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Dave R · Dave R

We live a day at a time but also from moment to moment. When we stop living in the here and now, our problems become magnified unreasonably.Basic Text, p. 99=Life often seems too complicated to understand, especially for those of us whove dodged it for so long. When we stopped using drugs, many of u...

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

I am new to this I know I need to do this but I am terrified. Of what? Im not sure. Is that normal?? Please respond Im honestly looking for help.

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

Technically I was high when I posted the first time and I didnt count yesterday because it was after midnight when I posted the first time. So today is my first day. So today is it. I am not alone here at home, and I really am tired of it running me. Posting on here has been a big help thank you all for your comme...

oniongirl82 · oniongirl82

I am an addict named Jackie. About two years ago my best friend moved a couple states away to take care of her dad who was dying. Sadly about two months ago he passed. During the process we visited regularly and talked at least three times a week, at least. My best friend had been avoiding me for a couple w...

justbme · justbme

Hi I am new to this website..searching for some sort of support system. My husband and I are recovering alcoholics and haven't drank since July 2009 BUT...my husband is on narcotic pain pills from his doctor for legitimate health problems. I on the other hand first received narcotic pain pills in t...

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

Ok so I went again today to a meeting place. And the meeting wasn't held because of Memorial Day. I kinda expected that but was determined to at least try. I took a nap and a shower and went. So I guess I will try again tomorrow! I am taking this on I swear it!! Ive had 2 strikes with the meetings not happening,...

BlueEyedDevil · BlueEyedDevil

Hi, I'm not sure I'm at the right forum.. But recently there have been alot of reforming in my nations narcotic policies, some of these news law make me worry, they are really punishing to the users more so than the actual sin. It've made me think about the actual legality of drugs in general.. Is it reall...

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

Today I built up the nerve to go to my first meeting. Somebody went with me and when we got to the address it was a church service, I was humilliated, crying, shaking, I couldnt even talk. My friend held my hand the whole time while somebody tried to help us find the meeting, it was a big building. But it was...

Dave R · Dave R

Sharing with others keeps us from feeling isolated and alone.Basic Text, p. 85=There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Being lonely is a state of the heart, an emptiness that makes us feel sad and sometimes hopeless. Loneliness is not always alleviated when we enter into rel...

weshallwin77 · weshallwin77

I am sorry to be coming here, but I wanted to recieve another perspective as I am trying to recover from a devastating break-up with an addict and I would love to hear from you to help aid in my healing. I would deeply appreciate any help or insight you may be able to give. I have been in a realtionship with...

Rhivenn · Rhivenn

I've been lurking for a while. posted a few snippets here and there, but something happened to me me yesterday that I really wanted to share. Long story short - I'm an addict who truly didn't think I was, for a full 23 years of on-again/off-again using. I dont just use substances to numb the pain in my midd...

kitty doyle · kitty doyle

So much can happen in 10 years, 10 months, 10 days or even 10 minutes... and its a testament to how youre never more than a simple stressor away from falling back into a pit of agony and ultimately self medication. After more than 16 years of sobriety, my new friends, I need you now more than ever, I'm sti...

DeltaDube · DeltaDube

im trying to do my 1st step in the step working guide and im stuck on answering the questions cause im not sure what to put down as my answers.. these questions for me seem so very difficult.. im more of a 2 plus 2 equals 4 person or black and white, i have so much trouble with the grey areas.. what doe...

Raman · Raman

Hi guys,, I wnet to the India regional meeting as RCM from my area Bangalore in March. After that, I rode the litte train up and donw the mountains. This was like really a look at who I am and how I behave outside of NA. Here are some of those at this following link,, just copy and paste to your adress tab and yo...

rocky · rocky

im almost recoverd from lumbar fusion got ne more surgury to go in a couple of months have'nt had a computer for awhile try to stay in touch a little more god bless you all and keep working it

Dave R · Dave R

We believe that our Higher Power will take care of us.Basic Text, p. 58=We all have times when it seems as though our lives are falling apart. There are days, or even weeks, when it seems that everything that can go wrong is going wrong. Whether its the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, or the end o...

fivekone · fivekone

New to NA, When in the closing circle, what are the exact words to use ? meaning moment of silence for...

