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COMPULSION
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i remember when i DID'NT have any vicodin,that i would grab this economy size tylenol bottle in the cupboard,and whether i had pain or not (usually not) i would take three or four tylenol out of compulsive mental need,because that was as close as possibe to getting pills in my mouth.i can...
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Getting Out...
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IM a 38 year woman who just got out of treatment I was there for 98 days since I been out its been really hard with cravings but IM making it though. My History is ive been using drugs for 23 years. Ive Been to prison, I was clean from drugs for 2 years but I got to overwhelmed because I wasn't going to meetings m...
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REPEATING MYSELF,MY STORY
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i was thinking about a new topic to write about,and i realized i would probably have to repeat my story,which in turn made me realize,THAT is what recovery is all about.remembering and telling your course of addiction as often as necessary,for the rest of your life,(in the appropriate places,twelv...
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sponsorship
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just hoping to get some experience, strength and hope about sponsorship. I am coming up on 3 yrs. next month. I got a new sponsor about 3 mos. ago and we have'nt had any face to face time yet. We were supposed 2 hook up this weekend and have a heart 2 heart but I called and did'nt get any response. I am not doing...
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Hanging in there!
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The last time that I posted on this message board I had 23 days clean and sober and I was struggling with a lot of internal conflict. Thank you to the two people who responded and gave me words of encouragement.
I am still having some turmoil in my recovery, but I am happy to say that I have made it to 41 DA...
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A New Path
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21 days clean!!!
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I came here 3 weeks ago on my first night of quiting a 3 year adddiction to oxycodone (At least 100mg a day for 3 years) .... well 3 weeks later I am still clean and Im definently feeling alot better then I was the first week.... But I still have no energy at all, everything I do is a struggle and I...
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Bupinophrine
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Hi,
I had 8 1/2 years in the program. I was a bottom-out heroin addict in NYC. I got clean, got my life together, had friends, had a baby, etc.... I hurt my back 3 years ago and have been relapsing on the pills ever since. I have the most sincere desire to stay clean, but I do have a chronic pain condit...
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Scared
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clean today
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Didnt take anything today, kept falling asleep though, at work and at home, felt a little depressed too, going to a meeting tomorrow but my A.A sponcer might be there and he is real funny about me sharing my s+i+ in a meeting, says its best to speak to the sponcer, but its not easy..
gonna go to s...
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Robert
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the legacy of addiction
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Hi. I am spending some time with my son this week. He is visiting me while I am staying at a friends house. I just freaked out at him because I see him following in my footsteps. He is 25 years old, using alcohol regularly, doesn't pay his bills, always looking for an easy way out...
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please!
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Man I am in a emotional mess, within the last 3 months I have picked up a drug and started gambling again, yes im sober but the addiction has moved, I have not been supported # dont know what to do! very scared. I know im not the only one to be like this and I know it may seem selfish to want sympathy but im not a...
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Robert
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work books
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I here alot of people in recover talking about work books for the steps. where do i find them? Would the libary have them? If any one knows please let me know.
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rebecca
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Anyone in need of a helping hand-
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Hello.I am Kirsten and I am an addict. I've been sober for 415 days. It doesn't seem like much, but it's 415 days longer than anyone ever expected from me. It's been a struggle, but the journey was worth it. In case you don't know this already, there is great power in making a conscious decision and...
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Dope Sick Love
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very fusteratted
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i have 6 days clean and my boyfreind who i live with isnt being very supportive about me going to meetings. i wanted to go to a meeting tonight but he threw a big fit and said i wouldnt be able to come back if leave. the relationship is sick on top of that and my sponcer is at a camp out so i cant get her advice but i...
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GOING TO MEETINGS
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i recently had put myself in rehab for vicodin addiction.i started out taking it for migraines and ended totally addicted and out of control with it.i finally got into enough trouble that without going into detail,i left my job. the only thing that made me feel like a human being again,and help...
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no meetings
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I havew been to www.na.org and I can only find one meeting for Nottingham ENGLAND and thats a womans meeting! oh well
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Robert
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Suggestions
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 Hey all i'm new, and I completed inpatient at Fountain Centers in Albert Lea, currently in outpatient at Omada in northfield, I start summer school July 17 (next Monday) at Sobriety High in Burnsville and its my first year, thats me... but i need helping finding thrilling Alternative High, i...
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Meeting Tonight! Please Join Us!
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The Miracles In Progress Group of Narcotics Anonymous is in the process of establishing its online meetings and needs your participation. In an effort to get the ball rollin' we are going to hold a general topic meeting at 10:00 pm eastern time tonight, Tuesday Feb. 21, 2006. This time s...
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hi i'm new
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Hi everyone... i'm new my name is kris and i'm an addict. thats the first time i wrote that. I have been clean for 12 days now. I was taking oxycontin 40mg or whatever I could get. I started out with percocets and finally ended up with the oxys anyway to make a long story short i could'nt go on the way I was goin...
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Just starting out
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My name is Raymond and I am 22 years old. I have 23 days clean and sober and I feel great.
I have struggled with drugs and booze for my entire life. I was always looking for the next best thing. Anything to give me what I was lacking internally and externally. I loved getting high, but it caused nothing b...
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A New Path
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Scared Myself
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I'm an addict named Jennifer.
I have just over 6 years clean. For the past year and 1/2, for plausible reasons (sometimes just excuses), I have made only one meeting a month. I have not worked any steps for 2 years. Lately, the last month, I have made some quality decisions which h...
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today is better
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Afternoon everyone
Today I am feeling alot better, Have not picked up anything and have been out for several walks with the dog and AA meeting worried about going to N/A as its another new thing
I am a little sad the weekend is nearly gone, I am going to try and not use next week at work as I need to...
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Robert
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coming back after a relapse
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hi. i am 49 years old and have just come out of yet another relapse. i got into recovery about 5 years ago. the first time i relapsed it was because i did not understand the program. the second time it just snuck up on me i had been clean for a year+, thought i had a good program&nbs...
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someone help!
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I am just landing here and my trip has been a long one. I am without my 3 boys and I have been court ordered to complete the 12 steps to get them back. I don't know anything about this program but I have had loved ones attempt the AA 12 steps. I was hoping that one or all of you could give me beginner info about NA,...
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Original Sin
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My chain of dependency
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Hello everyone
I'm new and been thinking about the issues I am having in my life. Most of my problems have evolved from substance abuse. The debt I have aquired in my life is because I always thought it was more important to have a social life than to pay credit cards.
Now I'm 27 and finding myself...
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laughlin convention
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Hi there, first time here. Trying to find info on the Lauglin NA convention and cant find it anywhere. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Stevie
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relapse
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I almost had 120 days but I relapsed. I feel like shit. I don't know were to go now. I worked so hard and now I let so many people down.Myself included. Mostly me! I know I have to go to a meeting tonight and get a white key tag. It is going to suck!!!!! It already does. How do you get back on track. Will every one h...
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rebecca
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near death experience
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Atleast read this!
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I just want you guys to know a few things.
1. We can be anything we want to be. All we have to do is dedicate ourselves to that persuit. This includes sobriety.
2. We need to make a decision. We can either live our lives the best way we can and be ourselves regard...
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Dope Sick Love
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funny cats
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Here is another short movie about cats and how funny they can be.
start movie here
Hope you think it is as funny as I did... I have two cats myself.
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Recovery and Relapse
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Hi my name is David and I am an addict
I just want to stress for all those who have ever relapsed I being one of them except for me it took me 14 yrs of being clean to fall into that category I found NA 18 yrs ago and stayed but in 2003 through not working the program of Narcotics Anonymous the spiratual...
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