aeo1313

Today is day 2 from hydrocodone (again) and I feel physically like crap. Anyway, went over to my parents' house tonight and my mom has just come home from the hospital from a knee replacement. I knew they had hydros all over and I went over there intent upon taking some. I sat on the couch and talked to my folks for a while and all of sudden (POW) I had a thought in the back of my head that told me I didn't have to take the pills. i would be ok if I didn't- in fact I would feel better. I left not taking any! My brain was telling me the entire way there to take some and in my mind I had it all planned out. I don't know where that other voice came from, but as soon as I heard it I felt a wave of relief wash over my mind and body. What happened???

ReadyAndAble

You listened to your own mind, instead of the addict mind. Great job! It lies, it cajoles, it reassures and soothes. Don't believe any of it. Every time the thought of using comes into your head, remember the source. You don't want to take another one again—ever. And it can't make you take one.

I'd call that a really big victory.

JohnnyDetox

A moment of clarity.

Orbea

I'd say that's a big victory!!!

Anna

Yes, a moment of clarity when you ignored the addict voice.

And, you will have a lot more of those.

Dee74

well done aeo

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Hevyn

Very good news - proud of you aeo. You're getting stronger and more determined.

GirlFromCO

Great job, aeo!

sugarbear1

That IS cool! Keep moving forward!

aeo1313

Woke up thinking about this event. I went to an AA meeting and shared last night. I feel kind of stupid wondering, but I kind of think this was G-d talking to me. It sure as hell wasn't me, bc I was telling myself to take the pills. Was it a power greater than myself? It sure seemed like it.

Purplecatlover

God works in mysterious ways. He helps us if we let Him. Way to go!

Sapling

I was thinking the same thing....No reason it couldn't be. I heard something in a meeting this morning I needed to hear....And I don't think it was the lady talking.