Thursday

[samanne1987]

I want to use so bad I haven't felt so overwhelmed about it. I know this is something I'm going to battle for the rest of my life and I know there's good and bad days. I'm just having a bad day I guess with my mind. Nothing is going on around me for me too feel this other than I'm an addict plan and simple. Going to a meeting right after work.

[VICourageous]

Hi..I will have to 100% agree with one of our old timers on here IBKleen. I have not had drink in over 8 years and thought the Cravings were gone for sure. Well out of no were came a bad craving because I was at a concert and it triggered me bad. As far as the pills goes it still comes in and out do to some pain right now. I only have 11m in so this is still hard. We always have to keep our Armor on at all times against this disease because it can bite us in the ash at anytime. I am glad you are going to a meeting. Try both AA/NA you will get so much out of both, heck I like my AA better for several reasons.Just always remember that this Road to our Recovery can not be Walked alone. As soon as you go Walking down the path Alone the Beast will jump out and get you..ha!
Bless

[ROSYouralright]

Nu uh! No way! Nope! Not an option  (using) a meeting is a great idea. Also keep your mind occupied and off of using. One minute, one day, one choice at a time. Stick close to this site so that we can encourage and support you through this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and I sent a prayer up for ya!

[IBKleen]

sam, I am coming up on my 6 year anniversary clean and sober, GOD willing I will make it. But I have to tell you, I still get craving. I even sit and justify getting pain meds at times because I live with chronic pain. But in the end I just don't use. If I get a craving I pick up the phone and talk until it passes or I go to a meeting. It helps to be around others who are going through the same thing and can help me walk through it. I am glad you are going to a meeting tonight. I surely hope it helps you. And whatever you do..just don't use.

[HappyDays2Come]

Believe it or not you will not feel like this for the rest of your life :). The cravings will last for a while but there will be some days when you won't even think about using and those days will become farther and farther apart. That's when you'll really need to keep your guard up for when those rare cravings come it will be easy to say "just one pill won't hurt." Keep doing what you're doing and stay strong. You're doing great and it DOES get easier!

[ShaBay52]

Hang in there! Im glad you posted!!!! Fight thru this and know that if you use you will just feel like crap! Dont start over instead go for a walk, put on some music and dance it out! Keep posting here or call a friend! We all have that feeling its we do about it that matters! WE CARE ABOUT YOU!!! Glad your going to a meeting! ♥