Yes! Your suggestions are SO helpful - I love that saying you you either fail to plan or plan to fail. In my early food recovery I brought a Starbucks latte so I could have a healthy treat instead of feeling like I had to join in - which is why telling someone that you are not going to partake IS ESSENTIAL! I love that you give a few choices too. Love your work Amber!
I agree that you should make a plan of all the positive, healthy, replacement activities you are going to do instead of your previous self destructive loop behaviors.
I think it’s important about keeping the truth of addiction in the forefront..instead of acting like there’s no problem anymore or feeling ashamed, you are taking control of your addiction.. thanks amber!!
Meeting's,a counselor,a group of friends that hold me accountable, exercise,deep breathing meditation and awesome videos such as this keep me honest and motivated. Thank you so much 🙂
Very true, connectivity and accountability are major. Even with the pain I'm going through with my accident. I've told the hospital about my prior addiction to pain meds and heroin. Also I'm making calls today to my support group letting them know what's going on with me so they will keep me accountable and can give some mental support. I feel pretty good about asking for help now and I'm so blessed I still have my sobriety and good people around keeping my spirits up. Thanks, great topic!
I agree that your sober friends and loved ones really want to help you out. They just need a specific suggestion on how to support you and your recovery.
Thank you so much for making these videos! I work in a treatment center and the resources you provide are beyond appreciated. Hope you have a great day ✨
Great video!!!! Thanks for sharing this one. I'm saving these for when my son finally decides to go to detox, so I can send them to him. I'm concerned about his primary reason for going to detox, which is to go to detox versus jail. I wonder if the other reasons (to better his life) will follow once he's in rehab and take priority? But I'm still saving these and pray for the best outcome 🙏 😊
My recovery plan is to never use the destructive substance again no matter what happens. Recovery "journey" over. This "plan" is much simpler than any addict could ever imagine.
Hi Amber , a bit off topic here , but is there a way you could address knowing the difference between being an addict and an all out covert narcissist ? ( I do understand these two might go hand in hand due to the addictive behavior ) Just wondering at point do you know there is something deeper then just the addiction itself .
When you're talking about staying healthy, one of the main things she has going on is that she uses alcohol as a mechanism to enable her unhealthy eating disorder. They actively support each other.
Antabuse or know as Disulfiram causes severe, hangover-like symptoms to appear when you drink even a small amount of alcohol. Essentially, it stops your liver from breaking down alcohol completely. I'm not 100% how long it lasts in your system, but it's used not for daily use but taken before things like family events, vacations etc. I learned about it in my out patient program
Just my experience- Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) totally saved my life. Without it I'm 99% sure my IV opiate addiction would have killed me by now. Absolutely couldn't have gotten sober without it. I know Antabuse is a similar medication, sometimes naltrexone is used for alcohol dependence as well. In my experience it was a very valuable tool.
@@TheGonchars just to kindly add- many people actually do use Antabuse on a daily basis. I'm not sure of the exact circumstances but I worked as a pharmacy technician and we had more daily patients than casual patients. And for me personally Suboxone saved my life. Those types of drugs are such a valuable tool in recovery if you ask me! Take care 😁
@@AMM3. oh okay. Yes I know about suboxone and subutex but I've never heard that other one. My son managed to get himself off fentanyl a couple times (never lasted more than a month due to no follow up with any program etc) but he did use that both times. He is leaning to detox again the next couple weeks because if he doesn't, he'll likely end up in jail but this time, he has a long term rehab facilityhe can go to right from detox. I dunno what he'll end up doing in the end, but sounds like Antabuse is for alcohol only. Thanks for telling me about it regardless! I'm so happy to hear you're staying clean and keep up the fight!! Your life is totally worth it 😊
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Yes! Your suggestions are SO helpful - I love that saying you you either fail to plan or plan to fail. In my early food recovery I brought a Starbucks latte so I could have a healthy treat instead of feeling like I had to join in - which is why telling someone that you are not going to partake IS ESSENTIAL! I love that you give a few choices too. Love your work Amber!
I agree that you should make a plan of all the positive, healthy, replacement activities you are going to do instead of your previous self destructive loop behaviors.
