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kellyrae428 · kellyrae428

IM CELEBRATING 10 MONTHS AS OF LAST TUESDAY. LIFE IS GETTING BETTER IN SO MANY WAYS. IVE GOT THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE..FOR ANOTHER DAY CLEAN. I AM A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF SOCIETY AND I LIVE LIFE ON ITS TERMS LIKE THEM OR NOT....THATS THE WAY IT GOES....I GET ON MY KNEES AND PRAY AND PROBABLY COULD DO BE...

kitty doyle · kitty doyle

Battling eating disorders has also been a huge part of my addictive life, essentially an interchangable behaviour, using starvation in place of drugs or vice versa. I've always known that I'm an "All or Nothing" person and thought of it as being a character flaw, more or less, serio...

Dave R · Dave R

When a need arises for us to admit our powerlessness, we may first look for ways to exert power against it. After exhausting these ways, we begin sharing with others and find hope.Basic Text, p. 82=Weve sometimes heard it said in our meetings that rude awakenings lead to spiritual awakenings. Wh...

Dave R · Dave R

This program has become a part of me.... I understand more clearly the things that are happening in my life today. I no longer fight the process.Basic Text, p. 127=In active addiction, things happened seemingly without rhyme or reason. We just did things, often without knowing why or what the r...

Dave R · Dave R

There will be times, however, when we really feel like using. We want to run, and we feel lousy. We need to be reminded of where we came from and that it will be worse this time. This is when we need the program the most.Basic Text, p. 81=If were contemplating a relapse, we should think our using throu...

January1231 · January1231

My name is January. I am 32 and live in New Jersey. Getting ready to attend my first meeting. I am scared out of my mind, nervous, excited and happy. I read through some of the posts and am excited to post here. I am an addict- 2nd time around. It has been a three month relapse after 3 years of being cl...

amanda56258 · amanda56258

I was a total psycho the last month or so. The whole mountains out molehills thing. Last weekend, I shut my phone off, locked the doors, shut the blinds, and took some serious time for myself. It was amazing! So I'm working through my 10th step, trying to find something that works. What I'm finding is t...

Dave R · Dave R

Any form of success was frightening and unfamiliar.Basic Text, p. 14=Before coming to NA, few of us had much experience with success. Every attempt to stop using on our own had ended in failure. We had begun to give up hope of finding any relief from active addiction. We had grown accustomed to fa...

Dave R · Dave R

[The] Power that brought us to this program is still with us and will continue to guide us if we allow it.Basic Text, p. 27=Ever had a panic attack? Everywhere we turn, lifes demands overwhelm us. Were paralyzed, and we dont know what to do about it. How do we break an anxiety attack?First, we stop....

tonyak · tonyak

My 18 year old just arrived home yesterday from being away for a year. He's been in intense therapy and rehab. He's addicted to marijunana. He just graduated and is focused on staying sober and going to college. However, he's returned to the area where alot of the addiction started.. I am beyond co...

Ruhig · Ruhig

I have been scoping meetings for a bit, People watching. Mental notes. And the like. They say in the beginning of the meetings to raise your hand if you can be a temp sponsor. Here is my question: I move to another state in roughly thirty days. Should I pick up a temp sponsor or just stick with regular meeti...

phg · phg

this is my first post on these boards. after 2+ decades of recovery i find myself questioning my fundamental understanding of right & wrong and i need some truly anonymous help. i've been reading some really good recovery here, so i'm hoping i'm in the right place. for reasons that may become...

Dave R · Dave R

Our disease has been arrested, and now anything is possible. We become increasingly open-minded and open to new ideas in all areas of our lives.Basic Text, p. 106=For many of us, our first few months or years in NA are a wonderful time. Were willing to try anything, and our eyes are constantly open...

LizC · LizC

well i wish this update came with better news. This morning at 730 a boy TJ Lane opened fire in my high school. (i graduated in 09) 5 were injured. of those five 1 died within the hour his name was Danny Parmertor. he was shot in the head. at about 2 the second died his name Demetrius. and around 6 the third wa...

