Am I being too postive?

[overit2003]

So I am on day four..This is like the 3rd time I have tried to get off pain pills..Actually the first time I am doing it for me..The other times it was cause I couldnt find any..Anyway, unually I am in bed for atleast a week..Totally withdrawn from everyone..This time was different..I am just sick of it..I feel wonderful..I think it is kinda crazy how well I feel..I only missed one day of work and the last thing I want is a pill? This time I confided in a close friend that I could trust so I am not going through it alone. I am just wondering if I am being too postive?

[HelpinUtah]

Good attitude!  That's what I had to do too.  Sometimes people in our lives create more stress and drama than is necessary. So, one step at a time and you'll do great! WOOHOO!!!

[overit2003]

I did read your story..Good for you!!! I know all about the stressful sisituations..That is the reason I started in the first place...I am in the process of trying to get people out of my life that cause me so much stress. One bad habit at a time is the way I am looking at it..My goal today is to go home and clean my house with no pills...I know that might sound nuts but I use to feel like I could  not do anything without them...I am still in shock that I am at work on day four..Anyway, thanks again to everyone :)

[HelpinUtah]

You can NEVER be too POSITIVE!!!  But, I agree that being positive is great, but don't think for a minute you can ever let your guard down.  If you read my post earlier, I've been clean for about 165 days and still have temptations.  I think once an addict and a stressful situation arises, we sometimes want to go back to what makes us feel good.  So, stay positive but realistic!

By the way, CONGRATS!  You're doing awesome!  

Hugs,
Janet

[liscamdave]

Good for you. Take this break you got and RUN with it...don't turn back. Remember, it won't always be this easy...you caught a break..that is awesome. Be careful and keep it up..........

Lisa

[overit2003]

Thank you guys so much..I think I am going to make this my aftercare...I have been on here so many times just never wrote anything..I guess I was in denial. I have said it out loud "I have a problem"  it does wonders when you admit it...Everyone on here insprires me...I hope I can be of so help to someone..I am taking it on day at a time now..Actually a hour at a time..Thank you all :)

[road2recovery]

You are not being too positive...I think you are sick of it all, and that is when we say enough...That is what happened to me, I was sick of being sick...Tired of the chase, the money i spent, and most of all my health and my liver..and of course my faimly...
You are doing great, and my best advice to you right now, is try to stay out of your head, and stay busy...you are doing amazing!!
good luck
r2r

[gizzy32]

First of all congrats on day 4 and glad w/d's are not as bad this time. I don't think you can ever be too positive when it comes to fighting addiction, but there is a difference between positive and overly confident and i think you have a good mindset here. Stay positive, but NEVER let your guard down, so many times i thought i had this beat only to mess it up. Telling your friend was a great idea and you will kick it this time. The hardest part about addiction is the mental battles and staying clean. Have you ever thought of any type of aftercare? I am pretty sure there will come a time when you crave and those mind games come in. This forum is also great for support so stick around. Good luck:)