Today is another day. One minute, hour, day at a time. I had someone tell me, when I got sober (this time, having tried for decades) "do not drink/use no matter what...even if your ass falls off...do not pick up." So far all the "today's" have led to being on recovery for many 24 hours. Grateful to be sober this morning.
Today is another day. One minute, hour, day at a time. I had someone tell me, when I got sober (this time, having tried for decades) "do not drink/use no matter what...even if your ass falls off...do not pick up." So far all the "today's" have led to being on recovery for many 24 hours. Grateful to be sober this morning.
There are several good options these days for people with addictions to get help through cravings and withdrawals. A person doesn’t have to do it “cold turkey”.
Below are some links providing information about medication assisted treatments (MAT) for different types of addictions.
Hi,
I have battled alcohol and drug addiction since the age of 14. At one point I did use Suboxone to get off opiates and it helped. It also helped with cravings in general, however this is a medication that can not be just stopped. It has to be tapered down or the withdrawals are terrible. The only thing I have found that has worked for me is AA. AA is not for everyone, however I find that the companionship and like minds of those in the meetings, helping me when I was in the dregs of hell, saved my life. If want to talk further, reach out to me if you would like. I was in treatment 4 times from the age of 14 years old. I would stay sober and then inevitably, I would relapse and was back to the races. This last relapse lasted 8 years. I am in recovery and have gotten through some of the hardest, most painful times of my life and did not drink. That is crazy to me as I drank longer than I have ever been sober. Hang in there.
Hi,
I have battled alcohol and drug addiction since the age of 14. At one point I did use Suboxone to get off opiates and it helped. It also helped with cravings in general, however this is a medication that can not be just stopped. It has to be tapered down or the withdrawals are terrible. The only thing I have found that has worked for me is AA. AA is not for everyone, however I find that the companionship and like minds of those in the meetings, helping me when I was in the dregs of hell, saved my life. If want to talk further, reach out to me if you would like. I was in treatment 4 times from the age of 14 years old. I would stay sober and then inevitably, I would relapse and was back to the races. This last relapse lasted 8 years. I am in recovery and have gotten through some of the hardest, most painful times of my life and did not drink. That is crazy to me as I drank longer than I have ever been sober. Hang in there.
There are several good options these days for people with addictions to get help through cravings and withdrawals. A person doesn’t have to do it “cold turkey”.
Below are some links providing information about medication assisted treatments (MAT) for different types of addictions.
Hi,
I have battled alcohol and drug addiction since the age of 14. At one point I did use Suboxone to get off opiates and it helped. It also helped with cravings in general, however this is a medication that can not be just stopped. It has to be tapered down or the withdrawals are terrible. The only thing I have found that has worked for me is AA. AA is not for everyone, however I find that the companionship and like minds of those in the meetings, helping me when I was in the dregs of hell, saved my life. If want to talk further, reach out to me if you would like. I was in treatment 4 times from the age of 14 years old. I would stay sober and then inevitably, I would relapse and was back to the races. This last relapse lasted 8 years. I am in recovery and have gotten through some of the hardest, most painful times of my life and did not drink. That is crazy to me as I drank longer than I have ever been sober. Hang in there.
Hearing your testimony...sounds sort of like hearing someone reading a chapter or two from my life's story...I've never been sober 73 days in my 58 yrs after the age of 13..yes ..my uncle gave me a line of crank...(meth)..it's been a life's long struggle of addiction from then. .every drug known to man..alcohol..so many other addictions I'm so ashamed of...but I figure I'm still here for s reason...sending prayers 🙏 my friend 🧡...stay strong 💪..
Hearing your testimony...sounds sort of like hearing someone reading a chapter or two from my life's story...I've never been sober 73 days in my 58 yrs after the age of 13..yes ..my uncle gave me a line of crank...(meth)..it's been a life's long struggle of addiction from then. .every drug known to man..alcohol..so many other addictions I'm so ashamed of...but I figure I'm still here for s reason...sending prayers 🙏 my friend 🧡...stay strong 💪..
