On my way...
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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On my way...
14 days with no codeine! I finally got some sleep last night! I have heard that the first 48 to 72 hours off the drug is the worst. I have learned that although that may be true, your body still craves it. My mind still wants it for so many reasons. This really becomes a battle of your mind.
I have surrounded myself with family and close friends who are standing with me and for me in prayer and encouragement. This is not a battle that should be done alone.
Angelgirl said it best: "Don't tell God how big your addiction is, tell your addiction how big your God is"
There is hope!
I have surrounded myself with family and close friends who are standing with me and for me in prayer and encouragement. This is not a battle that should be done alone.
Angelgirl said it best: "Don't tell God how big your addiction is, tell your addiction how big your God is"
There is hope!
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bowling Green KY
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Originally Posted by Kolina 
14 days with no codeine! I finally got some sleep last night! I have heard that the first 48 to 72 hours off the drug is the worst. I have learned that although that may be true, your body still craves it. My mind still wants it for so many reasons. This really becomes a battle of your mind.
I have surrounded myself with family and close friends who are standing with me and for me in prayer and encouragement. This is not a battle that should be done alone.
Angelgirl said it best: "Don't tell God how big your addiction is, tell your addiction how big your God is"
There is hope!
I have surrounded myself with family and close friends who are standing with me and for me in prayer and encouragement. This is not a battle that should be done alone.
Angelgirl said it best: "Don't tell God how big your addiction is, tell your addiction how big your God is"
There is hope!
awesome job kolina.....14 days is awesome no matter what the addiction was. i have 16 on the vodka and tho' the physical isn't nearly as bad the mental now the triggers are still there unfortunately. that truly is a battle of your mind.
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Join Date: May 2009
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Ok, here is a bit about me. I have never been a heavy drinker, only social till about a 3 years ago, when I started having panic attacks and anxiety from a horrible event that happened to me over 10 years ago. I started drinking to cut the edge and began blacking out. I became a closet drinker. Only drank home alone in my room and hid it from everyone.
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Hi Spensea
Welcome to SR. You find a lot of support here
Feel free to start your own thread anytime you like too - just hit the 'new thread' button
at the left hand top of the main Newcomers Forum page here:
Newcomers to Recovery - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Hope to see you around some more
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Welcome to SR. You find a lot of support here
Feel free to start your own thread anytime you like too - just hit the 'new thread' button
at the left hand top of the main Newcomers Forum page here:Newcomers to Recovery - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Hope to see you around some more
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Glad you are here. And really happy you have friends and family supporting you.
Yes..It can be pretty mentally challenging at times. But you can do things to get past that.
Have you looked into any type of sober netwok or meetings?
I think it takes alot of the weight off when you have others around you that can understand what it is your going through.
Hope to see more of you. Hang tight.
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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You guys are great!
I have never had so much support in my life! Much Aloha to December15, A fallen man, Aysha, mariechi, trucker, Dee74, and sailorjohn. I am so greatful for this site and all of you! May each of us be a light to the other...
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Kolina
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Kolina
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Aloha Kolina - Welcome Spensea - it's wonderful to have you both here. As Anna said, be proud! You've seen what needed to be done to take your life back, & you're doing it!
When I found SR I was in complete misery and despair. It took me awhile to pour out my last drink, but once I did I haven't gone back. Each time I had temptations I found someone else was feeling the same way & I knew that together we could get through anything. Not feeling alone anymore made all the difference.
When I found SR I was in complete misery and despair. It took me awhile to pour out my last drink, but once I did I haven't gone back. Each time I had temptations I found someone else was feeling the same way & I knew that together we could get through anything. Not feeling alone anymore made all the difference.
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