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Shame
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Shame is that dark, powerful feeling that holds us back. Yes, shame can stop us from acting inappropriately. But many of us have learned to attach shame to healthy behaviors that are in our best interest. In dysfunctional families, shame can be tagged to healthy behaviors such as talking about feeli...
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fear - what are we so afraid of?
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We weren't afraid to take that first pill, or drink that first drink were we? Why are we afraid of things, like people or places? We constantly need to remind one another that fear is normal but with the ability to ask the God of your understanding for guidance, we can face everything and recover. Its...
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Spirituality in the Ordinary
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I had a shit-ass bad day. My mother-in-law is a greedy, cantankerous, lying, lazy b*tch...yes, I just said all that with a straight face. Anyways, she and I got into it today; my family now lives in her house and I'm rather stuck having no money and no friends down here. My options: leave my husband (whom...
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newb
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So my counselor requested that i go to online na meetings or forums or whatever 30 minutes a day. I've been here a few days, just looking around, I've been clean 8 days, used for 10 years.....there was a 2 year interval where I was clean but that was a long time ago. Right now I'm taking adderal which is basi...
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New Scenes in my life,,a recovery payoff !
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Im waiting to bring my daughter Anja here too,,being an NA baby she needs to enjoy this too. After 20 years in recovery,,,just when i was beggining to think life had shown me enuff,,and i was beggining to resign me to being semi-retired,,like meetings,sponsor sponse, little service,music,events,...
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Great Dream come true !
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Hello Vin,Dean,Golden,,Dan,Anthony,Honeybear !! hi all,, my name is Raman and I am an addict,,, im glad to be clean and serene and living a dream,, Im in England,, Im studying masters at a top university and also got to meet the woman i romanced on the net and phone for a full year. And yes,,, im ABLE TO CO...
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meetings
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is there any more on line meetings i am new here
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Learning to Look at ME!
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I originally wrote this for my area newsletter awhile back. Seemed like an appropriate time to share it here- hope you like it! Recently, I have had several newer members call to tell me about so-and-so's behavior, or this persons attitude, or that persons manner of speaking, etc. It made me remembe...
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I am using the step working guide and totally lost on how to start my 1st step in NA
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Hi I am shannon an addict, I am having difficulty starting with my first step and I am not sure if I should answer each question individually or just put all the stuff together in Like under The Disease of Addiction? Should I answer each question in a paragraph or put all the answers together at once I am s...
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drilled silver dollar
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I was at an anniversary the other night and someone gave the celebrant a silver dollar with a hole drilled in it for each year clean. He said that before NA had coins that this is what was done. I think he may have said it was in Florida. Has anyone heard of this before?
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PROFESSIONAL help versus 12 Step help.....
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I just want to throw this out there; I know it's a touchy subject, but at this point I care not if I upset any egos. I need professional help and so did my sister, who died of an overdose. The faulty opinions of members concerning meds kept her from staying in the fellowship....they looked down on her. I'v...
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What exactly does spirituality include?
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From what I read, spirituality includes a person's BELIEFS. I arrive at these beliefs after I've read all the facts, not just one person's. Perceptions are a big part of this....if I perceive someone doing what I consider wrong at that time in my belief system, I'm not going to seek out those who tell...
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I was absolutely positively HOPELESS
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I had given up My family were planning my funeral emotionally preparing for my death I went into my first treatment program at 22 spent 16 months there and split the program and lasted 2 weeks and 3 weeks later I was headed to prison for several years. I got out and went back to prison or some treatment pro...
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PTSD and addiction
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http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/multimedia/webcasts/w.aspx?ID=500
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Going to the mountains for few days
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I'm out of here till next sunday, and my dial up service in my trailer is iffy at best. I'll be painting 14 hours a day for the rest of the week and loving it. BigV, I could really use your help right about now. -- Edited by DeanC at 15:24, 2008-09-30
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Lighting up the Path
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My name is Kathleen and I am a grateful recovering addict. I love this board because there are some very wise men and women that are working programs that shed light on my path to recovery. I was fortunate that before God showed me my addiction, he showed me some of my other weaknesses first. I see new ladi...