Dave R · Dave R

We examined our lives and discovered who we really are. To be truly humble is to accept and honestly try to be ourselves.Basic Text, p. 36=As using addicts, the demands of our disease determined our personality. We could be whoever or whatever we needed to be in order to get our fix. We were surviv...

MIKEF · MIKEF

Our theme for todays "Speaker Jam" in upstate New York.We have addicts coming from at least the Tri-state area and sometimes from way out of town.Fittingingly "we" are attending a memorial first for an addict who passed, 24 years old,a couple months back and her parents wante...

Raman · Raman

I realize Ive not been here at MIP for the past three months like.... Seems like af being a regular here from the year 2004 onwards, I needed a vacation.... And that vacation has been filled with doing more and ce meetins, being in more NA events and do all that a member who is in Fellowship that is abo...

Dave R · Dave R

...the decision to ask for Gods help is our greatest source of strength and courage.Basic Text, p. 26=A challenge is anything that dares us to succeed. Things new and unfamiliar serve as challenges, whether those things appear good or bad to us. We are challenged by obstacles and opposition fro...

Brandi65 · Brandi65

The monkey may be off my back, but the circus hasn't left town.

nezyb · nezyb

Been lurking, not much posting lately. Still on the roller coaster ride of early sobriety, with all the madness and emotions it provides. All the things I'm used to masking by using. I am learning to live life on lifes terms, , some days that is easier than others. I am also learning that as long as I don't...

Dave R · Dave R

Our understanding of a Higher Power is up to us.... We can call it the group, the program, or we can call it God.Basic Text, p. 24=Many of us have a hard time with the idea of a Higher Power until we fully accept the depth of our own powerlessness over addiction. Once we do, most of us are at least willing t...

Manon · Manon

i am dealing with things right now takes most my time and energyt but wanted to say still clean just need a break not answering emails or ccalls

Brandi65 · Brandi65

"A God defined is a God confined" Questions to ask yourself... Do I still try to figure out who or what God is? How is this going for me? Do I still think if I can figure God out then I will know what His will for me is? What does faith mean to me today? How often do I affirm, "They will, not mine,...

christine · christine

Can someone tell me how to join the meeting? I can see the chat room but no one chatting? Maybe Im on the wrong channel or something not sure... help please

Brandi65 · Brandi65

Recovery begins when we forever give up the hope of having a different past The more time I spent re-living a past I couldn't change, my family.. the abuse..the wrongs done to me (real and imagined) the more I was missing out on the today that I could. Once I heal my past, I can be of service to those who...

Dave R · Dave R

May 25Good and bad feelingsA lot happens in one day, both negative and positive. If we do not take time to appreciate both, perhaps we will miss something that will help us grow.IP No. 8, Just for Today=Most of us seem to unconsciously judge what happens in our lives each day as good or bad, success or fa...