Dave R · Dave R

Our newly found faith serves as a firm foundation for courage in the future.Basic Text, p. 96=When we begin coming to meetings, we hear other addicts talking about the gifts they have received as a result of this program, things we never thought of as gifts before. One such gift is the renewed abili...

marigoldhead1963 · marigoldhead1963

My sponcer wants me to find out what other addicts got out of steps 7 and 8. Would any of you share???? Thanks

Dave R · Dave R

We examine our actions, reactions, and motives. We often find that weve been doing better than weve been feeling.Basic Text, p. 42=Imagine a daily meditation book with this kind of message: When you wake up in the morning, before you rise from your bed, take a moment for reflection. Lie back, ga...

Dave R · Dave R

The Eighth Step offers a big change from a life dominated by guilt and remorse.Basic Text, p. 39=Remorse was one of the feelings that kept us using. We had stumbled our way through active addiction, leaving a trail of heartbreak and devastation too painful to consider. Our remorse was often inte...

avid · avid

February 26 Remorse "The Eighth Step offers a big change from a life dominated by guilt and remorse." Basic Text, p. 38 Remorse was one of the feelings that kept us using. We had stumbled our way through active addiction, leaving a trail of heartbreak and devastation too painful to conside...

Dave R · Dave R

We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.Step Ten=In Narcotics Anonymous, weve found that the more we live in harmony with our Higher Powers will for us, the greater the harmony in our lives. We use the Tenth Step to help us maintain that harmony. On a dai...

sueb · sueb

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Dave R · Dave R

It would be tragic to write [out an inventory only to] shove it in a drawer. These defects grow in the dark and die in the light of exposure.Basic Text, p. 32=How many times have we heard it said that we are only as sick as our secrets? While many members choose not to use meetings to share the intimate d...

SABASTIAN · SABASTIAN

It s ben very difficut, for me to make changes. since losing my job, a year ago i had a ruotine going to workfoce central, getiinjg interviews. Gottired , stated haning out a coffe place in town. Met the wrong kind of people, but de[ in my mind these were thr people i was looking for , after bing out of the gam...

LizC · LizC

im using... peace out mofo's

Dave R · Dave R

Self-pity is one of the most destructive of defects; it will drain us of all positive energy.Basic Text, p. 80=In active addiction, many of us used self-pity as a survival mechanism. We didnt believe there was an alternative to living in our diseaseor perhaps we didnt want to believe. As long as w...

Dave R · Dave R

Personality change was what we really needed. Change from self-destructive patterns of life became necessary.Basic Text, p. 15=In early life, most of us were capable of joy and wonder, of giving and receiving unconditional love. When we started using, we introduced an influence into our li...

johnjames228 · johnjames228

One thing I like about recovery is that it's important to relax and take it easy. An addict goes through a lot of difficulty, using is an intense strain on the pscyhe, it's stressful on the brain and body. It hurts the checkbook too. Before getting clean there are a lot of ups and downs - wanting to stop...

Dave R · Dave R

Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.Tradition Twelve=The Twelfth Tradition reminds us of the importance of putting principles before personalities. In recovery meetings, this might be paraphrased, don...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Im at school. I locked myself out of my truck. That HP my sister can come w the extra key. Wondering how everyone else is doing.....

