I started doing cocaine about 8months ago! about a month after that I started doing crack instead. anyhow its been a month since i stop smoking or doing any cocaine at all. I feel alot better in someways and worse in lota ways. for example I am alot better on concentrating and enjoying things like talking to people or just watching tv. One thing I am really strugling with is my thoughts and regerets. I am just looking for some advise and maybe someone is going through the same things as I am. I dono it might sound stupid but my thoughts are like a nightmare. when i start thinking about the past its like a nightmare and it just makes me feel so bad like i cant enjoy anything. sometimes I feel like just the end of the world. Is this normal part of withdrawl or am i going crazy or what??????????
Hi Andreyz, congratulations on being clean for one month. The body/mind go through changes when it's going through withdrawals; therefore, that's what you may be experiencing. Have you talked to a medical professional about this?
No the only person I talk to and know about it is my brother. and I keep thinking what I am feeling will pass and my brother really is the one helped me to stop in the first place so I am kinda leaning towrad his advises and ideas. do you think i have to talk to someone?
Hi,
Congrats on being clean for a month! Be very proud of yourself! I had a cocaine addiction 6 years ago that I needed to get help with. Originally was doing inpatient but ended up doing outpatient instead. I know what you're saying about your thoughts being a nightmare. I went thru it too. If you're not talking to a professional or going to NA meetings I would highly suggest you look into that. It's amazing how much it helps when you get to interact and speak with others who are feeling the same as you. The most important thing any addict needs is a healthy support system. They are the ones to help you when you feel weak, they help lift you if you fall, they'll stay positive for you and remind you that a sober life is MUCH more enjoyable and worth living than a addicted one. Maybe there are some support groups in your area? Whatever avenue you decide to take remember you are not alone. You are not the only person feeling this way. And there is NEVER any shame when it comes to reaching out for help.
Thnx for the advise! I am pretty sure theres help almost everywhere you go. I mean in any town or city. just by talking to few people in here I feel so much better. My brother and my family are so important and they got me through the worst part which I think was the first couple weeks. I dono I am gona give my self a chance to feel better around my family and friends. I did alota thinking about going and geting help but I think the most important thing was that I stope doing that stuff and if I feel better from last week then that means next week I will feel even better. patient is the key I think. thank you so much for your advise again because honestly it made me feel better.
Hi Andreyz, I think that it would be good to share this with your brother, as it's good to have support and someone there for you. As well, this link provides an overview of withdrawals and a phone number you can call with questions;
http://www.myaddiction.com/education/articles/withdrawal_cravings.html
Please keep sharing with us and know that we are here for you.
You're very welcome. I'm glad it helped :)
Patience is certainly needed and remember...if you stumble at any point don't beat yourself up about it. Get back up, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward. Addicts need patience, understanding, compassion, and faith from our support group (friends/family). Take it one day at a time. Take it one minute at a time if need be.
thank you so much both of you. I will definetly keep posting in here as well as my progress. One thing I am gona do starting twmorow is I am gona try to get busy and also start working out because the more I move the less I think negative and thinking positive is so imprtant. I also been praying alot and I will pray and keep praying as long as I breath. god bless all the people in here.
Hi this is my first time at the support group. I just had my 1 year anniversary march 27. My husband has an addiction to crack and alcohol. I am new to this completely. I would like all the info and help I can get. I am christian and believe in deliverance and the power of the blood of Jesus. I know it has to be a decision from him. My husband is saved and is fighting this. I need all the information and revalation you could give me, emotionally and spiritually draining.
Hi
first of al welcome to the site, and secondly I belive anyone who has faith in god he will not let them down. is he still smoking or drinking? the first step I think is to stop. but the decision has to come from him and only him. befor I stop smoking no matter what anyone told me I still had to make the decision and realize how bad my life would be if i kept using. please let me know if he still using or is he completly stop. i am amonth clean now and I can say that I feel and look so much better than befor. Its not easy ofcourse but what is easy? I dont think i am recoverd or done by any means. please let me know how long has he been using or stop using?
Yes he is still using. He was clean for a while I forgot how many months and then it just suddenly started again.
Like I said the most important thing right now is to stop. You have to find a way to make him realize that its not gona help by keep doing it. I mean the sooner he stop the better. I am no expert but the more you do it the harder the recovery. I only did it for 8months I can imagine how much harder it would be have I done it longer. If he stop using befor then he can do it again. I am still recovering and I am still strugling but going back to it is not gona help. I bean doing alota reading online and it actualy help me realize more and more how bad this drug is. the hardest part for me was to stop and realize that I had to stop no matter what. One thing I know is I had to go through some tough times also to help me stop. maybe you can do some online search and read about the horible things it does to your body and mind. I will keep you in my prayers and i hope you find a way to help him realize that he has to take that first step.
Thank you that helps, how can I deal with this emotionally?
you should be proud of yourself that your helping your husband and trying to help him stop. I wish you the best of luck and i will pray for you and your husband. The person that helped me stop thought he was gona go crazy. imagine how that person feels right now! keep praying because god has his way of working his magic and sometimes it just has to get worse befor it gets better. sorry if I sound like an ediot but I am here for advise just like you. I hope my post helps you somewat. I am sure others will give you more and better advise,
No you don't sound like an idiot. Its the best I can get from an actual recoverer. I know my faith is expanding due to this and will just hold on to HIM no matter what. Thanks, keep on responding back to me for more advice. I just want my husband to come home sober.
I misspell idiot and probably lots of other words lol anyways sounds like your husband is away. I hope he does return home nice and clean and sober.