DarkAngel985 · DarkAngel985

sitting here thinking...dam im down to one lortab...what to do what to do.take this oppurtunity and just stop?i want to stop,its hard when youre a closet addict.i need to make some decisions and in a hurry.i think sometimes when im high,am i really pulling this off or does everyone know and they aren...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	JFT May 31 Keep it simple (Preview) We live a day at a time but also from moment to moment. When we stop living in the here and now, our problems become magnified unreasonably.Basic Text, p. 99=Life often seems too complicated to understand, especially for those of us whove dodged it for so long. When we stopped using drugs, many of u...	Dave R	3	538	May 31, 2011 by proudmommy08
	Scared (Preview) I am new to this I know I need to do this but I am terrified. Of what? Im not sure. Is that normal?? Please respond Im honestly looking for help.	tiredjrf	8	1304	May 31, 2011 by Fiesty
	Today is my first true day (Preview) Technically I was high when I posted the first time and I didnt count yesterday because it was after midnight when I posted the first time. So today is my first day. So today is it. I am not alone here at home, and I really am tired of it running me. Posting on here has been a big help thank you all for your comme...	tiredjrf	5	418	May 31, 2011 by Fiesty
	Staying clean when others don't (Preview) I am an addict named Jackie. About two years ago my best friend moved a couple states away to take care of her dad who was dying. Sadly about two months ago he passed. During the process we visited regularly and talked at least three times a week, at least. My best friend had been avoiding me for a couple w...	oniongirl82	7	455	May 31, 2011 by Davethewave
	Day One (Preview) Hi I am new to this website..searching for some sort of support system. My husband and I are recovering alcoholics and haven't drank since July 2009 BUT...my husband is on narcotic pain pills from his doctor for legitimate health problems. I on the other hand first received narcotic pain pills in t...	justbme	6	1755	May 31, 2011 by proudmommy08
	feeling challenged about meetings! (Preview) Ok so I went again today to a meeting place. And the meeting wasn't held because of Memorial Day. I kinda expected that but was determined to at least try. I took a nap and a shower and went. So I guess I will try again tomorrow! I am taking this on I swear it!! Ive had 2 strikes with the meetings not happening,...	tiredjrf	6	471	May 31, 2011 by Brandi65
	Heroin abuse, society abuse? (Preview) Hi, I'm not sure I'm at the right forum.. But recently there have been alot of reforming in my nations narcotic policies, some of these news law make me worry, they are really punishing to the users more so than the actual sin. It've made me think about the actual legality of drugs in general.. Is it reall...	BlueEyedDevil	4	427	May 31, 2011 by avid
	The meeting wasnt there!!! (Preview) Today I built up the nerve to go to my first meeting. Somebody went with me and when we got to the address it was a church service, I was humilliated, crying, shaking, I couldnt even talk. My friend held my hand the whole time while somebody tried to help us find the meeting, it was a big building. But it was...	tiredjrf	5	344	May 30, 2011 by BigV
	JFT May 30 Loneliness vs. being alone (Preview) Sharing with others keeps us from feeling isolated and alone.Basic Text, p. 85=There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Being lonely is a state of the heart, an emptiness that makes us feel sad and sometimes hopeless. Loneliness is not always alleviated when we enter into rel...	Dave R	0	393	May 30, 2011 by Dave R
	Hurt very badly by an addict... (Preview) I am sorry to be coming here, but I wanted to recieve another perspective as I am trying to recover from a devastating break-up with an addict and I would love to hear from you to help aid in my healing. I would deeply appreciate any help or insight you may be able to give. I have been in a realtionship with...	weshallwin77	5	1573	May 29, 2011 by weshallwin77
	Intro/Hope for the newcomer. (Preview) I've been lurking for a while. posted a few snippets here and there, but something happened to me me yesterday that I really wanted to share. Long story short - I'm an addict who truly didn't think I was, for a full 23 years of on-again/off-again using. I dont just use substances to numb the pain in my midd...	Rhivenn	5	447	May 29, 2011 by kitty doyle
	I just need to vent (and ask for prayers) (Preview) So much can happen in 10 years, 10 months, 10 days or even 10 minutes... and its a testament to how youre never more than a simple stressor away from falling back into a pit of agony and ultimately self medication. After more than 16 years of sobriety, my new friends, I need you now more than ever, I'm sti...	kitty doyle	5	579	May 29, 2011 by kitty doyle
	Hi im just new (Preview) im trying to do my 1st step in the step working guide and im stuck on answering the questions cause im not sure what to put down as my answers.. these questions for me seem so very difficult.. im more of a 2 plus 2 equals 4 person or black and white, i have so much trouble with the grey areas.. what doe...	DeltaDube	7	449	May 29, 2011 by DeltaDube
