Honesty.... so hard sometimes!

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Hello Secrets,
Was just on here reading tonight as i usually am & i just wanted to stop by your thread & say hello to you. I hope that with each passing day you are feeling stronger & better. I also hope that the pink eye is clearing up for you. I know when i had it years ago it stuck around for awhile & it very quickly spread to both eyes Ugh! It was also very contagious! I hope that your mom is feeling much better also. I do keep the two of you in my prayers. Keep up the good work & keep your chin up! Take care.
 
Hey Secrets

Just stopping by to say, "Keep on top of things." We need to be our own best advocates in fighting addiction. Stay strong, stay commited, stay sober. It is good that you have picked yourself up and are moving on again.

Hugs
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Thank you TF!!!!

I sincerely appreciate your support. I get so scared to post something that I am ashamed of doing. I always fear losing frienRAB here or disappointing people. Even though I know my reaction to someone sharing the same story would not be a mad or upset one... I would not be judgemental but we all have our own insecurities don't we?

This board is just so very important to me and each and every meraber means the world to me. As much as you say I add to this board is nothing comparison to what I have been given from the board. Thank you so much for saying what you did though about me TF! You always have something so sweet to say to me and I appreciate your frienRABhip so very much.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
XOXOXOXO
 
Thank you so very much for your support!!!! You have been so wonderful and I feel very blessed that you have shared your kindness with me Angelique!

Update:
I have been laying low lately. I really haven't been on the boarRAB much. I have been checking in here or there but not posting. I have missed you all though and have kept you in my thoughts and prayers though.

I think I have a lot of catch up reading to do.....

Things with me have been kind of a rollercoaster of emotions but I am hanging in there. I think the hubby and I have finally wrapped our brains around everything that has happened and how we are going to move forward. After a few very long conversations, my mind is in a much better place and I feel a lot more peace with the situation!

Cravings have been very present. Even though the pain is still very present I stopped taking the medication completely. I feel good about that but I do struggle with the urge to use but sobriety is very important to me and I need to put that first.

Well, I am going to wrap it up for now.... Gotta get back to work. I am so tired today, I swear I could fall asleep sitting at my desk right now!

Blessings!
 
Hi! you have insight into your strengths and weaknesses and just keep moving forward; I have yet to meet anyone in recovery who hasn't had relapses and slip ups - it's part of the journey;
take care of yourself
 
Folks,

Please just offer your sympathy and support. Please do not ask for details about anyone else's health problems. Please do not go into details about your own experience.

This is the Addiction Recovery Board. Please discuss your own experiences with miscarriage on the Miscarriage & Stillbirth Board.

In the meantime, please just post your good wishes on this thread, and wait for Secrets to return, when she will post what she is comfortable posting.

Thank you,
 
Hello my dear frienRAB!!!

Sorry I have been away so long! I really have missed you. Some further complications have occured that at this point I don't want to go into detail because if someone ran across this board that knew me, it would most certainly let the cat out of the bag in regarRAB to my "secret addiction issue's".

I spent the weekend in the hospital due to these complications. My family and frienRAB have been extremely supportive and I made it thru it all with that beyond amazing husband of mine.. I am still very much so recovering but I am back to work (against Dr's orders) but I didn't have a choice really.... But that is a whole other story!

I have been struggling physically obviously and mentally but I know my strength and its time for me to try to pull myself together and get back to myself. WAY EASIER SAID THAN DONE THOUGH.

I just wanted to check in and I am going to see what has been happening around here!
XOXOXOXOXOX
 
THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!!

Dohna, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure it was devistating and we are here for you honey. What a hard thing to go thru.

Angelique, thank you so very much for checking in with me. Work has been a nightmare and I found out my co worker completely stabbed me in the back while I was gone in the hospital with my Mom. She took credit for work I did and tried to steal the portion of our bonus that I earned. My boss is being super anal... Luckily, I have all my ducks in a row and my work is always caught up and i make my nurabers but it sure didn't stop him from laying the smack down on me. I can't stand to be here. I have never felt this way about my job. I know he is monitoring things so I better make this quick.

Love you guys! Fighting cravings all the time but I am holding strong. It's been super hard with all this stress going on. I can't wait for the weekend!!!

Miss you guys!!!!
Blessings!
 
