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Aprilskyzz · 07-22-2006, 05:16 PM

As I go through the days, I have been doing it minute by minute. It seems to be helping. I have been coming in here and going to meetings too.

My body is starting to heal physically, but the anxiety and the cravings are overwhelming. I know that it time it will get easier, but for now, I have this minute right now and I am clean. Hope is a wonderful thing.

I just wanted to let everyone in here know that I really appreciate all the replies and what you have to say. I feel that I am not alone and that is a wonderful feeling. Thanks everyone.

Off to a meeting I go. Talk to all soon. Thanks for the support.

Sincerely, April

Doraine · 07-22-2006, 06:47 PM

It's great that you're going to meetings. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, taking it minute by minute and I promise you it will get better.

*zoomie* · 07-23-2006, 12:45 AM

(((((((((((((((Huggys)))))))))))))

*janbear* · 07-23-2006, 10:16 AM

I remember when i first came into the program staying clean and sober minute by minute, i had to break it down from taking it by the days, but time grows i discovered.

It does get better!

Aprilskyzz · 07-23-2006, 10:52 PM

Minute by Minute is not working for me today. I am down to seconds. I am having a really hard time today. Very angry for some reason. I guess it goes with the territory of becoming clean.

I feel horrible today. Hot flashes are driving me nuts and I am really tired. Not being able to sleep is tough then having to do the next days every day life thing is tough.

Sorry. Just venting. Had to get it out. Still clean though. 2 weeks and 2 days and counting.'

Thanks for the support everyonel. And the hugs. I really need it right now.

April

*janbear* · 07-24-2006, 04:36 AM

*zoomie* · 07-24-2006, 06:36 AM

Good monring April, I hope to day is a better day for you.

Aprilskyzz · 07-24-2006, 07:38 AM

Good morning everyone.

Well today is going to be a very tough one. I have to go to court for charges against me. I really did not do what they are accusing me of (hard to believe coming from an addict). I refuse to let it turn me back to the drugs. Today is day number 18. I plan on going to a meeting later today but for now coming in here before court helps me so much.

Thanks for all the hugs. They help immensely. Thanks for caring too. I am so grateful to this site. It is such an important part of my recovery. There is so much support in here. Thanks again everyone. I will be back later and let you know how court went. (Crossing fingers that it just gets thrown out. I do not see what they possibly can have on me). They do not know about my addiction so I know that they can't accuse me for taking money to buy drugs. Wish me luck.

Hugs to all . April

Aprilskyzz · 07-24-2006, 11:42 AM

Home from court. I got a public defender and the case was continued to next month. What a pain. I still have no idea what they can possibly have on me. I won't know until i get to speak to my public defender. I kind of just want to pay the money back to make it go away, but on the other hand, why should I admit or give up my money for someone else's crime. I don't know. I guess i will just take it at it comes as long as I stay clean, good things should happen. Right?

I have the rest of the day off. I don't know what to do with myself. I like it when I am working because it gives me something to focus on. My house is a mess so maybe I should keep busy by cleaning it. I really do not feel like cleaning though. It's hot and I slept only 4 hours last night. That's better than none though, so I shouldn't complain.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day and thanks for listening.
April

free2bunme · 07-24-2006, 02:10 PM

Hey April

Doesn't writing help so much? I don't think I could have gotten through early recovery without being able to come here and download all of my thoughts and feelings on to this board.

The rollercoaster will even out eventually. Until then, just hang on and make it through however you need to -- just don't drink or use, no matter what. I've heard a saying that I like "There's nothing that a sandwhich and a nap can't make better." I know you are having trouble sleeping ... if you can just lay quiet though, you might be able to nod off. I know in the early days when things just seemed too overwhelming, I would just go to bed. Something about having covers over you is very comforting. I would ask God to hold me in His lap while I rested. That helped.

