OFFICIAL Drug / Alcohol abuse Support Group

[Carvinge]

Could use somebody to talk to. If you're down to PM me.

[health4life24]

Could use somebody to talk to. If you're down to PM me.

PM me

[health4life24]

I have been struggling with the cravings for the past week but I am determined to stay strong. I have too much good going for me to give it all up for this nonsense. No one said recovering would be easy, but I know that I will come out a better man and that I have to remain vigilante against the thoughts and cravings. Stay strong everybody!

[ErikTheElectric]

I have been struggling with the cravings for the past week but I am determined to stay strong. I have too much good going for me to give it all up for this nonsense. No one said recovering would be easy, but I know that I will come out a better man and that I have to remain vigilante against the thoughts and cravings. Stay strong everybody!

Cravings for what in particular?

[health4life24]

Cravings for what in particular?

I would rather not put it public, PM me please.

[ErikTheElectric]

I would rather not put it public, PM me please.

Just thought that since this was the "Drug and Alcohol Support Group" that it was a "safe" place. But understandable.

[health4life24]

Just thought that since this was the "Drug and Alcohol Support Group" that it was a "safe" place. But understandable.

This is supposed to be a "safe" place to be able to discuss things. Maybe I should be more open?

[ErikTheElectric]

This is supposed to be a "safe" place to be able to discuss things. Maybe I should be more open?

But then again, it is the internet. And it is a public forum, so I understand.

[Carvinge]

Well. Nothing has really gotten better. Gonna try to schedule an appointment with a therapist or go on a hike.. =/ I know I can't live like this forever.

[Savanovic]

I don't know if this thread is for this but I'm struggling with a heavy cigarette addiction, I was a heavy smoker for years and latelly I have been trying to gett off that chit... the cravings are to strong and I still go on with 10 cigarettes a week which is a improvement considering how much I smoked in the past... fuk I really want to stop it but going cold turkey is so hard, the reason why I want to stop so badly is because my lungs are taking a big shot... I would take out the filter and smoke it like that...biggest mistake in my life.

[Jozu777]

i had a klonopin addiction that culminated in puking from an overdose in a dirty ass toilet so i just want u guys to know you can get through

what really helped me with not just my drug problem, but anxiety, depression and ocd was meditation. its srs chit and very difficult to consistenly do vipassana meditation but it was a chit ton of benefits that are all well documented and scientifically backed for all you guys that dismiss it as hippie bullchit like i used to.

for any of you interested this is the book that got me into it(its free online)

http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma4/mpe.html

any of you want to talk pm me....im not out of the gutter yet and still struggling with my depression and trying to come back to who i used to be but i am makin this journey with all of you bruhs.....good luck to you all

[health4life24]

I don't know if this thread is for this but I'm struggling with a heavy cigarette addiction, I was a heavy smoker for years and latelly I have been trying to gett off that chit... the cravings are to strong and I still go on with 10 cigarettes a week which is a improvement considering how much I smoked in the past... fuk I really want to stop it but going cold turkey is so hard, the reason why I want to stop so badly is because my lungs are taking a big shot... I would take out the filter and smoke it like that...biggest mistake in my life.

Hey, feel free to post in here anytime. Cigarette addiction is serious just as drug and alcohol addiction. I am proud of you for coming as far as you have with recovering from this addiction , it takes courage and bravery to face an addiction he's on, regardless of what type of addiction it is. Are you currently talking to a professional about about your cigarette addiction?

Stopping cold turkey can be extremely hard regardless of what the substance is. Sometimes in order to make the experience less painful people will wean themselves off whatever it is they are addicted to.

[Savanovic]

Hey, feel free to post in here anytime. Cigarette addiction is serious just as drug and alcohol addiction. I am proud of you for coming as far as you have with recovering from this addiction , it takes courage and bravery to face an addiction he's on, regardless of what type of addiction it is. Are you currently talking to a professional about about your cigarette addiction?

Stopping cold turkey can be extremely hard regardless of what the substance is. Sometimes in order to make the experience less painful people will wean themselves off whatever it is they are addicted to.

thanks for the support, I have no professional help and tbh I don't feel the need for any.
I tried cold turkey once but it only got me back to smoking a pack a day.
I'm hoping to stop completely by next year so that my lungs can start recovering to some point... sucks coughing often.

