Alcohol along with coke, ampethamines, DMT, and Oxy…50 days clean today. Thank god!
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I’m recovering from years of IV heroin and cocaine use. 10 months and 16 days sober today. The longest clean time I put together before was 6 days. I know I’m still early on this lifetime journey but I see that recovery is possible.
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Hi @recovery_girl
Good on you for not only seeking help but for also openly admitting your addiction, it’s rarely an easy one to talk about.
I used to self harm many years ago. For me it was a way to distract myself from overwhelming emotions by focussing on the physical pain , which oddly gave me a sense of comfort.
I understand there are many different reasons people self harm though.
Anyway, I’m here if you ever feel like chatting about it to a complete stranger lol
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My addiction is also self harm, I’ve been doing it for 2 years now and am looking to quit
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Hi Everyone.
Glad I can share my addiction on here with all of you guys! My addition is Alcohol. For the past year I have been struggling to go a weekend without going to get a Mickey of Vodka. I average out about 3-5 mickeys per week. I want to stop so bad but it’s hard. It’s been about 1 day since my last drink and want to keep it going longer.
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Thank you very much! Same goes for you of course💞
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My addiction is idle hands. If I don’t keep myself busy, I start drinking and whatever else I can get my hands on. Mostly alcohol.
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My addiction is alcohol. It was a huge battle for me the last 5 years.. Everyday saying this is my last bottle. And showing up at the package store the next day.. To only repeat the same thing.. I went to detox and rehab over the summer and now I’m 106 days sober.. I never thought I would be capable of it but I am.. And I feel great. Going strong!! One day at a time
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My addiction is pornography. Been married for 17 years and been struggling with it since I was in highschool.
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High-functioning alcoholism. I was on the verge of self-destruction when my spouse knocked some sense into me. I was an idiot.
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Pain killers for me, and lots of them. Have been battling for roughly 15 years. A bit over 9 months clean. I have lost so many things…some friends, my license and car, 2 jobs, and the most important thing, myself. With residential rehab, out patient and a lot of hard hard work, I’m getting to know and beginning to finally forgive the real me.
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Also a high functioning alcoholic. Binge drink once a week for a year since my ex left me for.. wait for it…
When I start I can’t stop unless some external force causes me to. I can’t just stop at the buzz. I drink the whole whatever it is and go walk to the bar for more.
I love drinking, not going to lie. It doesn’t love me.
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Alex, you are never too far gone. But you must do it for yourself first and foremost. If one has a beating heart and working lungs, it’s NEVER TOO LATE! Now…do it! Big hugs, The Irishman 
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I’m so proud of you Rachel! Hope you’re doing well
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Thanks so much. That means a lot!
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That sounds really hard to get out of.
I’ve been there and left.
My addiction is alcohol.
Been clean now for 103 days so there’s always hope.
Didn’t think I could do it.
I hope your weekend was good!
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No one is a lost cause. Our addictions tell our brains that we will never stop… Try surrounding yourself with people active in their recovery… I believe this with all my heart, the only ones that can truly help us are fellow addicts active in their recovery. I love you, you are worth it and you can arrest your addictions!
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Hey swanjin76, I know where youre at. Dont quit fighting the good fight. Praying for you bro
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mine is alcohol. with this community here i was able to stay sober for 33 days…then relapsed twice and now i’m on day 5 again.
i may try to go to a meeting tomorrow even tho i don’t really like aa. there is only one meeting every friday i could go to (other meetings are too far away), but maybe the group is nice. we’ll see.
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Yes bro. It’s possible!! You weren’t born like this. You’re bigger than any addiction.
There’s more in life than this. If you wanna change you can do it. It’s up to you, always has been. You got it!
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