It's been a year and some change now. And I know the typical thing is to go to some meeting and get a chip and celebrate--but celebrations for me have always brought up that horrible panicky feeling that leads me back into using, so instead-I opted to spend time with friends and just relax...I focused on my and my own recovery-and staying healthy the best way I know how. I have to soothe the old wounds and learn to heal.
Self soothing is far different than self medicating and requires that I be present and aware--and that I care for myself by treating symptoms as soon as they arise--and be an advocate for myself--I can't be a victim anymore.
Headache
3 years ago
