Comments on: Addiction Recovery: Being Reminded of How Sick We Were http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/ Stories, Struggles And Success of A Recovering Addict Trying to Do What Winners Do Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:54:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Happy Sunday…What A Difference No Hangover Makes http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-2346 Happy Sunday…What A Difference No Hangover Makes Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:38:26 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-2346 [...] Sundays are gone but not forgotten. They are used as a reminder of how sick I was. They are also a reminder of just how far I have come in my recovery. I needed those Sundays in [...] [...] Sundays are gone but not forgotten. They are used as a reminder of how sick I was. They are also a reminder of just how far I have come in my recovery. I needed those Sundays in [...]

]]> By: Daniel http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-2092 Daniel Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:57:25 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-2092 Well ive been reading up on the internet about some recovery stories and I just want to kind of let you all know how my life is after recovery from oxycontin. I am 20 years old and have been addicted to oxycontin twice in about a 2 year period off and on heavily buying it off the street. Ive been clean for 8 months now and I never used any Suboxone or anything to quit. I just quit and I was wondering if quitting like that could cause high blood pressure? I seem to be heading down the right road and feel good about it. I regret the past and im moving forward the best I know how. Life isnt easy and ive never expected it to be. I wasnt sure what I was getting myself into when starting oxycontin but im now sure of what ive gotten myself out of and never plan on getting back in. Well ive been reading up on the internet about some recovery stories and I just want to kind of let you all know how my life is after recovery from oxycontin. I am 20 years old and have been addicted to oxycontin twice in about a 2 year period off and on heavily buying it off the street. Ive been clean for 8 months now and I never used any Suboxone or anything to quit. I just quit and I was wondering if quitting like that could cause high blood pressure? I seem to be heading down the right road and feel good about it. I regret the past and im moving forward the best I know how. Life isnt easy and ive never expected it to be. I wasnt sure what I was getting myself into when starting oxycontin but im now sure of what ive gotten myself out of and never plan on getting back in.

]]> By: Go After Addiction Recovery Like A Newcomer http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-1404 Go After Addiction Recovery Like A Newcomer Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:56:08 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-1404 [...] A newcomer to addiction recovery becomes one of the most important people in an AA/NA meeting but it is through that person that we are reminded of just how sick we were. [...] [...] A newcomer to addiction recovery becomes one of the most important people in an AA/NA meeting but it is through that person that we are reminded of just how sick we were. [...]

]]> By: Janice http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-1261 Janice Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:48:27 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-1261 I had to chuckle when I read "and you were able to stop taking the Suboxone as well" because it took years to come off of it. I was lucky enough to have a doctor who not only understood addiction, but also understood my particular fears as well. He allowed me to wean at my own pace, which others on Sub are not allowed to do. They are put on it, to overcome withdrawal symptoms, and taken off far too soon. Doctors seem to think that once we overcome the physical addiction, there isn't a need for the Suboxone. What you and I both know is that addiction is far greater a disease than just physical. The mental part of our disease is still whispering in our ear to use so much longer than the aches and cramps! If everyone "recovered" after the physical withdrawal of drugs/alcohol, then why is it we continue to use again, even after swearing to our God that once we stop aching, puking, cramping, etc. we will never, ever, use/drink again? JMHO! Hugs, Janice I had to chuckle when I read “and you were able to stop taking the Suboxone as well” because it took years to come off of it. I was lucky enough to have a doctor who not only understood addiction, but also understood my particular fears as well. He allowed me to wean at my own pace, which others on Sub are not allowed to do. They are put on it, to overcome withdrawal symptoms, and taken off far too soon. Doctors seem to think that once we overcome the physical addiction, there isn’t a need for the Suboxone. What you and I both know is that addiction is far greater a disease than just physical. The mental part of our disease is still whispering in our ear to use so much longer than the aches and cramps!
If everyone “recovered” after the physical withdrawal of drugs/alcohol, then why is it we continue to use again, even after swearing to our God that once we stop aching, puking, cramping, etc. we will never, ever, use/drink again? JMHO!

Hugs,
Janice

]]> By: Erin http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-1256 Erin Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:28:59 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-1256 Janice Thanks so much for the comments and I appreciate you contributing to the site. I just wanted to add that I don't think that Suboxone is the easy way out. Obviously you worked hard at your recovery and you were able to stop taking the Suboxone as well. I don't down play that kind of work at all. Great Job. Janice
Thanks so much for the comments and I appreciate you contributing to the site.

I just wanted to add that I don’t think that Suboxone is the easy way out. Obviously you worked hard at your recovery and you were able to stop taking the Suboxone as well.

I don’t down play that kind of work at all. Great Job.

