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8 days in but in so much pain. Want to run to med cab. Falling fast

Hi everyone, I am on day 8 with no pain meds and other that the huge lack of energy I'm probably through the worst of the W/D except for the mind games. Without BSing I do have a major spine injury from a Drunk Driver but would be lying if I said I didn't take WAY more than I should just for the pain. Knowing I'm an attic but also know I'm in extreme pain more than less throughout the day. I am wondering if I take a dose for the pain if it would completely mess up my hard work a suffering I have gone through the last eight days. Having meds in the cabinet and still on day 8 gives me a little hope of not going back to 15 a day. But off coarse I'm an attic. Any help or advice sure would be helpful..  
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4898964 tn?1381257899
Your pain threshold will go up as your body starts producing more of its own endorphins too.  After a month I really started to notice a big difference in my bodies pain levels.
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Flush meds
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9894787 tn?1407177311
You ARE a good person with an addicted brain.  You are doing the very best thing for yourself...you're taking control.  Keep looking FORWARD, friend.  Remember...just one pill will start the suffering all over again.  It's so not worth it.
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You are all so nice and wish we were all together around some campfire because all you words are truly helpful to me. God bless you all and I mean that from my heart, not my messed up head. Going to stay strong tomorrow is day 9 :-) !!
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9894787 tn?1407177311
Our minds are more powerful than we could ever imagine.  Every time you feel like running to the cabinet remind yourself that you want to be FREE.  We CAN  be stronger than the pills.  They play games with your head tempting you to "need" them and most times they make you think you are in more pain than you actually are.  Detoxification is the process we have to go through in order to "reboot" our bodies and brains.  Every day DOES get easier...I promise.  Every post you read is a reminder that there are a whole slew of us going through the same $h**t right along with you.  Together we can lean on each other to get more strength.  YOU CAN BE FREE!  Eight days is a HUGE accomplishment.  
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Hi. That's your "addict" brain rationalizing: "This time I can control it" Do you know how many times I tried that??!!

Yes, at 8 days you will undo all your hard work if you take some. And it won't be the prescribed amount, it will be more, because that's what we do. I don't know anyone who can have them in their medicine cabinet and NOT go insane w/ desire. None of us, in the early stages, can keep them around us. I believe as long as you have pill access, your brain will keep screaming at you to "just take a few."

I agree w/everyone above. Keep posting, kay?
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Thank You for your words, I took an800mg ibuprophin instead of breaking down and I'm so glad I did. As Eddie said I know my addiction is strong but -nope I'm stronger right now anyways. Seeing my Dr. (Pain management for the last 7 years) is what got me in this mess so not going to go down that road anymore. All she wants to do is refill and refill . Probably need another surgery but why would it work this time around?  Anyways staying strong for now and sure appreciate the encouragement. Tomorrow will be day 9 and the day after will be day 10, and the cycle will continue I hope!!  Your good people Chevy!
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Im on day 11 from suboxone addiction.  I know what u r going thru.  Relief is a pill away.....but please...don't do it.   Stay the course n stay clean.  Your pain is amplified right now because you have been masking it.  It will get better.  I threw my subox away.  I know I would have relapsed already had it been available to me.  My thots are with you.
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You should probably talk to your doctor if you have a real pain issue because, with meds available, it won't be long until you throw away all of your hard work and relapse. Your addiction is stronger than you.
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Don't do it. It wakes up the beast and in just a few days likely you be using just like old times. The pain will get better you just have to give it that word we all love....time
Great job on 8 days!
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