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2107676 tn?1388973859

One week clean

One whole precious week.  I have accomplished more this week than I have in 5 years of using.  I know I still have a long way too go and a lot more to accomplish and some times it feels overwhelming because I am getting pressured but wow, I am pretty proud of myself.  I took care of the financials and got them off my back for now.  I can answer my phone again.  
I am very slowly lookiing at the mess my house is in and trying hard to do a little bit at a time.  I put out weeks worth of garbage the other night.   My house doesn't smell like kitty litter anymore  
Oh, I have so much to do yet but I am doing something every day and every night I feel so sore and beat up but proud of what I accomplished.
I hate waking up this early but it goes with getting clean.  Sore, tired, weak and all, I am one day closer to feeling better and getting my life back.  
I had strong cravings last night but didn't think of using.  I just ran to the store and bought cookies and a chocolate bar.  It really worked.  Using was not an option.
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2083449 tn?1381354708
Wow! You have made it through arguably one of the toughest weeks ever! You've worked so hard and have faced things that are tough to deal with when you are using, and even tougher while newly clean! I'm so very happy for you!

The only advice I can give is to just keep moving forward! I know I say that over and over again! Some days it will be very small things, other days it will be huge tasks! You will get through all of this in your own time! Don't let yourself get overwhelmed! For me, it is so easy to do, and that is when I crave the worst!

Take care my dear friend! I'm behind you all the way no matter what you chose! I know you will choose and clean, happy, and healthy life! You are well on your way!
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3655415 tn?1352837277
I just have to know how many days it took you to reach the peak of feeling your worst? And when did it begin going down hill and getting better?
Lisa
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2218783 tn?1357571081
I Like that what ImDone wrote "Start congratulating yourself Pat you're the one doing the work"  *Remember that *
Sweet dreams Lovely I am do my 15 mile run and then do my 100 pushups hahahahaha! sounded good didnt it ;-) (Just kidding) I am going to watch a Movie and eat Ice-cream with chocolate chip pecan pie"   }:))))  crazy busy today @ work this old Gal is Pooped out!   Sleep with Angels
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4149717 tn?1389503561
Amen to that!! Pat your doing great!
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1416133 tn?1351123217
start congratulating YOURSELF.  you're the one doing the work here!
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2107676 tn?1388973859
thanks for the push.  I wouldn't have done it without you.
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1416133 tn?1351123217
that's all you gotta do, pat.  just keep doing the work.. the rest will come!
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