But I am learning to live life alcohol free. While I am here I will quit smoking cig's as well. The program is stressful at times but I realize this needs to be. I am looking forward to going back to school which the program will pay for. Free education, it is a beautiful thing. Anyway that is all for now got to get off the computer and let someone else on. Goodbye and good health. SAMMICH!
Rehab is for quitters.
But I am learning to live life alcohol free. While I am here I will quit smoking cig's as well. The program is stressful at times but I realize this needs to be. I am looking forward to going back to school which the program will pay for. Free education, it is a beautiful thing. Anyway that is all for now got to get off the computer and let someone else on. Goodbye and good health. SAMMICH!
Life is all about change. Lots of times it's hard. Good luck with yours.
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Good luck, brother. I quit smoking after inhaling a pack and a half to two packs a day for 10 years. I had to use the Nicoderm patch to get over the smoking (took half the time they recommended) and find something else to occupy my hands also. Dum-dums worked well for the digital and oral fixation. I also cold-turkeyed a pretty massive cocaine addiction back 13 years ago or so. If you are ready to quit, you can do it. After 13 years I still get a craving every so often (usually after getting a bill that smells of coke, yes I can detect the odor of it if it gets close to me) but it is a physical craving and my mind is disgusted by it. Mind always wins.
If you feel a need to lean on someone I am always here, and I assume the community as a whole will be there also. Just let us know.
Stay strong!
FH
Glad to hear it's going well. Like FH said, it you need to talk we're all here for you.
Remember, we're ALWAYS here... With our words, our experiences, and our support. Be strong dude!
Ultradan
Rehab is for quitters.
There are many things worth quitting,like cigarettes, cocaine, and alcohol [sigh]. Keep it up Secreturchinman.
Well I'm trying to reply to fakey post but The damn computer won't let me. Anyway after ten years, I still get the urge for cocaine. I first did concaine at fourteen, and did it recreationally for over siteen years. I still wake up dreaming I am smoking crack.
I feel for you man, much respect.
It is hard, but if you are really willing to go this way, you´ll make it. It is your willpower, and yours alone, that counts here. Congrats on your decision, it shows that you have the willpower.
Having said that, it helps immensely if you have some moral support.
I was on the verge of becoming an alcoholic myself, with tilting over the edge several times, but I got it under control now.
So, it can be done, and you will make it, too.
Stefan
Rehab is for quitters.There are many things worth quitting,like cigarettes, cocaine, and alcohol [sigh]. Keep it up Secreturchinman.
Sorry about that...
Been having a s!&*e day, and taking it out on everyone else.Anyway, I (read: Mr. Shiny) haven't had much experience with addiction (just abuse of my own medication), so I'm not speaking from experience. However, I know people who have had problems, and I know what *these things* can do to somebody, so keep at it Secretturchinman.
Stick with it man and make it work for you; drink has killed much of my family and more than a few friends. Do it for yourself; and do it for others; you would be missed.
Hey urch, I was eating a homemade grilled cheese (with some mozzarella n pepperoni grilled into it too) tonite and thought about you...SAMMICH!
Stick with it, as Jay (of Clerks fame) screams: "It works if you work it!" and then he starts moshing and screaming along with King Diamond, which isn't really relavant, but it is funny to watch.
Seriously, though, good luck.
We're with you dude!
As the child of a serious alcoholic + pill-head mother, I can tell you that the sooner you're rid of the stuff the better off you'll be, personally and with all your relationships no matter how close or distant.
I've never met you, probably never will...doesn't matter. You're doing the right thing and that's what counts. Behind you all the way my man.
Stick with it man and make it work for you; drink has killed much of my family and more than a few friends. Do it for yourself; and do it for others; you would be missed.
Addiction is a selfish thibng that ruins the people arround you. Children, parents, lovers, nieces, nephews and grandparents all pay for the selfishness of the addicts they love. I have seen my entire community hurt by drug addiction. Valegrim is right, you quite for yourself, but everyone arround will be better for it. Even me, way out here in the middle of the Pacific, benifit from your rehab.
