Need advise

[Brook9010]

This is my first time here I really needed to talk to someone. I'm so tired of taking opiates I just want my life back. I'm so afraid that I won't be able to do it. My husband has me so freaked out about quitting that I've been putting it off. I don't think I'm strong enough to taper off. It doesn't help that he is an addict as well. I just feel like my life has come to a halt. Anyway, I'm hoping that talking to others that have been through this can give me some advice..

[ActingBrandNew]

Welcome! So whats going on? Your trying to get clean? Don't be freaked out about quitting! Its totally doable! There's many of us here that have gone through it and will be here for you while you go through it. Just let us know what you need.

[PorVida]

Hi Brook
I'm currently detoxing and it and it can be done. It's not easy but many on this site have done it. There are a number of things like vitamins, amino acids and other things that can help through the withdraw.  More people will come along and provide you with some guidance

Stick around, listen to those cleanable nod follow everything they say!  

Being scared is totally normal. Don't worry.  You can do this. You just took a. Huge step tonight in the right direction by posting

[mommymarieme]

I just wanted  to offer support as well. :) you can do this!! We will need a little more info. What you were/are taking and how long?

[OpenMind24hours]

It doesn't matter how much you use, you CAN get off the crazy train. Tapering opiates isn't easy to control on your own, I know that first hand. As addicts we really can't control the use of drugs. You'd need someone you trust to hold them for you if you need to taper. How much do you use daily and for how long? This will help on deciding to taper or c/t.

You mentioned your husband is putting the fear in you about quitting. Do you feel your husband is purposely discouraging you or doesn't want you to quit? Remember that you come first. This is your life. You need to do what YOU need to do. If you have the willingness to quit, you should follow that feeling immediately. By posting your question you already have made a positive move towards recovery.

[meegWpaw]

hey brook, I got clean when my ex was/is still using and it was hard bc he did try pretty hard to talk me out of it, then put a lot of obstacles in my way.  don't let that stop you.  you make your decision for Yourself.  you can do this, you just gotta want it bad enough.  the scariest part is thinking about it ... we're here to support you!