need to stop

[needformore]

A year ago I was in a car wreck where I was hit by a drunk driver and it broke my back in two places I was in nursing school so I had to deal with the pain so the gave me what is still a limitless amount of pills I was able to come off my pills  for two weeks when I had a patient fall into me and herniated  2 disks and pinched my nerves so my right leg is useless and numb Im constantly trying to deal with the pain but its to the point im losing my family my friends and the man I love ive lost my life to this problem I really just need the support and suggestions on how to get off this the easiest way there is from home I cant go to a rehab or to the dr because of my career thank you in advance

[OverThosePills]

Today is day four for me and I know it's hard but you have to just try to think of something else. I quit with a whole bottle of norco in my purse and every time I thought oh just a half one will be ok I would go do so,etching else and it would go away or I would just come read this site about all of the other people that have been and are going through the same thing. Yesterday I finally got rid of them and it felt so good!!! Take a really hot bath and just lay there take some Advil and try to relax as much as you can.

[needformore]

Today is the start of day 5 im a wreck I got so used to coping with my problems by just taking the medicine to make my back feel better to take away my physical pain now all I do is stay up sleeping maybe 2 hours if im lucky when I close my eyes all I see are the pills my urge to just give in and take them is unbelievable right now I feel like im going to lose it

[HappyDays2Come]

There is a difference between dependence and addiction. If you need them to function and live a normal life because of the physical pain you're in, then there is no shame in that. You can definitely look into other options but if you can't physically tolerate the pain then don't do anything without speaking to your doctor first.

If you're not taking them to get high then you're dependent. Please talk to your doctor about maybe getting on a lower dose and finding an alternative, preferrably all natural. Please keep posting and let us know how you're doing.

[needformore]

Ive had the steriod injections ive had the nerve endings burned ive had botox injections all multiple times I take 20mg like every 4 hours because I cant function without them and ive been on that dose for a year and a half  It has drove a wedge between all of us they feel im killing myself with them  im not taking them just to take them its just not helping anymore

[HappyDays2Come]

How much are you taking per day and for how long? Are you taking them for just the pain or do you find yourself taking them for the "feel good" feeling?

I'm really sorry about the car accident and work accident. You've caught some bad breaks but you can turn your life around. There are many on here that deal with legit/chronic pain and can recommend ways to manage naturally. Life can get better and your loved ones will come around. It's time to focus on you for now. Keep posting! Cheering you on!

[newmamaSC]

Sorry about the double post.....my phone blinked out on me!

[newmamaSC]

Have you tried other pain relief methods such as cortisone injections? Obviously its not an option to go without some kind of pain relief method. My mother has chronic pain due to herniated discs, back surgeries and a myriad of other physical ailments. She takes 10 mg hydrocodone, one per day. She's never abused them or become addicted (and with her level of pain I can't imagine how she hasn't.....she's an RN too, by the way). It's obvious you don't abuse your meds for pleasure. That's one major thing you have on your side. Just out of curiosity, why are you losing your loved ones? If you have a definite need for your meds, its not your fault that you were introduced to narcotic pain meds and you desire to end your dependence on them, so why aren't they behind you?

[WantARealLife85]

Dig down deep inside urself say u can do it think of reasons its so important n don't let go... n just stop n then as each day passes I'm not gonna lie its bad but it gets better u just gotta really want it n we all here got ur back... Literally... We will teach ya toughman/woman at home way n what to try to remain healthiest during time.... Let us know...