I need help

[tippystinger]

Well i am here again all sweaty from WD's lol. I have been addicted to percs's for 10 yrs or so. But I always had a handle on them for my pain,that is until I lost my insurance so wasnt prescribed them any more. At that point all I could find were Oxy's (the devil) so its been about 2 yrs on taking what ever I could find. Still am fine if I only intake 15 mg perc or less. but the days  where I eat 80 mg oxy's I feel like a idiot. So long story short I want off completly. This is day one For me. But I have attempted multiple times be fore never succeeded, this time I finally came to the truth with my wife and told her everything. up until now she was blind by it. I really need something for her to read to help her unstand whats going on,thank GOD she is unsterstanding and willing to help. wOW I HOPE everyone can make out what i wrote. Thanks Dan

[worried878]

I agree ....so true...we keep living like nobody knows that something is wrong...and something is Very wrong....I thought my behavior was a secret...nobody knows...LOL...but they do..they know...may as well just tell tham...so they can help

[changingbestfriends]

Good for you for telling your wife.  It's not like they don't notice some type of difference in us anyway.  It is like the big elephant so to speak in the living room.  Every one walks around it and no one talks about it.  I also found that with my husband knowing there are no secrets and I told my three children as well, youngest and only still at home is 16 1/2.  There was only one kinda surprised by all the info and he lives out of state and isn't around me much.  None the less they are all extremely supportive.  With being out in the open I do not have any reason to hide something from my husband or lie about something and that has been a major issue in our marriage for almost 24 years. I certainly could not have put up with that.  Good luck!  You can do this.  This forum helps immensely!  

[worried878]

Telling ur wife was a good move as her support will be well worth it for u if she is in ur corner...i also think it shows that u r determined...when I tell people things like that..it means i am serious about quitting as now they are onto me...i told my mom...to this day i am not sure if that was a smooth move...she really couldnt help and i am afraid i just worried her...but she will be on the look out if i mess up...for sure

[wannabefree330]

I commend you on telling your wife.  You will have a better chance at succeeding than if you went at it alone.  This is a viscious and deadly disease and you are doing the right thing in reaching out to people who have been where you are now.  Over the past 4 years I have quit twice and on my 3rd attempt now.  Each time going back to taking 'prescribed-legal' medication, was for legitimate pain.  Thinking I could 'control' my use was a big mistake I made.  I will NEVER be able to control how much I take.  If a bottle of pills is in front of me, i take enough to get high.  Pain or not.  

It is possible to quit this and be free from the control of these pills.  It will be hard, and painful but if you can take a weeks worth of pain for a lifetime of happiness, do whatever you have to.  We are here for you.  Addiction is a disease and you will never be 'cured' but you can do what it takes daily to treat yourself.  Sometimes all that requires is talking to another addict about what is going on in your life.  Best of luck my friend

[soreadytodetox]

yes thats a good idea! when you come to the forum do it together then you can read all the post and the info. there is together! free classes   good luck sherri

[NautyOne]

I would have her read this forum.........

[tippystinger]

Is there anything I can havbe my wife read to help her understand.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I know it's rough, but you can do this. Look at the Health pages for the Thomas Recipe. Immodium, bananas, etc will all help you.