CRAVING HEROIN AFTER 5 MONTHS

[stilltrying1965]

Can anyone tell me how long their cravings lasted for their doc. I have been clean for 159 days and had a very bad craving today which i have not had for a long time.  think if it wasnt for my wife i could maybe have gave in but do not understand as there was no trigger, nothing at all that could bring this on. I have never had a craving like this for months and just wondered if anyone else has had this for no reason after this length of time. Kim told me to put some music on and sat and spoke to me while it passedbut do not understand such a bad craving after this length of time especially when there wa no trigger as i do recognize my triggers. What helps you to beat your cravings ?

[gizzy32]

Remember at the start when you first got clean? Cravings happened everyday almost and they were so intense. Now they don't happen as much, but since we are addicts, the disease never goes away, it just gets so much easier, but we always have to be prepared for those weak moments and you did great James.

I still crave, but instead of everyday, it's more like once or twice a month and usually something triggers it. You could also be going through PAWS now too, so read up on it here again if ya can. Congrats on those 159 days, you both have come so far and we are proud of you. It's nice to see you both on here again:) Stay strong friends.

[worried878]

159 days is great!  but in the scheme of things it is 5 months,,,How long did u use?  having a craving here and there is common...as time goes by and u still have them outta nowhere..then it s just sumpin u will gwet thru like u did tonite..have a plan..be it sign on here and post pronto...exercise...we r all different..but sounds as if u made it thru this one..the typical craving outta the blue lasts only 15 minutes or less//unless we cave into it and dwell on the craving//then it can stay for days

u r lucky u have had no "un-triggered" cravings in the past 159 days...as time goes on they still occur..much less often and a reason/trigger/ is usually evident after a long time in clean time...just always have a plan

there is a great article in the health pages that i kept on my frig for mths...about cravings and conquering them,,in reality if u woulda caved/how would u feel right now? Probably not as good as u feel for not caving
for me..cravings wer almost like a test..when u pass thru u feel good that u were able to pass the test..guess u gotta find the positive in things to make it thru all of this..and sounds like u will

[SophieShine]

Got your pm sweetie! let's try it that way..... If I lose you come back on here!

[SophieShine]

Missed you too! sooooo much! Try to tell James that he's doing so good, no matter what the family says, it's gonna take time for them to build up trust again, not to mention that some ppl are just plain nasty! How are YOU Kim?

[stilltrying1965]

Im here to sophie. I cantsend notes and most of the pms i try to send disappear. James had a very very bad day today im so glad i was here. It came on like a ton of bricks but last week tere was a few problems with his sister calling him a junkie scumbag which i think caused this. I think this is the only way i can chat to you coz of this silly p.c and connection. Iv missedyou gal xx

[SophieShine]

Can you send pm's?

[SophieShine]

I'm here sweetie! I'm so proud of you 2! Love youuuuuu too

[stilltrying1965]

Morning Sophie, its kim here, james is asleep, ive been up all night and hes not been sleeping long. I cant send notes on this stupid p.c with this stupid connection with a pay as you go dongle. Ive misse you sophie. We had  really bad day. Im glad he came to me for help. I thinkthis is the only way we can talk is on this tjhread so ill send this now to make sure you get it. Love ya gal xxx

[SophieShine]

You are a warrior James and you didn't give in, you talked about it and you asked for help, What a change! A few months back you would never have opened up to Kim and let her help you....think about that....
Don't wonder what it would have been, it didn't happen. Don't feel guilty, you did the right thing.
We all are sooooo proud of you 2 Scottish lovebirds!!!
Love youuuu!!!
xoxoxo. sophie.

[dominosarah]

You are stronger than you think James......Dont feel guilty, feel good that you made it thru the craving.  We are all so proud of you!!          sara

[10356]

Hi James I'm sorry you got slammed by a major craving. they do come out of nowhere. I'm glad kim was there for you and I'm grateful you will soon have steady access to mh. Do not feel guilty please they happen to all of us what is important is that it passed and you did not use.. I wish where you lived offered more in support but use your family when you crave call them distract yourself. have you thought of a hobby for yourself ? I have found having something I enjoy doing really helps when I'm restless craving or just feeling blah.. You did well You fought your craving today and beat your addiction.. warm hugs for my brother.. letakos

[stilltrying1965]

I jut feel so guilty sarah for it as it would hae ruined everything.What would havehappened if kim wasnt there thats what worries me now.

[stilltrying1965]

Thanks Holliee i always knew that id crave for  the rest of my life thats why we must always be on our guard but this was a craving from hell it was worse than any craving that i even had when i first became clean. Its the first time that i really thought there was a chance of me crumbling. Im so glad kim was in and i fel really disappointed in myself for even contemplating actually touching the devils drug after all the clean time we had fought so hard to keep i could have ruined it all in he space of 20mins i feel really bad about it but wont let it get to me although it has made me feel weak again i refse to lose my clean time but im so disgusted and unhappy with myselffor even thinkiing about it

[dominosarah]

I am glad Kim was there for you.  Music is very calming and works wonders.  Many times the cravings will come out of nowhere.  You are in control of you now and not your addiction.  The last real nasty one i had i was vacuuming the rug and it just came out of nowhere.  Glad you got on here and talked about it.  You are strong so keep moving forward..one day at a time           sara

[Holliee]

You will crave for rest of your life my step dad been sober 4 yrs and he says he still has days he craves. I been clean 2 yrs and I still crave oxycotion sometimes. I think that reason a lot people end up back on it