still at it
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still at it
Hi All,
Finally joined tonight but have been reading all I could for some time. I am an oxy addict. I quit CT (forced to) on Apil 17, 2013. Yes, I'm over the physical WD's but still having issues with PAWS(anxiety, boredom). I'm not sure where to post, but maybe I can find some support or help to support others.
Finally joined tonight but have been reading all I could for some time. I am an oxy addict. I quit CT (forced to) on Apil 17, 2013. Yes, I'm over the physical WD's but still having issues with PAWS(anxiety, boredom). I'm not sure where to post, but maybe I can find some support or help to support others.
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Welcome Harder 
I don't know much about oxys but others here will.
With anxiety tho - things got better over time...with boredom...I had to get out of the mindset that I needed to take something not to be bored...
there's a million things you can do sober in the world on any given day - you just have to pick a couple - Think about what you'd like to do, and go for it , I think
D
I don't know much about oxys but others here will.
With anxiety tho - things got better over time...with boredom...I had to get out of the mindset that I needed to take something not to be bored...
there's a million things you can do sober in the world on any given day - you just have to pick a couple - Think about what you'd like to do, and go for it , I think
D
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Hey there, welcome.
Don't know if you've seen a doctor but that's a good start.
I've had anxiety that put me right in my place.. I found a few things that help.
No caffeine - a trigger
Vitamins and diet
B12 zinc vitamin c - read a lot, find they do make a difference
Diet - sounds silly but bananas , the potassium helps calm me down and feel better.
Herbal tea - soothing, a process , and healthy.
And try to laugh. A good laugh changes your mindset entirely
Don't know if you've seen a doctor but that's a good start.
I've had anxiety that put me right in my place.. I found a few things that help.
No caffeine - a trigger
Vitamins and diet
B12 zinc vitamin c - read a lot, find they do make a difference
Diet - sounds silly but bananas , the potassium helps calm me down and feel better.
Herbal tea - soothing, a process , and healthy.
And try to laugh. A good laugh changes your mindset entirely
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I've seen no doctors and have told no one. I've done this alone and it's my ONLY option. I'm kicking it, but didn't expect it to take this long after stopping. I was wrong... Some days are better than others. Trying to stay busy, eating good, taking vitamins and exercising a lot. I guess I lack the support portion- but really no choice. That's why I'm here. Thanks for the responses. Reading other posts have helped a lot. I know I'm not alone in the world.
Is there a way to keep from getting emails that I have responses? I'm not the only one who uses the computer.
Is there a way to keep from getting emails that I have responses? I'm not the only one who uses the computer.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Nashville, TN
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For me...stopping has taken 13 years...one day at a time. It's been a long and winding path I've followed. But I haven't been alone.
And I'm easily bored too...I need to stay busy. Either doing something recovery-related or service work...or sometimes just staying busy. Clean the kitchen...organize my tools...go online to a recovery forum....call a friend...go to a meeting...vacuum out my car....pay the bills I like to put off. I also procrastinate... And then I tell myself....it's Progress, not Perfection...thank God!
And I'm easily bored too...I need to stay busy. Either doing something recovery-related or service work...or sometimes just staying busy. Clean the kitchen...organize my tools...go online to a recovery forum....call a friend...go to a meeting...vacuum out my car....pay the bills I like to put off. I also procrastinate...
And then I tell myself....it's Progress, not Perfection...thank God!
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Hey Harder
it took me 15 years to get around to stopping...but only a second to *finally* stop once I made up my mind
Don't freak out too much - the bottom line is you need never feel this way again if you're prepared to do whatever it takes to stay in recovery
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it took me 15 years to get around to stopping...but only a second to *finally* stop once I made up my mind
Don't freak out too much - the bottom line is you need never feel this way again if you're prepared to do whatever it takes to stay in recovery
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Originally Posted by harderthanhard 
Hi All,
Finally joined tonight but have been reading all I could for some time. I am an oxy addict. I quit CT (forced to) on Apil 17, 2013. Yes, I'm over the physical WD's but still having issues with PAWS(anxiety, boredom). I'm not sure where to post, but maybe I can find some support or help to support others.
Finally joined tonight but have been reading all I could for some time. I am an oxy addict. I quit CT (forced to) on Apil 17, 2013. Yes, I'm over the physical WD's but still having issues with PAWS(anxiety, boredom). I'm not sure where to post, but maybe I can find some support or help to support others.
What about NA? Awesome support, lotsa young people, lotsa activities going on.
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Can't do it. Too much at stake, but thanks for the suggestion. I really have no desire to use again- been clean for over 8 weeks now. Just trying to get a better grasp on PAWS. Physical withdrawl sucked, but it's over. Moving forward now and trying my best to adjust to life without pills. I still don't feel great, like many do... 
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