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worry of relapse
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hi guys i have a problem i have talked to vini and my sponsor about this while working on a car i broke 2 metacarpals in my left hand i already suffer from chronic pain and am on suboxone to help with it now i have to have a surgery on my hand that the Dr has told me will be quite painful and that i will have to go on n...
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What is the 'sticking point' I have been told I 'have'?
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It is a shame to report that after a long time (two years) without recourse to my DOC (that's 'drug of choice', not 'quack'!) I picked up the old opiates again and after admitting my weakness to my local group was told I had something called a 'stcking point' or something similar-sounding. I am determin...
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A STORY TOLD 12 YEARS AGO @ NA MEETING in NJ "WHAT IS RECOVERY?"
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Living with substance abuse or mental disorder is like growing up and living your entire life on a boat in the middle of the ocean. The ground is always moving under your feet. Storm after storm you get knocked all over. Ocasionally in calm waters you learn to stay upright. One day, a particularly b...
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Insanity:
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1. Any mental disorder characterized by temporary or permanent irrational or violent deviations from normal thinking, feeling, and behavior 2. Is repeating the same mistakes and expecting different results. (Basic Text Pg.23) 3. Is using drugs day after day knowing that only physical and menta...
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Progress, not perfection
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If I ever act like I'm at the top, someone please wake me up. I'm so psycho I must use Charlotte Kasl's 16 Steps....12 don't work for me. I studied the paradoxes (which still drive me nuts; my sponsor said to try to hold on to the polarities), and I've accepted that there really are 13 Steps in any A group...
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New to board
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Hi all, I'm Jules. I'm an alcoholic/addict. I've been lurking a while and figured it was time to say hi. I've been clean 40 days. My husband and I are working the program together, though he's about 12 days behind me. Anyway I wanted to thank you all. This board really helps me when I start getting itc...
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HELLO EVERYONE
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HI IM PAM AND IM AN ADDICT.......I just want to thank everyone for the warm welcome.........I think I will be here tonight,I dont think that I have NA tonight....See everyone tonight
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What to say during Health Dept assessnment?
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I have to be outpatient. I have no health insurance. What should I say during Maryland Health Dept assessnment? Should I take the normal 80-200mgs of oc and/or 20-30mgs methadone or should I go in feeling really bad? Please reply asap. I have to go friday morning. Thnx
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The Rock Tumbler
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OK, here's a story that's relevant: I remember as a small child traveling with my parents through the deep south. This was a time before the Interstate highway system was built and everyone traveled the two and four lane highways. often through the back country. I remember there were these roadsi...
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HELLO EVERYONE
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Hey Im Pam and I am an addict........I have been clean since Aug 28th and going to alot of meetings.........I want something to do when I cant get to a meeting which is Wed and Thurs...........I hope I can figure out how to get into the meetings.........Thank you Pam Mares
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new 2 u
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Hello everyone my name is Angela and i am an addict (for a loooooong time). This is my 1st post EVER on a forum of this type, but not my 1st time thru the 12 steps. I just wanted to say Hello" and find out how i get into the meeting this evening? I am a little nervous about sharing at this point though. Any a...
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M 595
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Does anyone know what M 595 pills are they are suppose to be oxy 40s
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Clean Time Celebration
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Hi everyone, I'm Dan an addict. I wanted to share some gratitude with you all today. Last night I went to my sponsors home group. It was the night they had chosen to have a celebration for homegroup members who had recovery birthdays in September, my sponsor included. We sat together and enjoyed the mee...
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my story
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Hello Im Ryan and I am an addict.
I realize now that my story started very young. When I was growing up I never really felt right about myself, never really was comfortable. I can remember that I always felt different than everyone else, never felt that I could find my place to fit in. When I had my first dr...
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