Philster2003

As you all know my recovery has been outstanding as I approach 6 months clean. But I thought I would post this as each day there are triggers that bring back cravings and although I have come so far I still get those cravings triggered by what I would call a conditioned situation. It doesn’t happen often and actually less and less as time goes on but there will always be cravings and I will always be on guard.

Here is what set me off, I'm off to see my favorite Jazz group this Sat (6/21) and I realized that I have seen this group probably 5 times in the last several years but not once have I seen them clean, ever (sad thought) Well as the concert approaches all of a sudden I got those urges for pills so I could really feel "good" for the concert. Boy did that bring back all sorts of emotions, dread and concern. Needless to say I'm strong now and I sorted out the feelings and look forward to the experience without drugs. I'm sure it will be so much better as life without drugs is so much better.

So the point is there are events or habits or situations that become triggers for using drugs. As long as I (we) understand them and combat them we will continue to succeed and prosper as we live life.

Just a thought

phil