Im back and sober

[melodyagwu]

Its been a long month but Im back guys...I had to leave the original rehab because of my back pain/pain meds...so they got me into a rehab that would allow me to have my meds...and now Im 6 weeks clean and sober and happy!!!!I really needed it and I had you guys backing me up.I was kept very busy and I now go to a outpatient program too which is nice!!!!so thanks guys..Its nice to be in my right mind and happy..thanks fam xo

Melody

God Bless

ps...those waiting for cottenelle from me..im so sorry i found them all stamped and addressed at the bottom of my bed...i put them in the mail today..sorry. anyone having the 5$ off iams or the new pg any size iams for kitties or the new fancy feast elegants ones tha you buy 2 and save 1.50....Ill trade ya

[shaaland]

Welcome back and good luck. Have a great holiday season. Be strong, we are all on your side. God Bless you.

[Koolaid]

I am so proud of you!!!!! You are doing so well and I know you have the strength to keep it up!!!

[savergirl]

Congrats, remember one day at a time, and that you have a whole SC family out there rooting for you.

[recessionisnotfun]

woooohooo, congrats!!!!!

[aussie]

woohoo!!!!!!

[Shwa Girl]

congratulations.

[cezade]

good for you...whish you well today and every day

[GeorgiaK]

congratulations!

[saddlebag]

you rock...you're an inspiration to all of us....just shows if you put your mind to something...it can be done

[wendymac]

I know you are going to make it. Life is going to open up to you every single day with new opportunities and satisfactions. You deserve it.
wendymac

[chicoj]

UUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPPPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII .......................good for you.........CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[escher7]

Chronic pain often accompanies addiction. In my case the pain contributed to the addiction, although the Irish genes didn't help. On the other hand, pain sometimes comes from the addiction. Most addicts and alcoholics have these symptoms for one reason or another.

Watch the pills. They can cause their own problems. I had a battle with Oxycontin, which is terribly addicting and I advise everyone to stay away from it. Ironically, I am on morphine and have been for years. For me, morphine is great as it doesn't make you "high" if you have real pain. It just goes to the pain and makes it go away. (Always under a doctor's control, one who knows your problems.) The irony is that by treating my chronic pain with a serious narcotic, I no longer have any desire to use or drink. I never knew what life could be like without the constant nagging of a damaged spine until the last few years.

Of course everyone is different and you must find your own path. You will know when you are "ready" to quit and hopefully that is now. The worst part is that some of us, (the stubborn ones) have to lose everything before sanity sets in.

Good luck on your journey.

[kristeven]

Congratulations. You are so strong and have so much to look forward to in life. Keep up the great work and keep believing in yourself.

[melodyagwu]

Chronic pain often accompanies addiction. In my case the pain contributed to the addiction, although the Irish genes didn't help. On the other hand, pain sometimes comes from the addiction. Most addicts and alcoholics have these symptoms for one reason or another.

Watch the pills. They can cause their own problems. I had a battle with Oxycontin, which is terribly addicting and I advise everyone to stay away from it. Ironically, I am on morphine and have been for years. For me, morphine is great as it doesn't make you "high" if you have real pain. It just goes to the pain and makes it go away. (Always under a doctor's control, one who knows your problems.) The irony is that by treating my chronic pain with a serious narcotic, I no longer have any desire to use or drink. I never knew what life could be like without the constant nagging of a damaged spine until the last few years.

Of course everyone is different and you must find your own path. You will know when you are "ready" to quit and hopefully that is now. The worst part is that some of us, (the stubborn ones) have to lose everything before sanity sets in.

Good luck on your journey.

Im not on oxy anymore...Im on tyenol 3's, and ive cut down to just taking them at bedtime or when my spine is really bad. I was paralized in 2007 and had a major surgery on my spine...so i feel your pain.They are thinking of giving me methedone for the pain..im not sure if anyone has ever used this on here??? but I know my alcohol was my major problem and with that gone..I can concentrate on getting my health better thanks everyone for the great support.can u imagine..a couponing group helped me get threw a addiction? you guys are great!talking about our issues help so much.!