[health4life24]

thanks for the support, I have no professional help and tbh I don't feel the need for any.
I tried cold turkey once but it only got me back to smoking a pack a day.
I'm hoping to stop completely by next year so that my lungs can start recovering to some point... sucks coughing often.

Stay strong brah, you will beat this!

[ErikTheElectric]

Well. Nothing has really gotten better. Gonna try to schedule an appointment with a therapist or go on a hike.. =/ I know I can't live like this forever.

You still around C? How are things going?

[health4life24]

Can I talk to someone privately please?

[fingolfin34]

Forgive me father for I have sinned.

Does anybody else feel ashamed when they wank? Like its all well and good, then I get out of the shower and can't even look at myself in the mirror.

What do OP?

Edit - First post of sticky. Spot for sale. PM for details

If you feel you have an addiction to any sexual behavior, ranging from viewing pornography to compulsive masturbation or seeking anonymous hook-ups, please seach the web for a twelve step program to help your sex addiction. PM me for more info.

If, however, you just like to say the word 'wank' in a public forum (designed to help young peole going through life-threatening illnesses)to gain attention, please return to kindergarten and pay more attention to lessons on respect.

[health4life24]

How have people been doing?

[fingolfin34]

Doing well. Gaining in hope and strength every day. Great to hear others are doing well, too.

[Savanovic]

How have people been doing?

doing fine, yesterday I was determined and broke about 10 cigarettes in half... I think this is the moment.

[ErikTheElectric]

How have people been doing?

Did you get any help? I was worried when you created your thread a few days ago.

doing fine, yesterday I was determined and broke about 10 cigarettes in half... I think this is the moment.

Reps when I'm off recharge. Cigarettes are one of the hardest things to break..

[health4life24]

Last week was absolute chit, completely went the opposite of the path I should've. This was after I left temporarily of course.

Fuked up again today.

[SpekSylvia]

Last week was absolute chit, completely went the opposite of the path I should've. This was after I left temporarily of course.

Fuked up again today.

PM me, brother.





So boys, (and girls?) it's been almost 3 and a half years since I've quit smack (Heroin).

I've had 1 relapse, and my lovely fiancée helped my through that, and I went into therapy and all is good now.

Had some troubles recently, but have fixed them and things are just getting better (though still extremely stressed and a little down).

But things are only going to become better. Keep faith my friends. Stay strong.


EDIT: just wait for 5/1/14 my Brubs, and Brubettes <3 a revolution.

[ErikTheElectric]

^ So happy for you man.

Last week was absolute chit, completely went the opposite of the path I should've. This was after I left temporarily of course.

Fuked up again today.

Again, what's stopping you from seeking help dude?

[spek578]

Woah woah woah Mr. My Doppelganger.

Fiancée?!


And I tried a substance last week that I was under the assumption was shroom extract. The part I'm most disappointed in myself for is not being sure of what I was putting in my body. I was consequently rewarded with one of the worst nights of my life. the day after was the most depressing day I've ever gone through. And on top of it I was only able to stomach a fruit smoothie. Maybe 300-400 calories for the entire day.

Stay away from hard drugs kids.

[Extreemjase]

Used to suffer from really bad anxiety, like I'm talking so bad i can't leave my room without having a panic attack. I was drinking about a year prior to my problem, (as young teens do) anyway, i had gotten my problem from a school camp trip (a different, long story) And after that i just abused the phuck out of alcohol for 1-2 years, every friday and saturday, just getting badly drunk. Got really skinny, like 6"3 and 60kgs, it was bad, then i started lifting, put on almost 20kgs in my first year, and now i can happily say that i have overcome my anxiety problem about 85% and it does get better, but also harder with depression running through your life.
Just wanted to share something that may give someone hope if they have a problem, feel free to shoot us a message if you need to talk, I'll help you and can possibly give you a few mental exercises to overcome things.
Just remember that you are never alone, so never think that.

[Extreemjase]

hit us up brah

[health4life24]

Thank you to all who have been positive in this thread and have shown support to those in need of it. That was my goal in creating this thread and I think so far it has been a success.

