Beginner trying NA Meetings….

[belfort]

^^you can go for a walk, u have a dog?if so, take him out for a walk into the woods or country, its relaxing and free..have you changed your friends since u got clean?you arent still hanging out with guys who drink and smoke etc etc?if so, you are destined to fail..rule number 1 when getting clean, stay away from anyone that uses drugs, friends or foe, doesnt matter if they were your best friend..this is one of the hardest parts of staying clean, you literally have to start a new life, new friends, activities etc etc

 

[crsmclaren]

I dont have a dog...I wish, just probably couldnt afford that either. I do go for walks I like them. My biggest issue is im constantly cold af and even walking in 70degrees I need a heavy hoodie and winter hat.

I have just today told my only friend who I have, who also takes them, who also is my best friend....I told him that im done, I ruined the relationship with my sister and I have borrowed money from people for rent and spent it on drugs. The best part is my friend said he will stop too (he has two kids so maybe it will be easier for him). So i told him dont talk to me about the pills unless its to stay sober and dont talk/see me if you get hi, so i am hoping he is committed too and can be a buddy system.

The other thing is whenever I withdrew he did too and never had anywhere near as bad as I had it, even though we were doing the same, like all he gets is the diarrhea, he sleeps through the night and everything even after a hard few weeks of abuse so IDK i guess everyone is different.

 

[phactor]

Well I relapsed since I pretty much posted this thread, now Im on Day 1 again becuase im broke, worst thing is im so broke I cant even afford to do anything to stay busy, I cant drink, smoke, go out with friends. I cant even go for a drive because I cant afford to put gas in my car until I get paid thursday…which Im hoping can pay my rent and gas beucase I am geting evicted and still owe 1600 in rent, and im afraid she will change the locks on me.

Life sounds pretty unmanageable right now... Drinking and Smoking + going out is probably the last thing you need right now. Stay busy by walking, body weight exercises, reading etc etc. Do you have any numbers from the NA meetings? They would probably hang out with you and it would not cost anything.

I know your buddy seems like a good idea, but I would be very careful around him (or any other recently clean addict). Maybe go to a meeting with him?