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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Pleasanton, CA
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Hi there! I am so lost on this site. I am wondering how I go about finding a "group" as I noticed some people mentioning they have known some of the people here for a while as if they are in a "group." I also read how some people have "sponsers" while going through the 12 step program. How do I go about getting a sponser? I am now 13 days sober from Pot and I am HATING life. I seem to be more tired and I thought I would have more energy by now. Does anyone know if this is normal? I am also so irritable, which I knew would happen, but I am just so annoying now I know it as everything and everyone annoys me! Especially my husband!!! I seem to be horney all the time now and he seems to not want to do it which is hurting my feelings and making issues in our relationship. I know it is all stemmed around the no longer using so I try and let things go as I know he loves me and I know I love him. Does anyone know answers to any of these questions? Thanks in advance for your quick response!!!!!
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Butte, America
Posts: 10,946
hi!
Welcome to Soberrecovery!
Yes, I imagine it *is* a lot to take in at first -
but frankly -
every OTHER forum on the web could stand to learn from this one.
The page is segmented into 'forums' ...
and each forum ... is dedicated to a subject.
For example -
Substance Abuse.
Alcoholism
Friends & Family of Substance Abusers
... and so on.
There's even a Relationships forum ...
that might help with the whole 'husband' thing.
Since your initial post talks of quitting pot -
I suggest checking out the Substance Abuse Forums.
There's a ton of people posting there, as well as here in Newcomers
people whose experiences you can read and share with for your own recovery.
The most important thing to remember
now that you've found us
is that
now that you've found us
you are not alone.
It takes a little time to get the hang of all the little clicky things and stuff on this site but it's worth every minute I've spent here.
The 'sponsor' thing,
you'll find-
is mostly related to those in Programs of Recovery
such as AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
or NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
Twelve Step Programs, and their jargon.
Soberrecovery is a good compliment to a more structured twelve step program.
A GREAT one, actually.
As far as getting to know others, there's people on this site who have come to know one another and are friends, some have posted here for years, others for only a few months.
We all have the one objective -
and that's to be here for each other
as we try to remain clean and sober.
Take your time, look around ... get settled in.
Glad to meet you!
Welcome to Soberrecovery!
Yes, I imagine it *is* a lot to take in at first -
but frankly -
every OTHER forum on the web could stand to learn from this one.
The page is segmented into 'forums' ...
and each forum ... is dedicated to a subject.
For example -
Substance Abuse.
Alcoholism
Friends & Family of Substance Abusers
... and so on.
There's even a Relationships forum ...
that might help with the whole 'husband' thing.
Since your initial post talks of quitting pot -
I suggest checking out the Substance Abuse Forums.
There's a ton of people posting there, as well as here in Newcomers
people whose experiences you can read and share with for your own recovery.
The most important thing to remember
now that you've found us
is that
now that you've found us
you are not alone.
It takes a little time to get the hang of all the little clicky things and stuff on this site but it's worth every minute I've spent here.
The 'sponsor' thing,
you'll find-
is mostly related to those in Programs of Recovery
such as AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
or NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
Twelve Step Programs, and their jargon.
Soberrecovery is a good compliment to a more structured twelve step program.
A GREAT one, actually.
As far as getting to know others, there's people on this site who have come to know one another and are friends, some have posted here for years, others for only a few months.
We all have the one objective -
and that's to be here for each other
as we try to remain clean and sober.
Take your time, look around ... get settled in.
Glad to meet you!
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: The Hill City, MS
Posts: 316
Welcom to SR. You have landed on a great site that is chocked full of info from people all over the world. As Barb Dwyer aid, just cruize around the various forums. If you can't find a thread with your topic, start one.
Again, welcome and we are all here to help each other.
Again, welcome and we are all here to help each other.
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NYC - New York
Posts: 305
Hi Choose2B,
Welcome and GREAT JOB on 13 days. I found that pot addiction is sometimes not taken as seriously as other substance abuse problems. You may also find that you have to dig deep to find a thread that is purely about pot abstinence. However when the subject comes up you'll see a LOT of people will respond who are in the same boat.
I was a daily smoker for 15 years and the thought of living without pot terrified me. After many half-hearted attempts I finally stopped 6 months ago. It took awhile before I stopped craving a joint but the cravings did go away.
My sex drive was low when I was smoking - hell every drive was low - and your husband probably got used to that. Give yourselves some time to get used to the new emotions that are coming at you, and talk about them together if you can.
Keep it up, post wherever you like but stating an introduction thread in the Substance Abuse Forum is a good place to start.
Again well done on 13 days – you should be close to cresting the hill and then it will become much easier.
Welcome and GREAT JOB on 13 days. I found that pot addiction is sometimes not taken as seriously as other substance abuse problems. You may also find that you have to dig deep to find a thread that is purely about pot abstinence. However when the subject comes up you'll see a LOT of people will respond who are in the same boat.
I was a daily smoker for 15 years and the thought of living without pot terrified me. After many half-hearted attempts I finally stopped 6 months ago. It took awhile before I stopped craving a joint but the cravings did go away.
My sex drive was low when I was smoking - hell every drive was low - and your husband probably got used to that. Give yourselves some time to get used to the new emotions that are coming at you, and talk about them together if you can.
Keep it up, post wherever you like but stating an introduction thread in the Substance Abuse Forum is a good place to start.
Again well done on 13 days – you should be close to cresting the hill and then it will become much easier.
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Spreading my wings
Posts: 7,163
Just wanted to say Welcome to you! Glad that you found us! 
Barb pretty much covered the entire forum navigation any problems just let us know!
Barb pretty much covered the entire forum navigation any problems just let us know!
We Do Recover
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,619
Welcome to SR! Glad you are here. Have you looked into any MA--Marijuana Anonymous or NA--Narcotics Anonymous meetings in your area
? Marijuana Anonymous World Services or Narcotics Anonymous, NA, homepage
? Marijuana Anonymous World Services or Narcotics Anonymous, NA, homepage
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