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Old 08-17-2014, 07:55 PM
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Hi- new here to the board. I went to rehab 7 years ago for opiate abuse and I'm rep-lapsed hard recently. I'm lucky I didn't over dose. I took the first step tonight and told my husband and plan calling my insurance to get started with a drug abuse counselor tomorrow. I feel like such a total failure. Could really use some support.
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There's lots of support here. Read around and post often!
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Old 08-17-2014, 08:02 PM
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Thank you so much.
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Old 08-17-2014, 08:03 PM
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We haven't truly failed until we've stopped trying. You are obviously taking steps to make changes. I for one am proud of you. It takes a great deal to finally admit to our problems with substances. But until we do that we can't do much else

things will get better
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Old 08-17-2014, 08:10 PM
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It's just so hard. I feel like I will never live a normal life. Why do I feel like I can't function without pills. I have such a beautiful life and I will lose it all for stupid pills. How could I do this to my family again? The next few days if withdrawals are going to be so hard.
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Old 08-17-2014, 08:19 PM
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It takes time to feel better. When things get rough, come here and post or read something for encouragement. We're quite a community!
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Hi Stella, welcome to our family. Lots of experiences on this forum you may be able to relate to. Keep posting and reading, it's been a great help to myself and I know many others.
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Old 08-17-2014, 08:29 PM
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I don't believe addiction is something anyone ever plans on, It's not like you planned to do this to your family. I know the hardest part can be moving past the self-loathing.

Stay strong and know you are not alone by any means. Just because we have made mistakes does not mean we are defined by them
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Old 08-17-2014, 09:37 PM
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hi and welcome Stella

I used to wonder if I would ever have a normal life too...alcohol was my poison and I went back to it a lot...

Gradually tho I built up more and more support, and found more and more 'tools' for my recovery...

SR was great for both things. I'm really glad you found us

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I am sure someone mentioned this already to you but..You have what I am sure a wonderful supportive husband & I am sure contacting your insurance provider work is the perfect first step

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Welcome to the Forum Stella!!
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