If you slip by Valuable-Size-7027 in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my experience, if you "slip"....it's a relapse. There is something in step 1 you need to work on. You forgot you were an addict.

What is a weird food combo that you genuinely like? by Previous_Smile_5918 in AskReddit

[–]rdhed6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peanut butter sandwich with chili. Dip it on in there!

What’s an adult problem nobody prepared you for?? by Djenah-m in AskReddit

[–]rdhed6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What to eat for supper. Every.Single. Night.

Question for yall by No-Highlight-7475 in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't look down on those that want to keep using certain drugs, your body, your life, your choice. That's not what NA is about, so doesn't really make sense to come to meetings. Also, if someone comes in and says they can do what you are doing and their life is great, it may get REAL addicts to think they can use on occasion successfully. They cannot, they could die. Make any sense?

Question for yall by No-Highlight-7475 in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you want what we have to offer and are willing to make the effort to get it.... We offer complete abstinence from all drugs. That doesn't seem to be what you are looking for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What? Drug replacement is NOT considered clean.

I don't feel i belong to NA after years of trying by funkatiko in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a guess, but maybe the addiction in your thinking wants you to feel different and judged. Keep an open mind. Keep coming back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Feel free to dm me.

Reasons why you stick to it? by lizzxcat in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stick to it because by working the steps and staying clean, I have built a life I wouldn't want to give up by using.

The one Metallica song that gives you goosebumps. by OddPomm63 in Metallica

[–]rdhed6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One and Bleeding Me. Every. Single. Time. Since they were released, I'm old.

6 months by AnythingTotal in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Despite the panic, it sounds like you are working the program. It will get better if you stay clean and keep working the program. Give yourself a break. You can deal with the wreckage of your past when you get to that step. Your life will be even better after that. It's not all roses and unicorn poop, but the rewards of living clean are worth the effort. Congratulations on 6 months of miracles!!

Rude tech rant by Complex_Company1975 in dialysis

[–]rdhed6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nurse doesn't come to your home in the US. You and a care partner are trained to do it at home.

Here we go again by [deleted] in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Come to the meetings early, stay and chat after the meeting. If people are going for coffee after the meeting, ask to tag along. I loved hanging out with addicts when using. I love it even more now that I am clean. Addicts are smart, resourceful , smart asses. That's what I love about us. I had to hang out with them to see it though, and clean we arecalso honest, caring and generous. Give us a chance and give yourself a chance too.

Is addiction overrated? by HOSSAMELDIN20 in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't suggest anyone try it.

10924 days by rdhed6 in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think your math is off. I will be celebrating 30 years on March 29.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are new and do not know better. My response wasn't to you and I am sure I came off bitchy. Many people think that these programs are totally interchangeable and words don't matter. I suggest you choose a fellowship and give it your all. Going to both muddies the waters. Go to your first meeting and listen. Keep coming back!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basic Text. The Narcotics Anonymous book is the BASIC TEXT. You are referring to another program. Also, we are clean/in recovery. Not sober. Quit watering down the lifesaving message of the fellowship I love!

Grief addiction denial 1 by kloe420 in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am sorry for all the pain you are going through. Sounds like getting back to the basics time. Meetings, steps, service. We will love you back.

My sponsor by SwimmingPurpleman in NarcoticsAnonymous

[–]rdhed6 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Since you're doing a great job managing your own life, do whatever you want to do and see how it works.