Really struggling today...

Hi

It has been 2 weeks since I used my drug of choice and today I am really struggling not to pick up the phone. The day itself is ok and I am feeling ok but I am just longing to get high. I called my husband to see if he could help me but he wasn't much help. He tried but I guess it's down to me to resist.

What do you do when the craving is so strong? I am battling hard right now

My drug of choice makes me very angry the day after and I know it's no good for me but I can't get it out of my mind. It isn't helping that I am mega bored today too.

Anyone have any suggestions? Is there like a drug helpline to call when this happens? I can find places to call to get help staying off them but nothing to help get you through initial craving.

Well I just asked my husband to bring me a massive bar of chocolate and a load of junk food....it's the only way I can think of coping

Are you part of a group such as AA, etc. If not, I would find some busy work or go for a walk, read a book. There may be a helpline. You could check online and see. You need a sponsor, someone to call at times like these. After all, you are doing really good to stay sober for 2 weeks. Keep up the good work.

try to focus on what happens for u after u use. it helps me to remind myself of the consequences. make a pro and con list. see which side weighs out more and for longer. if u use yeah u;ll feel good for a bit, but the madness afterwards lingers

I failed

There's always tomorrow...Addictions are difficult to manage without some help. Just try to stay stopped a day at a time. Good luck.

OH no!!!!YOu went a long time without it, i prayed you would last i'm sorry to hear you failed. YOu need to get back on track now, don't let a slip up turn into a bad thing, just be happy you tried and made it this far!!Good luck gain!!!Keep trying

I'm in a really simmilar place as you right now but what helps for me is cutting all access and throwing away the numbers and places to get what I want. Or at least that's been helping right now. It means when I want it I have to go through a big battle and it gives me plenty of places to reavaluate and try and stop myself. Though I recognize this can be extremely difficult to do and sometimes your situation or environment doesn't allow for it so I hope that's not the case.

I'm really proud you tried. Giving in happens but the fact that you tried so hard to resist is what matters and what will make it just a little easier next time I think. don't be too mad at yourself and don't give up.

Thanks all

I am back on the wagon today Like I knew I would, I am feeling irritated and craving again but I have managed to resist today. I kept myself busy and went to see a (non drug taking) friend. Also did some grocery shopping and generally kept myself busy.

Thanks for the support.

One day at a time

Hi Allme,

My DOC was mainly pot; I smoked it from morning to night all day everyday. It is very addictive and I had to join AA to get help. For me it helped to eat sugar like you said, cut way back on caffeine, and read online support and recovery literature. If you're not into AA there are other resources like Rational Recovery or I also like this site
Drug Rehabilitation | Drug Addiction Treatment Center | Alcoholism | Addiction Mental Health | Directory Substance Abuse Detox Programs | SoberRecovery

One thing that helped me contine in sobriety for the past 9+ months is never wanting to go through getting clean all over again. There is information I read on P.A.W.S. which is a type of withdrawl that restarts each time a person relapses. Also as was stated above change your friends/delete numbers/find safe hangouts etc. I told all my using friends that I was getting sober and eventually they left me alone.

Good luck to you,

TnT