Help encourage a drug addict CAF'r

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I’m a recovering addict and I haven’t used since the beginning of December 2017…

But I’m in huge danger. I’m being consumed by constant temptation and thoughts of using… I have ready access to a veritable pharmacopia of substances.

I’m losing it here and in danger of a full blown relapse - I’m talking shooting heroin, hard prescription drugs, etc…

Lord have mercy…
 
You’ve done so, so well Spyridon.

Do you have anyone you can talk to offline? A support group? If you have access to these substances, you need to walk away from where you can get them.

Remember that feeling tempted is a part of being clean. But have coped without for six months. You can keep going. You’re stronger than you think you are.
 
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If you have access to these substances, you need to walk away from where you can get them.
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Not possible, my wife is sickly and has a massive collection of drugs…

So I’d steal them from her, so add thievery and deception into what I’m on the verge of falling to…

I’m desperate or I wouldn’t post on here…

And I have a feeling that this relapse will be my final one - I won’t live to overcome it.
 
Spy, is it possible for you to check yourself into a hospital for 48 hours?
 
Do you have offline support? Someone who can take care of your wife so you can stay away until you overcome this?

Could you talk to a Priest? Just get yourself away from the situation.

Take a breath. You don’t have to give into this. Like I say, six months is so impressive. You have managed, you can manage.
 
Now is the time to reach out to someone in real life – your physician, your pastor, a 12-step group, a trusted friend.

Ask your guardian angel to guide your choices, and offer your struggles as a prayer for others.

I’ll keep you in my prayers.
 
Thanks just pray for me everyone please…

I had been becoming somewhat callous in how I was looking at other drug addicts…

Maybe God is allowing this cross to crush me so I will be humbled and learn to be compassionate again.
 
I hear being an addict is HELL on earth -
and that demons QUICKLY step in - and cause ruin.

People DIE from heroin - I know that much -
get rid of those temptation thoughts -
those are satanic thoughts - NOT from Jesus.

Be strong - and fight off the urge - tell others via phone - etc
I hear addiction can be a roller coaster ride into the nether world -
every single relationship - destroyed -
that’s NOT what Jesus wants from you !

I know your tough Spyiron 😇
I’m praying for you ALL DAY TODAY for you -
every 15 minutes bro !
 
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God of life, You made Your servant Michael in Your perfect image, to live in Your love and to give You glory, honor and praise. Open his heart to Your healing power. Come, Lord Jesus, calm his soul just as you whispered “Peace” to the stormy sea. St. Jude, most holy Apostle, on behalf of Michael, I reach out to you. I beg you to intercede for him that he may find strength to overcome his illness. Bless all those who struggle with addiction. Touch them, heal them, reassure them of the Father’s constant love. Remain at by his side, St. Jude, to chase away all evil temptations, fears, and doubts. May the quiet assurance of your loving presence illuminate the darkness in his heart and bring lasting peace. Amen.
 
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Tell yourself no. Promise yourself that you will not allow yourself to become a slave to chemicals again.

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2017-12-15/drug-overdose-deaths-continue-to-soar

Don’t let that be your future. Everytime you get the urge, think about everyone who will get hurt, including yourself.

If you do relapse, right after the initial high wears off, you will be consumed with regret. You will be miserable. One of my best friends was an addict. I saw withdrawal. It isn’t pretty. You don’t want that.
 
Michael, my father was addicted to drugs. Addiction took everything he had. He struggles for 20 years, but by the grace of God he has been clean for 15 years now!

You need a sponsor. Find a Narcotics Anonymous group near you. Seek out a parish group for addiction.

My father did not do it on his own. He had to call upon an army of folks to get him clean and sober.

You can do it.

If you can, go to church now, rosary in hand, and get on your knees.
 
You went through a horrible revolting withdrawal 6 months ago.
It was hard, it hurt,

But you did it. You still don’t know how you did it, except the Grace of God helped you get through the withdrawal

Now you see your lovely wife and what you went through for her.
The pain the illness the withdrawal.

Do you really want to throw that away for a new withdrawal

🙏🕊️
 
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I know the feeling. I’ve never used illiegal drugs, thanks be to God, but quitting nicotine is pretty difficult. The best things I have is to pray, exercise, and keep reminding yourself that if you give in you gotta go through the worst part of withdrawal again.

Oh I should also add this. Think of the financial aspect. Create a monthly budget with an app like Every Dollar and stick strictly to it with ZERO exceptions. Keep the substances out of your budget. It’ll give you more motivation. 👍
 
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Spy, exercise, try to get outside in the sun, get some exercise, spend some time with your wife…
 
Also, to add to this, talk with your friends. Make some new friends. Distract yourself with people.
 
First know we will pray for your temptation and craving. They come in waves at times, but can pass.

Now is the time to ask for help outside of yourself; priest, physician, public health, group, somewhere.

Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
YOU need an Efficacious Novena brother, stet.

I will say one at once when I get out of my meeting.

Meanwhile, do you have an NA counselor or sponsor or somebody to call?

Don’t use!
 
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