	If ytou enjoy railways,, yull like this one ! (Preview) Hi guys,, I wnet to the India regional meeting as RCM from my area Bangalore in March. After that, I rode the litte train up and donw the mountains. This was like really a look at who I am and how I behave outside of NA. Here are some of those at this following link,, just copy and paste to your adress tab and yo...	Raman	3	867	May 29, 2011 by Raman
	getting better (Preview) im almost recoverd from lumbar fusion got ne more surgury to go in a couple of months have'nt had a computer for awhile try to stay in touch a little more god bless you all and keep working it	rocky	2	454	May 29, 2011 by MIKEF
	JFT May 29 Carry me (Preview) We believe that our Higher Power will take care of us.Basic Text, p. 58=We all have times when it seems as though our lives are falling apart. There are days, or even weeks, when it seems that everything that can go wrong is going wrong. Whether its the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, or the end o...	Dave R	0	369	May 29, 2011 by Dave R
	Lovely way of closing (Preview) New to NA, When in the closing circle, what are the exact words to use ? meaning moment of silence for...	fivekone	4	1522	May 28, 2011 by BigV
	JFT May 28 As we understand (Preview) We examined our lives and discovered who we really are. To be truly humble is to accept and honestly try to be ourselves.Basic Text, p. 36=As using addicts, the demands of our disease determined our personality. We could be whoever or whatever we needed to be in order to get our fix. We were surviv...	Dave R	0	352	May 28, 2011 by Dave R
	NO ADDICT NEED DIE FROM THE HORRORS OF ADDICTION! (Preview) Our theme for todays "Speaker Jam" in upstate New York.We have addicts coming from at least the Tri-state area and sometimes from way out of town.Fittingingly "we" are attending a memorial first for an addict who passed, 24 years old,a couple months back and her parents wante...	MIKEF	4	2049	May 27, 2011 by goose
	Goin on the NA way, thanks yall !!! (Preview) I realize Ive not been here at MIP for the past three months like.... Seems like af being a regular here from the year 2004 onwards, I needed a vacation.... And that vacation has been filled with doing more and ce meetins, being in more NA events and do all that a member who is in Fellowship that is abo...	Raman	5	452	May 27, 2011 by Raman
	JFT May 27 Meeting the day's challenge (Preview) ...the decision to ask for Gods help is our greatest source of strength and courage.Basic Text, p. 26=A challenge is anything that dares us to succeed. Things new and unfamiliar serve as challenges, whether those things appear good or bad to us. We are challenged by obstacles and opposition fro...	Dave R	0	304	May 27, 2011 by Dave R
	WISDOM OF THE ROOMS =) (Preview) The monkey may be off my back, but the circus hasn't left town.	Brandi65	2	417	May 26, 2011 by avid
	Just saying Hello !!! (Preview) Been lurking, not much posting lately. Still on the roller coaster ride of early sobriety, with all the madness and emotions it provides. All the things I'm used to masking by using. I am learning to live life on lifes terms, , some days that is easier than others. I am also learning that as long as I don't...	nezyb	2	362	May 26, 2011 by MIKEF
	JFT May 26 The power of the group (Preview) Our understanding of a Higher Power is up to us.... We can call it the group, the program, or we can call it God.Basic Text, p. 24=Many of us have a hard time with the idea of a Higher Power until we fully accept the depth of our own powerlessness over addiction. Once we do, most of us are at least willing t...	Dave R	1	401	May 26, 2011 by Dave R
	to all (Preview) i am dealing with things right now takes most my time and energyt but wanted to say still clean just need a break not answering emails or ccalls	Manon	6	1993	May 26, 2011 by Ruthy
	WISDOM OF THE ROOMS (Preview) "A God defined is a God confined" Questions to ask yourself... Do I still try to figure out who or what God is? How is this going for me? Do I still think if I can figure God out then I will know what His will for me is? What does faith mean to me today? How often do I affirm, "They will, not mine,...	Brandi65	2	679	May 26, 2011 by Brandi65
	cant see the meetin... (Preview) Can someone tell me how to join the meeting? I can see the chat room but no one chatting? Maybe Im on the wrong channel or something not sure... help please	christine	3	1557	May 25, 2011 by goose
	WISDOM OF THE ROOMS (Preview) Recovery begins when we forever give up the hope of having a different past The more time I spent re-living a past I couldn't change, my family.. the abuse..the wrongs done to me (real and imagined) the more I was missing out on the today that I could. Once I heal my past, I can be of service to those who...	Brandi65	7	1183	May 25, 2011 by goose
	JFT May 25 "Good" and "bad" feelings (Preview) May 25Good and bad feelingsA lot happens in one day, both negative and positive. If we do not take time to appreciate both, perhaps we will miss something that will help us grow.IP No. 8, Just for Today=Most of us seem to unconsciously judge what happens in our lives each day as good or bad, success or fa...	Dave R	0	645	May 25, 2011 by Dave R
	thinking (Preview) sitting here thinking...dam im down to one lortab...what to do what to do.take this oppurtunity and just stop?i want to stop,its hard when youre a closet addict.i need to make some decisions and in a hurry.i think sometimes when im high,am i really pulling this off or does everyone know and they aren...	DarkAngel985	27	1470	May 24, 2011 by goose
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