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Your posting really touched me because it sounds so similiar to the way that I felt after getting clean and then using again only 18 days later. I feel so guilty because it seemed like in those 18 days something was missing from my life-the opiate high. I also hurt the ones that I loved and ended up losing a girl who I really cared for and also losing my job and alienating my family in the process. This is a powerful disease that we have and you have to fight very hard, and sometimes that isn't even enough. You are so lucky to have a husband that you love and I would advise you to tell him everything and ask him for his help in fighting this because the bond that you two have is far more powerful than any drug and I believe that with his help and the help of others who care about you, you can and will put this behind you and you will get clean and stay clean. Always remember that this addiction is with you for life whether you like it or not and each day will be a fight to control the cravings and not use. You have a lot to live for and it seems like you are a good person. I know what its like to be down but don't lose hope. I know the guilt you feel when you use behind your husbands back. Don't make the same mistake I did and lose someone you love over this addiction. He will understand and he will help you. You won't be alone and you two can beat this together. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck.
Your are just one step away from paradise. Take your husband with you. What I mean is...put your pill bottle away and run run run away with a man you love for a few days; when you return home holding his hand marvel at you have.
That would be a good time to toss the pill bottle away...just do it do not even think about it.
May the Buddha be with you always.
for all of your support.. I did tell my husband about everything and he was taken away by what I had told him.. I was very scared. I am not sure what his thoughts are right now.. He dont say a whole lot. I know he loves me.. He even says I need them.. And that I am not addicted. I tryed to explain that I feel if I have to take it to cope with everyday I have at least become dependent. Is that true. Please help again .. I am back on the wagon so to speak..
The withdrawl is bad as always. shaking and scared. Please help ... How do you know what you are?