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I knw I can make it, Need some Reassurance
Hey gang
I have found myself sitting at the computer, cause my fingers and legs wont seem to be still, and the writing keeps my mind off the symptoms of withdrawl. After 4 major back and neck surgerys over the last 3 years I have found myself hooked on Vicidin, percocet, anything, opiade that is to keep me from going through the withdrawals. for 2 years I took aboyt6 750/500 a day, and after my last surgery in August of 07, that eas bumped up to 6-10 10/325 per day, and that didnt get me high anymore, but I refused to up my dose.. I seemed to begin to be tired all the time, and although the drugs would get me going in the AM, my PMs came crashing down. I am so sick of this addition. I called every method I know of or had research on from google, but the cheapest thign I could find was 5600 dollars, and more pills.
So here I am 21 hours into cold turkey it sucks, and I have all the drugs in the house patches and t hen some, but I have said no. aside from the hot boths, water, amino asids, valium to help with the cramping and stuff, does anyone out there have any other methods they have tried to help them get through these awful 3 or four days?
And if not, just your supportive words would be nice.
I have found myself sitting at the computer, cause my fingers and legs wont seem to be still, and the writing keeps my mind off the symptoms of withdrawl. After 4 major back and neck surgerys over the last 3 years I have found myself hooked on Vicidin, percocet, anything, opiade that is to keep me from going through the withdrawals. for 2 years I took aboyt6 750/500 a day, and after my last surgery in August of 07, that eas bumped up to 6-10 10/325 per day, and that didnt get me high anymore, but I refused to up my dose.. I seemed to begin to be tired all the time, and although the drugs would get me going in the AM, my PMs came crashing down. I am so sick of this addition. I called every method I know of or had research on from google, but the cheapest thign I could find was 5600 dollars, and more pills.
So here I am 21 hours into cold turkey it sucks, and I have all the drugs in the house patches and t hen some, but I have said no. aside from the hot boths, water, amino asids, valium to help with the cramping and stuff, does anyone out there have any other methods they have tried to help them get through these awful 3 or four days?
And if not, just your supportive words would be nice.
Most all of us here differentiate between dependence an addiction. Both have w/ds but the addict abuses the use of the pills. Remember, this is a substance ABUSE forum. All are welcome here but the denial of being an abuser is something we hear all the time.
See, that is where I have to disagree. the addict's brain chemistry is different.
I have had family and friends have major surgery and take pain meds, as prescribed, and then stop when the pain is gone. No problem. But, for someone like me, I take one and it helps, but two would help more, and hell..three? And then I am off and running. For me, it is the behavior associated with the drug. And, it is my thinking process.
Anyway bud...are you are geared up there with supplements and such for the rest of the detox?
I have had family and friends have major surgery and take pain meds, as prescribed, and then stop when the pain is gone. No problem. But, for someone like me, I take one and it helps, but two would help more, and hell..three? And then I am off and running. For me, it is the behavior associated with the drug. And, it is my thinking process.
Anyway bud...are you are geared up there with supplements and such for the rest of the detox?
O.K.
Lets have an understanding! I was responding to general comments, about being a lifetime addict... Never touched drugs before the ten years of no meth, or after. YES i went to a great detox center ant the cost of 28,000 dollars, which I highly encourage if one can afford it, but I never labeled myself an addict... They sure wanted to though... Funny huh? I never saw a group, therapist, or aa meeting for the next ten years. After a major accident, having my neck re plated and put back together,.. spine re formed and fused, I was introdused ti opiates... it was the only thing to take the near shock inducng pain I was in. These drugs serve a purpous.. and there is no reason for anyone to be in pain...am I an addict now NO, n I in denial NO. do I recogonize a problem,...yes, and it took about 3 months of no pain to realize that there is no more logical reason as to why I am still taking this drug..