]]> By: Janice http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-1253 Janice Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:05:04 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-1253 Those who forget are doomed to repeat....... I constantly seek out other addicts, read their stories, share their pain and identify with their fears. I had an experience today which left me face to face with someone still actively drinking, dying from lung cancer and asking us to please bring him a bottle of scotch on our next visit to the hospital to see him. It is so sad to stare denial in the face. Talk about "keeping it green". But there for the Grace of God go I........ Love your blog, btw. Oxy addict also. Recovery with the aid of Suboxone (yeah, I know, you think it was the easy way out, but I assure you it was no walk in the park!), and have not taken an oxy in 4 years and have been off Sub's since September! Hugs, Janice Those who forget are doomed to repeat…….

I constantly seek out other addicts, read their stories, share their pain and identify with their fears.

I had an experience today which left me face to face with someone still actively drinking, dying from lung cancer and asking us to please bring him a bottle of scotch on our next visit to the hospital to see him. It is so sad to stare denial in the face. Talk about “keeping it green”.

But there for the Grace of God go I……..

Love your blog, btw. Oxy addict also. Recovery with the aid of Suboxone (yeah, I know, you think it was the easy way out, but I assure you it was no walk in the park!), and have not taken an oxy in 4 years and have been off Sub’s since September!

Hugs,
Janice

]]> By: Rexie http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-1243 Rexie Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:44:01 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-1243 Great post....I never want to forget how sick I was and never want to go back there, but there are no guarantees...only a commitment to not go there today. Great post….I never want to forget how sick I was and never want to go back there, but there are no guarantees…only a commitment to not go there today.

]]> By: Recovery Discovery http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-1239 Recovery Discovery Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:20:25 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-1239 I like that perspective of being able to look back at myself through others' stories and comments. So many of the bloggers in my life have love/hate relatinships with commenters. I haven't faced much of that, b/c I'm not so well known in the blogger recovery world, which is kinda ok with me. I'm not sure that I'm that far along in recovery to be as centered as I hear you are in dealing with comments. But I'm willing to move in that direction. Thanks for sharing. I like that perspective of being able to look back at myself through others’ stories and comments. So many of the bloggers in my life have love/hate relatinships with commenters. I haven’t faced much of that, b/c I’m not so well known in the blogger recovery world, which is kinda ok with me. I’m not sure that I’m that far along in recovery to be as centered as I hear you are in dealing with comments. But I’m willing to move in that direction. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Bella http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-1231 Bella Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:29:32 +0000 http://www.whatwinnersdo.com/identifying-with-new-comers-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-1231 It's amazing how hard it is to move on from these situations, isn't it? It's amazing how you don't realize that you're addicted when you're addicted, and then all of a sudden, it's like you hit the light at the end of the tunnel. And then you feel helpless, and you're not quite sure where to turn, but you end up traveling down the path anyway, finding those that help you along the way. One of my favorite shows is A&E's Intervention. It really strikes a chord for me, just like newcomer's stories strike a chord with you. It's painful to watch, but therapeutic in a way. They convince addicts that they're participating in a documentary, and then at the end, they face them with a choice: intervention with a specialist to get better, or they can continue on their self-destructive path. It's a hard choice that all addicts have to come to face, one that I've stared at myself, and I know one that you have come to grips with. Check it out, it may help remind you to not fall victim to your addictive ways--at least that's how I feel. The new season premiere is on December 3rd at 9pm, or you can check out some episodes at www.aetv.com/intervention. It's really an inspiration to me. I am working to support them because I think it's so important to help people not only overcome their addictions, but realize that they have a problem. Best of luck with your continued success. I hope that you can use your story to help others. It’s amazing how hard it is to move on from these situations, isn’t it? It’s amazing how you don’t realize that you’re addicted when you’re addicted, and then all of a sudden, it’s like you hit the light at the end of the tunnel. And then you feel helpless, and you’re not quite sure where to turn, but you end up traveling down the path anyway, finding those that help you along the way. One of my favorite shows is A&E’s Intervention. It really strikes a chord for me, just like newcomer’s stories strike a chord with you. It’s painful to watch, but therapeutic in a way. They convince addicts that they’re participating in a documentary, and then at the end, they face them with a choice: intervention with a specialist to get better, or they can continue on their self-destructive path. It’s a hard choice that all addicts have to come to face, one that I’ve stared at myself, and I know one that you have come to grips with. Check it out, it may help remind you to not fall victim to your addictive ways–at least that’s how I feel. The new season premiere is on December 3rd at 9pm, or you can check out some episodes at http://www.aetv.com/intervention. It’s really an inspiration to me. I am working to support them because I think it’s so important to help people not only overcome their addictions, but realize that they have a problem. Best of luck with your continued success. I hope that you can use your story to help others.

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