Moment of clarity

[Tenebrae]

I realised today that I had been holding myself as not really being an addict because I couldnt get done for pocession (I was hooked on sedatives)

I've been in recovery for like 4 years, but I think I was still being a snob when looking at drug addicts, hell the only difference between me and the methamphetimine addict, was that I could get mine legally from th doctor

 

[jerry ralph]

Addiction cuts across all ethnic and social boundries. We don't have to let using addicts into our homes, but we should share the message of recovery with them at every opportunity.........One of the slogans of AA and NA is "we can only keep what we have by giving it away."...............Do you go to meetings?......jerry

check out my blog http://www.jerryengland.blogspot.com

 

[AngelDove1]

I realised today that I had been holding myself as not really being an addict because I couldnt get done for pocession (I was hooked on sedatives)

I've been in recovery for like 4 years, but I think I was still being a snob when looking at drug addicts, hell the only difference between me and the methamphetimine addict, was that I could get mine legally from th doctor

Congrats on the 4.....keep on keeping on.
What a great rude awakening.....

Legally or not abuse is abuse.

 

[Tenebrae]

Congrats on the 4.....keep on keeping on.
What a great rude awakening.....

Legally or not abuse is abuse.

It was kind of a slap in the face, but also good, because I've been trying to loose weight for ages, right about the time I got clean, was the time I started gaining weight, and I've realised again I subsititued one addiction for another.....

I am tempted to try NA, does anyone know what they are like?

 

[justanobserver]

It was kind of a slap in the face, but also good, because I've been trying to loose weight for ages, right about the time I got clean, was the time I started gaining weight, and I've realised again I subsititued one addiction for another.....

I am tempted to try NA, does anyone know what they are like?

hey. kudos on 4 yrs!! NA is pretty much like AA except its more tailored to drug addiction. go to their web site
http://portaltools.na.org/portaltools/MeetingLoc/ and do a search for there you live. also the phone book. like AA, there will be different meetings and some meetings you will fit in better than other meetings.

I wish you the best of luck in your walk and recovery.

 

[Harlan Norris]

I realised today that I had been holding myself as not really being an addict because I couldnt get done for pocession (I was hooked on sedatives)

I've been in recovery for like 4 years, but I think I was still being a snob when looking at drug addicts, hell the only difference between me and the methamphetimine addict, was that I could get mine legally from th doctor

You are in good company. I am a drug addict and alchoholic.The turning point in addiction is when we see it for what it is.That changes the whole charicter of it.Once one admits in their heart, that they are an addict,repentance and then freedom are close at hand.Good for you!It's not so bad being sober,and once you have your feet on the ground you can also help others gain their freedom.

 

[Tenebrae]

More lightbulbs

I attended my first NA meeting yesterday. I say I have been in recovery for 4 years which I dont think is accurate, I came off sedatives and then inserted junkfood and sex as choice of addiction. and didnt deal with the reasons behind my addiction, or even acknowledge that it was an addiction

So starting now, 1 day clean

 

[justanobserver]

More lightbulbs

I attended my first NA meeting yesterday. I say I have been in recovery for 4 years which I dont think is accurate, I came off sedatives and then inserted junkfood and sex as choice of addiction. and didnt deal with the reasons behind my addiction, or even acknowledge that it was an addiction

So starting now, 1 day clean

this is great news! Anytime you need support, chat, someone just to listen, you got friends here.

 

[AngelDove1]

"One day at a time"
NA played a big part in my recoving
program.Your in the right place.
God did it for me,
He will do it for you too.
He does for us what we cannot do for ourselves.

More lightbulbs

I attended my first NA meeting yesterday. I say I have been in recovery for 4 years which I dont think is accurate, I came off sedatives and then inserted junkfood and sex as choice of addiction. and didnt deal with the reasons behind my addiction, or even acknowledge that it was an addiction

So starting now, 1 day clean

 

[Tenebrae]

**** **** ****, it doesnt help having the flu, but my guts feels like its been ripped in knots today

How the heck do people stay clean

I'd quite happily stick anything in my gob today