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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.
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.
lol, I can just imagine. Well, this is just an assessment so I think anything goes. They didn't ask anything about my addiction or if I was using so I don't know what to expect.
You have to go through this huge room which is an Employment Centre and there is a little door for the addiction councilor. Hopefully since it's not until 4pm, it will be quiet in there.
You have to go through this huge room which is an Employment Centre and there is a little door for the addiction councilor. Hopefully since it's not until 4pm, it will be quiet in there.
I was in a group where people were still using and it was NOT tolerated by the others. They thought we could be fooled every time! Nope! It's very easy to tell when someone is still using... It really pissed me off when that happened, too! And I told them! As you can imagine...lol
Good thinking Vicki, The rest of the group will probably still be using lol.
Just kidding group.
But yes, that is much easier to say. I will do it. There is no turning back now.
Just kidding group.
But yes, that is much easier to say. I will do it. There is no turning back now.
If no one had pushed US, we wouldn't be here right now...And let me tell you, it was much easier to tell a stranger about my addiction than anyone close to me! But you only need to do it once. Its easy after that...it's even easier when you can say: I WAS addicted to Percocet; I'M CLEAN NOW...
I am making a nice dinner and going to watch tv. It's Friday night and I get to relax and enjoy it.
One more day clean. One more day closer to getting my life back.
Have you ever noticed how hugs feel better when you are clean? How the fresh air feels better when you are clean? I am just noticing a couple of the things that feel better. I know there are so many more things but so far I like it. I really, really like it.
One more day clean. One more day closer to getting my life back.
Have you ever noticed how hugs feel better when you are clean? How the fresh air feels better when you are clean? I am just noticing a couple of the things that feel better. I know there are so many more things but so far I like it. I really, really like it.
That's right, it doesn't work and most of us had to find that out the hard way (me included). But that's okay, pat, because you're staying open-minded about everything and that's exactly what we have to do. Honestly, if we knew how to get clean, we wouldn't be in the mess we're in to begin with. We need help and there's no shame in that. Everybody needs help sometime in their lives. Why we put so much pressure on ourselves, sheesh!
And you almost have another day under your belt so try not to let yourself get depressed tonight or get too much in your own head. This is a good thing you're doing for yourself, pat, so don't forget that.
Try a good movie, something to make you laugh (or cry - those helped me too). Or do a simple chore around the house. It will help.
And you almost have another day under your belt so try not to let yourself get depressed tonight or get too much in your own head. This is a good thing you're doing for yourself, pat, so don't forget that.
Try a good movie, something to make you laugh (or cry - those helped me too). Or do a simple chore around the house. It will help.
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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!