Hi! Just reaching out to the kindest wisest group of people I’ve ‘met’ . Sober for 6 months 15 days. Need major back surgery, been diagnosed with colitis and mental health going down the pan. Remind me that climbing into a bottle whilst my family are smashed watching the football will not help … sorry to feel sorry for myself. I admire every one of you so much.
Congrats on 6,5 months! That’s awesome!
Sorry you’re facing some health issues. I don’t have any great advice but wanted to let you know I see you and hear you. Hoping for better days ahead for you. Sending healing vibes your way.
I had major back surgery about 6 years ago. It was the most painful and challenging time of my life. But my quality of life now is like night and day. Well worth it.
Unfortunately, it left me with a pain pill addiction, but thankfully, I was able to overcome it. I caution anyone going thru pain to be extremely careful with prescribed medication, especially those of us with addiction tendencies.
Stay focused and everything will be just fine today’s my third year sober it’s not hard you just have to want it medications that you take daily or just for pain do what you need to do and don’t abuse it will lead you in a downward situation yours truly Ed Johnson stay focused
I’m clean off pain pills for 7 months. Trying to quit the smoking now.
Thank you. Yes the painkillers now need to go. I’m relying on them until I get a date for the surgery. But it’s nothing a drink can’t make worse!
Love and support from yours truly Twinkle! Good luck!
You’re doing great by being here and reaching out. Stay in the middle with us, it’s the safest place. As for the family-they aren’t done yet. Ok, doesn’t mean we gotta revisit hell.
Surgery day is coming, colitis resolves with diet mods, steroids and time. You & the rest of us are right where we’re supposed to be.
Feel better soon and keep talking. We talk out our feelings so we don’t act them out.
Sorry you are dealing with these challenges. But congratulations for gaining 6.5 months of freedom , that is something that you can celebrate . Great idea coming here to share and get support. I’m rooting for ya!