Hello Again!

[Andie015]

I haven't been here for a while but I just passed a milestone and wanted to check in. May 1st I hit my 18 month anniversary!  It actually came and went without me even realizing it. I'm doing better than ever and I feel great!  I hope everyone is doing well and I wish all who are struggling right now the determination and strength you need to face your demon head on and succeed....it can be done!  A little back story on me...I had a 20 to 30 pill a day habit for 13 years. I was absolutely at the end of the line in every sense of the phrase. I lost my job because I never went in, I almost lost my husband and kids and had no hope. I finally admitted defeat and checked into rehab....the best decision of my life....and took it from there. I can't believe its been a year and a half since I took a pill...its an amazing feeling!  I want to bring a little hope to those who need it most. Have a great day everyone!

[gnarly_1]

Hey Andie you go girl thanks for posting it gives people hope stop by a n/a meeting and pick up your 18mo chip keep doing what your doing it is working for you im so happy for you good luck and God bless
.....................................................Gnarly.................................................

[VICourageous]

Hey Girl..Now this is some GREAT NEWS..Glad to see that you came back to write us a uplifting post..I knew you where somewhere right behind me and close. I think I am almost in the 20..heck I forget now..lol
So Happy for YOU..

PS..The Energy took me a bit longer then that, but it does come back.. Maybe not like it was when we synthetically had it..Ha!
Bless U Always!!

[Andie015]

Energy takes a while to return....it took a good 6 months for me to feel much better then at a year I really started feeling like my old self. Its definitely a long process but one that's so worth it....

[jleeflcntrygrl]

Awesome girly!congrats! U can do it! Hava blessed day prayers sent your way!

[clean_in_ks]

Well just look at you flying by your 18 month milestone and not even realizing it???  RECOVERY looks good on you girl......REALLY happy you bopped in......thank you for returning to share with others....HOPE is a precious commodity....and your testimony proves it's worth it~

[Amandag78]

Can i please ask, how long did it take you before your energy came back 100%?
Thanks : )

[Amandag78]

Congratulations on 18 months !!!

[Andie015]

I was a complete mess when I first came here...but I found so many caring people who knew exactly what I was going through and that made me feel so understood and cared for. I especially thank you Sarah, you have such wisdom that you share to help others and I know its helped me on numerous occasions. Thanks to all who have helped me on medhelp....you have all been such inspirations to me!

[dominosarah]

What a great post to see Andie!!!  Congrats on 18 months!!  I remember when you came here, you were such a mess!  Now you are growing daily and you wear recovery so well~

[meegWpaw]

"18 and i like it!"--alice cooper.  congratulations, Andie!  nice to see you Chiquita!!!!

[onthefence]

Congratulations! thats great to hear!!! its great to hear positive outcomes , definitely gives hope!

[ActingBrandNew]

Hey Andie! Congrats on the milestone! Glad you checked in :)