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Introduce yourself here - lived experience

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Vik Mon Jan 21, 2019 3:18 pm

This is a great place to get started.

Hit reply and perhaps start by letting us know
A hobby or interest you have, and
Something that...
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Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:12 pm
Activities to do instead of drinking or using

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Vik Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:56 am

Many find that when making change in their alcohol or other drugs use, not knowing how to fill time can be a struggle. However, there are so many...
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Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:04 am
When did you recognise you had a problem?

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Vik Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:07 pm

Hi all, hope everyone's doing well this week!

I thought it could be valuable to think about and share when and how you first started to think you...
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Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:50 pm
Today I am grateful for...

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Vik Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:09 pm

This is a thread for us to take a moment to recognise something we are grateful for.
No matter if it's small or large, about your recovery or about...
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Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:44 pm
Click "New Topic" to let us know how you're going today

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Vik Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:58 am

Click New Topic to let us know how you're going today.

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Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:58 am
From having it all to losing everything

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lille Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:26 pm

You think it wont happen to you. And then it does.

This time last year I was a wife, mother and friend. I had a successful career which I loved. I...

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Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:00 pm
Shadows and voices... And recovery

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qboln Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:39 am

I suppose i could post this here too?

Will continue adding, if this is a suitable area and method for such..? Suppose the idea is somewhere i can...

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Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:46 pm
Scared that I am going lose my fiance

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Summersun Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:33 pm

Hi

I’ve had issues with alcohol for around 10 years. It started when I was working in an industry in my mid twenties where there was always an event...

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Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:35 pm
What would you tell your younger self?

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HelpfulBee Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:19 pm

Reflection is an important part of recovery. Hindsight is both a blessing and a curse. I like to think that we always did the best we could with the...
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Fri Nov 25, 2022 12:02 pm
New opportunities

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Judas Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:16 am

Since quitting using drugs a whole bunch of new opportunities have opened up for me. I just wanted to share how my life has changed.

I have started...

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Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:16 am
What Apps, Websites, Supports have been helpful for you?

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MoodyM00 Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:23 pm

(Hope its ok for me to post this here)

What websites, apps, supports (services,groups,etc) have you found to be helpful with your own journey? Maybe...

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Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:19 pm
Why I don't listen to Triple J much anymore

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Judas Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:18 am

So as many of you are probably aware, Triple J is the national youth government funded radio station. I used to be a regular listener to Triple J,...

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Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:46 pm
Pledge: I will remain abstinent TODAY (will you sign the pledge)

Last post by Judas Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:04 pm
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Judas Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:28 am

As someone who struggles with addiction, the idea of never using a drug again can be intimidating and bewildering. I can't promise that I'll never...

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Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:04 pm
What do you spend extra money on?

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Judas Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:14 pm

Let's say you've done really well this week and managed to avoid drugs and alcohol altogether. As a result you've got $100 cash spare which you...

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Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:33 pm
What places are triggering for you?

Last post by Sunflowerseed Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:01 pm
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Judas Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:27 pm

Part of making a comprehensive plan to stay sober includes identifying triggers and knowing how to work around them. There are certain places in the...

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Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:01 pm
Alcohol

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Cheryl Anne Tue May 17, 2022 3:35 pm

Hello
My name is Cheryl. I noticed this site popped up on social media today and thought I might get some good advice/ideas on how to stop drinking....

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Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:37 am
403 Days.

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon May 23, 2022 10:02 pm
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WildeReformed Fri May 20, 2022 1:49 pm

Hi all,

Today is 403 days since I lapsed. I'm really thankful to everyone in this forum who has given me advice... and reminded me to congratulate...

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Mon May 23, 2022 10:02 pm
Mental health challenges

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu May 12, 2022 9:46 pm
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Azura Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:30 pm

For me it's day eighteen off the methamphetamine .I'm proud of myself for sticking with not using but the last week got harder in my head. I felt so...

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Thu May 12, 2022 9:46 pm
Creating routine and every day recovery

Last post by Lhiver Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:59 pm
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Dontknowatall Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:30 am

I’m really trying to create routine but I often get lost in how I feel. Any tips on routine welcome from people. I need to try and keep life simple...
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Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:59 pm
What strategies help you currently in your journey??

Last post by Lhiver Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:54 pm
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MoodyM00 Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:12 pm

:D ;) :?: :idea: :D :)

What strategies/things that you do to ease urges and using? How do you try and resist using drugs or reaching for the bottle...

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Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:54 pm
New peer support worker

Last post by Lhiver Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:28 am
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jaxb33 Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:52 pm

Hello,
I have just discovered this wonderful website.
I work as a peer support worker and am in recovery for alcohol addiction.
Will be pleased to...
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Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:28 am
Quit Day /D Day is Today!!!! Brought forward then original 😳🤬😳😱🤦🏽‍♀️

Last post by Peonie Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:06 am
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MoodyM00 Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:58 am

:shock: TODAY IS THE DAY: D Day/Quit Day :shock: :?: :!:

My original day was in April but have moved it forward to Today!!!
Cant handle the...

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Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:06 am
Touching base, some reflections n stories....

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:33 pm
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Simply me Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:22 am

Heylo folks,
Been absent a whiles so felt to stick my head in and type a little of my stories, mayhap there'll be something someone can relate to, or...

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:33 pm
Suboxen

Last post by S.will.s Fri Mar 18, 2022 2:10 am
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Boloum Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:46 pm

Has anyone here recovered successfully from suboxen?
My husband starts tomorrow and it's a massive step for him and me. I'm very nervous and would...

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 2:10 am
Making friends

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:56 pm
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Katiee Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:42 pm

I’m just after peoples advice on making friends in sobriety. I know that in leaving my old life behind I had to let go of the friends I had from that...

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Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:56 pm

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