- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Mental Health
I would have to say the point at which I decided to change my life was after my two Extreme DUI’s.*
After 15 years of drinking, using uppers, and self-medicating any way I could, I finally wanted to stop. I haven’t had a drink or used drugs since 10/12/12.
Within the last year a came across pain pills due to health issues I had. This wasn’t a problem to be concerned with at first but then I noticed it becoming one. It was hard to see it as a problem because it wasn’t street drugs and they were prescribed to me. Over the last year I’ve been on Adderall for my ADHD, Xanax for my anxiety, and Oxycodone 15 for my health issues. I slowly started losing control and felt horrible about myself.
One month ago with the support of my family and my inner self I quit everything. I’ve been taking things a day at a time. I’m starting to feel better and I’m working on my inner self again. Prescription pills are no joke!!! I will continue my journey of sobriety and learn to love myself the right way. With God and my faith in myself I will overcome this. I will feel free, happy, and in complete love with myself, one day at a time.
I got help through yoga and my friend Marta who is a yoga teacher and recovery advocate.
*A person is said to be an Extreme DUI if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.15 or higher within two hours of driving or being in actual control of a vehicle.