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Do I think I can still associate with the people connected with my addiction? Can I still go to the places where I used? Do I think its wise to keep drugs or paraphernalia around, just so I ‘remind myself’ or test my recovery? If so, why?
04/07/10 3:15 PM
I just got my computer back from having it repaired and used that as an excuse to not answer questions. I have the computer back now so I no longer have an excuse. I actually WANTED to do some writing on these questions but it seems that I need to have things a very certain way in order to do some things.
Back to the question...
Do I think I can still associate with the people connected with my addiction?
Yes I do. Listen, its not like I’m going to seek out the people I used with but I have no intention of avoiding them or attending barbecues or events that they may have. Granted, I have no intention of hanging out very long at any particular gathering but I will most certainly poke my head in to say ‘hey!’.
So far, since being clean, I have been to the bar twice. One was just to say hello to a couple girls from my past that I re-connected with on Facebook. The other was a ‘mini’ high school reunion gathering. I didn’t stay long and there was minimal discomfort.
Now, I’m not an idiot. If I’m invited to a particular picnic (or whatever) during this nice weather, I’m not going to go if I’m in a bad spot mentally.
I refuse to turn into one of those dudes that looks down his nose from insecurity and lack of strength/program at those who still get high. Not everyone has a problem with drugs and alcohol. I do.
Can I still go to the places where I used?
I live in the place where I used. I typically scored my shit, went home and shot drugs until they were all gone. I rarely went out and used socially.
Do I think its wise to keep drugs or paraphernalia around, just so I ‘remind myself’ or test my recovery?
Fuck no!!!! I’d be high as a motherfucker before you could even say ‘motherfucker if I did that.
- allow oneself to be connected with or seen to be supportive of
- [ intrans. ] meet or have dealings with someone commonly regarded with disapproval
Do I think I can still associate with the people connected with my addiction? Can I still go to the places where I used? Do I think its wise to keep drugs or paraphernalia around, just so I ‘remind myself’ or test my recovery? If so, why?
04/07/10 3:15 PM
I just got my computer back from having it repaired and used that as an excuse to not answer questions. I have the computer back now so I no longer have an excuse. I actually WANTED to do some writing on these questions but it seems that I need to have things a very certain way in order to do some things.
Back to the question...
Do I think I can still associate with the people connected with my addiction?
Yes I do. Listen, its not like I’m going to seek out the people I used with but I have no intention of avoiding them or attending barbecues or events that they may have. Granted, I have no intention of hanging out very long at any particular gathering but I will most certainly poke my head in to say ‘hey!’.
So far, since being clean, I have been to the bar twice. One was just to say hello to a couple girls from my past that I re-connected with on Facebook. The other was a ‘mini’ high school reunion gathering. I didn’t stay long and there was minimal discomfort.
Now, I’m not an idiot. If I’m invited to a particular picnic (or whatever) during this nice weather, I’m not going to go if I’m in a bad spot mentally.
I refuse to turn into one of those dudes that looks down his nose from insecurity and lack of strength/program at those who still get high. Not everyone has a problem with drugs and alcohol. I do.
Can I still go to the places where I used?
I live in the place where I used. I typically scored my shit, went home and shot drugs until they were all gone. I rarely went out and used socially.
Do I think its wise to keep drugs or paraphernalia around, just so I ‘remind myself’ or test my recovery?
Fuck no!!!! I’d be high as a motherfucker before you could even say ‘motherfucker if I did that.