i have had enough now really i think done
it for ten years for no other reason than
it was dangerous when you are young, my
rock n roll star heros used to advocate it
and so many successful people knew did it
- it helped me make business contacts and
has helped me grow my business by sharing
the drug with people
i got arrogant with it, reasonably
successful at a young age i use to get
frustrated working with older people i
didnt respect and thought i always knew
best, i just liked get totally out of it
after work and weekends - plus when i was
at footballm it seems everyone was doing
it
now i want to settle down with my
girlfriend not waste my money on it
ho do i approach this?
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Inferior_Decorator
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 12
Posted: 11-20-07 09:43am
Hi there,
I'd like to first congratulate you on your
desire to give up coke. It's the very
first step in taking control of your life
and recovery. In the beginning you may be
in a total state of denial as to the
extent of your problem with cocaine.
Right now it sounds as if you're seeing
it as a problem, but not an additction.
Cocaine is agressively addictive and you
may be in deeper than you realize, seeing
as you've been using for years. There are
a ton of online "tests" you can take to
determine your "status". Google "am I
addicted"...take a few tests.
As with any substance abuse addiction, it
takes continual working at your "quit".
First, make an appointment with your
doctor and lay out all the cards on the
table. Be brutally honest about your
cocaine use. He not only will check you
out physically, but be able to direct you
to help within your area.
Join NA (narcotics anonymous) or CA
(Cocaine Anonymous).....these are 12 step
programs designed much like AA, but more
specialized to your problem. The
statistics show that without the support
of programs like these, the chances of
quitting cocaine on your own is slim to
none. These groups are available
worldwide, are free, and also online (once
again google). You may find yourself
shunning them saying "that's not for me"
but they're helped millions "get clean".
If you only go for the support alone, it
will help.
You may not have hit what they call "rock
bottom" yet...the lowest point any type of
addiction must reach before the person has
had enough and ready to give quitting a
committed attempt....but your post tells
me you're well on your way there. Don't
under-estimate the power cocaine has, it's
much stronger than you realize. It claims
all types of people, not just those on the
street, but people such as
yourself...cocaine holds no prejudice.
At very least check these programs
out....arm yourself with at least the
knowledge that help is available in many
forms and programs, so that when the time
comes that you're ready to deal with it,
you'll know where to go.
I wish you all the best in your
journey....you CAN do this.
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CarolDiane
Supporter
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 2401
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Your On You Way to Success Posted: 11-21-07 12:35pm
You've made the first step and that is to
want to quit. Next step is to set down and
really think about the reason why.
Setteling down is a good enough reason for
me.
Planning a future drug free is a wonderful
goal. It will not be easy since you have
been doing it for such a long time. The
more you indulge, the harder it is to
stop. You can try this on your own. My own
son did it on his own so I know it can be
done. But there are some that just can't
make it and have to except the fact of a
meth clinic. If it comes to that, just be
careful. But, if you set your mind on your
future goals and keep them in priority, I
think you will do just fine.
Only thing is, your going to have to give
up the peers that you were hanging around
with that do cocaine. That is one of the
biggest things of importance. It's like
picking up that first drink. Don't do it!
Think of your girl and the future you want
to have and let that lead you to
recovery.
If it comes to facility rehab, then so be
it. You will thank yourself for the rest
of you life. And write down how much money
each week you have saved (keep a log) and
that will also give you some motivation.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you
the very best of luck. You can do it and
you will do it.
If there is anyway I can help, feel free
to PM me anytime. I am a moderator of this
forum now and welcome any cry for help I
can get my hands on.
Carrie
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Mommy35
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 3165 Location: Vacationland, USA,
Posted: 11-24-07 20:28pm
Congrats to you for making this decision.
Your girl must be someone very special.
Like MsCarrie said, you won't be able to
chum with your peers that you have done
coke with. You shouldn't go to places
that you have done coke in, and don't do
things that you may associate using with.
All of these things are going to be
triggers and it will be very difficult to
avoid the urge to use. I'm sure you know
one line is never enough, so don't put
yourself in a position to have to say NO,
because chances are you won't be able to.
You can do this without other drugs like
Meth. Set your eye on your goal and go
for it. It won't be easy, but there are a
lot of people out there who have beat this
very addictive habit. You can too.
