want to be someone

[steveo30]

i told myself that today would be the day i start tapering in the hopes of getting completely off of the 10-10mg's of lortab,the 14 beers i drink EVERYday and the 2.5 mg's of xanax i also take every day.i fell 25 feet onto a concrete driveway in january 2001,never took a lortab until that day,was on fentanyl durogesic patch,oxy-contin kadien etc.i was thrown out of 4 pain specialists doctors offices.when they toxed me i always had something in my system that i shouldn't have.eventually i went to the streets as i had burned all my bridges.i then found what i thought was the miracle drug.METHADONE.it got me through the withdrawals alright,until the day came when my connect was cut off,which means i'm cut off.3 days later i was rushed to the hospital.i was put in detox and then rehab,after 9 days total i left the program,i couldn't sit still.i went home and stayed clean from all that i was on for almost 3 months.the whole time was torture,even at the end because i had no energy,i passed out 1 time trying to get to the bathroom and ended up needing stitches,i butter flyed them my self.anyways 1 year later i'm pretty much back in the same boat ,except the methadone.it's now lortab,which i know dosen't take as long as the meth to withdrawal from but it's still scary as heck.i know i'm babbiling,just have to get it all out .any advice on getting off 3 different addictions.i'm not sure i can do this

[snowflake620]

hey steve it's me snowflake.please be very careful comming off the xanax it will definately be your worst and also the most dangerous,please try to find a doctor to help you and e-mail me any time you need to vent or p.m. me sworry good luck to you
snowflake

[steveo30]

thanks for all of your comments and smartyetstupid i'm going to check out that doctors forum.i didn't know they even had something like that

[SmartYetStupid]

Oh boy.... honey, I am so sorry. It sounds like you've had a hard road.  

You've come to the right place, that's for sure.  People here care and can give you good advice.  I would suggest, with all your problems, to go to here: http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/326 and post your problems for the doctors.  You need some help that we as addicts cannot give.

However, we are here for you in any way, shape and form.  I feel so bad for you, sweetie.  Private message me if you need to vent, or help you find resources in your area.  I'll be more than happy to help.

All my best,
Kells

[suzipen]

I am definitely not a professional, but I would not start with the xanax. I am sure their are much more qualified or knowledgeable people to come, but that is my first thought.
I did a successful taper with tramadol, but I am still on ativan. That is my next battle.
Like they said, take it one day at a time, and know we are all here for you.
Good-luck. I am sending you positive thoughts..............suzi

[scaredmom330]

i would say start with the easy one, then work you way to the hardest, it would be best to talk to a doctor about tapering but if you cant, there are plenty of people on here that has tapered successfully. remember to take it one day at a time, be strong and post anytime.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

I would also say to take one issue at a time. Seperate the problems and deal with them one by one.

[luppygirl]

There are more qualified people on here then me.  But I would suggest taking it one step at a time.  Sure it would be great just to quit everything at once and be done with it,  but you have to make not to take on more then you can handle.  Is there any doctor that you could see and discuss these addictions with and maybe work out a plan that wouldn't be to overwhelming which could cause you to relapse.  I am sure someone else we be along soon that might have better advice but hang in there and keep posting there are a lot of nice knowledgeable people here that will be able to help you through this.