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Hi I just joined this site. I hope to find it helpful. I have been sober for 19 days and feeling really good. I just thought I could use a support group that has been through the same things that I have.
Christie
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Arkansas
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Hello Christie, I too am quite new, and i have heard it said that it runs a little slow around here on the weekends, but the support and welcomes will come so fast that it will take your breath away, it really is awesome here, so welcome to SR, and 19 days, wow, congratulations..i can remember when i couldn't even get through a week..so you are doing wonderful..keep it up..again welcome, glad you are here and hope to hear from you as often as you would like to talk..take care..
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: South Shore MA
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Welcome to SR Christie.
19 days...congratulations.
I am sure you will find plenty of support and info here. Read away and ask questions. Those with answers will reply, those with opinions will reply, and many with encouragement will reply. Take what works and what you need...it is all free.
19 days...congratulations.
I am sure you will find plenty of support and info here. Read away and ask questions. Those with answers will reply, those with opinions will reply, and many with encouragement will reply. Take what works and what you need...it is all free.
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Thank you so much. I just find it nice to talk to people who have been through the same thing as me. It has not been an easy road but a necessary one.
I needed to stop pills were running my life, where I was going to get them, if I could fill my prescription early. I spent half my life chasing the pills. I am soooo glad that is over with.
Christie
I needed to stop pills were running my life, where I was going to get them, if I could fill my prescription early. I spent half my life chasing the pills. I am soooo glad that is over with.
Christie
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Western Canada
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[Christie]. Great big hug. Welcome to SR.
From your two sharings, I think you had (have) a problem with drugs as well as booze. So do lots of people here. Make yourself at home, read some threads, drop in whenever you like. This thing works because it's people who have been there (early recovery) sharing experience, strength and hope with people like you who are there.
19 days is a big accomplishment and a magnificent start! Congratulations!
Remember, one day at a time. I can only work on staying sober today. Tomorrow's a long way off.
I've been sober over 17 1/2 years. Remember, I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together.
From your two sharings, I think you had (have) a problem with drugs as well as booze. So do lots of people here. Make yourself at home, read some threads, drop in whenever you like. This thing works because it's people who have been there (early recovery) sharing experience, strength and hope with people like you who are there.
19 days is a big accomplishment and a magnificent start! Congratulations!
Remember, one day at a time. I can only work on staying sober today. Tomorrow's a long way off.
I've been sober over 17 1/2 years. Remember, I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together.
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Thank you everyone for replying. For those of you wondering I was addicted to Vicodin 10/325. I was taking up tp 20+ a day, and knew I had a problem, but my doctor kept giving them to me. If I had them I took them. Finally I told my doctor I wanted off of these pills, and quit cold turkey. People say it is just as hard as heroin (SP?) to detox from. I was sick for about 2 weeks where I couldn't even leave the house. Now I am on day 20 and feel really good.
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words,
Christie
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words,
Christie
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hot flash city
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Christie...
I am so proud of you. The addict in my life is my daughter. She was a nurse, she injured her back at work, and was given oxycontin for pain. Well, needless to say, her usage increased. I went home in May for a visit and found her weighing 90 lbs, syringes everywhere in her apt. I called police and had my 11 year old grandson removed. She lost her job. Was evicted the beginning of July and is now living on the street with her junkie boyfriend.
when the police came....she was screaming at me, it's pain meds mom!! But her arms are nothing but track marks, and I am devastated. I don't know where she is now. I've listed her once as a missing person. Everyday is a nightmare for me. I love my daughter so much, it's killing me!!
This disease is soooo invasive. Please get help as I think it's very difficult to do on your own. Anyway, just want to say....WELCOME. You can say anything here, and we will be there to support you
I am so proud of you. The addict in my life is my daughter. She was a nurse, she injured her back at work, and was given oxycontin for pain. Well, needless to say, her usage increased. I went home in May for a visit and found her weighing 90 lbs, syringes everywhere in her apt. I called police and had my 11 year old grandson removed. She lost her job. Was evicted the beginning of July and is now living on the street with her junkie boyfriend.
when the police came....she was screaming at me, it's pain meds mom!! But her arms are nothing but track marks, and I am devastated. I don't know where she is now. I've listed her once as a missing person. Everyday is a nightmare for me. I love my daughter so much, it's killing me!!
This disease is soooo invasive. Please get help as I think it's very difficult to do on your own. Anyway, just want to say....WELCOME. You can say anything here, and we will be there to support you
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I'm so sorry about your daughter. Your post actually made me cry. I know the pain of addiction on both sides being an addict and my father is an addict. I am going to start attending meetings and everyone in my life knows what I have been going through. The biggest thing is that I don't want to let any of them down.
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Caligirl....
I am so glad you are going to get help. You know, these drugs are so devious. They take hold and drag you down. I know my daughter is so ashamed. She hasn't called her son (or any family) since May. She has not made any of her appt's with the CPS to try and get her son back. The CPS worker happened to bump into her on the street, and he said she is too ashamed to face anyone. I just want to take her into my arms and love her out of this addiction, but ......
Anyway, I know they say, you have to do this for yourself, but I say...do this for whoever, as long as you are doing it. Do it for your family, do it for your neighbor, do it for me (each addict that is in recovery gives me hope for my daughter ), do it for the world!!!! We need your shining light to continue to shine!!!!
WE ALL NEED YOU IN OUR WORLD
I am so glad you are going to get help. You know, these drugs are so devious. They take hold and drag you down. I know my daughter is so ashamed. She hasn't called her son (or any family) since May. She has not made any of her appt's with the CPS to try and get her son back. The CPS worker happened to bump into her on the street, and he said she is too ashamed to face anyone. I just want to take her into my arms and love her out of this addiction, but ......
Anyway, I know they say, you have to do this for yourself, but I say...do this for whoever, as long as you are doing it. Do it for your family, do it for your neighbor, do it for me (each addict that is in recovery gives me hope for my daughter ), do it for the world!!!! We need your shining light to continue to shine!!!!
WE ALL NEED YOU IN OUR WORLD
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Newfie-Land, Mo
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Hey cali...another caligirl here...transplanted to missouri...I too let the pills control my life for way too long. I see an addiction specialist and do NA and SR. I too loved the norco but took like 100 a day plus lots of other stuff. I am 46 days clean and know it is hard to do it alone.
You are smart to get help and to get clean.....I welcome you to SR and hope you keep posting ...Thanks for sharing........
You are smart to get help and to get clean.....I welcome you to SR and hope you keep posting ...Thanks for sharing........
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Thank you for all of your kind words. The only problem that seems to be bothering me the most is my energy level is still so low. It has been almost 3 weeks since I detoxed from vicodin, but I just don't have any energy. Anyone experiencing this?? If so is it normal??
Christie
Christie
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Saratoga, California
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Welcome to SR Christie from a fellow Californian!
I hope you find this site as helpful to you as it has been to me.
Congrats on your sober days! I know it's not easy sometimes but you are doing the best thing for yourself. Love yourself first!
Suga
I hope you find this site as helpful to you as it has been to me.
Congrats on your sober days! I know it's not easy sometimes but you are doing the best thing for yourself. Love yourself first!
Suga
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Welcome Christie! I too am new to SR but I have a bunch of 24 hours clean in another program. My name is Charlie (Tow) and I'm an addict. 20 days can feel like a lifetime I know! But remember today is day 21 and Just for Day 21 You can stay Clean! You never have to use again. I'm sure that in your area there is a group called NA. This group has a program of recovery that was designed to help addicts stay clean. So find a meeting, go to it and take the suggestions that are given and start a new way of life! Congrats!!!!!
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