Thank you secreturchinman, keep it up.
Rehab is for quitters.There are many things worth quitting,like cigarettes, cocaine, and alcohol [sigh]. Keep it up Secreturchinman.Sorry about that...
Been having a s%%&e day, and taking it out on everyone else.Anyway, I (read: Mr. Shiny) haven't had much experience with addiction (just abuse of my own medication), so I'm not speaking from experience. However, I know people who have had problems, and I know what *these things* can do to somebody, so keep at it Secretturchinman.
Thats why where here man. Let it out. I made my comment because of past experience. A younger Sir Kaikillah has used that one to apply peer pressure on others. I have been the PEER in peer pressure, pushing others into self destructive behavior. Now older and wiser, I no longer can let a comment like "Rehab is for quitters", stand unchallenged.
Keep it up, secretturchinman. It's a pain in the butt, and hard as Hel, but it's well worth the effort. My wife just celebrated her 6th Birthday, and let me tell you, as much fun as she seemed when she was drinking, she's much more fun now that she has some self-control in her life.
One big word of advice: hold off on quitting smoking until you have the drinking fully under control. Giving up one addiction is very hard; giving up two at the same time might sabotage both. Get the drinking under control first, then give up smoking on your Bill W. Birthday as a present to yourself.
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Thats why where here man. Let it out. I made my comment because of past experience. A younger Sir Kaikillah has used that one to apply peer pressure on others. I have been the PEER in peer pressure, pushing others into self destructive behavior. Now older and wiser, I no longer can let a comment like "Rehab is for quitters", stand unchallenged.Rehab is for quitters.There are many things worth quitting,like cigarettes, cocaine, and alcohol [sigh]. Keep it up Secreturchinman.Sorry about that...
Been having a s%%&e day, and taking it out on everyone else.Anyway, I (read: Mr. Shiny) haven't had much experience with addiction (just abuse of my own medication), so I'm not speaking from experience. However, I know people who have had problems, and I know what *these things* can do to somebody, so keep at it Secretturchinman.
I challenged my own comment. Anyway, I have been in the same position of the proverbial peer before, so I know what you're talking about. I really need to learn to think before I speak...
SAMMICH!
Since you've started posting, I've admired your culinary knowledge and your offbeat humor... and now add your force of will to that list, too. Stick with this thing, man. We're all with you.
Stay strong, secreturchinman. Following through on a responsible choice like this can be hard, but we're all sure you can do it.
And just think of how many experience points you're going to get out of this! Mind. Boggling.
Hey Folks. I am back online(finally). I have been going crazy in this place but now I am off orientation and I will be able to log on everyday. Thank you for the well wishes and Game On!!! Sammich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Folks. I am back online(finally). I have been going crazy in this place but now I am off orientation and I will be able to log on everyday. Thank you for the well wishes and Game On!!! Sammich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We missed you, brother! Hang tough out there. We're all pulling for you. And eating sammiches!
Keep up the good work. We are with you!
Been there, done that, brother. You can make it! Good on ya!
Nice! Keep it up, man!
*makes SecretTurchinMan a nice club sammich*
I'm new here, but I understand what you're going through. It wasn't until my little brother was killed by a drunk driver 16 years ago that I quit drinking, it's a hard thing to do, and something you'll have to fight forever, but you seem to have a good bunch of people here, never be too afraid to tell someone you feel weak and want a drink, a good friend will keep you talking until the feeling passes.
Glad to hear you're doing good. Keep it up.
All my best wishes to you!! Hang in there!
Thank you all for your support. Not to jack my own thread but what is Pathfinder about? I will probably subscribe, just want some feedback.
It's all over the website secreturchinman. Good to hear your still staying strong
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Thank you all for your support. Not to jack my own thread but what is Pathfinder about? I will probably subscribe, just want some feedback.
Hey, Secretturchinman! Keep it up, man! We're all pulling for you. To answer your questions, you should scroll down to the NEWS section on the right side of the main screen and start reading the second article down about Paizo not publishing Dragon or Dungeon any longer. That will get you updated on the basic whats and whys. There are lots of good links to all the aspects of the story. Then read the top news story, that'll sum things up for you pretty nicely.