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I think it’s important about keeping the truth of addiction in the forefront..instead of acting like there’s no problem anymore or feeling ashamed, you are taking control of your addiction.. thanks amber!!
Thanks for watching and especially for taking the time to leave a comment, Christine!
Meeting's,a counselor,a group of friends that hold me accountable, exercise,deep breathing meditation and awesome videos such as this keep me honest and motivated. Thank you so much 🙂
You're so welcome rafael! 😁
Amber, you are SO good at what you do 😊 Your vids are where I go to help me understand and helps others.
I love it! Thanks for helping spread the message! 🖐🏻
Very true, connectivity and accountability are major. Even with the pain I'm going through with my accident. I've told the hospital about my prior addiction to pain meds and heroin. Also I'm making calls today to my support group letting them know what's going on with me so they will keep me accountable and can give some mental support. I feel pretty good about asking for help now and I'm so blessed I still have my sobriety and good people around keeping my spirits up. Thanks, great topic!
Thanks!
I agree that your sober friends and loved ones really want to help you out. They just need a specific suggestion on how to support you and your recovery.
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Thank you so much for making these videos! I work in a treatment center and the resources you provide are beyond appreciated. Hope you have a great day ✨
Thanks Tate. Glad to know you're out there helping fight against addiction 🪖
Great video!!!! Thanks for sharing this one. I'm saving these for when my son finally decides to go to detox, so I can send them to him.
I'm concerned about his primary reason for going to detox, which is to go to detox versus jail. I wonder if the other reasons (to better his life) will follow once he's in rehab and take priority?
But I'm still saving these and pray for the best outcome 🙏 😊
There is no bad reason! Any reason is a good one.
Thanks so much for this information!!
Any time!
To add to Jay's request.
I also wish you were in the UK as well.
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Thanks Mary!
Hi Amber, can you please recommend an online coaching program for recovery and trauma please?
My recovery plan is to never use the destructive substance again no matter what happens. Recovery "journey" over. This "plan" is much simpler than any addict could ever imagine.
💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Thank you
My pleasure, Austin!
Do you think supplements or certain vitamins can stop cravings or withdrawals? If yes can you please tell me what they are Amber? Thank you 💟😁
Hi Amber , a bit off topic here , but is there a way you could address knowing the difference between being an addict and an all out covert narcissist ? ( I do understand these two might go hand in hand due to the addictive behavior ) Just wondering at point do you know there is something deeper then just the addiction itself .
When you're talking about staying healthy, one of the main things she has going on is that she uses alcohol as a mechanism to enable her unhealthy eating disorder. They actively support each other.
What's your opinion on Antabuse for high risk situations? Especially in when new in recovery.
If you don't mind me asking, what is that and what does it do?
Antabuse or know as Disulfiram causes severe, hangover-like symptoms to appear when you drink even a small amount of alcohol. Essentially, it stops your liver from breaking down alcohol completely. I'm not 100% how long it lasts in your system, but it's used not for daily use but taken before things like family events, vacations etc. I learned about it in my out patient program
Just my experience-
Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) totally saved my life. Without it I'm 99% sure my IV opiate addiction would have killed me by now. Absolutely couldn't have gotten sober without it.
I know Antabuse is a similar medication, sometimes naltrexone is used for alcohol dependence as well. In my experience it was a very valuable tool.
@@TheGonchars just to kindly add- many people actually do use Antabuse on a daily basis. I'm not sure of the exact circumstances but I worked as a pharmacy technician and we had more daily patients than casual patients.
And for me personally Suboxone saved my life.
Those types of drugs are such a valuable tool in recovery if you ask me!
Take care 😁
@@AMM3. oh okay. Yes I know about suboxone and subutex but I've never heard that other one. My son managed to get himself off fentanyl a couple times (never lasted more than a month due to no follow up with any program etc) but he did use that both times.
He is leaning to detox again the next couple weeks because if he doesn't, he'll likely end up in jail but this time, he has a long term rehab facilityhe can go to right from detox.
I dunno what he'll end up doing in the end, but sounds like Antabuse is for alcohol only. Thanks for telling me about it regardless!
I'm so happy to hear you're staying clean and keep up the fight!! Your life is totally worth it 😊
Escape !
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