| Popeye |
Are you staying clean without a 12
step program?
I would like to know who is
staying or getting clean without a 12 step program?
Online support Websites and Meetings have been effective for me
to stay clean. I am seeking other ways to continue.
"The Polly Parrots Band" at 12 step meetings of people repeating
what someone else says does get to me.
If something works then repetition is what it takes. |
| Replies... |
| writerjp |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
I have been clean for almost 3
years and I have never been to a meeting or rehab. I did it all
by myself. I just found this board like a month ago. It was
really hard doing it, but I have done it so far. Do what
works for you!!
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| vctry7 |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
I have never been to a 12 step
meeting. Talking to stranger up close and personal just isn't my
thing. I have been clean for 4 years this month.
I became a Christian. This drug is too much for me to fight
alone. For me, that's what worked and continues to work.
My husband, sil, and bil all did the same.
|
danimal
55 |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
Try these for alternatives to
conventional 12 step approaches.
I agree...one size doesn't "fit all"
charlottekasl.com a refreshing twist on the "steps"
counselormagazine.com check out the archives
Other viable options...
"Rational Recovery" & "SMART Recovery" |
| Lisa |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
Dan, I like that..."one size
doesn't fit all".
I'm not a meeting kinda gal, so I did it on my own.
I'll have a year clean tomorrow.
|
sickids
gurl |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
When I first decided to get
clean I did go to NA once a week for like the first month or so
but I don't go anymore.
My husband and I are each others support systems, 'if you will'.
That and the rest of our family. Will power goes a long way when
you have determination.
I won't say or act like its been easy. Heck I still have my
moments when I want to say f' it and go get all fed up. But,
then I just remember why I quit in the first place.
And just like vctry7 my husband and I have joined a church and
find strength in Jesus Christ!
Today I am 117 days clean and counting. |
Saved
inillinois |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
I have not been to rehab. No
meetings. I was 5 years meth free Jan. 2.
My Savior Jesus Christ saved me from my habits.
Welcome!
|
imlost
inky |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
Former, I never did meetings.
Didn't have the opportunity at the time.
What I did find to be a needed is others in recovery to help me
see my weaknesses, my strengths, and give me guidance.
If I had all the answers I needed within for recovery, then what
was I doing being an addict?
I needed help and insight from others.
Honestly I have found the most learning here on KCI from reading
others who do go to meetings- either CMA or NA or SMART
Recovery.
I learn a lot from them. Maybe just because it is repeated
doesn't make it parrot talk? Maybe it is repeated because it has
been tried and found to be true?
When I get the opportunity, I am going to attend an NA meeting-
just to see what it is about firsthand.
Good luck in your recovery.
|
Broken
N2 |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
Wait...Popeye is Former Tweaker...well
that figures...Oh fuk I am off topic...
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| Popeye |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
Yes indeed Popeye was or is
Former Tweaker.
Shall I do a formal introduction?
Which one do You like best? Neither?
|
no more
mething
around |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
Well...whoever you are....makes
no difference to me...
I didn't do a program, neither did my husband, and neither did
my BIL. We just quit.
BUT....we have all been to counseling, church and have educated
ourselves by watching and reading anything and everything about
meth.
I have learned a great deal from the people who have been to the
programs, meetings, rehab. A LOT. I wish I'd done it that way. I
probably would have been a lot further along if I had. Thank God
they're supposed to "give it away "....I've picked up what
they're putting down.
The thing that has worked the best is to watch our
environment....staying away from people , places and things that
are associated. We have to. I actively surround myself with
people who wouldn't watch me put a loaded gun to my head and
pull the trigger. Figuratively speaking, of course.
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| CMR |
Re: Are you staying clean without a 12 step
program?
Popeye,
My husband did an outpatient rehab counseling for 6 weeks. Since
then it has been all by himself. He will have 1 year in Jan
28th. He too watches and read a lot about meth and it's dangers.
I think it is reinforcement for him. |
