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Two years ago today, when my mother asked where the $1500 I had taken out in less than two weeks had gone, I had no more lies. Thankfully I didn't, because in that moment, unbeknownst to me, that chapter of powerlessness and despair was ending. I checking into a long term treatment center. Groups, cooking, cleaning, book work, and therapy. It's been the most difficult and rewarding two years of my life. If you struggle with addiction, it is very possible to overcome it. It's hard but it can be done with help. It was the best decision I ever made. My life has changed, all for the better.
tl,dr I'm two years sober today!!
OneDayIllBeRelevant
I always upvote sobriety. Congratulations, partner. Steady as she goes.
ZuSanLiHeGu
Good job dude. 5 months here.
JaxT
Right on. 9 yrs here. One day at a time
imavelociraptor
Great job! I have several family members who are addicted. Only one has gotten clean, one has died. It hurts to see loved ones refuse help.
RonSwansonIsMyHomeboy
Damn, OP!! I'm proud of you!!!!!!
truthsmiles
Nice work! Just keep at it one day at a time :-)
uckish
i have just starred nocaine august. i hope im as succesful as you :)
WoodenShoe
Now you are 17 with your life ahead of you.
Nazelfazel
Keep up the good fight
PooveyForPresident
It's my two year birthday too! Congrats OP!
keyserv
It's nice to see people coming together in support of one of their own, rather than shitting on them for being "less than human".
formermayorquinby
Congratulations stay scrong
eovnu87435ds
Congrats, but don't let it get to your head. The 2 year itch is real. Don't forget that recovery never ends. Do it for mom, do it for you!
vigarious
Well done. Keep it up, gets easier.
ButtersTheGreat13
http://imgur.com/R2x8sMt
ivikk
Congrats, mate!
krugle
My family owns a rehab facility, they do great work. Congrats on starting the next chapter of your life!
IJustRide88
Congrats! One day at a time, my friend.
Phenols
This is awesome @op. Sobriety is the best gift you can give yourself and the rewards keep on coming too! 10 years for me
guti41
I'll have 3 years next week.
squawkident
Fuck ya! Well done
xatamaca
Well done you!!!
troy11998822
Good for you man. Have had several friends die of OD and drug related murders. Your life will keep getting better day by day!
gifmememore
Congrats.
Jeffsg1
Sober since December 28 the the night lemmy died made one last toast haven't looked back feel better a little every day
fiveftninja
Im 5 days clean after relapsing a year ago.
Alainanf
That's a big fucking deal. Every day is an accomplishment. I'm proud of you for coming back in. That's not an easy thing to do. @fiveftninja
fiveftninja
Be a week soon.
Alainanf
I admire your strength. And if no one has told you yet today, I am proud of you.
wigordtD1980
I've been an addict for about 6 years now, not to blame anything or anyone but Iraq took a toll on me mentally. I'm now clean, but not..(1)
wigordtD1980
(2) i now have been on suboxene for a few years, i know it's a substitute and it's hard to say I'm totally clean, but i do feel better
wigordtD1980
(3) taking the med. If you take it responsibly it's an effective way to treat opiod addiction, just be careful not to fall into a trap
snoogns
Good work friend! I just recently made 2.5years clean. It's a lot of work but our lives our worth it, keep it up!
Sprixxen
Same here. I had to do subox though because I couldn't cut cold turkey. I hope people know this is an option too. On h 2.5 years.
Sprixxen
I tried doing it alone, doing it in hospital, doing methadone (show up daily), and doing AA/NA, finally outpatient sub was right for me.
Sprixxen
Best piece of advice I can give is get away from people that use/cut contact. It's impossible to stay sober if it's readily available IMO.
perpetuallylove
Did you really need the emotional support or family or was the tipping point mostly your own decision? Sister of a drug abuser asking.
snoogns
The help and support I got from family and friends
snoogns
It was both, I knew that I hated what I'd become and wanted to change. I wouldn't have been able to stay clean, however, without 1/2
PollinateMyPhilodendron
How? Im addicted to my pain killers and i cant stand what ive become. Im a mom,and i work full time and i want out so badly but dont knw how
snoogns
I quit cold turkey after weenie down for a week. I lost my job, had to move back home and cut ties with all my using buddies 1/2
snoogns
Weening* lol...
snoogns
You CAN do it, it won't be easy but you will find a way! I'm always here if you have any questions.
snoogns
After that it was a matter of staying involved in a program. It's important to set up a support system early and rely on it 2/3
Sprixxen
If you can afford it and can't cut cold turkey I strongly suggest suboxone outpatient treatment. 2.5 years off H.
Sprixxen
If your biggest hurdle is physical withdrawl then I think this is the best option. Then ween off the subs at your own pace.
PollinateMyPhilodendron
Ive went cold turkey before but i wasnt as bad then. I told myself 4 days of withdrawl and it was. Im terrified to even admit
PollinateMyPhilodendron
I have a problem. Im terrified theyll take my son so i wouldnt know how to go about the subs
Sprixxen
Who's they? I suggest looking up a doctor who is licensed to administer suboxone in your area. It's usually called a "health clinic".
certifiablysatisfying
Congrats, @OP!!! Would give you two upvotes if I could; this is truly something to be proud of!
nsfwThingys
First downvote, then upvote. You'll feel more important
Mechanix27
It actually isn't.
Tryintodoalittlemore
Dude fuck off. From someone who lost their Father to drugs be happy for this guy, because they had the balls to man up and get right. Prick
Mechanix27
I think it's more proud worthy to never have had drugs. I am sorry for your father, but who does drugs knows the effects. 1/2
Mechanix27
Their fault giving up their life to it, not mine, not anyone else. Nothing to be proud.
dmoore182
Next month I'll be 24 years heroine free.
HolyShitZoom
"I'm a heroine addict. I need to have sex with women who have saved someone's life." ~MH
WorldsDankestTurtleOnAStick
Happy 26th birthday
Krayotik
Heroin*
Tornadotaco
Congrats on getting that wonder woman off your back bro
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AnObscureJoke
I think that it was a joke. But I recommended you seek professional help somehow.
strangeprimate
Happy 24th birthday!
Ironblitz
Plot twist : 26th birthday...
DownvoteAllYouWantImstillRight
sauvage
strangeprimate
Sorry..I do not speak French