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I need some help to actually go forward with the quitting process. I have been wanting to quit for months now and every time i run out or get close to i buy more. Thought maybe reaching out to people who have already done this step might help more

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#2

Hey! So glad you reached out. I started here too. You have already done a REALLY brave thing just by posting. Keep doing it?

Do you want to share what you are trying to quit? I ask only because it might impact a safe way to do so.

You’re in the right place. Hang in there. Be good to yourself in every possible way. :heart:

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My drug of choice was alcohol. I put myself in an out patient program. It was a mix of different substances. My health ins helped pay the bill. It definitely was the right choice for me. I now go to AA meetings. Reading the posts here help by making me feel not alone.
You can do this. It really is 1 day at a time.it does get easier.

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#4

Well I'm not sure if i was to self sabotage yet. I'm still scared to come all out forward. It is a street drug very common actually.

#5

Thank you that's not an option i have at the moment. I used Medicaid and i can not go to a treatment center because i have kids. I'm a single mom

#6

I get that. :purple_heart: I am scared of so many things, all the time, with or without drugs. I admire you for getting on here and exploring stopping. I didn’t do that until I absolutely had to… I kept landing in the hospital, and I literally could not do that anymore or I was not going to get out. I am an addict through and through.

Girl, you’re a single mom?!? You are already doing something incredible. You can kick this, too.

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#7

Treatment centers or at least medical supervision for withdrawal symptoms I highly recommend. Be safe and never give up. It's the best choice you can ever make

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#8

Thank you. Yes i work very hard. I only have 3 in home if 5 kids and it is incredibly hard to balance them and the house cleaning business i run. I wish there were more people i could hire for my business

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#9

I saw you are a single mom. That kinda makes a rehab a far shot. You might consider an intensive outpatient. The app had a sober help page that has a a lot of options for you to look at. I recommend the telehelp page. There you can find someone to call for som guidance

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#10

Hi

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I want to say that I have been exactly where you are and it is so exhausting. I understand how hard it can be managing life as both a mother and an addict. While I fully understand your hesitation to leave your children for a program, I highly recommend reconsidering. For me personally, I refused to even consider the idea for years, until one day I was so worn down, so tired, and so hopeless. I wanted to die. I was going to die if I continued. I did not want to leave my kids, not even for a short time, but dying on them would have been far worse. I could not leave them forever.. so off to rehab I went. This decision was a turning point in my life. It was hands down THE best decision I have ever made for myself and for my children. If you have a trusted person to help care for them while you go, think about it. Think hard. For yourself and for them. You deserve a future. You deserve freedom and peace. You CAN do this, whatever way you choose. I wish you all the best on your journey :v:t3::sunny:

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#12

Omg, I’m sorry that was so long :woozy_face:

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#13

Thank you i appreciate your kind words.

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Girl, I’ve been there I was on meth pills and 16 years later I was coming down but still tryna get higher and I was just tired of the lifestyle. I just drove myself to a rehab. It was the first time my impulsive behavior did something right. I smoked my last bowl outside in my car knowing it would be my last. That was 223 days ago. If I can do it I know you can. You just need to want it for yourself.
Just stop romanticizing the drug and yourself on it… cause it’s a lie and you’re so much more then living in the vicious cycle of addiction. Good luck.

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#15

I’m in an amazing out patient program which would probably be great for you too since it’s 3 times a week and only 9-12 while the kiddos are in school! I wish you the best and you can contact me anytime my email here or direct is paranotsonormal80@gmail.com. God bless

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#17

Cyn that does sound good except i run manage and work my own business during those hours. I think if i didn't show up to my clients homes for a few months i will end up losing my entire business

#18

I know i know i do sound like i am full of a bunch of excuses. I really don't mean to give excuses it's just things on my life are extremely tight and difficult. I think i want to try to have a mentor it sponsor first that will hold me accountable but not judge me so harshly like my ex did. I just need some support i have only fallen for 2 years now and i don't use it like most do. Well i guess i can't say that either but.... I just need a change in environment a change in support systems and a change of energy around here. I don't have time to go out and look for friends or relationships I'm to busy so i just feel stuck that's so

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All you need to do is to keep your mind busy and stay out of boredom ..

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All you need to do is to keep your mind busy and stay out of boredom .. mind occupying,

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