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April Getting/Staying Clean/Sober Thread

I have those days where I just want to do something to make myself feel better, except I know there's nothing really there and I get bitter and angry for a while, but it passes.
 
wowowo yesterday almost failed on my 1 year sober challenge... my nose was 10cm away from a good bump of cocaine....I was so close...but I let I go, I get up and avoided...the cravings were to strong
 
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Greater than 3 months since my last alcohol binge.
Things are much better most days now. But there's still a ways to go.
Gotta quit toking soon though - its been such a help though. But I really notice how anxious I am in the mornings before my first toke.

Whats everyones thoughts on smoking pot while in recovery?
 
I’m not giving it up. It’s medicinal for me and I don’t see it as a problem, even though I am dependent on it.
 
tired of crap said:
Greater than 3 months since my last alcohol binge.
Things are much better most days now. But there's still a ways to go.
Gotta quit toking soon though - its been such a help though. But I really notice how anxious I am in the mornings before my first toke.

Whats everyones thoughts on smoking pot while in recovery?
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I'd say try a couple of months without it and then, if you're so inclined, reintroduce it in a controlled way and then try your best to objectively evaluate the advantages and disadvantages to see if it's something you still want in your life. You have to consider what you're willing to go through (i.e. morning anxiety, lethargy etc) to get what weed gives you (relaxation, euphoria, relief from other cravings etc) and then see if weed is tipping the scale in one direction or the other. There's no definite answer on whether it's advisable or not in recovery - I think people who suggest that it's this cure-all are just as stupid as the NA acolytes who insist that it's a one-way path back to your previous addiction.
 
Doing okay today, job has me stressed at times. especially in the morning. one of the jobs I have to do is conduct a lottery to see who doesn't get a bed for that day. pretty shitty when one of my usual 'sane' guys doesn't get a bed.
other then that, glad tomorrow is payday. been looking around for a gift for my mother for mothers day, thinking about getting her a necklace with my name, along with my 2 siblings names engraved it in for her.
 
Day 2064. Another day of negotiating zero margin contracts with the municipal court systems to help people with a drug problem avoid incarceration. Taking admissions calls. Advocating for people seeking help with their insurance companies who don't want to pay for their constituents to get a break from themselves long enough to begin a recovery process. Workshopping ASAM levels of care for a large group. And I will wrap it up doing some data analytics on outcome informed care surveying to tell a group of therapists where they are doing well and where they are doing poorly in working with individual clients.
 
Thanks. 5 years 7 months 26 days. A day at a time just like everyone else in this madhouse! LOL. The only difference is the number of days in a row. We are all the same.
 
I am day 1! I joined after searching this page 100000 times before. Im trying to find info on the impact of taking big quantaties of DHC! 30 X 30mg (900mg) so quite a lot. Anyway, if anyone knows where i can find info!
Its stopping as of today! Im gonna taper off, right down to zero hopefully!
 
Stay strong!

Likely you will go though withdrawal. We’re here if you have questions.

Welcome to BL <3
 
I am glad things are looking up for your Cap'n. We are here for support Emily^2. Keep us updated on your progress and feel free to ask questions.
 
Thanks guys! Ive experienced unplanned withdrawal before, not for long tho! I am comfortable with as little as 5x30mg, so plan to reduce slowly to avoid WD. No 1 knows i take DHC & I have a full time job;... wait till you hear it,...as a qualified addictions worker :/
I specialise in behaviour change & cant find much on physical affects of taking such high dose. Naievly, i thought DHC would be ok :/
 
Hey, people suffering from addiction are some of the absolute best life managers I have ever met. Unfortunately, I am great at managing your life but not my own. I know many nurses, doctors, therapists, and even addictions workers who are active addicts. No shame there. The shame is in not asking for help.
 
Ironic nonetheless :) Thanks! Im new here, any idea how i can find any links on the impact of high dhc doses on physical health? Much appreciated! :)
 
It appears that long-term DHC use can have some affect on the reproductive system from what I have found online. From my own experience long-term heavy opiate use has caused me to have some bowel problems. Besides that and the withdrawal the lasting effects upon discontinuation appear to be fairly benign.
 
I wasnt aware of the reprodictive issues! I was under the impression it was constipation only! I was surprised to read liver issues could be a side effect. I dont see it as correct tbh! Thanks for your replies :)
 
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