smack problems

[CJluvsJC]

i don't know what to do with myself! i got past the nightmarish withdrawal, i been through rehab and everything...WHY DO I STILL WANT SMACK?!

I don't want to harm myself, I'm sick of being labelled as a junkie, and yet...I dunno. Any suggestions?

 

[chilehed]

If you're like me, the reason you still want it is because you're an addict.

I suggest getting involved in NA in your area, and attend at least one meeting a day until it gets better. Then, keep going so that it stays that way.

http://www.na.org/links-toc.htm

And stick with the women.

 

[TrinityLives]

Hi there

Its what they called in rehab ( where I went ) Your beast brain.. Did they use that term?
This is the part of your brain that doesn't care if you lose everything, it wants what it wants and will fight with your Good brain until either the Good wins or you feed the beast in a sense.

It is VERY normal, BUT you have to use this time to start putting into practice skills you may have learned in Rehab.
Like calling others you met in rehab just to say "Hi". You dont have to discuss your urges unless you want, but you will find when just chatting about stuff you will lose that urge.

For me ,and I want that in bold for me, NA and AA didn't seem to fit. I go to Celebrate Recovery and feel so blessed that someone let me know about that alternative, I dont know where I would be without it.
If you havent heard about it heres the link
http://www.celebraterecovery.com/

Call your churches and see if they have the program or one similar. Its a 12 step program based on the AA principles etc.
They have included worship and a message, then you break into groups to talk about what issues you have . CR deals with "hurt, habits and hang up" so anyone who struggles with anything from co-dependancy to addictions are welcome!

BUT in the meant time fill your days with reading scripture, calling friends, doing hobbies you coudlnt before because you spend your days getting high.
I know that was the first thing I realized, how fun life was after I was sober. I had the energy do to all the things I liked before but gave up due to drugs

PM me anytime or hit me up on yahoo IM I am
CureEndoNow

Hugs and Prayers

keep looking up HE will surround you , just keep praying

 

[Divinah]

you also have to find alternatives. For the most severe addicts I know...I'ts something physical...pumping iron, running so you get those endorphins and all that wonderful stuff flowing in an appropriate, God Given way.

Also, and FIRST and FOREMOST...seek the LORD DAILY, in prayer and WORD if you do this...you'll grow from there, be led in understanding, strengthened and BLESSED with VICTORY

PROMISE.

GLORY TO GOD.

 

[loveiseverywhere]

This is why you still want to use smack:

http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org/articles/article151.html

 

[contagion]

As of today, I have 4 months and 2 weeks clean from smack. It can be done. Try going to 90 NA meetings in 90 days. If meetings aren't working for you and the withdrawal methods are too much, I know of some people who enter a suboxone program which is a medication that eliminates all cravings and physically prevents you from feeling high no matter how much of any opiate you take. You don't get high from the medication and it's main ingredient is buprenorphine. If you feel you can't get past the physical withdrawal, I'd suggest going to your local outpatient and trying to get an appt set up with a doctor who prescribes suboxone. They also may gave it at your local detox. I know people who have done this and it has worked for them. They are also other meetings aside from AA and NA. I know also of Alcoholics Victorious in Christ. I'd personally recommend NA but that isn't enough for some people and you may need medication for detox or maintenance. If it gets you clean, then I don't see a problem with it. For me, I used NA and detoxed cold turkey, went to 90 meetings in 90 days, got a sponsor and called him everyday, started working the steps, dropped all the old people places and things, and immerses myself in the program and took all suggestions and IT WORKED. Now, I have been to 3 inpatient rehabs having spent 13 months total of my life in rehab and have been in and out of jails since I was 17. I relapsed when I had 17 months clean and it took me almost a year to get clean again but through a moment of clarity, I did it. If I can do it, so can you. Go to NA and share and identify yourself as a newcomer and take EVERY suggestion and get a sponsor. 90 in 90, do it. If you absolutely CANT do that, try getting on suboxone to detox you and eliminate your cravings. Give NA a try first though, if you give it your all, you can do it. And remember, all things are possible through Christ.

God Bless you,
Pat G