Its That Time! September 2015 Roll Call!!

[ActingBrandNew]

Hey everybody! Its September so its time for another roll call! Hopefully we can get more people to participate than last month. We used to have like 80+ people participate but over the months the number has gone down significantly. These roll calls are important to everyone. Whether you are clean or are just thinking about getting clean, you are welcome and encouraged to participate. This is where you introduce yourself and say how long you have been clean or if you haven't started your journey yet, you just say who you are so we know your out there. Like I said, you dont have to be clean to participate. One of the hardest things in recovery is reaching out. Take this as an opportunity to do that. So whether you have 100 years sober or your just trying to get a grasp on today, wed love to hear from you.

[VICourageous]

I am a bit late, as this Month is almost over.

I have 3 hard working Years Today!
10-12 or more off the Booze!
Cigs are on count down!

Thanks Everyone for Your Wonderful, Caring & Sharing Support!

Bless
Vickie

[jifmoc]

Hi, 1 year and 3 months clean. The only way I've managed to do that w/o going completely insane is thru working a program. Stick around all you newcomers:)

[Addictchick_1983]

My name is Chelsey.... I am two days clean from oxy. And hope to stay strong to fight the battles ahead from my addiction. I was using heavy for about a year Or so... And prior to that dabbled a bit in Norco before I was introduced to the oxy that took me under. I hope to gain much from the site as I already have in just two days. You guys are amazing... And thank you for the encouragement. I know that if I hasn't found this place.... I just might not be on day two today. Thank you all again. And look forward to what's to come for me now that I have taken these steps to freedom

[MrsANAV]

I am Jody. Today is 7 weeks clean off oxycodone and I'm struggling with post acute withdrawal...struggling is an understatement. There is no going back, I will weather this even at the toll it's taking on me. I'm glad I just found this forum and hope to get to know some of you.

[Heavenawaits817tx]

Hello all I'm very new here like 2 days new in fact, so still a little rusty to the site but trying. Anyways I've been struggling with hydrocodien off an on for 3 years now this is my second detox, the first time I didn't think sites like this existed so I was in the dark about addiction. When 3 months sober, relasped and 8 months later I'm here for the last time... I'm like 19 days clean so still climbing to that field of happiness but I know it's ways aways.. So I'm trying to just settle for the view of it all right now and understand it until I'm ready and prepared to be standing in that field.. God bless!

[Ronda8899]

Day 6 of coming off hydros. Still having issues but hanging in there! Cravings are the worst. I'm starting NA on Tuesday.

[pillguy]

A little over 7 months off Suboxone.  Each month has been better than the last one.

[ImInAwe]

Hi! I'm Hailey, and I'm on day 5 of withdrawing from 5 years of a suboxone program(years of morphine before that) that saved my life. I was blessed beyond measure to find a suboxone clinic that didn't just hand out a script.. My doctor has sat and cried with me, the group therapist there is someone I can text in the middle of the night for encouragement. The last five years at the clinic, I've been able to build up my recovery "tool box", and now I'm ready to kick it and find true freedom! This forum completes my circle of support, so thank you all so much for just being here!

[msdelight]

Hi and congratulations to all of you, those racking up their clean time, tapering or those just thinking about it. Krissy it's almost a year? Geez where does the time go! My name is Laura, and I have 2 years off the percocet devil today.  Tell you what, that was the quickest 2 years of my life and the best gift I have ever received. I was just a straight up addict without a script. It was a hellish life. One I am not proud of and never want to return to.. So keep fighting y'all! It definitely worth the struggle.

[gettingmylifeback1964]

Thanks Krissy, it's always nice to here positive feedback and congrats on your 10 months clean!!!

[Krissy_123]

Hey gettingmylife back,congrats on your progressive taper!! :D and no,none of us are wondering why you can't just do it right now. If ppl are able to taper that's great!! Just a lot of addicts just don't have the willpower to do it. but if you can then you deff should. It does drag your w/d's out for a longer period of time,but we all do things differently and that's ok. You're doing it,and that's all that really matters!!

[gettingmylifeback1964]

My name is Liz and I have been tapering off oxycodone for three weeks now.  Many of my posts is say OxyContin because that's the devil that bit me in butt 5 years ago and I guess it just stuck!  I was on 90mg a day and I'm down to 40 mg now.  Tomorrow more comes off and I'm going to make the jump two weeks from tomorrow and can't wait!!  I'm sure you all are wondering why I can't do this now.  Unfortunately due to other medical reasons I'm following my doctors advice. Trust me, if I could I would!!!  I envy all who have done it because being in withdrawal for three weeks has not been fun.  This site has helped me tremendously and I hope to do the same in return!  Much thanks to all!!!

