Life is better without pain killers

[DoctorsTurnedDealers]

Hey everyone, I was on lortabs for 3 years and finally kicked it. I hope those of you who want to quit do so for your self. For myself I am amazed at how I was able to be consumed by a drug without even realizing it. I was in a accident 4 years ago. I trusted my doctor and didn't think or know for that matter that I would become so dependent on the medication. I started to realize there was a problem when I was at the maximum dosage I could get and it wasn't working. Well my medication would run out before my next doctors visit. So I ended up getting them from people selling them. This eventually caught up to me and I found myself in jail twice. When I tried to get off of them the withdrawls were too hard for me. The reason it worked this time is honestly luck or some powers beyond my control. I had no money to get anymore after I ran out. My doctor is DEA scared so he wanted me to go elsewhere. So I said the hell with it and did it. The first 4 days sucked. I am fealing much better physically and progressing mentally. It can be hard for people to admit there is a problem and to seek help. I know it was hard for me. It is still hard to tell people I was dependent and abusing the medication. Don't be afraid there is hope and people who understand and can help. LIVE LIFE FREE OF THE PHARMACUDICAL DRUG COMPANIES DEATH GRIP!

[Bubulous]

Good to hear you staying positive and refusing pain meds.  I don't believe in luck... : )  But I am glad you understand how important it is to link the amazing feeling you have to a "higher power" whatever that "powers beyond your control" may be.

Don't let your guard down, and keep your head up.  Also keep coming back and congrats.

[sickofpillsandpain]

so awesome that youre so positive about it! i am on a forced c/t and i hate every minute of it im on day 3 and all that comes with it... almost there! my old dr that perscribed me all of this stuff just dropped me one day for no reason.... and dr's i have seen sence were outraged at my list of narcotics i was on.. i think maybe she was being investigated or something maybe? anyways congradulations on your sobriety!