Please help...
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Diego, Ca
Posts: 8
Please help...
My name is Korie, I'm 19, and I'm a recovering speed addict. I know alot of you think Im way to young, but its true. I was addicted for over a year, and now I am one month clean. Its the absolute hardest thing I have ever had to go through. Im scared and it feels like I have no one there to support me. I just feel like going back to it sometimes. I know I never will, but the feeling is still there. Someone help me to understand these feelings more, please! I dont know what to do!
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 22
Welcome Korie,
You've come to the right place. There is always someone on to support and help any way we can.
We all hit rough spots, but it does get better just hang in there. Congrats on 1 month, I'm proud of you.
Do you have a sponsor yet? Can you get to meetings in your area?
I know my sponsor helps me out alot, no judgement, he always listens.
Talking about how you are feeling helps.
Keep up the good work.
I'll keep you in my prayers
Terry
You've come to the right place. There is always someone on to support and help any way we can.
We all hit rough spots, but it does get better just hang in there. Congrats on 1 month, I'm proud of you.
Do you have a sponsor yet? Can you get to meetings in your area?
I know my sponsor helps me out alot, no judgement, he always listens.
Talking about how you are feeling helps.
Keep up the good work.
I'll keep you in my prayers
Terry
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Diego, Ca
Posts: 8
I dont have a sponsor. I dont even know what that is... And I have no idea where the meetings are held! I've been trying to get a schedule for days, but I cant seem to get ahold of one...
Thank you..
Thank you..
Don't get undies in a bunch
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: South Shore MA
Posts: 7,120
Hello Korie
Welcome to SR and
Congratulations on the clean time and the choice to remain clean.
Drugs don't know ages. 1 or 100 drugs don't care.
It is great to see you stopping now at 19 rather then 49. Great job.
As to the feelings. Deal with them a moment at a time. A day at a time.
It does get easier. You can read that from many who post here.
Look at the NA boards for some added posts. You will find many who post there who know first hand what you are feeling.
Welcome to SR and
Congratulations on the clean time and the choice to remain clean.
Drugs don't know ages. 1 or 100 drugs don't care.
It is great to see you stopping now at 19 rather then 49. Great job.
As to the feelings. Deal with them a moment at a time. A day at a time.
It does get easier. You can read that from many who post here.
Look at the NA boards for some added posts. You will find many who post there who know first hand what you are feeling.
Choosing Life
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: London
Posts: 889
Hi Korie
JC here - alcoholic. I don't think addiction of any type is a respecter of age - now I know what my problem is, I can see that I've drank "alcoholically" all my life. I was addicted at 19.
You mention your feelings. Recently I’ve realised that this is a BIG part of my recovery. The way I feel about everyday issues and how I deal with those issues. For example: My inability to deal with little problems, or my ability to make little problems BIG problems for no reason – this for me may start off my stinking thinking as I will always think about reaching for a drink unless I change. The SAME person will drink/use again.
I can’t do this on my own, so I’ve decided to stick with AA meetings and work the AA program. It’s helping in a way I wouldn’t have thought possible. Try an NA meeting if you can.
much love
JC
JC here - alcoholic. I don't think addiction of any type is a respecter of age - now I know what my problem is, I can see that I've drank "alcoholically" all my life. I was addicted at 19.
You mention your feelings. Recently I’ve realised that this is a BIG part of my recovery. The way I feel about everyday issues and how I deal with those issues. For example: My inability to deal with little problems, or my ability to make little problems BIG problems for no reason – this for me may start off my stinking thinking as I will always think about reaching for a drink unless I change. The SAME person will drink/use again.
I can’t do this on my own, so I’ve decided to stick with AA meetings and work the AA program. It’s helping in a way I wouldn’t have thought possible. Try an NA meeting if you can.
much love
JC
Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: El Paso, Tx
Posts: 5,862
Hi Korie and welcome,
I'm so happy for you in coming to the realization you needed to do something. As mentioned, addiction has no age limits. You can find a great fellowship in the program of NA. For more info you can go to www.na.org. *hugs*
I'm so happy for you in coming to the realization you needed to do something. As mentioned, addiction has no age limits. You can find a great fellowship in the program of NA. For more info you can go to www.na.org. *hugs*
In Memory Of
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Connecticut.
Posts: 3,736
welcome Korrie ...
Addiction is a disease that tells us we dont have one . Sometimes we think its easier to go backwards instead of face the future with out drugs because it is scarey and new for us .Our disease has a voice and it lies to us to get us to use again , its in that pull that we feel to go back . You are so not alone , read all you can on these boards and you will learn more . A sponser is someone from the program NA or AA who helps us stay clean and sober .Some one with a year or more of clean time . Chy has provided you with an NA link , it would be great if you could get to a meeting , they are where I found my recovery and you will too if you want it .Its great that you have reached out andf shows a willingness to stay clean . Keep busy and keep posting ! I am pulling for you ! Trish
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