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No strength!!

Unread postPosted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:20 am
by AmandaD
Addiction has always been in my family. I have a huge loud family and alcohol and drygs were never absent from any function. Started becomming a raging alcoholic by age 18. Then I tried opiates. I will take opiates over alcohol anyday. Im 30 and feel like such a loser. I have been clean for 3 weeks only because I cant get my hands on them. I want to stop so bad but I love how opiates make me feel. I just cant seem to find the strength to say no. Please respondIm new here.

Re: No strength!!

Unread postPosted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:58 am
by Guest
Hey hun, hang in there is gets better. you need to change your ppl, places, and things. Start going to meetings try 90 in 90, find a sponsor, a HG, and get a we. ppl you can talk to and call everyday. Youre not the only one going through this. There are a lot of cliche sayings but they are said for a reason. Thats my suggestion to start. and above all pray..you dont have to be religious or even know how to pray or what youre praying to just a simple help me, give me the willingness can suffice. Just for Today...DONT PICK UP

Re: No strength!!

Unread postPosted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:34 am
by navysteve95
Not sure where you are located, but there is a way up and a way out. Addiction can be overcome. I have found that time away from drugs did little to help me. In fact it just further proved how powerless I was. I knew drugs were killing me yet I used again and again ( powerlessness and insanity) I met some people that had a way of life that was better than anything I had ever seen ( came to believe). I decided to follow them ( made a decision) and have not regretted it at all.

Re: No strength!!

Unread postPosted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:11 pm
by Sha
I can truly identify with what you going through. My drug of choice is crack cocaine, I just started going to meetings and I attend church. I love the smell and taste of it, not to mention the rush .I pray, believing in my prayers as I daily ask God for help. What I want to say to you is continue in the postive path. Focus on your small victories. You have accomplish alot in staying clean for 3 weeks. Some people don't have that. Addicts use everyday, so the miracle is not using for 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months, 3 years and beyond. Believe in yourself, celebrate everyday you have being clean & sober, and pray through the moments of weakness and temptation! That's what I do and will continue to do so I can get to "and beyond". God bless on your road to recovery!!!

Re: No strength!!

Unread postPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:08 am
by Jax
It is always there. I'm 11 years in and I still miss it. I wish I could talk to someone late when the cravings get bad and the meetings are closed.