It's been 17 days And I'm at rock bottom and

Recovery
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It's been 17 days And I'm at rock bottom and I'm trying to take one day at a time but I don't see myself climbing out of this hole I dug. When you were at rock bottom and you couldn't think you could dig yourself out of that hole, how did you do it?

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#2

It sucks…. Trust me…. I keep messing up…. But honestly my friends n family are the only thing that keep me going

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#3

Only today is all that matters. Each day you’ll grow stronger and all your worries will subside. Let time work it’s miracle. Keep hanging in there

#4

Thanks,

Thanks, I'm trying to take one day at a time but it's a lot harder than it sounds.

#5

You can not fix everything in a day. Don’t even try. The other thing is don’t be so hard on yourself. The past is done, you can wallow in it or learn from it. I am sure it seems like there is no way this will ever get better, but it does. Keep going to meetings, get a sponsor, work the steps… surrender to the defeat, so you can start the climb. Good luck man!

#7

I'm still learning myself, one day at a time my friend. Be gentle with yourself. I wish you hope and success in your journey. Sending you good vibes!!!

#8

Honestly man, you're in the the perfect place. Hit a few meetings, find a sponsor that nows the book well and that thoroughly follows the steps. The gift of desperation will keep us motivated for a while, but the steps will KEEP us motivated.

“Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path..”

#9

Screw one day at a time, sometimes I’m just trying to take it 1 minute at a time. I walk my dog…A LOT lately. I have to keep moving when I get in that mode, otherwise all I’m thinking about is not drinking which in and of itself creates internal struggle. Example, what if I told you to not think about the creepy Burger King king peering into your window? I can guarantee what you’re going to think about even though I told you not to. :joy: Anyway, I definitely recommend a dog. You easily meet and chat with other dog owners and they’re a good excuse to take a walk. Also, they’re way more forgiving than humans and they don’t judge. :slightly_smiling_face:

#10

Also, riding a bike. Especially if you don’t have a dog. Exercise is great for the body and sobriety. :grin:

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#11

I’m naturally a very shy person

#12

When Im on that I start to think differently I see thing that aren’t true.the situation with my ex was good at a time we were doing well but things that we both did pushed me into doing drugs but I know I should of stopped and I have to take the embarrassment of everything you saw me do last knight

#13

I want to have a steady life I can be successful I just see the situation with our past relationships and I’m different when I’m sober

#14

I want to build my credit also

#15

Is difficult to loose them I wanted a better life

#16

I was responsible with my last jobs before my addiction

#17

I want a better life!!

#18

Just put down the shovel for starters.

I found a meeting a day and someone to talk to helps a lot ... sounds simple but it worked early on.

Cravings will continue for many, myself included and I just pick up that 800 pound phone and call someone no matter how heavy it seems. Then share it openly at a meeting the first chance I get.

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#19

Thanks everyone

#20

I got an amazing recovery team, counselor and recovery coach I go to early recovery meeting every week and also attend several zoom meetings. I also reach out to the friends I have made in the rooms of AA. The only way for me is One Day At a Time. If I look past that I can get miserable.

#21

Oh man, rock bottom was where I decided it was. There was ALWAYS lower. At that point it stopped mattering whether I could make it out, I desperately had to try harder and harder and keep getting up every time I knocked myself off the wagon.