Secrets! ! !
Welcome back! Its so nice to hear from you. Thanks for posting, we've missed you! So happy to know that you're ok, given the circumstances that is. Its only natural that you're feeling "out of sorts", "depressed", and "exhausted". Those are all very "normal" conditions given all that you're going through. I can relate to your feelings of wanting to isolate! I have been experiencing this myself for a while now. Sometimes its just what we need, to just relax & hide out for awhile just dont hide out for too long, ok hun? But do take some time for yourself, you do need it right now & we understand. You've been through alot.
I'm very happy to hear that you dont have access to any pills & that you're a smart cookie in knowing that this is key for you. I'm sorry that the cravings have been a nightmare for you but i will be praying that these cravings pass. I'm so happy that you're a very strong woman & that you dont cave in at the drop of a hat. Most people would take all of these set backs & run with them, using them as a legitimate excuse to use. They would rationalize it & tell themselves that its ok but not you Secrets! You're too smart for that! Thank God! Because you know that you would only be hurting yourself & you're not falling for that mess! I will also pray that the pain that you're in will pass as well. Its gotta be tough, i know but you just keep pushing on Secrets & keep your head held high because everything is going to be ok! You just need a little break is all.
I agree 100% with what you said about "God pushing it! Haha!" It sure does feel as tho sometimes he does push it lol But he knows how far to push before he has to stop, even when we dont! You will be ok Secrets! We will all do our best to help get you through this, just lean on us whenever you need to. We are here for you. Post when you feel up to it & take good care of YOU!
 
Secrets,
I knew in my heart that something was happening. It was just a vibe/uneasy feeling that i had all weekend & i couldn't shake it. Mostly what tipped me off is because its not like you to stay away from the boarRAB so long but it was more than just that & so all i could really do was to keep praying. I was praying very hard for you Secrets. Praying that God would place his angels of protection around you & keep you safe from any & all harm. Praying that whatever it is that you're going through right now that he would help to see you through to the other side. I dont want to come off to people as a "Jesus freak" because i'm not, far from it infact but i sure do believe in the power of prayer! And my heart could just feel that you needed it. Call it woman's intuition or whatever, a vibe, i dont know but i sensed that you needed help & so i just prayed & boy did i pray hard! I hope whatever it is that you cant go into detail over due to "privacy" issues or the fear of somebody knowing you, will all settle down & work out for you. And if you'd like me to, i would love to keep praying for you, your husband, mother, etc.
It is only natural that you have been struggling mentally, physically, as well as emotionally. You have been through alot! You have literally gone through the ringer here lately & thats something that we all can relate to as well as understand. But i'm so happy to hear that you're working on pulling yourself back together! If anybody can do this its you Secrets! And we all know that its much easier said than done! You're so right about that but any little progress that you make will be a good start! And know that we are all here for you to help you & support you in doing so.
Oh Secrets, sweet girl, you are so very welcome. Thats what we are here for. To give support, well wishes, love, & a special frienRABhip. We all know that you would do the same for us, because you have! We are all like a distant family. Its so weird because we dont know each other, only through "worRAB' but dont we all feel so close to one another? Like family! Actually, to be perfectly honest lol its better than family sometimes because alot of times we cant really tell our families our deepest secrets due to the fear of being judged or feelings of shame. And for some people, our real families just dont get it or understand. And then there are those who choose not to even tell their real families simply because we dont want to hurt them or let them down. Its just a really comforting feeling to be able to help somebody with a few worRAB of support, kindness, & encouragement. We are here for you Secrets.
I agree with your Dr, there is no reason why you should have suffered in pain just because you're an addict. Unfortunately there are going to be times when we all may need to have some type of pain med in order to help us cope with really severe pain, whether you may break your arm, or need a surgery or whatever the case may be so dont beat yourself up over this Secrets & please do not feel bad about it. You didnt do anything wrong! You did what you had to do in your situation & i would have done the exact same thing. To suffer is inhumane. No need to suffer.
I'm happy that you are back & that you have updated us & i will continue to pray for your well being. Please take good care of yourself Secrets & take comfort in knowing that we are all here for you whenever you need us. With lots of love & support. Take care & God bless you.
 
Hey AnotherDayDone,

I am sorry to hear about your addictions! Its not an easy road for any of us addicts! I hope you make yourself at home here and I look forward to getting to knowing you better!

