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spouse of dependent on benzodiazipines
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I am scared as everything we read says the withdrawal from these substances is a long drug out process and I am not sure I can go through it all. Addict is looking at all the negativity and I see no hope. I do not know what to do.
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Here's a little story..
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There was a little boy who walked by a pet store and seen a box full of puppies in the window. They were really cute and playful and happy..then he noticed one which was all by himself back in the corner. The little boy went into the pet store and asked the store owner how much the puppies were. The store owne...
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JFT June 29 Keeping recovery fresh
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Complacency is the enemy of members with substantial clean time. If we remain complacent for long, the recovery process ceases.Basic Text, p. 84=After the first couple of years in recovery, most of us start to feel like there are no more big deals. If we've been diligent in working the steps, the...
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JFT June 28 Group conscience
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June 28Group conscienceWorking with others is only the beginning of service work.Basic Text, p. 59=Service work calls for a selfless devotion to carrying the message to the still-suffering addict. But our attitude of service cannot stop there. Service also requires that we look at ourselves a...
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Clean 8 days, 3 NA meetings last week
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Hey guys, I decided i wanted a new life so i reached out for help from my loved ones. I didnt want to suffer anymore from this addiction and it was killing me. Im glad i found this website because it allows me to communicate with others going through what i am, when i dont have a meeting. I plan on going to 4 me...
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Methadone
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I was just curious.......I'm from TN and we have an ever growing problem with people overdosing on Methadone. In my opinion, when someone overdoses from a substance that someone has given them and they die, the person who sold or gave them the substance should be charged with manslaughter. These te...
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JFT June 27 Change and growth
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June 27Change and growthWhen someone points out a shortcoming, our first reaction may be defensive. There will always be room for growth.Basic Text, p. 36=Recovery is a process that brings about change in our lives. We need that change if we are to continue our growth toward freedom. Its importa...
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1 year sober
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Hello,
I just made it to 1 year sober in Aa and Na no drugs except the ones the doctor gives.
I keep losing all my friends to drugs. Basically I am isolated because my friends are all in the no fly zone. I deal with bordom all day and night. I still attend meetings once a week and I am looking for a decent spo...
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another chance at hope!!
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Just read in our journal up here in PK NEW YORK,that all tours and show dates for AMY were cancelled and after her debacle on stage last week(see previous web blog farther down on site),Lets hope she can Rehab and start a new way of life. I know this may be an outside issue but Im typing it from outside!Any s...
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Need some insight. Please help.
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Hi. I am brand new to this site and am not sure how things work here. I have a big problem and I need some insight. I have been in a five-year relationship with a recovering Meth addict who also took Rx drugs. From the beginning he lied to me about his marital status and said he was divorced. Later I foun...
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today. today sucks. im taking a personal day from life. im taking a day to sit in this empty house, by myself (well except for the dogs), feeling sorry for myself, depressed, hating life, wanting to use. healthy? deffinetly not. do i care? not at the moment. im 2.5 hours away from home. if i walk out the do...
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Naranon
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Am wondering if there is an oline group for spouses of addicts.
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JFT June 26 Surrendering self-will
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June 26Surrendering self-willOur fears are lessened and faith begins to grow as we learn the true meaning of surrender. We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression.Basic Text, p. 27=Surrender is the beginning of a new way of life. When driven primarily by self-will, w...
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20 year old Charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol
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I am 20 year old college student who just so happened to be at party last night that was busted up by the cops in Fairhope, AL. I was charged and taken to jail. I blew a .38 which I don't understand because I looked that up and with my weight 150 lbs, and height 5'11 I should have been dead by then, but I was reall...
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JFT June 25 Not just lucky
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The process of coming to believe restores us to sanity. The strength to move into action comes from this belief.Basic Text, p. 25=Coming to believe is a process that stems from personal experience. Each of us has this experience; all addicts who find recovery in NA have solid evidence of a benevole...
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JFT June 24 Tolerance
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...ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.Tradition Twelve=Sometimes its hard to accept others character defects. As we recover together, we not only listen to others talk in meetings, we also watch how they walk through their recovery. The more we get to know other member...
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today!
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today is my 1 year anniversary with my boyfriend. he is awesome. maybe he will come visit me today!
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JFT June 23 Surrender
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We didnt stumble into this fellowship brimming with love, honesty, open-mindedness, or willingness.... When we were beaten, we became willing.Basic Text, p. 20=Surrender may be the necessary foundation for recovery, but sometimes we fight it. Most of us look back after some clean time and won...
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New text chat meetings at navoices.com
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We will be having textchat meetings on Thursday nights at 11:00 pm EST. Anyone is invited.
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Found these quotes today and it surprised me who had written them
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"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can lear...
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To all the newcomers....
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A day clean is a day won, in more ways that we can possibly know now. Im reminded that thge newcomern is the most important person at any meeting cause we keep what we have only by giving it away.... Id love to hear newcomer shares that define what theyre going thru; the pain, the tension etc. and staying cl...
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WISDOM OF THE ROOMS
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I may occasionally visit the past but I dont spend the night =)
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JFT June 21 New levels of honesty
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We have been experts at self-deception and rationalization.Basic Text, p. 28=When we come to our first meeting and hear that we must be honest, we may think, Well now, that shouldnt be too difficult. All I have to do is stop lying. To some of us, this comes easily. We no longer have to lie to our employe...
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Hey Liz!!!
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Pray you are better today! Let us know whats up when you can okay!!!
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Clonidine for withdrawals?
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Of course I plan on asking my doctor about this - but you guys are also the ones who have "been there, done that" and are some of the best people to ask about these things! As most of you already know, I'm an opiate addict (Vicodin). I've been doing okay on my road to recovery but am still dealing...
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JFT June 22 Accepting life as it is
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In our recovery, we find it essential to accept reality. Once we can do this, we do not find it necessary to use drugs in an attempt to change our perceptions.Basic Text, p. 90=Drugs used to buffer us from the full force of life. When we stop using drugs and enter recovery, we find ourselves confronted...
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I'm New
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Hello all. I am Kim, 34 years old from Lehighton, PA. I have been clean for a little over 30 days and going absolutely insane! I'm working the steps but damn this is stressful. I am looking to meet new people ....hopefully close to me being there is NO meetings in my area except for AA.
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HAPPY FATHERS DAY GENTS
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I've not had the opportunity to be a Dad to anything other then my animals and one person. I had a kid who also lived by me in some apartments worked with me to I tried to teach him to ba a painter and he was good. I sorta took him under my wing for about 5 years but soon as he hit 21 he got lost in the world of drug...
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update on liz
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This is Liz's friend Ashley. She was in a horrible car accident and is currently in the hospital in critical condtion. she is currently not concious and has a breathing tube. i dont kow all of the details but please pray for her. i know she comes on here and i thought it would only be fair to let you guys kno...
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Amy Winehouse last night in concert
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She should consider saying "yes" to rehab http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_w-93QCSGU
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