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march 7 2009 just for today
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March 7 Priorities "The good times can also be a trap; the danger is that we may forget that our first priority is to stay clean."Basic Text, p. 42 Things can get really good in our recovery. Perhaps we've found our "soul mate" built a rewarding career, started a family. Maybe our...
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oh what a beautiful day
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it's so nice outside, finally. well i've been pretty good lately. no trouble. this weekend im going on a church retreat and i get to give a witness about my drug use and how im recovering and what is giving me the motivation to quit. so im pretty excited about that. so how is everyone else doing?
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newly out of rehab~very depressed?
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Hi everyone, I am new to the board & group. I'm hoping to catch a meeting as well. I am 43 days clean now (my first time in 8 1/2 years), it's actually the first time that I've wanted to be clean, or even thought I should be clean. I suffered from depression before I started taking the narcotics, and when...
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situation as of now
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Hello ppl,I`m new to this whole thing so ill just give it a try.I`ve been struggling since my early teens to live an acceptable or different life .Not saying that my upbringing was bad but I felt that in my youth I didn`t have any attention being that I have 7 sisters and I`m the youngest of three broth...
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things are looking up
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can't complain just thought I would say little by little I am getting better I have been referred to a pain specialist and I am getiing my med for my psyc prob under wraps on monday so thngs are more hopefull
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how its going in my world
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hey all, i have been busy doing tons of footwork type stuff to get help for my sons issues, got a little part time work and staying focused on the moment when i feel the panic over where all this is going...im pretty tired which means for me not to make any big decisions, my biggest fear is i will try to come up...
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The Step Group.
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On those days I was very eager to work the 4th Step. I had written a 4th of sorts when I was in a treatment centre. Once on the outside, having experienced a clean life and loving it,I wanted more of what teh NA Program had to offer me. When I read the Basic Text the implications rang true; either I reinforce m...
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march 4,2009 just for today
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March 4 The Process "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. 162 In active addiction, things happened seemingly without rhyme or reason. We just "did things"...
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A new challenge for this recovering addict !
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Well as of now,,its very challenging to have to complete my studies. I find myself not in any social groups here,,but thats ok. Most groups are formed around drinking and partying and if Im not in those gropus because I dont do that then its ok. Im also realising that it is incorrect to place unrealistic...
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Looking back at insanity
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Part of working the first step and admitting our powerlesness lies in learning that we don't know what we don't know. With this understanding and the belief that we can duplicate the efforts of those that got clean before us and get similar results plus the willingness to put forth the effort to make t...
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literature question for a mtg topic
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I am chairing a meeting tomorrow (friday) night and I have been wanting to cover the topic of medication in NA. (i have been trying to cover topics that I havent heard covered very often and I thought this might be a good one) I have found a bit in the basic text and the illness pamphlet, which are good, but...
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real fun without drugs is it possible
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been clean for ages my kids keep me busy and i have fun taking them places and playing and reading with them i have the perfect home perfect kids my family sucks but my partners family is great good friends but i dont do anything for myself exept watch movies and read i want to have fun and feel alive again i f...
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I look so much prettier straight!
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For all these years I've hated having my picture taken because I always have red droopy eyes and look pale. I think I am a relatively pretty girl but ppl always used to ask if I was tired or sad. Lately I'm able to look in the mirror after a shower without red eyes! I look pretty again...I can wear makeup and b...
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Re: Surrender
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Hi there, I am brand new here and your post made me want to join. You mentioned you had an 18month old child. I definately encourage you to kick this habit, before it kicks you or your child sees too much. Too be honest, I was lurking, however, I read your post and had to join just to give you some of my hist...
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Re: Surrenderx2
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Hi there! I went back and checked your last post. I wanted to add that my neuro told my husband that it was necessary for him to treat me like I had a life threatening illness for one month. I don't know if that helps you feel less guilty about the messy house or what. I realize your baby is only 18mos. old,...
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PROGRESS
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Hi guys, I finally flushed the ounce I bought the day before I quit. That's right, $325 down the poop shoot. But first, i took a hit. BAD ME! lol It smelled bad, it tasted bad, it wasn't at all what I *remembered*. I had to flush like, three times for it to go! I don't think of it as a relapse, maybe it is but it do...
