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1034192 tn?1445509784

Two and a half years clean

I haven't been here in quite some time, but having a bit of depressive symptoms lately so thought it best to check in. I used to be a regular member while I fought my demons with the pain pills. I was on oxycontin, percs, and morphine for about 17 years. I was also on 2 antidepressants and tons of tylenol for headaches.  Couldn't picture life without them. But here I am two and a half years clean. Took me about a year, some close friends, and a good counselor to do it.

It does get better, I go weeks without thinking about it. At times I feel depressed, like now, but I measure my success and remind myself "this too shall pass".

Thank you to everyone who shares their story, I need them at these times. I didn't believe in my own strength once and now I do. I also believe in you. Took me 4 bouts of the dreaded withdrawals, so just keep trying. Life is good on the other side, still difficult but very manageable. Big hugs!
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517872 tn?1623105664
Congratulations. Happy to read your post. You are an inspiration to so many people. And I am sure you will have a great future.
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Congrats on your clean time!!  Always focus on the journey, not the destination~
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Hello Charetti, I've been using OxyContin & roxicodone for 14 years now. U are the 1st person that I've read on medhelp that has used longer than 10 years & I wld like to kno HOW u got clean & off opiates?? I feel & FEAR I've been using for SOOO long that I won't b able to come off. I kno that's stupid but idk how else to live. Ive used basically all of my adult life. Started when my kids were very little & now I just use because I can't work, take care of my family, house etc...& wd. I'm soo afraid to come off but wld love to not b a slave to these little stupid pills. Wld love to not plan my life around how many pills do I have for this month. I'm TRAPPED. Anything from ur experience wld b Greatly appreciated. Last question,.... How the heck did u come off opiates after using for, I think u said 17 years,??
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Hey  congrats on 2 1/2 years clean!!!!!  im so happy you checked in with us ....it gives others hope.....I to suffer with depression at times  im bipolar but like you I know it will pass ....I work the N/A progam and share when im going threw it....it is one of the few things that to this day makes me want to use.....the meetings help you may want to give them a try ...hope to see you more often.........Gnarly
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