Trying to do the right thing

[goodgrief07]

Hello- I have 3 days. I signed up on this site last weekend when I was almost out of my drug of choice-pills and knew I had to stop. I used to go online to an online drug buying forum but thought this might be a better way to go, by far

Thanks to allof you who are out there- Please, any words of support I would be grateful. My body & soul feel so freakin tired.

[lovingseren]

Hi and Welcome,
Well done for deciding to take charge of your life.
Three days is terrific, this is the beginning of your New Life.
Treat yourself very gently, like you have the flu, rest as much as you can, drink lots of water, eat often and eat healthy.
Know that you can do this.

hugs Seren

[Anna]

Hi and Welcome,

This place is really good for support and information.

I know the feelings of exhaustion you are talking about, but things can get better for you.

[Rowan]

Be careful detoxing on your own, and talk to a doctor if you're not sure about this.

I'm glad you're here. It gets easier. Keep posting

[zoomer]

Just wanted to add support. (((((((((((((Huggies))))))))))))

[theonlyway]

Hang in there, you're on your way....

Sending Hugs and Good Vibes ur way! ~~~~~~~

[goodgrief07]

Thank you all so much. Just went for a walk, ate a big bowl of oatmeal, have spiritually fit friend coming over and meeting later...Thanks again.

[CarolD]

Glad you are here and making progress!
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Hugs and Prayers coming your way

[indigo]

Welcome to SR and to making your first steps on your road to recovery.

[nandm]

Welcome to SR:ghug

[goodgrief07]

Thank you all so much- day 4- still here- Peace.

[Digginit]

Originally Posted by goodgrief07

Thank you all so much- day 4- still here- Peace.

And ain't it amazing!? Just when it feels like the world will come to an end.... it doesn't. Days and weeks and months go by like that. Even years. Who'da thunk. Surprises me sometimes to still be here too.

Peace~
dig

[goodgrief07]

I know- I feel like I am climbing a mountain- Had five years, relapsed, got 4 more, and unfreakingbelievbaly relapsed again- intentionally. Got away from program, too worried about outside stuff (work, kids, and so on...) and not what I need to focus on- god & sobriety first. It hurts but my AA online thought for the day was this today (and you all) helped:

Reverse Your Shortcomings


You worry a lot about your past defects.
Don't, please, thrash around too long in guilt.
Learn what you can from past negative experiences, and move on.
Guilt is insidious and counterproductive.
You are a perfect child of God. It shines through in your sobriety.
I see it, and so do others. Make yourself see it. . .
No need to feel guilt; simply get rid of the thing you feel guilty about.
A wonderful way to do this is to reverse your shortcomings
by reaching out to another drunk. It works.


Blessings to all-

[Anna]

Ya know, we're all on a journey and as the saying goes it's about progress, not perfection.

[Digginit]

I know- I feel like I am climbing a mountain- Had five years, relapsed, got 4 more, and unfreakingbelievbaly relapsed again- intentionally.

Good Grief (lol). I hear you. I was clean for 12 years. Relapsed. Clean for 3. Relapsed again. It seems like each time knocks me down worse. This time it's definitely harder to bounce back. Don't know if it's me getting older or real progression of the disease. I'm glad I've had a little sobriety in between, but I'm, without a doubt, starting from scratch this time. It's important to be back on track. Glad you're here, woman! Glad I am too.

Peace~
digd

[indigo]

I'm glad you're both here too. Keep on keeping on.

[Fluttering]

goodgrief

very pleased to meet you.

Thank you for joining us on this tremendous journey. The first while will be difficult...but I promise you it will pass
We are here with you and for you...we even leave the light on

Love & Hugs

[goodgrief07]

Thanks to all so much- day 5 - I used to not even count days and now each minute feels like a victory! I am trying to get some perspective around work and all the endless chaos of my life and just be a bit more.

[serenityqueen]

Welcome back!

If I had a dime for every time I had to walk into a meeting, hang my head and get another 24 hour token, I'd be a rich woman. I had alot of guilt and shame each time I went back out. But I now know that I had to really and truly hit that bottom, my bottom. As the Promises say, " . . . we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. . . . " I never understood that one. I wondered why I should NOT regret what I did and why I SHOULDN'T shut the door on it. In my opinion, for me, I know that I can't hold on to the regrets of the past, that guilt and shame kept me going back out. But I also can't shut the door on the memories of what I did when I was drinking and using. I need to remember the consequences of this disease. I need to remember the hatred I felt for myself. I love the Promises, for each and every one has come true for me over the past 2 1/2 years I have in my new, wonderful, drug, alcohol free life! Now THIS is what living is all about! Congratulations on walking among the living again!