OxycodoneAddict

I am currently 2 days clean into my recovery. I have been an addict for around 17 years to one drug or another. Opiates have been my DOC for the past 8 years. Once I started abusing opiates all other drugs became less desirable. I have attempted to quit several times in the past 3 years but I have recently hit what most would call rock bottom. This is the first time I have felt it in my heart that it's time to stop.
I recently stumbled upon this forum and hope to gain support as well as knowledge from others that are currently in situations similar to mine. I know I have a difficult journey ahead of me and will be happy with any support I can get. Thank you in advance for allowing me to be part of your community.

unclebigs

Good luck Bro. What kind of rock bottom have you hit? Why quit now?

nogard

Welcome to SR, keep posting and reading. Do you have support, a plan?

SeekSobriety

Welcome to SR!

Glad you are here! Do you have a "Plan" for Sobriety? What helped me and many of the people I know who have succeeded in long term sobriety, is being involved in recovery, day in and day out, one day at a time.

That means for me, Attending regular group support meetings. Working with a Addiction Specialist, exercising, keeping busy with volunteering and helping others. Dealing with my core issues that pushed me to get high (for me it is depression and past abuses) Talk Therapy and aspects of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Psychology) really helps me learn way to manage my thoughts and feeling without me needing to cover it up with drugs or drink.

Anyways I hope that you find the support you are looking for, here and elsewhere.

This forum and Chat group has been fantastic for me, I also augmented it with Daily 12 step meetings in the beginning. There are many paths of Sobriety but I can tell you from my personal experience of different recovery systems that the 12 step path is a very accessible and affordable (free) daily path that will not only introduce you to a new group of sober friends and support system, but will also allow you to stay sober for as long as you keep working at it.

It is recommended to attend 90 meetings in 90 days. The meetings are free and there are many different meetings to choose from, some you may like more then others, keep track of the good ones and make a point to attend those. You can always find other resources later but for early sobriety I am sure you will get a lot out of a meeting. Introduce yourself as a "Newcommer" and get a few phone numbers of some of the more longtime sober members, you will find lot's of in person support. Calling people each day is a great way to get out of ones head and into recovery.

Augment that with this website, forum and chat board and you will create a very solid recovery foundation that will help you one day at a time stay sober and help others stay sober as well!

It is a win win situation!

For me, I found AA had many more meetings that I was able to attend, since I Drank and Used, it was helpful for me. Some people find specific meetings regarding Narcotics are better suited for them.

Check out Narcotics Anonymous

You can find all the free literature and very helpfull information to read here as well Recovery Literature in English (US)

AA usually has many more daily meetings, so check that out as well if you cannot find NA meetings that fit into your schedule.

Alcoholics Anonymous :

Happy Holidays! Congrats on your sober time!

OxycodoneAddict

Thanks unclebigs and nogard. My rock bottom consists of total financial crisis. I have approximately 4 dollars to my name. I have sold everything I own of any value except my car and my home. The only friends I have are other addicts. I only get to see my kids on the weekends and I have come to realize how much quality time I have sacrificed with them due to being pill sick.
I guess to sum it up I have had an emotional breakdown. I realize I have lost everything with the exception of my family. For the first time I see what I have lost. I have two children that need their daddy at his best at all times. I have to get my life together. I don't have anything else to lose except for my family and I can't bear the thought of hurting get them any more than I already have.
As far as a plan, my family life will be my source determination. I keep my children in my mind as I sit here craving and keep thinking about what I would be denying them if I relapse. I also plan on using SR forums as a resource for strength and inspiration.

Thank you again for your replies.

OxycodoneAddict

Thank you SeekSobriety. I have planned on doing great this on my own, but the more I read the more I realize that I need help, and would benefit from meetings with professional advisors and other peers. I plan to enroll in pathways as soon as they reopen after the holidays. Until then I will rely heavily on these forums for help.

Thanks again, and Merry Christmas to all.

Dee74

welcome OxycodoneAddict

you might like to also check out our substance abuse forum :

Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
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amsterdampoe

Excellent advise seek sobriety. This is most likely the only way to stay ahead of the game. It is so important to have a support group of people that actually see you and understand what your going through.
I am too early in recovery and have the same type of family situation. It is very hard if not impossible to do with out help

Fernaceman

Hey there. Opiate withdrawal or withdrawal in general isn't an easy task, or more people would do it. It is sooooo worth it in the end, tho. Sobriety has given me and continues to provide more miracles and gifts than I ever could have dreamed.

Glad you are here.

Wesley423

It's a long but well worth it journey. I have 103 day sober and it has been hard but great. I had to do a 30 day inpatient program and now do na. If I put half the time into my treatment that I put into using I'll do just fine. If u need anything just ask the people here. We are all in the same big a** boat. Your pal in recovery...Wes...

OxycodoneAddict

I would like to thank everyone for their replies. It gives me a little bit of comfortable in my trying times that there are other out there going through the same thing as me. The success stories give me hope in my own struggles.

I have had a really rough day and have been through this before so I know what's to come. I am currently seeking get group support and have been on the phone with local NA advisors. For the first time in my life I realize I need help.

Lyoness

Hi OxycodoneAddict, welcome to SR! I think that statement and understanding right there is what will help you quit! It is so hard to do alone and we have only our own minds which might tell us that using is a good idea. Having the support of others who know what it is like is invaluable.