Trying Hard Not to Borrow Trouble

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Trying Hard Not to Borrow Trouble
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Fri, 01-19-2007 - 12:02pm

***TRIGGERS*** This may contribute to your anxiety. I know it has been to mine.


 

 


 



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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 6:22am
I can sympathize. Addiction is such a difficult thing to overcome. It is a lifelong commitment. I have family members that have struggled with heroin addiction. My cousin has been in and out of rehab several times. It's just difficult, and unless you get away from everything, or unless you have some serious willpower, it is never easy. Take care of yourself. <3 Lin.
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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 9:01am

((Jan))
Be strong and remember all the positive advice that you have given to others as they try to cope!
Will say a prayer for you and yours!
God bless you!

Lynne

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Registered: 01-01-2007
Sat, 01-20-2007 - 12:07pm

Jan, I am so sorry that you are going through this right now. Please know that you and your daughter are in my thoughts & Prayers and I so truly hope that this time is the time she truly gets the help she needs.

I have had much experience with in-laws being addicted to drugs and I lost my SIL a few years ago due to HIV/AIDS and drug addiction. One of my other SIL's is currently in NA/AA to beat her addiction as well. It's a long road, but today is the first step to a better and hopefully addiction free life.

If you need to chat I"m here. Just keep deep breathing and just remember that you can only do so much. She has to be willing to accept the help.....if you can only keep her nice and calm until Monday. Good luck and I hope to hear about her progress soon. Hang in there.

If you need me, I'm here for you.....((((JAN)))

Stacey

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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 1:31pm

i will be thinking of you and your dd.

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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 2:34pm

I think it's really important that you were able to acknowledge your trigger and reach out for support. That's half the battle sometimes.

I hope you are all doing okay this weekend. I cannot imagine what you go through with your DD. It is so hard to watch someone you love in danger of self-destructing. It sounds like she has a lot of support, not the least of which is a loving and sensitive mother like you.

Take care.

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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 3:16pm
She's in withdrawal right now): She HAS to tough it out until they come for her Monday @ 11AM. Her sponsor has been here & everyone from NA is trying to keep her pumped up. Thanks so much for your thoughts, Chris. jan

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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 3:17pm
Thanks so much, Kim! jan

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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 3:20pm
Thanks for your thoughts & support, Amy. Am I really strong? I try so hard to *look* like I am. The book's still being written;) jan

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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 3:40pm

Thanks for sharing the prayer, Manny.

 

 


 



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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 3:43pm
Thanks so much, Jules. It is scary. It also helps to know that someone else has felt that scariness. I appreciate your kind words. (((hugs))) jan

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