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09-01-2004, 04:11 AM
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| Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yuma, Arizona
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|  What should i do?
hi my names mike and im in recovery right now ive been through 2 treatment centers and the first one didnt really help i went right back to using meth again and this second one i thought i had it but i've been really tempted to use i havent gotten high in like 5 months and i dont wanta throw all that away just for a few hours of "supposed happiness" but ive been getting really bad cravings lately i just want some advice on what i should do...
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09-01-2004, 06:06 AM
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| Member Join Date: Apr 2004
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Hi Mike, Have you tried spending some time with some clean and sober addicts? Everytime I get stupid thoughts of using or drinking, and none of my self defense tools seem to work, I make a phonecall. Just talking about it to another addict helps me get the focus off of my obsessive thoughts. For me, it works everytime. Glad you joined us Mike  Last edited by Dan; 09-02-2004 at 06:03 AM. |
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09-01-2004, 04:45 PM
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| Don't get undies in a bunch  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA
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NA and the support of others who know where you are at because they have been there could be one of the best things for you. Work through the steps one moment at a time if need be. Take things a day at a time. You can get through a day. Meetings, outreach, talking things out with others... find things to keep your hands busy and your mind off the temptation. Congratulations on the clean time. Keep up the good work.
__________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.  Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today? |
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09-01-2004, 10:00 PM
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| I'm Not Alone  Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: City of Dreams
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Pray to whatever you believe in for the thoughts to be lifted. Worked for me. 
__________________ "There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery; this is an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. Three of these that are indispensable are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. With these we are well on our way." -How It Works, Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text, p. 18 |
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09-02-2004, 06:57 AM
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| Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yuma, Arizona
Posts: 3
| Thanks you guys
yeah thanks for the advice guys i had a lot of time to think about it and i just kept myself at home to keep away from people who want to get me high thank you for your suggestions they really helped... Mike---Addict |
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09-02-2004, 11:32 AM
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| Meow!  Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
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Hey Mike I am recovering from Meth also, just go to a meeting, be around sober people! I know whatcha going through man, it's gonna get easier though!
__________________ "If a Child feels Safe, Wanted & Loved, You are a Successful Parent!"  ~~"A relationship is like sand in your hand. If held loosely in the palm of your hand it stays there, but as soon as you close your hand tightly it slips through your fingers!!~~  |
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