On a side note, I think I will talk a little bit about how I have been doing. For those of you who are not aware my great-grandmother passed away in March of this year and not soon after than in July my grandfather passed away. There was not a lot of time in between their deaths and right after my great-grandmother died there was still my grandfather to take care of (dying of cancer) so it is almost like her death didn't register right away. The last time I used opiates was in July and have been clean from them since. But just a month or two ago things started coming back, the strong cravings to use them, thinking about them and the rituals I used have when using them, the whole deal. I am also not happy, nothing really gets me happy anymore (maybe setting a PR or hearing from a friend) but then I find myself falling back. My family members think that I could be grieving the deaths of my great-grandmother and grandfather. The confusing thing with my grandfather is we had a very different relationship. I know he loved me but he was verbally abusive, and he made me afraid many times. These fears is one of the leading causes as to why I developed and eating disorder. So at times I miss him but then it's like "but he caused me pain".

I am finding it harder and harder day by day to find the motivation to do the things that I used to do.

[Savanovic]

Thank you to all who have been positive in this thread and have shown support to those in need of it. That was my goal in creating this thread and I think so far it has been a success.

On a side note, I think I will talk a little bit about how I have been doing. For those of you who are not aware my great-grandmother passed away in March of this year and not soon after than in July my grandfather passed away. There was not a lot of time in between their deaths and right after my great-grandmother died there was still my grandfather to take care of (dying of cancer) so it is almost like her death didn't register right away. The last time I used opiates was in July and have been clean from them since. But just a month or two ago things started coming back, the strong cravings to use them, thinking about them and the rituals I used have when using them, the whole deal. I am also not happy, nothing really gets me happy anymore (maybe setting a PR or hearing from a friend) but then I find myself falling back. My family members think that I could be grieving the deaths of my great-grandmother and grandfather. The confusing thing with my grandfather is we had a very different relationship. I know he loved me but he was verbally abusive, and he made me afraid many times. These fears is one of the leading causes as to why I developed and eating disorder. So at times I miss him but then it's like "but he caused me pain".

I am finding it harder and harder day by day to find the motivation to do the things that I used to do.

stay strong, you progressed a lot so far... just look at yourself from the past and look at yourself now.

[fingolfin34]

Thank you to all who have been positive in this thread and have shown support to those in need of it. That was my goal in creating this thread and I think so far it has been a success.

On a side note, I think I will talk a little bit about how I have been doing. For those of you who are not aware my great-grandmother passed away in March of this year and not soon after than in July my grandfather passed away. There was not a lot of time in between their deaths and right after my great-grandmother died there was still my grandfather to take care of (dying of cancer) so it is almost like her death didn't register right away. The last time I used opiates was in July and have been clean from them since. But just a month or two ago things started coming back, the strong cravings to use them, thinking about them and the rituals I used have when using them, the whole deal. I am also not happy, nothing really gets me happy anymore (maybe setting a PR or hearing from a friend) but then I find myself falling back. My family members think that I could be grieving the deaths of my great-grandmother and grandfather. The confusing thing with my grandfather is we had a very different relationship. I know he loved me but he was verbally abusive, and he made me afraid many times. These fears is one of the leading causes as to why I developed and eating disorder. So at times I miss him but then it's like "but he caused me pain".

I am finding it harder and harder day by day to find the motivation to do the things that I used to do.

"...Cunning, baffling, powerful...and patient" Our addictions are good at hiding away when we become distracted in early recovery. For the first time in a long time, we become engaged in stuff that we are truly interested in. Over time, (sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly) we have to face our emotions without hiding from them. This is when its so important to have a fellow from recovery be available to speak with you. Your sponsor is the best person to call when feeling down, since they know more of your history than other folks, but just the act of reaching out can often reduce the anxieties we feel. Hopefully posting your feelings above was a little bit of a catharsis. If you are still in school, please talk to the counselor. He or she may be able to find some (free) help for you to overcome these issues. Many people reject the idea of going for help, or asking for help. They fear they will be seen as weak. The strange thing about help is...it helps.

God Bless you, my friend.
Fin