New to this Any Help?

[ldesha1]

On monday of this week after the after effects of the drugs i had taken started to kick in I had this feeling of self realization that has been in my head up untill today(thursday)…
it made me realize the following things…i started praying to god for help because i felt really sick…it made me want to quit drugs/cigaretes/drinking…it made me realize that i have no1 in the world except my family and another good friend and that everyone i knew was all a bad influence…i realized i had waisted years of my life trying to be someone im not

anyways it has been 4 days without drugs/cigaretes/alcohol/ or anything bad…i have been praying and i feel great… i feel very lonely and depressed after realizing all this and i am wondering how long i can hold off all these temptations and i feel super weak for doing all those things i also have been having feelings of depression knowing i let my family down…

any suggestions?

 

[Lief_Erikson]

GO TO CONFESSION!!! That will help you to feel completely free of these sins and will bathe you in the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Go to a local parish, find out when they have confessions and attend one. If you don’t remember how to practice it, tell the priest it’s been a long time and you could use a reminder on how to go about confessing, and he’ll explain it to you. Go to Confession and Jesus Christ will be there Himself to greet you and bless you deeply with the strength and grace to hold firm to Him!

After you go to Confession, attend Eucharist at the next Mass and eat the Bread of Heaven, for that is what gives us the strength to live our spiritual lives for God. The sacraments were made for just such a purpose as what you’ve just described. So make use of them! They are yours.

 

[Trishie]

Welcome! It’s wonderful that you are trying to turn your life around, and to live the gift of your life more wholesomely!

Don’t allow the thoughts that you’ve let your family down demoralise you, they will just be so delighted if you can persevere now in your efforts to recover and to flourish as the person you wish to be. This is the first few days of your new life. Let the past go and live as if you’ve had a new re-birth as yourself. This will be such a great gift to your family, yourself, and to God.

Take these words from God in the bible as being said directly to you!

“No need to recall the past,
no need to think about what was before.
See I am doing a new deed,
even now, it comes to light; can you not see it?
Yes, I am making a road in the wilderness,
paths in the wild.” [Isaiah 43:18-19]

Although we must strive through the Spirit to walk the way of Your Son, You assure us that we are not alone or dependent upon our efforts alone:
“For I, … your God,
I am holding you by the right hand;
I tell you, do not be afraid, I will help you.
Do not be afraid…poor worm…
the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer.” [Isaiah 41:13-14]

Keep in touch

 

[Trishie]

"I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."
Luke 15:7

 

[Solo1959]

anyways it has been 4 days without drugs/cigaretes/alcohol/ or anything bad…i have been praying and i feel great…

Praise and give glory to God who has saved you.

i feel very lonely and depressed after realizing all this"

You are mourning the loss of your old sinful life, not because it was so wonderful and enriching and edifying, but because it lied to you for so long. It kept promising you that if you continued in that life style, you would feel fulfilled and happy. That never happened. Inside you feel like you walked away before it could give you the joy it lied to you about and promised you. That next drink would be the best, that next drug would be just what you wanted or needed. No, it never ever happened and made you feel worse than ever. But it kept lying to you. You may be suffering for the loss of a promise that was a lie.

and i am wondering how long i can hold off all these temptations and i feel super weak for doing all those things"

I’m actually happy to report that you, on your own, can never hold off on the temptations. If we were able to stand strong on our own, to fight our own battles, and to stay clean, sober, chaste, pure, and holy by working hard at it, then the promises of Jesus would be in vain. God promises to save and deliver us, to fight the battles for us, and to win. Confession, prayer, more confession, more frequent prayer. These are within your power.

After His baptism, Jesus was tempted in the desert for 40 days. Satan promised Him power and wealth. Jesus remained strong. What does Satan promise us? A high? A momentary escape? A few seconds of sex? In truth, we don’t even want the things we are tempted with! But we are still powerless, of yourselves, to resist. And when we fall, we feel dirty, ashamed, and all the horrible emotions and repercussions on our lives to which we can all attest. Confession, prayer, Mass, communion. Against these NO tempations have any power.

i also have been having feelings of depression knowing i let my family down…

The depression can turn to joy when you and your family see the wonderful work of God in your life, the progress you make, and the distance between today and the past.

Trishie:

…verses from Isaiah…

Has given you two powerful messages. Pray them.
Lief Erikson:

GO TO CONFESSION!!! That will help you to feel completely free of these sins and will bathe you in the forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

There is nothing more powerful!

You are in my prayers.

 

[CB_Catholic]

On monday of this week after the after effects of the drugs i had taken started to kick in I had this feeling of self realization that has been in my head up untill today(thursday)…
it made me realize the following things…i started praying to god for help because i felt really sick…it made me want to quit drugs/cigaretes/drinking…it made me realize that i have no1 in the world except my family and another good friend and that everyone i knew was all a bad influence…i realized i had waisted years of my life trying to be someone im not

anyways it has been 4 days without drugs/cigaretes/alcohol/ or anything bad…i have been praying and i feel great… i feel very lonely and depressed after realizing all this and i am wondering how long i can hold off all these temptations and i feel super weak for doing all those things i also have been having feelings of depression knowing i let my family down…

The others have given you fabulous advice here, plese heed it, and congratulations for wanting to change your life! I would add one thing, though–do this one day at a time. If you try to project into the future, you can become overwhelmed with the idea of staying clean. If you dwell on the past, you might become depressed and overwhelmed with guilt. Both can lead to a relapse. But you can do anything for a day. Take each day as it comes and meet it’s challenges, and pray daily for God’s strength and help. And remember that God loves you just as you are. His love is unconditional.
any suggestions?

 

[CB_Catholic]

For some reason the quote function did not work on my post. My apologies.

 

[Cathhsmom]

I agree with others that you need to get to confession and Mass. But, I think that you could also do with going to AA. AA is a really good support system for those trying to stay clean and sober.

 

[puzzleannie]

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any suggestions?

get help immediately
no one can do this alone without support for you medical, physical, psychological and spiritual needs. If your family has been exhausted and alientated by your past behavior and is not able to help at this time, seek out competent professionals for help. Return to the sacraments, confession, daily Mass and communion whenever possible, and prayer. Take every positive step to restore your physical health. Walk, eat right, the ususal stuff. But the physical effects of coming off any substance are dire and you will need help there.

as St. Paul says we can do nothing on our own, but we can do all things in Christ. Abandon yourself to God’s providence and immerse yourself in Christ.

thank you for your testimony which will help so many others, we are praying for you

 

[ldesha1]

im not really much of a forum type of guy but i thought id give this a try but to be honest with all of you the answers i have receieved from you guys have to be some of the best advice i have ever got in life and it really helped me out thanks every one…i dont really have a main church and don’t no about all the different kinds so its very difficult for me to find a church to go to any suggestions? also i have another problem in life…,i am very shy to talk to my parents and older brother about personal things and stuff along those lines its almost like i am shy in front of them and keep it all in…any suggestions thanks?