Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Post by pondo ROCKS on May 28, 2011 21:04:04 GMT -5
Staying clean is one of the hardest, most demanding things a person can do. One day at a time. 24 hours a day my friend. I have been fortunate to sponsor many addicts during my day and you have already jumped one of the biggest hurdles: Admitting you have an addiciton problem.
So my advice to you is one day at a time my friend. Do what you need to remain clean. The only relapse at Bonnaroo should be Eminem's LP.
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Post by krunchykat on May 28, 2011 21:46:40 GMT -5
Congrats on 3 years clean! Being a former meth addict (11 years clean!) I kinda understand your situation and if I had the funds I would pitch in for your meds in a heartbeat. But I can send you best wishes. Good luck and have an awesome and healthy Bonnaroo!
Post by bonnarichert on May 28, 2011 21:50:25 GMT -5
^^^^^Haaaa thats funny^^^^ well the good thing is I was only addicted to 1 thing So as long as I dont do that 1 thing Im good.....Good thing about bonnaroo is that 1 thing is never there (atleast i have never seen it or heard it yelled out on shakedown lol). But you are right man it is an ongoing fight, I got 3 years clean next month so I feel I winning it but....you have to want it. You gotta hit the mental gym and pump some mental iron...Thankfully Im pretty stong minded...I see other I wish I could help but dont have the power Thanks Pondo and I will deff be looking for the horns and clock!!!!
I'm so proud of you guys who have battled addiction and are winning.
My best friend of 35 + years is in the throes of narcotic (Rx painkillers) addiction. It is so painful knowing that there is nothing I can do except stand by and wait for her to decide that she has a problem (i.e. stop blaming others and situations) and start the climb up. I have thought at least twice that she had hit her rock bottom, but apparently that switch hasn't flipped yet. Meanwhile we that love her stand by more or less helpless.
So, to all of you who have made that climb,and who continue to fight the battle, kudos to you, from the bottom of my heart.
Post by bonnarichert on May 28, 2011 22:01:05 GMT -5
woops posted to later The funny comment was for Pondo..krunchy thanks for the kind words and congrats to you as well 11 yrs is no small step! My meds are taken care of as of now but thank you.
I just wanted to say good job being clean! You are awesome. My ex goes to the clinic every morning for Methadone, too. He just "graduated" to take home doses on the weekends. I actually have a question, if you don't mind. I've been worried about him driving with our son in his car after he doses. Does it make you drowsy or unable to drive at all? I suppose it's different for everyone.. I'm just curious. He says he's fine to drive, and I want to believe him, but he tends to downplay things..
I just wanted to say good job being clean! You are awesome. My ex goes to the clinic every morning for Methadone, too. He just "graduated" to take home doses on the weekends. I actually have a question, if you don't mind. I've been worried about him driving with our son in his car after he doses. Does it make you drowsy or unable to drive at all? I suppose it's different for everyone.. I'm just curious. He says he's fine to drive, and I want to believe him, but he tends to downplay things..
You can trust him As long as he is not abuseing it (you would know he would be falliing all over him self all day) .All it does is make you feel normal (ie.not sick and feeling like shit) he is fine to drive with the little one! Yeah PA sucks b/c I can get take homes cause I smoke corn..All other states dont care!
Good luck Rich! I hope you will stop by the Inforoo Brunch this year so we can all meet you in person.
Yeah me and my lady will be there...were bringing the sporks!!!! I have been getting her into inforoo she finaly signed up!!! Crazy cause she is the one that brought me to my first roo in 06.
Post by jerrygriffies on May 29, 2011 18:10:00 GMT -5
At the risk of being shown to an ignoramous, can someone tell me about the inforoo brunch? Location, time, day, private/public and that kind of thing.
I was looking for some group feeds instead of eating with myself, itching in helping out. Breaking bread.
I'm prepared to be self sufficient and am just taking a wild guess on the group meal thing, that there will be some of that going on. You know how we are.
I'll be working at one of the handwashing stations somewhere a couple of shifts but other than that I'm free to roam around, meet people, hit the yellow balloons. I'll bring a Big Book.
I've been doing the sober a few 24 hours so if anyone needs help you can call me at 205 x 568 x 5944
Friday @ 10 or so am....in Camping Only...no cars...near the Arch....look for the baby flag and a LOT of people milling around...PM me if you want me to call you and let you know EXACTLY where to be.....I will give you my cell and will let you know. But just think 10 amish @ Stand alone camping...we'll get you there!
We are also meeting at Matt's tree at 9:30 am. If you don't know where Matt's tree is, we will have a "kazoo parade" and swing by the arch to pick up people for the brunch. We plan to be at the Brunch by 10am. So if you can't find the Brunch in tent-only, hang out by the arch around 9:45 and look for the crazy people with the kazoos!
Post by bonnarichert on May 30, 2011 9:34:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys I dhave no idea how to post links...Hope he comes..I know me and my g/f will see you at Matts tree and head to the brunch!!! I cant wait Im hungry for bonna-food!!!!!
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I hope it all worked out for I wish I would have seen this before. My friend went on methadone last year but had bottles he had no probs. That would suck having to guest dose in Tennessee but I am sure others have. Recovery is wonderful I hope your still working your program...Good Luck
Post by Howard Stern on May 8, 2012 12:34:44 GMT -5
I just read this thread and it made me happy:) Withdrawal is a terrible terrible TERRIBLE thing to try and get through. I hope he's still clean..good luck!