hardy

I'm trying to quit meth and Vicodin. I made it a month but meetings and groups just isn't enough help for me. I don't have people in my life that can give me support and have to hide my addiction. I really think I need more structure because I'm also seriously depressed and suicidal. My mental problems led to the drugs and getting sober made me so much worse in terms of wanting to die. I am trying but feel like I'm now a failure at this too. Was everyone able to quit without inpatient treatment? Am I just not trying enough?

Dee74

I think different people need different things Hardy...

some people just quit....others find the support of SR helps, others go in for various recovery programmes and methods, and some go for rehab (inpatient or outpatient)

If you don't go for rehab have you any other ideas of what you might do for your recovery?

I know you've seen this before but maybe seeing some other options again might help now...

There's many different approaches and methods of recovery around - here's some links to some of the main players:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html

I recommend you visit the Secular Connections forum if you think you may benefit from a non 12 step approach.

Are you getting any help for your mental health? I think it's really important to tackle both that and your addictions - it's especially important if getting sober poses a danger to your well-being.

here are some links to treatment centres specialising in mental health - just enter your zip code and maybe see whats available

SAMHSA Publications

D

2granddaughters

How many meetings and groups did you attend? Did you go to meetings as often as you used?
Did you "commit" to NA and not just try some meetings? Did you get on your knees and ask God to help you?

Have you Googled and read AA's "How it Works" (NA is the same 12 Steps).
"even those with grave emotional and mental disorders do recover if they have the capacity to be honest".

To answer your question "were you all able to quit on your own?" ... add me to your NO list.
I had to get a Higher Power and work the 12 Steps with my fellow AAs and attend meetings regularly. I didn't think I would see 1990 and here we are in 2012.
Does NA/AA work ??? It did/does for me.

All the best.

Bob R

jennikate

Not even close. I went to detox 2x and rehab. Now, I didn't get sober right after those experiences but I think I got something from each. Now I go to AA almost daily, am doing a lot of step work with my awesome sponsor, come here to SR every day, go to therapy once a week, am on medication for both my mental issues and am on anti-craving meds. I also walk, read, and journal daily. I feel very lucky that for me, today, the obsession has lifted. But I don't take it lightly.

Do whatever you need to do to get better. Don't feel weak by not "doing it alone". For me, this isn't a situation to tough out. I am and will use anything in my power to beat this.

2granddaughters

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...hours-day.html

This says it better than I ever could.

I have to give up the idea that I can figure out the solution and carry it out.
I have to surrender my will and become teachable daily. That is my work.. not fighting with the disease.

The Third Step Prayer
from page 63 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

God, I offer myself to Thee-
To build with me
and to do with me as Thou wilt.
Relieve me of the bondage of self,
that I may better do Thy will.
Take away my difficulties,
that victory over them may bear witness
to those I would help of Thy Power,
Thy Love, and Thy Way of life.
May I do Thy will always!



All the best.

Bob R

hardy

Thanks. I haven't been able to do it with just meetings and counseling. I think well I know I need rehab or something structured. I just have no way to pay so feel hopeless. I want to quit and I do try. Anyway thanks for answering me.

Dee74

I'm not an American but I hear tell some rehabs do have various schemes for low income ppl. You might want to ring around a little

The Salvation Army rehab programme is free - might be a good option too?
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center: Rehabilitation Program

D

john44

I love the third step prayer and say it often. The third step is not something I can do once and leave behind. I have to rededicate myself to it every day.