I was an IV user for a while and im now about 5 months sober. I keep getting very graphic and accurate images of me shooting up in my head. Im in an outpatient program right now but no one there can relate to the IV use. It would be awesome for some advice if you have been here, or to become friends on here and chat about recovery. Hope you guys are doing well, and thanks.
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Well Alyssa, I to am a IV user but today is my first day . However I quit for months before but I can’t make it as long as u have . But when I start thinking of the same thing I just do everything I can to get it out of my head I start with talking to god or whatever ur higher power is, just so I don’t entertain the thought of my past drug use , I really think once I let it in that’s when I relapse. This time I’m going to use the steps and this platform to help me . I’ve been a IV user for 36 years . And am burying a good friend on Friday due to overdose in motel room . I have to stop . Hope this helped . God bless.
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Thank you so much! Sorry for your loss, and I’m glad you have realized you have to stop.
I was an IV drug user for about 7 years. I find myself feeling my veins when I’m watching movies and stuff sometimes and I’ll think to myself “oh wow if only I could”, but I only think it for a split second, then I remind myself how much better I feel every day being able to speak to my loved ones about regular life, go to work,provide for myself, (oh my goodness)actually SAVE money, and starting to love myself again. When I look in the mirror I don’t want to suddenly look away or get disgusted and want to use when I think of where I’ve led my life to each morning, change your thinking and you’ll change your life. Stop using the needle is the first step. It’s killing you. Remember that ever time you do it and it’s not a good thing. You deserve to live. Happy,joyous,and free.
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So I was iv use years and never truly wanted to be sober for my self till 4 months ago. With that being said all the times i was dry I thought about it constantly but when I decided to get sober for my self and laid down at foot of cross and just truly gave it all to him. I can Honestly say he took all the thoughts,the memories, the want to get high away but some days I do look at what viens I have left on back of my hands and the thoughts that used to come ant there an I look up an give Him praises. So pray to your Higher Power to just take the thoughts away. And talk to some one immediately after to take the power away from the craving
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Hi Alyssa! Welcome to Loosid! Congrats on your clean time.
I can relate. Please add me as a friend and I’ll be happy to bell you in anyway, I can.
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I was an iv user for 10 years im now 2 years sober. I have a lot tips of you ever want them or just need someone to talk to about it I wouldn't mind having another person who can relate to it. My number is 8506218209