Take care,
Frannie

07-22-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
Aprilskyzz Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Posts: 171	Minute by Minute As I go through the days, I have been doing it minute by minute. It seems to be helping. I have been coming in here and going to meetings too. My body is starting to heal physically, but the anxiety and the cravings are overwhelming. I know that it time it will get easier, but for now, I have this minute right now and I am clean. Hope is a wonderful thing. I just wanted to let everyone in here know that I really appreciate all the replies and what you have to say. I feel that I am not alone and that is a wonderful feeling. Thanks everyone. Off to a meeting I go. Talk to all soon. Thanks for the support. Sincerely, April

07-23-2006, 10:16 AM	#4
janbear willing servant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 14,184	I remember when i first came into the program staying clean and sober minute by minute, i had to break it down from taking it by the days, but time grows i discovered. It does get better! __________________ And this above all, to thine own self be true. And it must follow as night the day, thou canst not be false to any man. -Shakespeare For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7

07-24-2006, 04:36 AM	#6
janbear willing servant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 14,184	__________________ And this above all, to thine own self be true. And it must follow as night the day, thou canst not be false to any man. -Shakespeare For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7

07-24-2006, 02:10 PM	#10
free2bunme Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,542	Hey April Doesn't writing help so much? I don't think I could have gotten through early recovery without being able to come here and download all of my thoughts and feelings on to this board. The rollercoaster will even out eventually. Until then, just hang on and make it through however you need to -- just don't drink or use, no matter what. I've heard a saying that I like "There's nothing that a sandwhich and a nap can't make better." I know you are having trouble sleeping ... if you can just lay quiet though, you might be able to nod off. I know in the early days when things just seemed too overwhelming, I would just go to bed. Something about having covers over you is very comforting. I would ask God to hold me in His lap while I rested. That helped. Take care, Frannie __________________ The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. Elbert Hubbard It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are. e.e. cummings When sleeping women wake, mountains move. Chinese Proverb Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T.S. Eliot Let nothing upset you, Let nothing frighten you. Everything is changing; God alone is changeless. Patience attains the goal. Who has God lacks nothing; God alone fills all needs. Saint Teresa of Avila

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07-22-2006, 06:47 PM	#2
Doraine Trusted Servant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lansford, PA Posts: 1,308	It's great that you're going to meetings. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, taking it minute by minute and I promise you it will get better.

07-23-2006, 12:45 AM	#3
zoomie Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,204	(((((((((((((((Huggys)))))))))))))

07-23-2006, 10:52 PM	#5
Aprilskyzz Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Posts: 171	Minute by Minute is not working for me today. I am down to seconds. I am having a really hard time today. Very angry for some reason. I guess it goes with the territory of becoming clean. I feel horrible today. Hot flashes are driving me nuts and I am really tired. Not being able to sleep is tough then having to do the next days every day life thing is tough. Sorry. Just venting. Had to get it out. Still clean though. 2 weeks and 2 days and counting.' Thanks for the support everyonel. And the hugs. I really need it right now. April

07-24-2006, 06:36 AM	#7
zoomie Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,204	Good monring April, I hope to day is a better day for you.

07-24-2006, 07:38 AM	#8
Aprilskyzz Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Posts: 171	Good morning everyone. Well today is going to be a very tough one. I have to go to court for charges against me. I really did not do what they are accusing me of (hard to believe coming from an addict). I refuse to let it turn me back to the drugs. Today is day number 18. I plan on going to a meeting later today but for now coming in here before court helps me so much. Thanks for all the hugs. They help immensely. Thanks for caring too. I am so grateful to this site. It is such an important part of my recovery. There is so much support in here. Thanks again everyone. I will be back later and let you know how court went. (Crossing fingers that it just gets thrown out. I do not see what they possibly can have on me). They do not know about my addiction so I know that they can't accuse me for taking money to buy drugs. Wish me luck. Hugs to all . April

07-24-2006, 11:42 AM	#9
Aprilskyzz Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Posts: 171	Home from court. I got a public defender and the case was continued to next month. What a pain. I still have no idea what they can possibly have on me. I won't know until i get to speak to my public defender. I kind of just want to pay the money back to make it go away, but on the other hand, why should I admit or give up my money for someone else's crime. I don't know. I guess i will just take it at it comes as long as I stay clean, good things should happen. Right? I have the rest of the day off. I don't know what to do with myself. I like it when I am working because it gives me something to focus on. My house is a mess so maybe I should keep busy by cleaning it. I really do not feel like cleaning though. It's hot and I slept only 4 hours last night. That's better than none though, so I shouldn't complain. Hope everyone has a wonderful day and thanks for listening. April

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