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Sep 22, 2016, 08:31 AM
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I'm currently addicted to a class drugs. My brain is telling me to stop or at least try to but I have a churning in my stomach that is an excitement that I might do drugs today since I have money on hand. Do I have to fully want to stop before I can succeed or should I try to make attempt even if I'm not sure I'm ready? Also my mental health makes me reluctant to go out in the community so meetings are more than a challenge. Are there any alternative help available such as online help I can use on my phone since I don't have a lap top. All these excuses. Yes I know . I can here myself! Grrrrr I want to stop but I don't but I do. So hard to deal with these emotions. Can you go to rehab for drugs that aren't physically addictive but mentally addictive ? Any advise appreciated. Thanks for reading !
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Sep 22, 2016, 10:11 AM
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You make changes as you can. You don't have to "succeed" the first, second, or fifth time, but any time you are able to stop for a time is a success. (check out the Prochaska model of Change---'Trans-theoretical Model of Change'---where no one is a failure...if you feel like a failure that just adds to the struggle. It is normal to want, but not want...you are contemplating change. Suggestion: read up on addiction, on your particular addiction, both professional and first person/or caring other experiences. There are numbers to call...I am sure you can find them on line.
Nicotine was my addiction---it took 5 or 6 attempts over a number of years, but now is a thing so long gone, I don't even think of it any more (and I was bad enough to dig through garbage for butts....). Is there something else you could spend the money on first? thus depriving yourself, for now. Keep trying. Keep reaching out. If you are up for it, some intense activities (running for instance, or skydiving etc) can become addicting & are generally healthy....
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Sep 22, 2016, 10:39 AM
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moogs
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Sep 22, 2016, 07:48 PM
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Alcohol problem but now it's just drugs. What about you ? |
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Sep 22, 2016, 08:26 PM
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Ah. Alcohol mostly for me. Clean and sober completely since 6/9/2012. Hard struggle but I'm so greatful.
What is your plan and goal now?
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Current Status: Stable/High Functioning/Clean and Sober Dx: Bipolar 2, GAD Current Meds: Prozac 30mg, Lamictal 150mg, Latuda 40mg, Wellbutrin 150 XL Previous meds I can share experiences from: AAPs - Risperdal, Abilify, Seroquel SSRIs - Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft Mood Stabilizers - Tegretol, Depakote, Neurontin Other - Buspar, Xanax Add me as a friend and we can chat
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Sep 28, 2016, 01:59 AM
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Like you, I tried many times because money and substance (suboxone was my thing) and hookups were always around. Didn't help that my own brother had a play in it. Well finally I got sick of being a slave to it. It was to a point where I wasn't even getting high anymore. But like any other opiate, I needed a little bit here and there to "get right". Well I'm BP and also started drinking again at that time. Well after drunken night of pure hell from my doing, I ended up in IP and that was enough to make me stop. It wasn't easy. I still get cravings but when I think of the withdrawal it makes me stop. I notice you said you're not sure if you're ready. Sobriety is a life long battle and commitment. I was just sick of being a slave to such a nasty drug. Think to yourself all the reasons you need to quit. And more than anything, lose all contacts with hookups!!!! My bro and I used to call eachother all day looking to score but now I only talk to him about once a week. My other contacts? I deleted and blocked their numbers. Temptation is too easy to give in to. That was my big problem. If you need help and support please don't hesitate to PM me. |
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Sep 28, 2016, 08:30 AM
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Sep 28, 2016, 08:36 AM
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Sep 28, 2016, 08:57 AM
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I'm glad your going to a help center tomorrow. It won't be easy . I am a recovering addict and alcholic. I have been clean and sober for 25 yrs. The one thing that helped me was a worker at the detox center told me if you can't get sober for yourself do it for your kids. I made up my mind and never looked back. Do it for you , your kids but do it. You won't regret trying. Good luck tomorrow.
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Sep 28, 2016, 10:57 AM
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Getting Clean and Sober is hard asf. Very few have the courage and most die from their addiction (OD, Car Crash, Suicide, Brain Damage, etc). It was a life and death struggle for me for sure. Very much the hardest challenge I have ever faced, but also the greatest reward in the end for my and my loved ones. You can do this! moogs
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Sep 29, 2016, 10:10 PM
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I replied to your other post and just realized I did to this one too. If you ever need to vent (because you will feel it mentally) feel free to PM. Good luck again. |
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Sep 30, 2016, 10:51 AM
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Sep 30, 2016, 02:03 PM
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I'm good today thank you. Keep up the good work. I'm not sure what you were on but I hope you don't get withdrawal too bad. I've had to take a few showers a day for the cold sweats and goosebumps. |
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Oct 02, 2016, 05:11 PM
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Hey. I know what it feels like to be addicted to something... It's a terrible but somehow wonderful feeling... You feel guilty doing whatever your addicted too but your happy (sort of) the moment you do it and in your case excited. It provides you with releaf to everything. But later you get sad and mad that you do it and sometimes you dont give a damn about anything or anyone because at the moment you dont care what happens to you. At least thats what its like for me. (Though im addicted to something else.)
OK so this is what you need to know. Being addicted to something can be a state of mind. It's what you chose to believe. And if you truly and deeply want to get better you will  It will take awhile and it will be HARD. And even though you may not be ready right now I definitely think you should make the attempt of giving up your addiction. It's way better than letting it take control in your life.Now of course you can go to rehab for drugs that are mentally addictive. Because for me mental pain is hurting me more than an physical pain I ever felt (so far anyways). Now to find help online just type your problem in Google. There should be many sites that could help some... If you want you can also try calling 1-800-744-0789. Where you'll be able to talk to someone and find recovery programs. Also feel free to PM me anytime if you want  Since you have money on hand. If you have a parent, a good friend, or someone you really trust maybe you could give it to them? Lol. I was just thinking you could tell them the reason and they'll help you from spending it on drugs. Buuut it will probably be better to put it in the bank especially if you have alot of money in your pocket Maybe everynow and then reward yourself! Go buy a candy bar, go out to the movies, your favorite restaurant, or I don't know something meant for YOU and that YOU want. (But don't spend it on drugs, please?)Whenever you get the urge I found the best way is to talk to someone. Being on PC is good too. But the people here are sadly not IN your life. I can ask you to stop drugs and give advice, but of course I can't and would never force you too. But if you don't have contact with someone you trust maybe, listen to music, watch a good movie, play video games, maybe even do some chores or yard work (lol). But do something that you want to do (and get drugs out of your head!) Remember it's OK if you slip up. Because we all mess up sometimes. Just motivate yourself to try again, alright? Lastly, if YOU don't want to stop, remember that I WANT YOU TOO So can you try for me? 
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Oct 03, 2016, 09:40 AM
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If you're struggling with emotional issues and distress intolerance, I recommend DBT worksheets.
http://ny-dbt-rmphd.weebly.com/uploa...worksheets.pdf
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