Day 1 out of the Way

[a_shirley89]

They say the withdrawals start on Day 2, so the fight hasn't started yet, but anytime I'm feeling the urge to smoke Weed, I'll come here for support.

[yukonm]

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Day 1
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[skyhook]

They say the withdrawals start on Day 2, so the fight hasn't started yet, but anytime I'm feeling the urge to smoke Weed, I'll come here for support....

...or take a walk, meditate, exercise, plan a good meal or two... eat it, find a meeting, find literature on recovery and strategies for success, go to a movie, call a friend with similar conviction, plan an outing, cry when you need to, get some ice cream, rent a good movie, take someone special to lunch, sleep, catch up on that good book, go to the beach, go to the mountains, write in your journal, go to your church or find one, listen to your favorite music, get your hair done, find inspirational reading, go the park and watch the little kids play, sign up for classes somewhere for things you might enyoy learning, visit alteimers homes or asssited living units and just visit with residents (they love it), get a recovery puppy to care for, go to nascar race, leave notes to yourself...all one day at a time.

We eat elephants...one bite at a time. Peace to you.

[janbear]

Lots of good suggestions! Hang in there. One day at a time, minutes at a time if needed.

[a_shirley89]

Day 2 out of the way, I had the chance to smoke w/o anyone knowing and I didn't. Was very difficult but I didn't smoke.

[zoomie]

Hurray on passing up a chance to smoke! It's hard,but your doing it!!!

[a_shirley89]

Day 3 out of the way. I don't know about attending a NA meeting, honestly, I've never made it this far by myself without even looking forward to something besides not smoking. Last time I quit for 35 days was cuz I was looking forward to marines. I think this time is different, and it feels good, I'm starting to have dreams again, pretty crazy ones and they're pretty awesome. Thank you for all your guys support. One main reason I haven't smoke is I don't want to come on here and upset all you guys by saying I smoked. I look forward to these end of the night messages where I can some and tell you guys I'm slowly but surely winning the fight.

[a_shirley89]

Just reading what I have posted makes me feel good. Day 4's out of the way, I'm feeling chippier, if that's a word. I'm stoked, i've got a couple interviews lined up with some jobs. Alot of things seem to be falling in place. Overall I have a positive outlook on life and for my future so far.

[a_shirley89]

Only thing I'm afraid of is when I go out to a buddy's house to drink tommorrow. There's always one of my old friends there that has weed. I don't know if I can control myself after 10 beers. I know he's not going to be there this weekend, but he will next weekend. I think if I have 11 days under my belt by then, then I'll be able to say NO no matter what.

[skyhook]

In my early days of recovery, I was forced to make distinctions. Deciding where my stated goals had the best chance for success and which people or places to avoid. Real goals demand tough decisions.

For me, chemically altering my state of mind always left me vulnerable. Once the process started, all bets were off, as far as moderating myself in quantity or the menu choices for self medication.

In two ways, my social network was built around basic dynamics

1) They were my using partners, suppliers and commrades in disfunction. I loved them all and still do, but they werent ready to walk there own recovery journey...let alone mine.

2. Other interaction where using or being under influence was not tolerated, so I tried (key word tried) to hide it. Work, moms house, driving...

Keep clear and focused. You've made huge progress !

[a_shirley89]

Thanks for the advice skyhook, appreciate it, went over to my friends house and drank. There was hella weed goin around but I decided to leave and go home. I know it was the right decision and I'm glad I made it. 5 days out of the way I think.

[a_shirley89]

1 Week out of the way guys, Made it 1 week, I feel awesome, Now my next Major Goal is 1 Month, then all this **** is out of me for good.