Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Hi I would suggest finding a AA or NA meeting in your area, it's help me with sobriety for 5 months, hopes this helps you, Sincerly, Sebastian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Definately find a support group in your area. And as hard as it may sound, if you really want to stop, you should not hang with people who use. Out of sight, out of mind is so true in this situation. I had to walk away from my entire social world before I was successful. When it's in front of your face, the temptation is too great. With such an addictive and destructive drug like Chrystal, the risks are too high. I'm celebrating my one year anniversary of drug free this month. I couldn't have done it without the above. Good luck my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 At 08:26 PM 10/25/2004 +0000, wetcity68 wrote: >Definately find a support group in your area. And as hard as it may sound, >if you really >want to stop, you should not hang with people who use. Out of sight, out >of mind is so >true in this situation. I had to walk away from my entire social world >before I was >successful. Back in the day when I was using (not crystal so much--didn't like it--but heroin more often), I lucked out in two ways. First was that most of the people I knew who were using stopped around the same time. Second was that I found ACT UP. This was like 1989. And having a group that had as its goal working on things that helped our community of friends and loved ones opened my heart more and worked better for me than NA or AA did--that was just my path and perception. I know others that of course do well with those as places to find refuge and a means toward creating new structure. One of the BIG issues I think is opening yourself up to life and opportunities to do WHAT YOU WANT! Life is short enough for all of us. What, a century pretty much max? In the geologic sense, an eyeblink, not even. And when you let go of drugs, suddenly you have more free time--more of your life to enjoy. From the simplest joy of just LOOKING at something (presuming you aren't blind). Enjoy the simple fact of experiencing, I dunno...the color blue. It's kind of amazing, just in and of itself. But of course, beyond that--ask yourself. What is your joy in life? Find it. Follow it--through thick and thin, boredom and joy, victory and defeat. What the hell? Why not? It is only your life! No one can make any choices for you but you--you can CHOOSE to do meth. Make it an aware conscious open clear choice. Take time to think about where the choice will take you--the rush, the fun, the excitement--the crash, the guilt, the fear, that hollow empty scary place of waiting and wanting like a hungry ghost. It's YOUR choice, your life, your heart, your joy, your freedom, your truths and consequences! Each and every moment that passes, you have the power in your own head and hands and heart. I wish you the best in the journey! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 : Thanks for such beautiful and empowering email to the list and for sharing your experience with recovery. I really think that "purpose" can save us. I know for a fact that I am still alive because of HAART but also because of purpose in my life. I have never had a viral load under 2000 in 21 years and I am still here. Walking up in the morning knowing that you will make a difference is key. I thank my mama and my schooling ( we were told everyday that Simon Bolivar was a skinny short guy who saved 5 countries on a horse) for teaching me that! Everyone has something they love and something they hate, You can find purpose in either one (I hate discrimination and medical mistakes, and love seeing people healthy)...find that in your heart and go for it. I think a lot of us are lonely inside and drugs can really make us feel connected and fun. I have also seen a lot of poz people who start crystal because they are fatigued and it bumps them up,,,,but with a huge price. Anyway, you inspired me, ... VergelDirectorProgram for Wellness Restoration, PoWeRA 501 © 3 non profit national organizationLinks to our web sites:www.nelsonvergel.comwww.powerusa.orgwww.facialwasting.orgwww.salvagetherapies.orgJoin our free listservers by sending a blank email to:pozhealth-subscribe fuzeonsupport-subscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I have to chime in at this point. couldn't be more accurate in his advice that you need to walk away from the drug and friends who use. I had a very bad problem while living in San Francisco and learned that you are seen as judgmental for not using even if in your heart you're not( judgmental). In my case I was lucky enough to be able to relocate to the East Coast and start a "new life" that didn't include group sex and drugs. After 20 years of being "clean" I still have very vivid dreams but with no built in network for supply I am not tempted. Unfortunately, the problem that I left in San Francisco has now begun to rear its ugly head in Fort Lauderdale, big time. I can tell when I'm standing next to someone who is using and it breaks my heart because I know that nothing good will eventually come to that person. Just ask yourself, did you ever see a junkie who was someone to emulate? 's advice for the drug dependant: 1. Change scenes or geographical location, if possible. 2. Value and depend on friends who are non-users. 3. Find your purpose in life and pursue it aggressively, it will replace the "need for speed." Good luck, you can do it, it is within your abilities. Another ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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