Honestly, I know I don't really understand the addicted brain. I suppose my worst addiction is to food, but I know that with a little effort, I am the master of that. I don't really know what it is to be the hostage of a chemical addiction. But I have known people who are, and I sympathize with you.
I don't know that I have any brilliant advice. Nothing that doesn't sound trite or preachy. But I believe that you need the mindset that says, I am bigger than this thing that is trying to eat me. I don't exactly know how you acquire the mindset except, literally, by practice. Over and over and OVER you tell yourself that you are bigger than it and you can be doing something better than slaving yourself to it. Put a picture in your head of what you would rather be doing. Even if it's just mowing the lawn or taking out the garbage--these are normal, everyday things that decent people do, and as long as you're doing them, you will not be feeding your addiction. Then find more to do. Got a job? Go to work and make yourself better at it than anyone else there. Have the remotest interest in anything--do you like dogs? Go to the library (a physical place, which requires physical interaction with books and people--keeps your body busy, unlike the computer, which invites you to suck coffee or chocolate or drugs while you're sitting there) and learn everything you can about dogs. Volunteer at a local animal shelter or vet's office. Keep yourself busy.
Don't hang out with the people who want you to justify/legitimize their own habit. They're not your friends. They're leeches, bloodsuckers. Friends help you get better at your work; friends help you get that volunteer's spot; friends talk with you about your interest in dogs.
It sounds so corny, I know. And I know it's not nearly as easy as it sounds. You must constantly, 100% of the time, be telling yourself that you are bigger than that addiction and capable of doing better things. Gradually, very gradually, you will find yourself telling yourself these things less frequently and insistently, because, gradually, you will be living them. It really does happen that way. You really can "will" yourself into a better life. It's not magic. It's just that thinking one way causes you to make choices and take actions that correspond with and satisfy that way of thinking.
Go back to AA. Those are people who understand where you're coming from. They really can help you, but you have to be in the mindset to accept their help and to make changes. If you're expecting things to just change simply because you're attending meetings, or if you're expecting change because somebody else is supposed to make things right, it won't work for you. Nobody else can live your life for you. Nobody else can make decisions for you. Nobody else can make choices for you. Nobody else can make you do the right thing. They can guide and advise, but it is absolutely up to you to make it happen.
You won't make brilliant things happen immediately; it will definitely take time. But it won't happen at all if you don't get started.
Good luck.
2007-02-18 12:02:27
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answered by katbyrd41 7
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I'm wondering how long you were in Rehab and prison. Was it long enough that you weren't addicted to the drugs anymore? I would call the Suicide Line and tell them how desperate you are. They should be able to give you some resources, even if it's going back to Rehab again until you're detoxified and over your habit. I wouldn't be in any rush to leave, though. You need this.
Good luck. And you may pray to Jesus for His help. Bless you.
2007-02-18 11:45:48
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answered by Bud's Girl 6
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I had a friend that had this problem and it is resolved now...
Doctors told him that there is no way to get clean and sober again, or maybe it is a very small chance...
I am telling you the truth, it's not just about the two points. Let them go to hell...
I am helping you because I know how you feel...
It is returning to god...
He is the only who can get you out of what you are in...
I am a muslim and my friend is a muslim and we believe in god and believe that he can do anything at anytime...
Search for Islam...
It's inside each of us if we searched...
Google it...
You'd first like to hear the Holly Qura'n to know I am right...
See how it do with you, and you will believe...
Check this link...
2007-02-18 11:45:15
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answered by Anonymous
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Have you tried rapid detox? The process is generally conducted in a hospital setting and under general anesthesia.
For some people it is the only thing that helps.
Good luck !
2007-02-18 11:48:24
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answered by Libby 6
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