sueb · sueb

my husband is in pain management. he locks his meds in a safe but i always seem to find a way to get at them.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	WELL I HAVENT POSTED IN AWHILE...SO CHECKIN IN... (Preview) IM CELEBRATING 10 MONTHS AS OF LAST TUESDAY. LIFE IS GETTING BETTER IN SO MANY WAYS. IVE GOT THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE..FOR ANOTHER DAY CLEAN. I AM A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF SOCIETY AND I LIVE LIFE ON ITS TERMS LIKE THEM OR NOT....THATS THE WAY IT GOES....I GET ON MY KNEES AND PRAY AND PROBABLY COULD DO BE...	kellyrae428	3	375	Mar 6, 2012 by Raman
	Understanding vs. Knowing (Preview) Battling eating disorders has also been a huge part of my addictive life, essentially an interchangable behaviour, using starvation in place of drugs or vice versa. I've always known that I'm an "All or Nothing" person and thought of it as being a character flaw, more or less, serio...	kitty doyle	2	385	Mar 6, 2012 by kitty doyle
	JFT March 5 From rude awakening to spiritual awakening (Preview) When a need arises for us to admit our powerlessness, we may first look for ways to exert power against it. After exhausting these ways, we begin sharing with others and find hope.Basic Text, p. 82=Weve sometimes heard it said in our meetings that rude awakenings lead to spiritual awakenings. Wh...	Dave R	0	450	Mar 5, 2012 by Dave R
	JFT March 4 The process (Preview) This program has become a part of me.... I understand more clearly the things that are happening in my life today. I no longer fight the process.Basic Text, p. 127=In active addiction, things happened seemingly without rhyme or reason. We just did things, often without knowing why or what the r...	Dave R	0	303	Mar 4, 2012 by Dave R
	JFT March 3 Relapse (Preview) There will be times, however, when we really feel like using. We want to run, and we feel lousy. We need to be reminded of where we came from and that it will be worse this time. This is when we need the program the most.Basic Text, p. 81=If were contemplating a relapse, we should think our using throu...	Dave R	0	352	Mar 3, 2012 by Dave R
	New :) (Preview) My name is January. I am 32 and live in New Jersey. Getting ready to attend my first meeting. I am scared out of my mind, nervous, excited and happy. I read through some of the posts and am excited to post here. I am an addict- 2nd time around. It has been a three month relapse after 3 years of being cl...	January1231	6	388	Mar 3, 2012 by BigV
	10th to 11th step (Preview) I was a total psycho the last month or so. The whole mountains out molehills thing. Last weekend, I shut my phone off, locked the doors, shut the blinds, and took some serious time for myself. It was amazing! So I'm working through my 10th step, trying to find something that works. What I'm finding is t...	amanda56258	2	644	Mar 3, 2012 by avid
	JFT March 2 Success (Preview) Any form of success was frightening and unfamiliar.Basic Text, p. 14=Before coming to NA, few of us had much experience with success. Every attempt to stop using on our own had ended in failure. We had begun to give up hope of finding any relief from active addiction. We had grown accustomed to fa...	Dave R	0	366	Mar 2, 2012 by Dave R
	JFT March 1 Anxiety attack! (Preview) [The] Power that brought us to this program is still with us and will continue to guide us if we allow it.Basic Text, p. 27=Ever had a panic attack? Everywhere we turn, lifes demands overwhelm us. Were paralyzed, and we dont know what to do about it. How do we break an anxiety attack?First, we stop....	Dave R	0	478	Mar 1, 2012 by Dave R
	Support for families within NA (Preview) My 18 year old just arrived home yesterday from being away for a year. He's been in intense therapy and rehab. He's addicted to marijunana. He just graduated and is focused on staying sober and going to college. However, he's returned to the area where alot of the addiction started.. I am beyond co...	tonyak	2	430	Mar 1, 2012 by avid
	Getting Somewhere? (Preview) I have been scoping meetings for a bit, People watching. Mental notes. And the like. They say in the beginning of the meetings to raise your hand if you can be a temp sponsor. Here is my question: I move to another state in roughly thirty days. Should I pick up a temp sponsor or just stick with regular meeti...	Ruhig	4	385	Mar 1, 2012 by Ruhig
	gift or trouble? (Preview) this is my first post on these boards. after 2+ decades of recovery i find myself questioning my fundamental understanding of right & wrong and i need some truly anonymous help. i've been reading some really good recovery here, so i'm hoping i'm in the right place. for reasons that may become...	phg	10	479	Feb 29, 2012 by Mike M
	JFT February 29 Anything! (Preview) Our disease has been arrested, and now anything is possible. We become increasingly open-minded and open to new ideas in all areas of our lives.Basic Text, p. 106=For many of us, our first few months or years in NA are a wonderful time. Were willing to try anything, and our eyes are constantly open...	Dave R	0	433	Feb 29, 2012 by Dave R
