writer2's Posts

Re: Try and stop becoming addicted

9/28/2007 10:48:28 PM writer2
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There's a saying that goes something like this "insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results." I think this applies to addiction as well. We smoke that 2nd cigg or have that next drink because we expect we can control it. Looking at it that way I guess all us addicts are at least a little insane.

Re: causes of depression

9/28/2007 10:56:11 PM writer2
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Great info! Depression is a very complex condition. I know I go thru periods of depression sometimes I know why and others I don't. Witheverything we know about the causes of depression you'd think we could come up with better ways to treat it.

Re: Can't seem to sleep

9/28/2007 11:00:34 PM writer2
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I have several health problems and they frequently cause me to have insomnia. I've tried just about every prescription sleeping pill out there and many times they just don't help. I like your suggestion about the routine. I think I'll give it a try. Afterall what have Igot to lose?

Re: We are human

10/3/2007 6:29:06 PM writer2
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I think this is probably one of the hardest things for me. I've been working on admitting when I'm wrong and then trying to change that behavior. Most of the time though I find myself rationalizing what I've done which usually ends in placing the fault with someone else or the situation, whatever. I really like your action of the day though. For me things are always more real if I've written them down. Maybe if I do this it will help me to stop rationalizing my behavior and start taking responsibility for my own actions.

Re: Good and Bad rehab?

10/3/2007 6:59:09 PM writer2
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Just like everything else, unfortunately there are plenty of 'bad' rehab programs out there. Of course the incentive is huge - money. And it is easy to fool people when they are desparate and vulnerable. I believe the place to start is with your doctor. Ask him/her if they know of any reputable places. Another good source is AA/NA meetings, many of these people have been to rehab and can recommend which places are good or bad.

Re: INSOMINACCCC

10/3/2007 7:25:17 PM writer2
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As far as diagnosis goes there is another option - a sleep disorder clinic. I had a horrible time due to a deviated septum and snoring. I was sleeping but the quality of my sleep was awful. Anyway they had me do a sleep test overnight and found out I actually stopped breathing several times every few minutes. They were able to greatly help the situation by having me wear a device called a c-pap at night. Anyway my point is there are specialists who do nothing but work with people having sleep problems. Ask your doctor for a referral and go see one of these specialists.

Re: a very inspirational story i read

10/4/2007 7:55:46 PM writer2
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Isn't it amazing how all us addicts seem to come from all walks of life. I was raised in a good home with wonderful parents who loved me and my sisters very much. Yet I fell in with the wrong crowd at an early age and began drinking and smoking pot around 13. Throughout high school I too was dropping acid and snorting coke as well as drinking a lot. Currently my problem is with painkillers prescribed due to an illness that causes immense, chronic pain. I do great some months, in between my appointments with my pain management doc, but some months I take too much and end up waiting that last week or so for my next appt. just so I can get my meds refilled. I feel like I take 2 steps forward and 3 back. But I haven't given up yet. I have too much to lose, a great family of my own now.

Re: Religion in hospital?

10/4/2007 8:05:13 PM writer2
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One can always request not to have a pastor or priest come by. If they still come in all you have to do is politely let them know that you'd like to be alone, or pray alone, or whatever. I've never had one that has tried to push themselves on me and it is part of their vocation to comfort the sick.

Re: Always Strong

10/4/2007 8:14:43 PM writer2
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Single mom's don't have the market cornered on feeling like they always have to be the strong one. First I think it is a mom thing that we feel we have to always be the strong ones when things aren't going right. Second, many addicts, recovering or not, are overachievers in an effort to cover up their addictions and third I think as women we feel guilty if we fall apart or need to ask for help. Sometimes I find a way to be alone for awhile and just let myself have a good cry. Actually it usually makes me feel a little better, I guess it's a kind of stress relief.

Re: real sad poem :(

10/4/2007 8:21:23 PM writer2
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WOW! More parents need to hear/read stories like this. I think if they did they would talk more with their kids about not drinking and driving. Or if underage, not drinking at all. I don't think parents today talk enough to their children about drinking and using drugs but if they would start while the kids are young and talk openly with them about it often I think it would really have an impact.

Re: Hello

10/5/2007 4:07:29 AM writer2
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Hello. It's great to have you here in this forum, I'm glad you found it. I believe this is a wonderful forum but remember a couple of things - it's not the only resource available, if you find any other resources on the net you want to use be careful at first until you are sure they are legit, and I would try to find someone I could talk with in person if I were you like a counselor, doctor, close friend, etc. In the meantime remember this forum is legit and full of members who've been where you are and want to help. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With a good support group you will succeed. You've already done the hard part, admitting you have a problem and asking for help.

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