Liz

[Krissy_123]

This coming Monday will be 10 months of oxycodone for me. Can't believe it!! I just posted the other day that this will be my first autumn clean and that will make it all 4 seasons!!! :D two more months and I'll have 1 year,I didn't think I'd ever see 10 months let alone 1 year!! Congrats to all the new comers on here who've decided to quit,and to all you ppl that just come on to read posts and are still debating if today should be the day you quit. IT SHOULD,YOU CAN DO DO IT!!

[BraneGame]

I went c/t off Oxy this past March. I am working with my doctors to help keep me moving forward and  except that pain Is a part of my life.

[quitinoxys]

Hello all I have been clean since May 2010 which means I have 5+ years sober. My DOC was oxycontin which I started taking 7 years prior 2010 for a severe spinal injury. I like many chronic pain sufferers wound up on the pain med merry-go-round having to take more and more for pain relief. I wound up being a full blown addict as many CP sufferers do. I always told myself "It's OK because I have a reason to take inordinate amounts of OXY" That is how we rewire our brains and let the drugs take us over by giving in to DENIAL. When I first came to this forum I was a hot mess as  can be attested by the great people on MH that stuck by me and helped me through C/T and my journey to sobriety. I thank GOD my beautiful wife and all the people on MH that supported no matter how tenacious I was. Someone who is no longer with us told me that I should change my screen name to Tenacious-R (a reference to Tenacious D Jack Blacks old comedy team) because of how I always tried to rationalize (deny) my addiction. Thank GOD she never pulled her punches because I needed to be schooled and she did it with great compassion and of course tough love. I thank GOD everyday that I found all of you selfless and caring people on this forum.  To all of you starting out on your journey down the road to sobriety you will find that there are a lot of pot holes that you need to avoid and rest areas when it gets to tough (MH forum where you can talk it out). You will as I and countless other make it down that road if you keep your eyes on the prize. So Keep on Keepin on. GOD bless you all--Rick (Tenacious-R) RIP IBKleen

[ActingBrandNew]

Wow, congrats everyone! Hopefully we get some more to participate.

[waterLilly7]

that was supposed to say Oxycodone and vicodin, not hydro.

[waterLilly7]

Hi Everyone,
I am Lily, and i have been free of hydrocodone and vicodin for 3 years now. The summer I went through three years ago, through withdraw is the best gift i ever gave myself. it gave me all of the summers to come.
It was a hard road, and luckily I was not addicted, but very physically dependant. i was taking almost 300mg of oxycodone at the end. I tapered, and then I went off, and it was no quick fix. I suffered, mostly from anxiety, but I pushed forward. This forum was a Godsend.
When I look back on it I just thank God I got off of them when I did. i also thank God that I never went back. Once was enough for me!
Group hug!

[motye51]

I am clean today.....yayyyy me!!!!!   I am approximately almost 20 months clean and still working my damn steps....character defect....procrastination!!!  Will be meeting with sponser this weekend to go over step #5....
Am speaking at our local ADU unit of women once a month, am working my program!  I thank God every single day that I've been given a second chance!  Today, I won't blow it!

[Langer413]

I'm about 5 months off hydrocodone and just ran a 5K Sunday morning! I know see the pills convinced me I was in more pain than I actually was. Yes I still have bad pain days however now I have the tools to deal with the pain rather than just mask it! Congrats to everyone on their journey!

[Stungbythebee]

Hi everyone. I am on day 14, 2 whole weeks!!!  I was taking 30-45 mg. of Percocet daily. I know it's a low dose but getting off is difficult no matter what the dose. My physical withdrawal was mild compared to higher dose users (according to those who responded) but the mental part is terrible!! The no energy has been the worst for me. But I love this forum, even though I'm new. I think the support and anonymity has really helped me. Thanks to all who listened and responded.  :0)

[Frogger76]

Hi all!! I'm almost at 6 1/2 years. I had a bad accident Friday, it was me versus a knife, and frozen chicken, my thumb lost that battle. It took several stitches, but no pain meds, proud of myself for that. Good luck to all of you and take care!!!

[toothfairie]

thanks for the monthly post ABN!!  I'm 1024 days off pain pills...from many years of abusing.  Thankful for this site and the people that helped me along the way.  I still check in from time to time...Life has it's ups and downs and always will...but it's much better now!  Congrats everyone on your clean time and those wanting it....hang in there everyone!  It's so worth it!!

[refills]

One year ago I was up at detox. Xanax and alcohol. I celebrate the anniversary clean from Xanax. I wish all my friends  my best and congratulations. I wish I could tell you all my life is better today. My Best Wishes to You All.