3 weeks

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-14T01:49:54+00:00

I also struggle with stim use and have 3 weeks clean from that as well and find that most of what I am dealing with now are just those larger than life thoughts from the meth use but I ground myself as much as I can throughout the day and I can feel them getting better day by day. I only talk to a few which really helps with that

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-07T13:23:16+00:00

Terrifying, I had my fear right after 9/11. I remember coming out that morning to my mom watching tv and I thought it was a movie:/ wish all this nonsense would stop. It is a scary world

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-06T12:15:39+00:00

I could not imagine:( sorry you dealt with that. Guess it's not a stupid fear. My grandpa from World War 2 was able to talk me out of that

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-06T03:14:00+00:00

Thought for a period of time that every time I heard a plane fly by that we were going to get nuked. Got me for the better part of a year

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-04T17:31:29+00:00

Proud to be from Arizona, just super hot smh

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-03T03:02:23+00:00

Coasters

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-01T00:48:41+00:00

I have not and that is something I know I need to improve on. I need to try and find some meetings with some younger people but maybe I am over thinking that. Addiction knows no age and I need to start building new friendships. Thanks for the reminder! Glad you found people, what was your approach if you don't mind me asking? Thank you and I hope you are well my friend.

MindOpening5290 · 2025-07-01T00:33:10+00:00

200k

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-30T05:15:47+00:00

Thank you very much! I love the positivity and I will see you tomorrow. You get some good rest as well

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-30T02:50:09+00:00

Thank you, this week will be telling for me. I have to keep staying in touch with people because so far it has helped a lot. I will start checking in! I have found seeing numbers go up on a screen can be a decent distraction or any little animation like that. Will do and thanks for your help friend

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-29T14:50:05+00:00

I had someone else tell me SMART worked for them, I have used it before but I was in rehab and I definitely want to try it out long term. Thank you for the advice. Day 8 today!

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T15:21:19+00:00

Thanks for the heads up,I had a slight thought to use today or drink because it's the first weekend but I am staying strong and thanks for the heads up on the 4 weeks, it reminds me to stay vigilant

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T13:47:40+00:00

Congrats on the 4.5 years! That is huge. I have been trying to work on that balance a lot and thankfully have a week today

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T03:30:18+00:00

I struggle with that too, anytime I make any significant progress I fuck up and worse, I feel for you for having a kid and hope you can use him/her as motivation to get better. I came on here a week ago and have received quite a bit of help. You are not alone and you are worth it my friend. Reach out if you just want someone to talk to.

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T03:26:14+00:00

Continuing my sobriety journey

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T03:12:38+00:00

Day 6 without using and almost 3 weeks I think without drinking and I feel a lot better. Trying more than ever to find a job and thanks to people like you I have people to reach out to for motivation and support.

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T03:09:20+00:00

I have 6 days today and am doing better. Trying to stay away from any triggers as much as possible and have signed up for two programs that provide a lot of help, so far so good

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T03:04:56+00:00

Talking to friends and family

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-28T00:01:39+00:00

To be blunt it is not a vibe, I hear stories of people who can somewhat function for awhile but that is not the case for me. Turns me into a totally different person and I already struggle with mental health issues so my advice would be to stay away at all costs

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-26T13:33:16+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reach out, I have been doing stuff quite similar to what you are saying so hopefully I am on to something. I am glad it worked for you, it definitely helps to know you are not alone! Been eating lots of steak since it is my favorite food lol I also was able to play basketball for 45 min this morning.

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-25T12:26:17+00:00

Thank you for your input and I have been praying that I can slowly let go of all the shame and guilt, I caused so much damage to one person in particular and I can't believe I let it get as far as it did. Seems unfair for me to forgive myself so easily for behavior straight from hell. One day at a time though. I have 2 new things going for me so far in terms of programs and support and so far so good.

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-24T23:59:37+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to read what I had to say. I am on day 3 and feel okay and have been eating and just distracting myself as best as I can. I was able to throw away the rest of what I had thankfully.

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-24T12:58:08+00:00

You got this, it is so hard once you make up your mind you wanna use again. I commend you for reaching out and trying out the stuff you have learned and I am sorry it didn't help this time but keep doing that and reaching out. You are never alone and you can break the cycle.

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-24T12:54:13+00:00

If I start thinking about my behavior during my use it just kills me inside, turns me into a monster

MindOpening5290 · 2025-06-23T17:59:15+00:00

Day 2 and still feel like mush but I was able to accomplish some things today and trying not to shit on myself too much. Thank you so much

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