by dcreal22 » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:35 am
I am in the same boat. My family never understood, but at one point they did at least try (i.e. for a very short time). I was clean 8 months and threw it all away, slipping into the same habits again. I'm now sober again and have been angry at myself ever since I got back on the wagon. Believe me you need to keep telling yourself that tomorrow will be a better day. Go for a walk, try out a new hobby, or better yet go to a meeting and try to meet the people that feel the same way. They will help you to stay clean, even if you are apprehensive about meeting people you think will influence you in the wrong direction, you should at least give them a chance. I have cut myself off from all of my friends for over a year, to keep from falling back into a habit, which happens immediately after I use. Meeting people who do not use, have never used, or who were addicts will help you to feel safe. Trying to form new clean relationships will keep you from constantly wanting to use. You can do it, don't give up or give in, remember all the things that you can and have gained from sobriety and stay strong.