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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Hey everyone,
My name is Chris and I'm a 25 yr old with a 7 year old opiate problem/addiction. I've been clean for about 3 days and oddly I've never felt this great! Usually the first day without opiates is HELL, but this time for some reason I've had no withdrawals at all. I started taking benadryl to sleep and it works wonders, I seriously couldn't do this without it! I know it may not work for everyone the same way it works for me, but I'm glad it's been working =].
My name is Chris and I'm a 25 yr old with a 7 year old opiate problem/addiction. I've been clean for about 3 days and oddly I've never felt this great! Usually the first day without opiates is HELL, but this time for some reason I've had no withdrawals at all. I started taking benadryl to sleep and it works wonders, I seriously couldn't do this without it! I know it may not work for everyone the same way it works for me, but I'm glad it's been working =].
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Welcome, Chris!
If it's working, that's a gift! If it were me, I'd have to be careful it didn't lure me into a false sense of security - we all know how the progression thing goes...congrats on making the decision to take your life back!
Take care ~
If it's working, that's a gift! If it were me, I'd have to be careful it didn't lure me into a false sense of security - we all know how the progression thing goes...congrats on making the decision to take your life back!
Take care ~
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Hi Chris
Welcome to SR - I'm glad things haven't been too bad so far
Be careful with the Benadryl tho - I know some folks here have developed problems with it using it for sleep
We have a substance abuse forum too - you might like to check it out.
Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Good to have you with us
D
Welcome to SR - I'm glad things haven't been too bad so far
Be careful with the Benadryl tho - I know some folks here have developed problems with it using it for sleep
We have a substance abuse forum too - you might like to check it out.
Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Good to have you with us
D
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Atlanta
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((Chris)) - welcome to SR! You may also want to check out the forum for substance abuse.
((John)) - welcome to you, too!! We also have a forum for alcoholism.
As a matter of fact, we have quite a few forums. I seem to "fit" a few, and have always gotten great support, no matter where I go.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
((John)) - welcome to you, too!! We also have a forum for alcoholism.
As a matter of fact, we have quite a few forums. I seem to "fit" a few, and have always gotten great support, no matter where I go.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Durham,NC
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I'm new too
Hi I'm new as well. I drank heavily for about a year. I knew my life wasn't going to get any better if I continued to drink. Now I have been a month sober and am finally starting to stand up for myself. It's a hard road but I'm learning how to cope and make decisions on my own. Thank you!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Welcome to our new members; Chris, John, and Erin. Do check out the rest of the site. Lots of forums here for lots of interests. I hope SR can be as much help for you as it's been for me.
Welcome!
Do check out the rest of the site. Lots of forums here for lots of interests. I hope SR can be as much help for you as it's been for me.Welcome!
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clinton Twp, MI
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To all newer members, welcome home and please keep coming back. Someday you will help the newcomer. If you keep hearing things like that, then you are in good company. I dont like to give advise, I nerver wanted to hear any when i got here. Suggestions i believe, are best taken and heard when asked for. What continues to help me is to find the courage to ask others who have the peace and serenity i yearn for; how they got it. Thats when i find the answers i need. No matter what, this process can work for anyone seeking revovery. Thankyou all members before me, who show us the way.
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