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Falling back into negative patterns of behaviour
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Hi guys, it's been a while since I shared what's goin on for me, so I thought it was time I did something " different " to try and get out of this funk I've been in. I have been slowly slipping back into isolating myself from the world. I live in a small country town, where we only have one meeting a w...
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Birmingham Alabama
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Anyone on here from that city. I know of a good meeting at Mountainbrook Independent that meets on Friday and Sat. Does anyone here have some recommendations for a good meetings in that area? thanks
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JFT April 7 The value of the past
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This firsthand experience in all phases of illness and recovery is of unparalleled therapeutic value. We are here to share it freely with any addict who wants to recover.Basic Text, p. 10=Most of us came into the program with some serious regrets. We had never finished high school, or we had misse...
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the pathway to sobriety recovery problem
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the pathway to sobriety recovery problemReply Quote this is something that i have to read in the hospital. this is just something that i thought you guys could give me insight on it. THE EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWAY TO SOBRIETY RECOVERY PROGRAM 1.) first principle-admitting to the problem-we ad...
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JFT April 5 Identification
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Someone finally knew the crazy thoughts that I had and the crazy things Id done. =Addicts often feel terminally unique. Were sure that no one used drugs like we did or had to do the things that we did to get them. Feeling that no one really understands us can keep us from recovery for many years.But o...
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JFT April 6 Growing honesty
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On a practical level, changes occur because whats appropriate to one phase of recovery may not be for another.Basic Text, p. 105=When we first came to Narcotics Anonymous, many of us had no legitimate occupation. Not all of us suddenly decide were going to become honest and productive model citi...
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A simple "CoDA" Thank you
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Hello Everyone, As the founder and webmaster of Miracles In Progress I want to extent a personal "Thank You" to each of you for valuing and utilizing the CoDA portion of our site. As we grow in our recoveries from alcoholism, addiction, or being a family member of a loved one who suffers from this di...
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these lyrics are something I can realte to as is the video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Rax2PXiWA I friend I have known since I started posting here in 05' posted this on facebook and I felt like someone could and might understand the deepest parts of me thru this so here it is I hope you can understand what kinda world I live in...
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JFT April 4 Guarding our recovery
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Remember that we... are ultimately responsible for our recovery and our decisions.Basic Text, p. 103=Most of us will face choices that challenge our recovery. If we find ourselves in extreme physical pain, for example, we will have to decide whether or not we will take medication. We will have...
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From one of the lurkers.....
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I come here daily in the am to read the JFT post, also read any others that are new. I haven't posted myself in a bit. I am working on my 90 in 90, first found this site before my 1st f2f meeting. Learning to live my life clean and sober, one day at a time. With the support of meetings, my sponsor, and the ESH I...
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living life on it's own terms
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sux at times but if my HP brings me to it he will bring me thru it depression is starting to sink in once again overwhelmed by all the doctors appointments I have all the tests they have to run but i am trying to be strong thru all thiss when all I wanna do is avoid it by sleeping and what not hiding in my room alot...
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WE DO RECOVER!
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From a seemingless hopless state of of body ,mind and spirit,based on a fit spiritual condition and application of our spiritual principles taught through our program of Narcotics Anonymous.We are given a daily reprieve and as we apply these principles in all areas of our lives and remain centere...
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JFT April 3 For you alone
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Does the message board really work?
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Hi, I'm Christie and I am an addict. This is my first time on the NA message board or to this site. I'm just wondering if people use the message board and respond to others posts. Your responses would be very appreciated. Thanks
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JFT April 2 Attraction
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JFT April 1 Love and addiction
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Hormones
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I'm 34 days clean and wondering if it's normal to have ranging hormones? I feel like I've almost replaced my drug of choice with a new addiction. I haven't acted on it, but I seem to be falling in love with every man I see at meetings. I go home and fantasize about them. When is it safe 2 begin having physical...
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Hello; step four doldrums, step five confusion...
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Hi folks, I'm Bill A; I'm an addict. I just crossed the six months milestone last week at my homegroup, where I chair a meeting on Friday nights in the Dallas, TX area. It's been quite a ride so far, and I know more is on its way -- as long as I stay engaged and continue down my path of recovery. I wanted to sha...
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overwhelmed
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with all the doctors and testing tht i am going thru I am about to scrream my schedule is like seeing 2 different docs a day phsyical therapy and testing they did a renal scan the other day as I watched the testing being done you can tell the right isn't functioning properly which we kinda already knew I am s...
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NA in Chicago????
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Hey)) I am travelling this summer to Chicago.Would be great to meet someone from there and go to a meeting together..I am from Estonia an it will be my first visit to States. God bless you all!With love, Mari
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JFT March 30 God-centeredness
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I'm new to this
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Greetings fellow addicts. I would like to introduce myself. I am Brian, now a recovering addict. I spent six years in the army to include two tours in Iraq. After my stint in the army I went through divorce and soon afterwards found myself on a downward spiral into the dark world of addiction. Abusing ev...
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BREAKING NEWS FLASH
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Breaking News:..The Pity Train has just derailed at the intersection of Suck It Up & Move On, and crashed into We All Have Problems, before coming to a complete stop at Get the Hell Over It. Any complaints about how we operate can be forwarded to 1-800-waa-waah. This is Dr. Sniffle reporting LIVE f...
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JFT March 29 Our own true will
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jokes in a whole different direction lol sorry men
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What do you call a handcuffed man? Trustworthy. What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name? You didn't hold the pillow down long enough. Why do only 10% of men make it to heaven? Because if they all went, it would be Hell. Why do men like smart women? Oppo...
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in times of illness
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God I sware the past 3 years just seem to havwe a toll onmy life I have read and re read that pamplet just to make sure I am doing the next right thing not realizing just how high my pain level is atm dealing with back and kidney pain to be pain free for one day would be great I am still in the process of seeing the...
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JFT March 28 Facing feelings
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JFT March 27 Looking for assets
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63, TRULY A MIRACLE!!
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Hello everyone! Been MIA for a minute as life been really bangin away here in our family and areas around us.. God is good and remains faithful as we continue to put our trust in our Higher Power,no matter what comes our way.... Today,my 63rd birthday,I was able to get rollin by taking 4 day weekend from m...
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by request here ya go Avid!
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Parachute Jumping On the first day of training for parachute jumping, a blonde listened intently to the instructor. He told them to start preparing for landing when they are at 300 feet. The blonde asked, "How am I supposed to know when I'm at 300 feet?" "That's a good question. When y...
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