starryeyes90

Feeling very weird today.. This is my first day of not using Heroin in about a month..I havn't been addicted long, but an addiction is addiction non-the-less. I am a "closet addict" My boyfriend is unaware that i use, my family, most of my close friends.. The "friends" that do know i use, are users themselves. I'm seeking someone to talk to who has gone through this, and no longer uses or has been back and forth with getting clean...or maybe is in the same stage that i am? I'm really looking for tips, and motivation to keep clean. I can't believe i've made it this far through the day, with dope in my reach and havn't touched it.. I want so badly to just flush it but i'm scared of the "sickness" that heroin addicts go throught..i've never been here before and im so scared of it.. If anyone could spare some helpful words or advice i'd appreciate it so much.

Live2Run25

I haven't personally struggled with heroin (alcohol for me) but we are ALL here for your support. You can come talk to us anytime. Congrats for making it today! That's really a great start. Maybe someone with more specific experience will be able to help you with some more tips.

Anna

I can offer you hope and support, but I don't have personal experience with heroin. I think it's terribly scary when beginning to fight any kind of addiction. Good for you for making the choice to stop.

If you are concerned you might want to talk to your dr, and there will likely be others along here who can offer more advice.

starryeyes90

Thank you both. It's nice to know there is support out there! I'm hoping my post will catch someones eye who has been through this. but again thank you both very, very much

FredG

I recommend that you get yourself to somewhere that can help you through the withdrawal. I know very little of Heroin besides what you see in the movies, but I do know somewhat of drug withdrawal, and it's not pretty. Keeping the stuff around, just seems to me to be tempting fate, so to speak.

I can think of a million excuses to go back using/drinking but only one to stop "I WANT TO LIVE"

Be strong - we want you to survive. Your decision is a great one. Stick to it.

Lcorvi128

I'm a recovering heroin addict also and I commend you on making the decision to stop. I also think you should seek some professional help with it. Take care and stay strong.

Lcorvi128

I also wanted to say that while the beginning sucks its totally worth it. If I can answer any questions or help you, please let me know xo

BoozeFree

Welcome to SR. Flushing your stash and getting Some medical help with the detox should help.

Dee74

welcome to SR Lcorvi128

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MalkavianEmily

Welcome to SR starry.:ghug3

Lcorvi128

Thank you Dee74. Its nice to have a place to come in addition to meetings though I havent exactly figured out how to manouver this site haha

Weasel1966

Welcome to SR!

ACR23

I speak from experience stop now! I have been using H for over a year, and it has destroyed my life, and caused everyone I care about to turn on me, even my wife and son. I truly have nothing and no one left. Dont make the mistake I made and come out of the fog a year later, jobless, homeless, and friendless. I promise you that is where youll be if you dont make the choice to quit now. I dont mean to be depressing I just would not wish this pain on anyone. You need to find an NA meeting in your area, and there will be pleanty of people there willing to help!! I wish you the best, and please dont wait till youve lost everything to decide to quit!!

Dee74

welcome to SR ACR

This is an older thread - but it's good to have you join us

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