hello am new to this message boards

dana12 · Newbie

hello am new to this message boards

MIKEF · Guru

Hello and Welcome to MIP!

I am an addict named Mike.....I see you have been"sober" for 4 years,congratulations......Have you tried counseling outside of the program? Do you have a sponsor or attending meetings and working the STEPS? WE here, at the Narcotics Anonymous site for addicts always suggest the benefits of sponsorship, attending meetings and working the STEPS(we believe is the Solution and the Program.I only ask these questions to find out what you are doing for your situation. I can say ,for me, I have definitely suffered with anger issues and am a recovering addict so though I have been clean from active addiction for quite a few cups of coffee, the above things I have stated guided by the God of my understanding, help me daily to ensure I never fall back into the devastation of active addiction...WE are glad you found us here and seeking help before you PICK UP again..WE also have another site on MIP Alcoholics Anonymous Message Board where there are many others who explicitly share information and suggestions for remaining free from alcohol addiction..WE firmly believe alcohol is a drug and in Narcotics Anonymous our primary focus is on remaining free of "ADDICTION" a physical, spiritual and mental illness that permeates itself in all areas of our lives. THE AA MESSAGE BOARD is more drug specific (ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM)..Bottom line is WE seek to be free from all mind altering ,mood changing substances through the above approaches and incorporation of the program into our lives and guided by a Power greater than ourselves...Just For Today, don't use, I can only suggest finding a meeting place and take a step toward seeking those that can identify with you and are working toward remaining free of active drug use....Though WE don't give advice ,we do suggest doing whatever it takes to ensure you remain free of the monster of drug addiction, no matter what your drug is......I will lift you up in prayer and support ..Our program offers a message of HOPE and a promise of FREEDOM, ,not a magic bullet, takes some daily work and the Desire to remain free....Others will be on to share their suggestions with you.......Peace. smile YOU CAN LOCATE MEETINGS IN YOUR AREA HERE AND DO THE SAME IF AA IS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...............

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-- Edited by MIKEF on Tuesday 14th of January 2014 02:50:23 PM

Davethewave · Guru

I have s lot of experience with this. If you log back on, I'd be happy to tell you how I worked thru the situation.

avid · Guru

Anger is something that causes people to relapse.
The ole HALT acronym
Beware of being
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired.
Personally I found that the sun coming up in the morning was all the excuse I needed, but YMMV.

cdbuckberry · Guru

Welcome to MIP,hang around we all help each other here.

Davethewave · Guru

I see you did make another post, so I presume you have come back! That's a good thing. The first step is getting honest and asking for help. Btw I was also diagnised BP when my divorce came down on me.

As for relationships....I read how to get divorced without ruining your life. You should finf the book, it was very helpful for me.

No two people have EVER said it's over at exactly the same time. One is always going to get hurt, probably both of you. The only way to get thru it if it's over is to figure out legally what the right things to do are, and to do it. By yourselves. Not fighting about it, thru friends, family, and especially attorneys. The sooner you separate the better.

You got into it together, you can get out of it together.

Dustina ILia · Veteran Member

Am so glad that you shared where you are at and what is going on with you. I think that anger & resentment over many things effects many of us in the rooms. Not sure how much time you have in but the solution to everything is in the Steps but it takes time to work thru them. Resentments can take you down, if YOU allow them to do so and I would suggest talking to those in the Rooms who have gone thru divorce to find out how they applied the steps and the program to their lives and their feelings. I would suggesst that you get a Sponsor if you do not have one as they can help you utilize the tools of the program to deal with any feelings that you may be having and going thru. I would step up my meeting attendence as well as pick up that phone and call other recoverying addicts/alcoholics as you have to stay connected to stay protected. Pain shared is pain lessened. Pray and meditate. Also, you might want to get involved in service so that you are focused on other things besides your feelings and your pain.
As someone who has been around quit a few 24hrs., I have had to face many things that brought up a whole lot of feelings and what I do know for a fact is that no matter what you go thru, you do not have to use. You do have a choice today! I pray you make the choice to stay clean and in the rooms. Will keep you in my prayers.

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