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Introduce yourself here - lived experience

Last post by Lhiver Tue May 24, 2022 8:47 am
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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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Tue May 24, 2022 8:47 am
Today I am grateful for...

Last post by Lhiver Tue May 24, 2022 8:34 am
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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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Tue May 24, 2022 8:34 am
Activities to do instead of drinking or using

Last post by Firehorse Mon May 16, 2022 4:23 pm
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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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Mon May 16, 2022 4:23 pm
When did you recognise you had a problem?

Last post by Craig PW Thu May 27, 2021 9:49 pm
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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 May 27, 2021 9:49 pm
Click "New Topic" to let us know how you're going today

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

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Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:58 am
403 Days.

Last post by PnorkelPW Tue May 24, 2022 1:57 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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Tue May 24, 2022 1:57 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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Tue May 17, 2022 5:08 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
What Apps, Websites, Supports have been helpful for you?

Last post by Lhiver Tue May 03, 2022 1:49 pm
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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 May 03, 2022 1:49 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

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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

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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
How to stop the cycle

Last post by PnorkelPW Wed Dec 08, 2021 6:09 pm
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Fresh start Sun Mar 10, 2019 11:29 pm

I’ve done it all over my 20 yr history & no matter how well I do I seem to allways use again . I’d like to know what works for other people!! ⭐️

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Wed Dec 08, 2021 6:09 pm
Back pain - now problem with opiates.anyone else

Last post by mylesduffy Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:05 am
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Had 8 nuff Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:33 am

Morning-
Things seem to be turning messy .
I had a couple of back surgery after problems on the farm about 20 yrs ago.
My old school gp just threw...

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:05 am
What would you tell your younger self?

Last post by CRAZYGRANNY Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:39 am
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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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Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:39 am
Relationships, the beauty and the beast.....

Last post by CaptainKirk Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:51 pm
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Simply me Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:01 am

Heylo folks,
Wee hours touching base. Oft up around such times....

My fella and I had a shamozzle. Instead of calmly n articulately asking 'honey i...

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:51 pm
What if?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:46 pm
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ScorpionPW Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:03 pm

Hey everyone, I thought we could have a little bit of fun...

Below is a bunch of What if? questions.

It would be great to see peoples responses,...

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:46 pm
My First Steps Towards Sobriety

Last post by Peace Dove Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:43 pm
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Stivy Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:53 pm

Hi! I got a referral and spoke with someone online for the friend time ! I’ve just set my first S.M.A.R.T goal and wanted to share :)
I have faith...

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Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:43 pm
Annoyed that cravings are still here 2 years on

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:50 pm
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Katiee Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:59 pm

Hey everyone my name is Katie. I am a recovering addict. I always thought that becoming clean would be an easy decision to make and keep. Boy was I...

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Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:50 pm
What do you think sobriety will do for you?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:04 pm
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The Mythical Liverbird Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:38 pm

Was just keen to hear about what sort of picture everyone has about the different ways sobriety will help. Of course, we're all at different stages...
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Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:04 pm
Pleasure Unwoven by Kevin McCauley

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:46 pm
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CATNAP Sun May 05, 2019 2:49 pm

Thought this may be of interest. Check it out on You Tube. A collection of videos which explain how addiction is a disease. I think the information...

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Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:46 pm

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