Blessings!
 
secrects - I want you to know that I understand the whole " relapse" thing. I had 6 of them up till now. I finally went to rehab and now know what I need to do. its so hard. I am in a tough time right now. I have had the pills in front of me already and did not cave. I called a NA a person and she talked me through it. it was weird, I wanted it SOOOOO bad, and really had convinced myself that i was going to do it. I didnt. I also did not feel better the next day. it wasnt till later that i felt better. weird. this is a crazy addiction. real stuff.
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I have no idea how this feels, but nonetheless I am so sorry that relapses still happen. You sound like you are so ready to be done. You are great for being honest, as I'm sure it gives all you share with hope! I so wish somewhere in my daughter's mind that recovery is her goal. Thank you for giving me hope.

mydaughtersmom
 
secrets you are wonderful and your honesty is refreshing. I am doing nothing good for myself at the moment. But I browse this board each day and the stories people write about their lives and their problems are truly inspiring. Of course I dont put you or anyone else on a pedestal. Like u said you are merely a human being with failings like the rest of us. I DO! however think that you are very strong and I do believe you will make it.I'm happy that your mother is over the worst. BIG HUG......neve
 
Angelique,

Could you be any sweeter? NO!!!! I am convinced your heart is made of pure GOLD.

Thank you for everything you said, for all of your support and for always having such kind positive things to say! Your frienRABhip is a true blessing!

Unfortunetly, I ended up back in the hospital last night and almost had to have surgery.. Luckily that decision did not have to be made last night. The hubby and I have a couple days to hash things over until we meet with my OB friday. I am so exhausted. I knew that I could not take today off as my boss has the flu and that I could not leave my co worker alone. So, we got home from the hospital last night at midnight.

We have a lot to think about and I will know more Friday. To be honest, I feel like crap and I can't wait for this day to be over so I can get back into bed. My husband is SOOOO angry that I am at work today!!! I will make it thru though.. It's almost friday and then I hope to do nothing but sleep and relax!!!!

So, my honey, how are you doing????? I have been thinking about you and hope everything in your life is going well!

Gotta run..... I will try to check back later!
XOXOOXOX
 
Oh... the most important thing I wanted to mention and I forgot because I was trying to send my message quick because I have a lot of work to do was...... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT, WELL WISHES AND LOVE!

Each and every one of you hold a very special place in my heart!

Thank you so very much!!! Many blessings to you all!
 
Oh my...I understand why hubby is mad. I wish for you that you could just be home, rest and heal. You are being so strong, we are all so proud of. Through your writing you have become a friend and a source of strength for all of us. I know I can speak for everyone that we want only the best for you Secrets.

Get well, be well!
 
Secrets,
You are very welcome! I am here for you always. Thanks for the update also. You are always in my thoughts & in my prayers!
I'm so happy to hear that you & your hubby have been able to wrap your brains around the situation & are moving forward. Im so happy that your mind is finding peace with the situation. This is very good news! Having a open line of communication with your hubby is the best thing for the two of you. Alot of times couples don't communicate very well. I think that communication speeRAB up the recovery process, no matter what the situation may be. Props to hubby for being a good communicater! Alot of men tend to bottle up their emotions & don't like to communicate what they are feeling. This doesn't help anybody. So happy to hear that the lines of communication are open between the two of you.
I am so very proud of you that you have stopped taking the medication! You are handling all of this in the most amazing way! Keeping your sobriety the most important thing is so very smart of you. You sure are one smart, tough cookie! I'm just so proud of you! Especially since i know the rollercoaster ride that you've been on & how unrelenting the cravings can be to use, especially when we're going through so much, as you have been. I'm just so proud of you! Keep up the good work! You can & will beat this!
Take care & God bless you & your hubby.
 
Thank you Neve!!!!

I really appreciate the reply of support. It means a lot to me. Please know we are always here for you too!

I appreciate your kindness so very much!

Blessings!
 
Hey Secrets,

Yes I have many many addictions, most starting during childhood. The others came about in my early 20s. Add BPD, severe depression, migraines and major anxiety and it gets pretty crazy in my mind! :dizzy:

I plan on sticking around, hoping to learn a bit, maybe get some good ideas, maybe help others, it's nice to know I'm not just a psycho loser, that's there's others out there like me!

Thanks :)
 
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