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sober life sucks. tips?

I would like to do that I'll look into it. I'm a giving person it would make me feel a bit better with the way my life is going to help out someone else especially when there in a worse situation then myself. I got some shit today i don't know why I'm trying not to do it i guess its a just in case i can't take sober life type of thing.
 
Tacoma,
Please stay strong. We are pulling for you. It's tough, but you will love your state of living clean.
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Fuck i did break down and use today not gonna beat myself up to bad about it just gonna keep trying until i get it right.
 
Tacoma,
ok you had a setback. It does not mean failure. Try and sort things out and keep trying to get things turned around. You can do it.
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Thanks for the support everyone. Im not gonna just keep trying. It was nice to feel that numbness again but i also got high to the point where it started to become scary i thought i was gonna die for a little while. Another wake up call.
 
Been straight. Losing every relationship i have with people right now just because i don't ever feel like leaving my house but at least im clean right? It's odd ever since my last relapse which was a really bad one i did a bunch I've been really sick feeling. After my relapse i nodded off and slept when i awoke i started coughing up fluid and bits of blood. Im still coughing up fluid not blood anymore but i get really sick alott i ill just be sitting there watching television and have to run to the bathroom to puke. This happen to anyone else after a relapse?
 
I would also like to thank all of you. You guys have been a big contribution to my sobru. I really appreciate it.
 
Just don't be dependable on weed try smoking cigarettes. Also, over-eating is not recommendable. Usually, it is what bored people do so they tend to get fat. it's okay to crank on meth once in a while.
 
Hey boss man, just wanted to give some advice. If you don't have insurance or the money to go to rehab, it can be done still. But it's the same concept: you need a support group and community! If you still hang out with friends that are using, then it's gonna be near impossible to get clean. It doesn't have to be about going to meetings and getting a sponsor, although it doesn't hurt, but maybe going back to some old friends that don't use.

So here's my plan that I'd recommend. Wait for withdrawals to stop, during withdrawals try getting some clonidine to help sleep and control twitches, maybe so gabapentin too to mildly help with the pain. Maybe take a little bit of benzos, but on your own script this would be hard because as addicts, we are most likely able to start abusing those too. After withdrawals are over (heroin withdrawals are bad, but they really aren't that long. 2 weeks at most, if that at all) don't hang out with old friends. You might come to whats called a pink cloud, where after a little time of being clean, you start feeling really really good. Almost hypomanic, During this time, if it's your thing, go to some meetings. If you want to, then get a sponsor. But if not try to get some phone numbers of people you can call when you really want to use. And that's the starting point.

Hope all goes well sir. Good luck brother!
 
I stopped hanging out with my using friends. Luckily the people im closest too don't do heroin and are very against my use. Im not gonna lie i used again yesterday and today but atleast im trying. My friends can always tell when im high, i usually get yelled at and maybe a lecture. I tried an online NA meeting (the have those! ) but everyone where assholes telling me i couldn't be there because i wasn't "sober long enough "
 
I have been quitting H for 2 years, made a million mistakes and nothing seems to work permanently. The only thing that has consistently been around and taught me everything I need to stay sober and be happy.. And given me that glimmer of hope is AA... I started in NA and personally prefer AA for when I rely really wanted to get sober. Good luck because I know personally it's the most important battle of a life time it's life or death..
 
I'll look into that. I tried online NA before i was relapsing this much and people where surprisingly very mean and un supportive
 
MotherDearest said:
I have been quitting H for 2 years, made a million mistakes and nothing seems to work permanently.
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LOL. This was pretty funny, sorry for laughing. But "I have been quitting H for 2 years" was just hilarious. Honestly I can really relate, its tough...
 
The beginning is always going to be tough and there are always going to be setbacks, that's just how it goes. It does get better eventually, the amount of time before drastic improvements occur varies from individual to individual. Generally speaking I would recommend finding hobby of some sort or immersing yourself in a long television series. In the beginning it can be difficult to develop interest in anything, so perhaps forcing yourself to try something new would be advisable. I know the only way I've been able to compile sober time is by developing hobbies, keeping busy, and steering clear of people places and things associated with my using. (The following thought will probably be unpopular, take with a shaker of salt) I have rarely quit using a substance that I developed a physical & mental addiction too without taking another substance to help with the withdrawals. If you find there is something more benign than heroin that makes the withdrawals easier and you can take it without developing a second addiction, it may be worth looking into. That being said if you choose to take something to minimize the withdrawals, take due care that you don't create a larger problem for yourself.
 
Tacoma said:
I'll look into that. I tried online NA before i was relapsing this much and people where surprisingly very mean and un supportive
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Online NA? You gotta get out there and go to the actual meetings man. Its not just about sitting in meetings either, its also about the fellowship, the comradery, and hanging out with people and relating. Also about getting a sponsor to see u through it...
 
I tried NA/AA once about 7 years ago. I know it works for some people and it's amazing for them and that's awesome. For me, it was terrible. Maybe it's just my personality, I don't really do well with large crowds and what not. Also could just be that where I live there seems to be so many a holes. Of all the places I've lived I swear there are more jerks here per capita than anywhere else lol try not to be too hard on yourself about relapsing. It's so very hard to clean up (who am I to be talking;)) I think the fact that you want to and keep trying speaks for itself. The very first time I quit was awful. Was living with my mother at the time and did that CT. We're all here for you bro :) hope you feel better soon.
 
atreyaferret said:
I tried NA/AA once about 7 years ago. I know it works for some people and it's amazing for them and that's awesome. For me, it was terrible. Maybe it's just my personality, I don't really do well with large crowds and what not. Also could just be that where I live there seems to be so many a holes. Of all the places I've lived I swear there are more jerks here per capita than anywhere else lol try not to be too hard on yourself about relapsing. It's so very hard to clean up (who am I to be talking;)) I think the fact that you want to and keep trying speaks for itself. The very first time I quit was awful. Was living with my mother at the time and did that CT. We're all here for you bro :) hope you feel better soon.
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U can't just go to a couple meetings and quit, u gotta shop around, find a good home group. Doing it on your own is almost impossible. People have done it, but its extremely rare. If you have no support, and you're just hanging around with "normies", its most likely not going to work. U gotta be around people who can relate... your family and old freinds who drink and use like normal people wont cut it. They will never understand you, and u wont understand them. Thats just how it goes..
 
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