, Dana Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Duluth,MN Posts: 94	please remember you should always put the same energy into "the program" as you put into using and after you have a bit of sobriety under your belt, it WILL get easier, I promise...you can do this, WITH HELP. When you slip, just dust yourself off and try again. In the NA book they say that there is no shame in relapsing, the shame is in not coming back to the program. Please take care, my heart goes out to you... __________________ "When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change"

07-17-2005, 11:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
roadie58 "The BAND" workshop ROCKS! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,489	yeah, what Dana said (cos she says it sooo well). Just keep coming back. Remember what energy you would expend to go get some junk? Just try to use that same determination and time in pursuing recovery. It can work! __________________ Roadie read about my adventures in trying to stay clean in sober in 'I'm ALIVE' in the Substance Abuse Forum..

07-17-2005, 02:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
MagdaM Doube-Edged Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 162	still going. She still speaks to me so strongly though...when I hear love songs ont he radio i think about heroin--is that wierd? my friend was just playing madonna's "like a prayer" in her room and it drove me nuts. funny no?

07-17-2005, 02:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Chance JUST DO IT!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Here Or There Posts: 7,090 Blog Entries: 9	No that is all part of the disease it will use anything to trigger us and I know that Madonna has a few triggers that I like LMAO Ok glad that you are still with us I have been waiting for you to come back Vic __________________ With Love and Respect Vic Life isn't yesterday or tomorrow it is in the now.....

07-17-2005, 10:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
roadie58 "The BAND" workshop ROCKS! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,489	Are there like only 5 of us posting this weekend? sheeeesh. __________________ Roadie read about my adventures in trying to stay clean in sober in 'I'm ALIVE' in the Substance Abuse Forum..

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