Hey everyone, im Brian and I am a addict/alcoholic. I am back on the wagon after a recent relapse and am gonna try harder to stay sober. I amlooking foward to getting to know all of you.
Welcome! I'm Kris & I'm an addict (mainly opiates). Keep coming back - it WILL get better... The people here are GREAT! Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have or share anything you want (happy or sad) or if you just need to vent. We're here for ya!
Hi Brian new to site myself but not new to the program of NA. Welcome back and keep coming back. I remember a few 24 hours ago how I struggled to get a few 5 minutes together, than a few days. It does get better and you are in the right place. Hugs not drugs today.
hi brian and ggods blessings be on you for haveing the courage to come back most don't so give yourself a big hug(((((((((())))))))) we will be here by the grace of god and the NA fellowship we get what swe need from another addict like we get from no otherso please work the program get a sponser and a phone list and a book and read and talk to addicts and call before you use
thanks and welcome again bret aka rocky
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some of us win some of us lose with god and this program i will be a winner
Welcome home Brian, it does get better as we keep coming back, Fellowship Hugs.
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
Thanks everyone, the support really means alot to me. For the last 6 years I have been hooked on opiate pain killers which lead me to alcohol (I would drink when pills were not avalible),I also dabbled in pot and speed(mini thins). I started my road to recovery 4 months ago and all was well until a few weeks ago when I hurt my shoulder and was given percocets which was a big mistake. I am now 4 days clean and will take this one day at a time.
Stay vigilant your addiction lurks in the background waiting for an opportunity to pounce and ruin your life, you are responsible for not allowing that to occur and you do that by admitting powerlessness, asking for help, turning things over to a higher power, calling someone when you need to make a decision, going to meetings working the steps etc, etc.
Hang in there Brian sometimes we have to just let the pain pass without prescriptions, I am there all the time , try some ibuprophen on the likes.
Brian, I've found it always helpful to make a well-informed decision on medication and recovery to talk about it with my Sponsor, and other members who have had similar situations/experiences in recovery.
Building a support network including my family, Sponsor and other NA members who can relate with the situation, my doctor(s), Counselor, and most importantly working my program (Steps) on the situation to make an honest assessment as to whether I'm honest with myself and my commitment to staying clean - all this helped me in times of ailments/illnesses in recovery where it involved taking meds.
Also, reading this NA literature gave me direction too, you might want to read it too...
Click the link below to read our collective experiences in the fellowship on the same...
"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