Today is another 24 hours. We do not have to pick up today. Play the tape forward. If I pick up, I know where that will lead. It has always led to the same place. It is never better, it is ALWAYS worse. When I ever think picking up is a choice, I play that tape and remember how awful it was and how terrible I felt every single day unless I used or drank. It is a horrible merry-go-round. Today I choose to stay off that cycle. All we have is today and that makes it a bit easier.
Hearing your testimony...sounds sort of like hearing someone reading a chapter or two from my life's story...I've never been sober 73 days in my 58 yrs after the age of 13..yes ..my uncle gave me a line of crank...(meth)..it's been a life's long struggle of addiction from then. .every drug known to man..alcohol..so many other addictions I'm so ashamed of...but I figure I'm still here for s reason...sending prayers 🙏 my friend 🧡...stay strong 💪..
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Today is another day. One minute, hour, day at a time. I had someone tell me, when I got sober (this time, having tried for decades) "do not drink/use no matter what...even if your ass falls off...do not pick up." So far all the "today's" have led to being on recovery for many 24 hours. Grateful to be sober this morning.
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3 ReactionsI'm grateful for another 24 hrs myself. Very wise friend 🧡
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2 ReactionsThere are several good options these days for people with addictions to get help through cravings and withdrawals. A person doesn’t have to do it “cold turkey”.
Below are some links providing information about medication assisted treatments (MAT) for different types of addictions.
Alcohol
- Naltrexone https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naltrexone-oral-route/description/drg-20068408
- Acamprosate/Campral https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/acamprosate-oral-route/description/drg-20066802
Opiates
- Naltrexone https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naltrexone-oral-route/description/drg-20068408
- Buprenorphine https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options/buprenorphine
- Methadone https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options/methadone
Nicotine
- Bupropion/Wellburtin https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/bupropion-oral-route/description/drg-20062478
@surechamp, are you looking into medication assisted treatments? @heartbeatz22, what medication helped you?
Hi,
I have battled alcohol and drug addiction since the age of 14. At one point I did use Suboxone to get off opiates and it helped. It also helped with cravings in general, however this is a medication that can not be just stopped. It has to be tapered down or the withdrawals are terrible. The only thing I have found that has worked for me is AA. AA is not for everyone, however I find that the companionship and like minds of those in the meetings, helping me when I was in the dregs of hell, saved my life. If want to talk further, reach out to me if you would like. I was in treatment 4 times from the age of 14 years old. I would stay sober and then inevitably, I would relapse and was back to the races. This last relapse lasted 8 years. I am in recovery and have gotten through some of the hardest, most painful times of my life and did not drink. That is crazy to me as I drank longer than I have ever been sober. Hang in there.
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3 ReactionsGood for you! I have 30 years of sobriety in AA. And it does work.
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1 ReactionAnything for benzodiazepine withdrawal yet?
Hearing your testimony...sounds sort of like hearing someone reading a chapter or two from my life's story...I've never been sober 73 days in my 58 yrs after the age of 13..yes ..my uncle gave me a line of crank...(meth)..it's been a life's long struggle of addiction from then. .every drug known to man..alcohol..so many other addictions I'm so ashamed of...but I figure I'm still here for s reason...sending prayers 🙏 my friend 🧡...stay strong 💪..
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1 ReactionToday is another 24 hours. We do not have to pick up today. Play the tape forward. If I pick up, I know where that will lead. It has always led to the same place. It is never better, it is ALWAYS worse. When I ever think picking up is a choice, I play that tape and remember how awful it was and how terrible I felt every single day unless I used or drank. It is a horrible merry-go-round. Today I choose to stay off that cycle. All we have is today and that makes it a bit easier.
One more thing...I am grateful to be alive today. I shouldn't be by all rights, and as I am sure many of us have, lost many friends to this disease.