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12 Step Programs in 5 minutes or less
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Hello everyone. I recently completed a video blog going step-by-step through the twelve steps of the original Alcoholics Anonymous program. I created a video on 12 Step Programs because they are an important part of the support culture for people looking to change their lives. I make it clear in t...
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caught up in the shit storm
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hey, so i'm struggling today. I been caught up in the drama which is the rooms. I've made some bad choices in friends and have seen the truth. The truth is that their recovery isn't what they claim to be and the drama ensues......... I'm struggling to let it go, and back away from the shit. How can i s...
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GNU, Buswacker and Gary
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Will you guys check in with me and let me know if your still running meetings. If any of you know that someone hasn't been showing up let me know please so I can make sure we have coverage on the meeting schedules or at least I cna get it adjusted to what we have coverage for. Thanks you can email me at naway@12...
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Dean
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Are you in the Tampa area? I lived for 30 years in St. Pete... I ask because I tried to email you to discuss our argument privately but it came back to me.
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can't win for losing
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I am heading back into a deep depression and my thoughts are way screwed in the head I am not sure how to shut it down I have taken my night neds but my thoughts are racing GOD I WANT THIS SHIT TO STOP WHEN WILL IT STOP i CAN'T LIVE LIKE THIS ANYMORE I AM TIRED OF ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER ALWAYS HAPPENING TO ME i FEE...
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today im good
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this is jayson cole i have been clean for over 18 months now. im doing really will on that. i found out that i have bone cancer and their trying a new drug on me. anybody can email me at hotjaysoncole@gmail.com it goes on my phone too so i get it no matter what. i havent been at meetings much been sick with chem...
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broke down yesterday, but didn't give in YAHOO!!
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Wow, yesterday was a killer. I felt it all, all the bad came gushing down on me. I just went to my sisters and stayed all day as she kept me sane and got me to feel better.
last night I had all kinds of addict dreams, but I slept and today looks much better. I feel very strong if not a little scared because of ye...
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One week down
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Hello, sorry if I am hogging the board lately but you are my only support so far with the MA chat room I joined but that can get a little crazy. i tried to find live meetings but they are either right at my son's bedtime or one was at 10 a.m. and I coudn't get a sitter but I'll keep trying. I had another night of ni...
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Need a little support
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Hi fellow brave souls, For the first time ever I think I need to admit my problem. I'm a single mom and I'm doing well at work and supporting my son but inside I am falling apart. I have an addiction to pot that I can't let go of. Almost nobody knows about it. All these years I've told myself it's okay because i...
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february 22 just for today
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February 22 God's Will, Or Mine?
"We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it."
Step Ten In Narcotics Anonymous, we've found that the more we live in harmony with our Higher Power's will for us, the greater the harmony in our lives. We use the Tent...
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quick update
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I have completed the first of 4 weeks of IOP things are ok my ADHD is driving me and everyone else nuts but I am trying to get meds that work for that me and my doctor are working hand in hand to keep things tolerable it is a 3 hours program by the third hour I have so many ants in my pants I am looking for an excuse t...
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Big V and AnthonyG
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Hi guys,
I see you guys are senior members. How long has it been for you? You are both very wise. Thank you for all your help and kind words. Even though I started by admitting, I credit you for saving me.
A few words go a very long way when they are said from the heart.
How can I thank you?! - em
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emily
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detox symptoms fully active!
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Hi,
I have been clean from pot for 5 days! At first it was easier than now. I had a night full of nightmare and non-sleep. I am coughing up cr*p like crazy, I had night sweats and depression! ACK! What a way to live huh?
The good news is I know it means I am recovering...my body is getting rid of the bad and n...
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relapse
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My son was in rehab for cocaine and alcohol addiction in October. He was released the first of November and has been doing very well... has been doing either an AA or NA meeting daily. He has found Jesus and has been living a clean life. Last night, for reasons I do not understand, he went out and bought a ba...
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