I need help

Gracious, I’ve come into this discussion late. Shane, have you gotten help? Get involved with AA or another 12-step program. Go to meetings - preferably in person; however, there are countless Zoom meetings all over the world, 24/7. Get a sponsor and follow his advice and counsel. Hold on; you’re worth any effort to get clean and sober. May our Higher Power’s Grace fill you with a determination to get, and stay sober.

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Well here I am day number 3 with no methadone and on suboxone treatment and let me tell you the struggle is very real. The suboxone cleans up most of the nasty stuff but not all. I’m struggling mentally. You know the whole “ an instant solution is a phone call away” type thing. But I’m still here fighting my ass off hoping this goes fast. Stay safe guys…….. one day at a time

Congratulations on the 2 days of sobriety! In just a few hours God willing you’ll have a full 3 days and be starting off a whole New Year and a new you!

I’m counting I’m not doing too horrible right now my anxiety is really high and of course sleep eludes me. But I know it will get better so I have my head down swinging for the fences

Day 5……. I have to go back to work today…… still feel like crap. I’m not so nauseous but the stomach cramps and head ache and body aches is real. Everyone cross your fingers for me while I try to make it through the work day

Hang in there and please do not cave, but if you do, stop! I went through it and every day you will physically feel better, especially if you are young. When you feel better physically, then it will be time to work on the mental recovery. Sobriety and no drug use is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Hey Shane, I have to give you a lot of credit. You are staying determined. It is amazing that you are even going back to work--wow! Every now and then, take a deep breath, breathe out and live in the moment. You are going to make it through each day, one day at a time. I remember when 2.5 years ago, I was going through the severe withdrawals, after I went to bed that night, all I could do was lay there thinking I wasn't going to make it through the night. My heart was beating so hard that it felt like it was going to explode through my chest (worst night of w/d.) Finally, I just told God that I tried as hard as I could and if I made it to see the morning light then it was up to Him. I'm still here.

My Chronic Alcohol Abuse was a mental/physical illness diagnosis resulting in 3 DWIs, a year in prison, 3 months in a halfway house, a year of aftercare, 8 years of probation, the loss of 3 jobs and the loss of $35,000 in Social Security benefits. I've been sober for 4 years with the help of AA and sponsors. A year ago I was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma which spread to become Intrahepatic Bile Duct Carcinoma. My medical bills for 2022 were $375,000+ including chemotherapy. Fortunately my prognosis is good and I am taking immunotherapy now. One of the risks of getting these cancers is alcohol abuse. I am available on this forum for discussion. John

9 days guys!! As of 2 days ago I’ve started slowly physically feeling better. I do have a doctors appointment on the 12th to see what’s up with my stomach. I’ve had something similar to this before was never diagnosed with anything but was given what is called a GI cocktail and never had an issue again until now. So fingers crossed it’s something simple. 2 days ago I caught myself texting my “plug” about picking some stuff up. I snapped back halfway through the text deleted it and his number. I think it’s so awesome you guys are here and following my progress and taking time to respond to me thank you all so much!