Hello all. Which is why I havent posted in a while, just in case you were wondering. Just when I thought things were getting better, some sucka fool at Elmcor Rehabilitaion Center got our computer taken away because he just "had" to look at porn. Thank Hextor, I am now getting weekend passes and could come to my Mommyloth's and use this here computer. Things are getting better and better, I will be starting work with the Cement and Concrete Union(Local 16a), in a few months. So I will be able to get out even more. Booyah!:)Sammich!!!!!!!!!!!
secretturchinham, out.
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Hello all. Which is why I havent posted in a while, just in case you were wondering. Just when I thought things were getting better, some sucka fool at Elmcor Rehabilitaion Center got our computer taken away because he just "had" to look at porn. Thank Hextor, I am now getting weekend passes and could come to my Mommyloth's and use this here computer. Things are getting better and better, I will be starting work with the Cement and Concrete Union(Local 16a), in a few months. So I will be able to get out even more. Booyah!:)Sammich!!!!!!!!!!!
secretturchinham, out.
Stay strong brother and remember, the more you F-up your life the less you get to game. Talk about a motivator.
FH
Stay strong brother and remember, the more you F-up your life the less you get to game. Talk about a motivator.
FH
Truth.
All kinds of strength and peace to you, secretturchinman. I'm going through similar stuff with a loved one, and it's been very difficult getting them to admit to the problem and begin working on it. Almost to the destruction of the relationship, but we both want to keep the relationship going.
After watching my uncle, a big man (we're talking jolly Santa Claus size) shrink down and become withered due to alcohol abuse, mad props to you, secretturchinman, for making the choice to go to rehab.
I used to smoke weed, but I stopped about 8 years ago. I guess it's easier to kick than that other stuff, for me especially cuz I was never totally chronic. People who need to be intoxicated deny that they are just doing it to avoid something that's hurting them, or I did anyways....
Sounds like you got past the denial, right on, dude. Now, falling off ain't easy especially when you know people who still like to get f!%!ed up, so don't give up.
And I don't know what they say in rehab, but I've noticed that keeping straight requires one to be pretty black and white about using intoxicantsand I don't mean "drugs are evil" kind of black and white, I mean what Yoda said, and put so aptly: "there is no try, only do, or do not."
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Things are getting better and better, I will be starting work with the Cement and Concrete Union(Local 16a), in a few months. So I will be able to get out even more. Booyah!:)Sammich!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep fighting the good fight, man. We're all pulling for you. :)
Also, grats on lining up a job. :)
Good luck! We are all pulling for you! And I am proud of you for going into rehab. One of my friends is a recovering drug and alchohol user. I know that it is hard to quit, but to quote my friend...
"I will never go back to that!"
Also, remeber that your friends have a big influence upon you. If they are doing that crap, then it will be that much harder for you to quit. Please think long and hard as to what type of friends you want in your life and what influence they will have. A good friend will help pick you up while a bad one will help tear you down! Good luck and good gaming!
P.S. - Gratz on the job!!! Things are getting better and better for you!
What is all the fuss about? It is only one will save.
I used to be a heavy drinker and smoker in my twenties and was many time I woke up wondering how much of an a!~!%+~ was I last night. Smoking I was lucky that I could pick up and drop at any time; no physical addiction. But there is so much societal pressure to drink, especially single and cruising bars.
I am now glad to say that I am not a smoker nor a drinker. I feel better and am glad I am not losing another day nursing a hangover. And if I wake up after being an a#&%@&%, it's because I WAS and can't blame it on booze. And gladly now, those days are few and far between. Think of the benefits man: more money in your pocket, better health, and most of all: to be broken free of the bonds addiction has on you. Good luck, man. Been there.
Thank you all for the support. It means more to me then simple words can express. Things are getting worse in that place. Some of the clients got drunk yesterday and they maybe shutting down the house tommorow so this may be the last time I post for quite some time. Anyhoo; long as I do what I have to, the rest will come eventually.