	tragedy (Preview) well i wish this update came with better news. This morning at 730 a boy TJ Lane opened fire in my high school. (i graduated in 09) 5 were injured. of those five 1 died within the hour his name was Danny Parmertor. he was shot in the head. at about 2 the second died his name Demetrius. and around 6 the third wa...	LizC	8	580	Feb 28, 2012 by LizC
	JFT February 28 The greatest gift (Preview) Our newly found faith serves as a firm foundation for courage in the future.Basic Text, p. 96=When we begin coming to meetings, we hear other addicts talking about the gifts they have received as a result of this program, things we never thought of as gifts before. One such gift is the renewed abili...	Dave R	1	351	Feb 28, 2012 by Davethewave
	STeps 7 and 8 (Preview) My sponcer wants me to find out what other addicts got out of steps 7 and 8. Would any of you share???? Thanks	marigoldhead1963	6	428	Feb 27, 2012 by Raman
	JFT February 27 "Pure" motives (Preview) We examine our actions, reactions, and motives. We often find that weve been doing better than weve been feeling.Basic Text, p. 42=Imagine a daily meditation book with this kind of message: When you wake up in the morning, before you rise from your bed, take a moment for reflection. Lie back, ga...	Dave R	0	290	Feb 27, 2012 by Dave R
	JFT February 26 Remorse (Preview) The Eighth Step offers a big change from a life dominated by guilt and remorse.Basic Text, p. 39=Remorse was one of the feelings that kept us using. We had stumbled our way through active addiction, leaving a trail of heartbreak and devastation too painful to consider. Our remorse was often inte...	Dave R	0	518	Feb 26, 2012 by Dave R
	JFT..February 26 ...Remorse (Preview) February 26 Remorse "The Eighth Step offers a big change from a life dominated by guilt and remorse." Basic Text, p. 38 Remorse was one of the feelings that kept us using. We had stumbled our way through active addiction, leaving a trail of heartbreak and devastation too painful to conside...	avid	0	376	Feb 26, 2012 by avid
	JFT February 22 God's will, or mine? (Preview) We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.Step Ten=In Narcotics Anonymous, weve found that the more we live in harmony with our Higher Powers will for us, the greater the harmony in our lives. We use the Tenth Step to help us maintain that harmony. On a dai...	Dave R	1	348	Feb 26, 2012 by kitty doyle
	how do you stop when you love the feeling.i haVE NO energy untill i use then i get my huose clean ect... HELP! (Preview) ?	sueb	6	502	Feb 26, 2012 by kitty doyle
	JFT FEbruary 25 Sick as our secrets (Preview) It would be tragic to write [out an inventory only to] shove it in a drawer. These defects grow in the dark and die in the light of exposure.Basic Text, p. 32=How many times have we heard it said that we are only as sick as our secrets? While many members choose not to use meetings to share the intimate d...	Dave R	0	322	Feb 25, 2012 by Dave R
	making changes (Preview) It s ben very difficut, for me to make changes. since losing my job, a year ago i had a ruotine going to workfoce central, getiinjg interviews. Gottired , stated haning out a coffe place in town. Met the wrong kind of people, but de[ in my mind these were thr people i was looking for , after bing out of the gam...	SABASTIAN	2	290	Feb 25, 2012 by johnjames228
	so... (Preview) im using... peace out mofo's	LizC	5	436	Feb 24, 2012 by SABASTIAN
	JFT February 21 Self-pity or recovery--it's our choice (Preview) Self-pity is one of the most destructive of defects; it will drain us of all positive energy.Basic Text, p. 80=In active addiction, many of us used self-pity as a survival mechanism. We didnt believe there was an alternative to living in our diseaseor perhaps we didnt want to believe. As long as w...	Dave R	1	483	Feb 24, 2012 by sueb
	JFT February 24 A new influence (Preview) Personality change was what we really needed. Change from self-destructive patterns of life became necessary.Basic Text, p. 15=In early life, most of us were capable of joy and wonder, of giving and receiving unconditional love. When we started using, we introduced an influence into our li...	Dave R	0	306	Feb 24, 2012 by Dave R
	Take it Easy (Preview) One thing I like about recovery is that it's important to relax and take it easy. An addict goes through a lot of difficulty, using is an intense strain on the pscyhe, it's stressful on the brain and body. It hurts the checkbook too. Before getting clean there are a lot of ups and downs - wanting to stop...	johnjames228	1	382	Feb 24, 2012 by Dave R
	JFT February 23 Messages and messengers (Preview) Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.Tradition Twelve=The Twelfth Tradition reminds us of the importance of putting principles before personalities. In recovery meetings, this might be paraphrased, don...	Dave R	0	372	Feb 23, 2012 by Dave R
	How is everyone? (Preview) Im at school. I locked myself out of my truck. That HP my sister can come w the extra key. Wondering how everyone else is doing.....	Ruhig	6	359	Feb 23, 2012 by Ruhig
	i'm having a hard time staying clean with my drug of choice still in the house. (Preview) my husband is in pain management. he locks his meds in a safe but i always seem to find a way to get at them.	sueb	12	840	Feb 21, 2012 by kellyrae428
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