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[vanessa0034]

is it always like this here? are people that insecure that they have to poke at everyone else? it's that bad out there in the world everday, just like in high school too. wow, amazing! It is so funny how others think they are better then everyone else.

[TimH2]

Vanessa should apologize for the attack on Fladdict. I wish I knew that before posting. Live and learn.

[TimH2]

Thanks for the kind words and prayers.I had no idea that there was trouble on the other board. I even went over and looked before I posted (it was deleted I understand). I was on day 4 c/t and shot from the hip when I saw the post. Now I have hurt a nice ladies feelings and feel terrible about that. Grieving is a sweet lady and I left her a message on this board and the other.I do hope she reads it. I just want the room to be peaceful.

God Bless,
Tim

[TimH2]

awwwwww shucks, thank you dear!!! You are a sweety and love you too!!!

[marcatj]

Who loves Timmy Tim Tim?  I love Timmy Tim Tim... :-)

[marcatj]

sorry guys - i'm with grieving... Vanessa leaves an attack saying "take a pill, get over it..." then wants help to get off pills?  my God...

Vanessa - if you want help - go apologize.  make things right.  then come back for help.  how dare you...

[vicaddict]

very well said, and totally agreed. I also know you did not mean anything in a negative way either. :)
With that being said, prayers and thoughts are with you and your recovery.

Peace to all

Trcy

[TimH2]

All I want is peace and I have expressed that. I did not know the background until Fladdict advised me. I still do not like to see attacks on anyone. If they are "out of line" in one forum and go to the other forum, just please don't switch forums to attack. This is all I meant and did not mean this in a negative way. There was no way for me to know that an attack was made on the other forum. We all get along very well here and I just wanted to "nip it in the bud" and not have this happen again. This is the first time there has been drama here and I really hope it is the last. We are all going through this together and it makes no difference which forum we are on.

Peace to all,
Tim

[vicaddict]

Tim may not have saw the posts b/c they were removed pretty fast. But yes Vanessa came into the other forum and posted this:

"I came here for help to get off pills and all I see are complainers talking of pain they are in. Get over it already! Take a pill or move on."

Is what was said. Then kept posting repeated posts attacking ONE member personally as well. Calling her a complainer and a whiner, then posting MORE asking her to report the posts.just kept on and on.

That is what happened, and it was reported and dealt with. Was not gw's fault, she was expressing how she felt for what this member did, and with good reason. I agree that the forums should be peaceful however Vanessa's posts were uncalled for and extremely mean.. personal attacks should not be tolerated on ANY of the forums..if one be reprimanded than so should another. Same rules should apply to everyone.

Sorry greiving that you had to get caught up in all of this, and I am not trying to start any waves just wanted to be sure all knew the truth to what had happened.

may everyone have a peaceful night.

[grievingwidow]

Don't worry Tim, I will stay on the other forum.  Ya'll can have Vanessa all to yourself.

[TimH2]

I have no idea what attack you are talking about when you posted Vanessa.  Please never leave a post like this again! This is a forum that is peaceful and attacks on others are not tolerated.

Thanks,
Tim

[emilyanne]

Wait, what's going on?

[grievingwidow]

I just read your horrible attack on the nice people at the other forum - actually insulting these people because they were in pain?  Well there are people on this forum who have chronic pain issues too, are you going to attack them, as well?  I think what you said on the other forum was just flat mean and you are obviously a horrible person.  It is obvious from your first post here that you were ready to attack again.  I consider myself to have friends on both forums and I just do not appreciate your attitude.

[emilyanne]

It was so hard to stop, but I knew its what I had to do, and I did it. BUT...it took me ten years worth of relapses to quit for good! I truly believe that people quit when they are ready, and that they will have no doubt when that time comes.
I don't know much about Ultram...actually, thats an understatment. I don't know anything about it, lol. What is it, exactly? Is it a narcotic, NSAID, etc? Either way, going down from 15-20 a day to 8 is a HUGE accomplishment...how long did it take you, and what made you decide to quit abusing? For me, tapers never worked. I'd always cave in, telling myself " just this one", lol. Yeah, right.
It sounds like you have your taper under control, but if you want/need help or have questions about tapering, post to Tim. I am not sure that he has experience with Ultrum, but it's worth a shot!! I'm here if you need me!! And again, welcome to the forum!

[lady_m]

I have definitely been there.  When I got clean last year (before relapsing) I asked for something non-narcotic/non-addicting and gave me Ultram.  Non-addicting my &*(!!!  I swear it was even worse than the vicodin.  Going from 20 to 8 is great.  That's how I quit this last time, by tapering.  You'll do it!!!

[vanessa0034]

hey girl, it's nice to meet you too! wow 10 years! was it really hard to stop? I have been taking Ultram for a year. Usually between 15-20 a day. I am down to 8 everyday. Yesterday was hard, but today seems to be going alot better. I have been so busy I forgot to take them earlier. I never thought that would happen to me, the clock watcher, haha. I am trying to get down to my real dosage of 6 a day for a couple of weeks and then I am going to taper off from there. How is life for you know? And if you want to give me any advice it will be more than welcomed!

[emilyanne]

Not sure if you've ever posted before, but if not, then welcome to the forum. Usually, this is a safe place to bare your soul. Obviously, life isn't perfect, and occassionaly a person will decide to hurt or attack others, because THEY THEMSELVES are hurting. But on this forum, you will find mostly warm, friendly, caring friends devoted to each other, each others recoverys, and to new people. So welcome, and please don't be discouraged!! Whats your story? I have been clean since Dec from a codeine/vicodin addiction that had gone on for 10 years.

[hopeless]

Who are you talking about?