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Woody
Administrator
USA
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 Posted - 09/17/2007 : 22:19:03
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Yes, I'm an addict. I have an obsessive/cumpulsive dissorder. I am addicted to drugs (of any kind), alcohol, gambling, soda, chocolate and many other things. Fortunately, through NA and AA, I have learned the tools to handle most of my addictions. Patience, Acceptance and Tolerance are really the key for me. I also feel that prescription drugs prescribed by my doctor are medically necessary and I don't hesitate to take them as prescribed. I am currently taking morphine and vicidin for my back, and I have to be really careful with those. My doctor is also very aware that I am an addict, so that helps too. My psychiatrist is also aware of my addiction so he's careful what he prescribes. I'm currently not dealing with the addiction to soda and chocolate, altho I use both in moderation. I also stay out of the casinos except to eat. Can't pass up a good meal for a good price.
We just recently moved from Las Vegas to Pahrump, which is a small town about an hour west of Vegas. So far we haven't found a meeting we like and there aren't too many of them out here in the stix. I may just have to start one myself. In the meantime, I'll be getting most of my support here on AEB.
I'd sure like to see some more personal posts, without the cut and paste stuff, altho I enjoy them too.
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2007 : 13:15:14
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I can identify my friend. I walked into a Casino a few years ago and I could feel a buzz, just walking in the door. I knew it wasn't a good place for me to be and I never went back. Free booze and all that excitement is too much of a risk for me. I went through a time where I couldn't stay away from Nevada Tickets. I had to limit myself to spending just so much money, either $3. or $5. If I won, I won, if I didn't, that was okay too.
I just joined an AA group called the Royal Corner 12 Step Discussion Group. It is at the corner of King and Queen Streets. I have the youngest amount of sobriety there. I have gone to NA and AA over the years, CA too when I was in a relationship with a guy from that fellowship. My son now goest to NA and the boyfriend goes to CA and I go to Al-Anon and AA.
I started doing cut and paste when I got tired of talking to myself.
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Love Always,
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Lin
Junior Member
USA
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 04:05:09
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WOody...I noticed you have OCD. I have known people who had it. It's very real. ANd this may sound strange, but I had a dog who had it. He constantly chewed on his feet. The vet said he had OCD. I gave him some pills for a while, but they just made him sleepy and drowsy. So I stopped. He grew out of it. I'm thankful.
I find myself addicted to more of many good things I enjoy. I want more shopping, more eating, more computer games, more crafting, etc. Today I strive for balance.
Thanks for your post and for sharing your honesty. I learn so much by visiting recovery sites like AEB.
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JoeClean
Starting Member
USA
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 Posted - 06/03/2008 : 22:07:23
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| I first admitted i was an addict in 2003, when i found myself hopelessly addicted to crack cocaine. I didn't do anything but relocate at that time.. I admitted I was an addict once again in 2006, after 3 years of booze and cocaine (substitution, denial, rationalization, minimization) I picked up crack again, hit another bottom, found NA (and realized Crack was just a small part of the problem). I had 10 months and relapsed; I wasn't taking direction & was working a half-assed program and messin' around with women in the rooms. I went back to rehab again, and then I not only admitted but accepted that I am an addict. With acceptance came responsibility. Just for today i put my recovery first, and though i have less clean time, i have more serenity and more recovery in my life. |
What spiritual principle is that??? |
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