Hello, I became a member alittle while ago.. I have been clean off of herion since Dec,1st,2002
I enjoy my cleantime. I got cleaned because I loved it and it didn't work for me anymore, because if it did, I probably would still be out there. I had 6 years at one time, but I have three herniated disc and arthritis in my back, Wound up at the hospital and a script for percacets......I thought to myself... Hmmmmm. I have 6 years, I can take a percacet or two for my pain. Well..... I was back out there in a no time and off ripping and running..
Today, I know better that that now and I cannot afford to get to cocky anymore either.. I have alot to leanr and I hope I never stop learning, If I did, I would be in trouble.. Thanks for leting me share.. Cody
I can relate about getting kind of cocky in recovery......I have been in Alanon for around 9 months......and was clean. But somehow, I let the fact that I DO have a problem slip from the front of my mind. And that got me back into my old habits. I am now attending F2F NA meetings, and look forward to attending the online meetings From MIP. Hope to see you there :)
I can so relate to the relapse with pain meda, I was new in recovery and broke my foot. I took a family member to the ER with me cause I knew that I was on slippery ground, but the minute the script was taalked about the cisease took over I manipulated my Mom and convinced her that she would be in charge of the narc's, what a joke, the only thing in charge was my disease. I relapsed for 6 months off of one script, so with my chin on my chest I dragged myself to a meeting. I can never have pain meds again, I have an up coming surgery and my doctor who is an addictionogist will be in charge of all of my pain management. I am a nurse and it is very hard for me to admit that all of my training in the world can't help me. Hang in there, talk to your sponsor about all aspects of your health and any pain meds. There are addictionoigst tha deal wioth nothing but people that have habits and then need pain management to under go surgery, I learned the hard way and it sounds like you did too. Hang in there, being totally honest with your doctor is a must also. God Bless You, and keep it real. Barbara P
Dentist and Drs have take alot of addicts out. Before I got clean I had a root canal and the dentist gave me a script for vicodin even though I wasn't in pain, I used the to get high. I cut my fingers at work on the tablesaw when I had almost 3 years, and even though I told the Dr that I was an addict when I was leaving he tried to give me a script for good ole vicodin. This time I said no I can't take that stuff I'm a Drug Addict, so he gave me a script for industrial strenght Naproxen Sodium (Aleeve). When your injured or ill you got to stay close to the fellowship and other recovering addicts. Does take much to unleash the 600 poung Gorilla. Take care and Good luck. Bob.
I can so relate to the relapse with pain meda, I was new in recovery and broke my foot. I took a family member to the ER with me cause I knew that I was on slippery ground, but the minute the script was taalked about the cisease took over I manipulated my Mom and convinced her that she would be in charge of the narc's, what a joke, the only thing in charge was my disease. I relapsed for 6 months off of one script, so with my chin on my chest I dragged myself to a meeting. I can never have pain meds again, I have an up coming surgery and my doctor who is an addictionogist will be in charge of all of my pain management. I am a nurse and it is very hard for me to admit that all of my training in the world can't help me. Hang in there, talk to your sponsor about all aspects of your health and any pain meds. There are addictionoigst tha deal wioth nothing but people that have habits and then need pain management to under go surgery, I learned the hard way and it sounds like you did too. Hang in there, being totally honest with your doctor is a must also. God Bless You, and keep it real. Barbara P