I am 23 hours into withdrawls, and it sucks, but I will get through this. Will I ever use agan... well I guess if I require another life saving surgery that causes intense pain sure, but it does not make me an addict because I am going through withdrawls
Lets have an understanding! I was responding to general comments, about being a lifetime addict... Never touched drugs before the ten years of no meth, or after. YES i went to a great detox center ant the cost of 28,000 dollars, which I highly encourage if one can afford it, but I never labeled myself an addict... They sure wanted to though... Funny huh? I never saw a group, therapist, or aa meeting for the next ten years. After a major accident, having my neck re plated and put back together,.. spine re formed and fused, I was introdused ti opiates... it was the only thing to take the near shock inducng pain I was in. These drugs serve a purpous.. and there is no reason for anyone to be in pain...am I an addict now NO, n I in denial NO. do I recogonize a problem,...yes, and it took about 3 months of no pain to realize that there is no more logical reason as to why I am still taking this drug..
I am 23 hours into withdrawls, and it sucks, but I will get through this. Will I ever use agan... well I guess if I require another life saving surgery that causes intense pain sure, but it does not make me an addict because I am going through withdrawls
I think the fact that you quit this long is great and should make you feel better as I have not yet quit and just here talking about when I do...I am a nurse and anything to keep you busy would be good...Can not believe I have done this to myself after witnessing it so much myself!...Do you have a friend to stay with you? Do you have a good movie or a good book to take you away...do you have something to help you sleep...ambien is non narcotic if you do not abuse it it is safe....I know this sounds hard but can you go for a walk around the block every hour on the hour? or a ten minute excercise every hour on the hour? please let me know how you do
is there 2 scrappyguys??? i know when i was using there was atleast 4 msinsanes. we are all here looking for help the first step is admitting you do have a problem and of course following that with honesty??? it is hard but you can do it!!!! i found out that this forum was the one place i could really be myself and be accepted i didnt have to change my story i could let it all out and someone would always understand even when i admitted to a certain few some of the horrific things i would do to get a pill....msinsane
I am soo cunfused tooo.
Quote from last post:I am sure some might be upset weith my comments, but I want you to know that all addictions don't last a life time.. Of course those at AA or NA or any other rehab or detox center would like you to think so because, 1. thats their job, 2. thats how they get paid
I had a meth addiction for about 3 yers, I had never used drugs in my life until this on fated day when meth walked my way. As severe as the addiction was, I did go to rehab for 28 days, and that was mostly for detox, and when that was done so was I. It will be 10 years meth free on July 28th.. no extra therapy, no group nothing. That is not to say that aome do not benefit, but not all need it. and I will never speak into existance that I am an addict!
Where the problem lies is figuring out what was there that made you turn to an ooutside source for temporary relief... although your choice of self soothong may have been an illegal substance, it could have been food. Deal with whats going on underneath, that will help yop get to what is at the surface.. And No, you are not an addict forever!
A former addict
Michael
Please explain why the rls and w/ds? Is this a new problem. If so, than your statement about not always being an addict might not be so true......
Quote from last post:I am sure some might be upset weith my comments, but I want you to know that all addictions don't last a life time.. Of course those at AA or NA or any other rehab or detox center would like you to think so because, 1. thats their job, 2. thats how they get paid
I had a meth addiction for about 3 yers, I had never used drugs in my life until this on fated day when meth walked my way. As severe as the addiction was, I did go to rehab for 28 days, and that was mostly for detox, and when that was done so was I. It will be 10 years meth free on July 28th.. no extra therapy, no group nothing. That is not to say that aome do not benefit, but not all need it. and I will never speak into existance that I am an addict!
Where the problem lies is figuring out what was there that made you turn to an ooutside source for temporary relief... although your choice of self soothong may have been an illegal substance, it could have been food. Deal with whats going on underneath, that will help yop get to what is at the surface.. And No, you are not an addict forever!
A former addict
Michael
Please explain why the rls and w/ds? Is this a new problem. If so, than your statement about not always being an addict might not be so true......
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