HELP!!

[tryinhard78]

Just got texted by an old contact...I was having a decent day and wasn't craving at all and BAM get the text and now I'm craving like crazy. OMG this is crazy why did the cravings start so quick?

[Clamity2]

Yep the pills will always be available if we choose to pick up. But seeing my connection does still make my blood pressure feel like it's going up. I come here and remember what I DONT want again. wds hurt.

[Cupp78]

I remeber hearing about the cravings being a 3 part process.  One, you begin thinking about them. Two, you start obsessing over them, and three, you start trying to get them.  I find that if I can try and catch them in the "thinking about them" phase, and then do something to take my mind off of it, it is much easier than if it gets to the point of obsession.  I know this can be easier said than done, but if your try it, you will get better at it.  You can learn to recognize the early signs of a craving.  It important to catch it early and then try to channel that energy into something else.

It is awesome you stayed so string and didn't give in...you deserve major kudos for that!!!

[Mandapanda17]

the cravings can come on just like that..BAM and hit you right in the face. gotta stay strong and think about anything else BUT that. I know how hard it is. Everytime I see my neighbor, drive by places I used to get them, see the (ANY) pharmacy, I feel nausea and can't think about anything else. Its so hard, but fight fight fight.. someone said yesterday you have to tell the craving to STFU!!!! Hopefully you can figure out what it stands for. STFU cravings! stay strong, and I will too :)

[Vicotram]

You are strong girl, keep going i got your back. Rock that Def L

[HelpinUtah]

That's a lot of pressure, knowing that family members are in the same boat!  But, you are stronger than that!  I think you flushing them down the toilet shows that you are strong and you can stay strong!  I'm proud of you!!!!  You CAN do this and stay away from those temptations.  I went through something similar yesterday and boy it was tough, but it's so worth it to stay clean!!!  If you ever need to chat, just let me know!!!

[tryinhard78]

I don't even think it took me a second for my thoughts to change. The craving has passed I think I need to get out of the house for a while so I'm going to pick up my daughter from school. Thank you for the post Gizzy it helps alot. I couldn't believe how much it helped to post on here.This forum is a life saver thats for sure.

[gizzy32]

The cravings that come on so fast are scary and getting a text like this can literally change your thoughts in a second. Telling them and putting yourself out there is tough, but it protects you for times like this. You have done so well and i see you know what you have to do. This is one of those tests that come from time to time and your passing it with flying colours. Let us know how you are and stay strong

[tryinhard78]

It's not an option right now I did tell my husband and I think I'm gonna tell my mom. Luckily neither one of them do anything. My family LOVES to talk about everyone elses problems even though they all have the same ones.

[Sunnyd210]

Ohhhh boy that is ALOT of temptation!!! Im sorry you have to make a decision like that but you are RIGHT u have to do whats right for you!!

[tryinhard78]

I hate to say it but my family is going to have to be cut out for alittle bit. I did text her back and told her that she's not taking pills anymore. I counted it one day and at least 14 people on one side of my family either sell or are addicted to pills. That is alot if you really think about it. I have to work on me and can't let anything get in the way of that...not even family.

[Sunnyd210]

Ohhh I see the issue. Hummm mayb u can just tell them ur "friend" doesnt need them anymore. I know telling the dr was really hard I thought I was going to have an anxiety attack. But when I realized I had options it was like a 1000 lb weight being lifted off my shoulders.

[refusingbondage]

Is telling your family that you developed a problem with the pain meds and are now in recovery not an option?  Being able to text back:  "No thank you I do not take pills anymore at all and please don't ask me again" might really help you get over the craving by crushing it down.  Or if you have to: "No thanks, my friend doesn't take pills anymore and I don't talk to her anymore so please don't ask me anymore"
Sorry you have so many triggers.... Hang in there and be strong

[tryinhard78]

I can change my number but its a family member...They always thought they were for a "friend" of mine. Noone knows that they were really for me. That is awesome that you flushed yours. I know when I called my Dr. I wanted to throw up. I didn't even think about what I would tell family members since they thought they were for a "friend". I just told my Dr. I wanted to try other methods for my pain because the meds. weren't working anymore.

[Sunnyd210]

My boyfriend once found some pills that I had stashed and somehow forgot about. I freaked when he gave them to me. I yelled at him to flush them and he thought I was CRAZY and said he was going to hold on to them. WELL all day thats what I thought about and was scared to even go in the house. Finally I went and found them and flushed them I know Im not stronger than the pills. I mean I didnt take them but I knew if they were there I wouldve at some point. Can you change ur phone number?

[tryinhard78]

It is scary that a text message can make me crave that much. All it said was "got some little ones if you want them" That's it thats all it said and it automatically sent me into Pill mode. That scares the hell out of me.

[Sunnyd210]

Im sorry you are having a rough day. I think that the cravings will always be there you are STRONGER than the temptation though!!!!

[VicoMom]

DO NOT TEXT BACK!

You were having a decent day before the text message... I hate it that these things get such a hold over people... Your resolve is SO strong and then one little sentence on a cell phone or computer and that seductive little voice is whispering furiously into your ear...

This is going to be hard... This is going to take some MAJOR will-power. You can do it. PM me if you need to...

You can do this. That voice lies and deceives and keep remembering that however many you do get... Well, they'll be gone and you'll be right back where you started. You'll have that many more in there wreaking havoc on your body and your mind.