coping

[Peg626]

It was a little less than a year ago when a very special person in my life pointed me to this forum after I informe him that I made the decision to quit my narcotic habit, cold turkey. He didn't know if it would help or if I would even be interested in this kind of thing or not. In the week following my c/t discontinuation of hydrocodone, I came to this forum several times/day. Until recently, I hadn't been on here b/c I didn't think I needed it anymore, despite the typical cravings that come & go during times of stress. This past week has been an especially stressful time in my life & I've come to this forum to remember what it's like to live on narcotics or w/an addiction. I've realized that not only do I NEED the ppl on this forum that were there for me not that long ago, but I OWE it to them & others that are trying to kick whatever addiction they have. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! It's not easy but it CAN be done. You may slip but it's okay b/c you're human & we are not flawless. It's your actions AFTER you slip, that matter. I refilled a Rx for my DOC & when it arrived, I flushed it. I was proud of myself for being that strong but SO INCREDIBLY ANGRY w/myself that I even refilled the Rx. That was when I realized that I needed this forum more than I thought I did. I will try to do a better job of encouraging others in the future. I plan to visit here AT LEAST every other day. Thank you to those of you who supported me then & are supporting me now. I know you know how much it means! I hope to NEVER slip again, but I also know that I'm not perfect. I don't mean for that to sound like and excuse, b/c IT IS NOT. I just know that I will have moments of weakness & I realize that it's what I do during or AFTER those moments, that matters the most.

For anyone that is trying to quit, YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! It *****, I KNOW! But it CAN be done. MANY of us have done it & some have done it more than once. KEEP THE FAITH & STAY STRONG!!! View that addiction as your biggest ENEMY INSTEAD OF YOUR FRIEND!!! It is NOT your friend & you WILL realize that in the future, if you don't already. If you have to, become what some ppl refer to as stubborn, but my friend that helped me through the withdrawal & I prefer to call, "resolved."

[Peg626]

I'm glad if I can help anyone in any way. It's NOT easy, especially in times when I'm REALLY stressed. That is what brought me back to the forum & I'm glad I came back. I wish you the very best!

[scoenen]

Thanks for coming back to the boards.  I, and many others, who are starting down the road to a clean life NEED to hear the success stories.  It makes us feel better and helps us realize that it could be us, especially during the withdrawal phase.  Thanks so much for coming back!!