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Here goes nothing...
Okay LeapYearGuy, ya talked me into sharing my story, lol.
My story starts off like many others, started taking pain medication for pain, and eventually I crossed the line. Tramadol was my doc. In the beginning, I took them exactly as prescribed. But, I loved the way they made me feel, and I loved all the energy they gave me, so one day I took an extra pill, and that's how it all started for me.
Within a few months I was taking at least 10 per day. Shortly after that, I discovered you could order them off the internet, huge mistake! The access was just way too easy, I was soon taking around 30 pills per day, after I maxed out about 8 credit cards, I started stealing pills from my dad (very embarrassed about that). Like a dummy, I got more credit cards, and continued to steal pills from my dad. By now, I was up to around 60 pills per day. My dad finally caught on to his "missing" pills, so he did the right thing and bought a lockbox. BUT, what did I do?? I found the lockbox (and a hammer). My dad confronted me, he wasn't angry, just very disappointed. He tried to put me on a taper, but I just wasn't strong enough to do that. By this time, I was financially ruined, doctor wouldn't prescribe any more, and my dad must've found a really good hiding spot for his pills, lol. I had 60 one day, and zero the next. I knew I was in for a battle!
I knew this was a longtime coming, but still I wasn't ready, but I had no choice. So I sucked it up and went thru 30 days of wds. The mental wds were rough, I didn't really start feeling like myself again for close to a year.
I'm still around 6 1/2 years clean, I kept a journal during the first 30 days or so of my wd. I read it from time to time. I never want to go back to that place,ever. So anyways, that's a little bit of my story, nothing too exciting, lol. Y'all have a great day!
Take care~
Sherry
My story starts off like many others, started taking pain medication for pain, and eventually I crossed the line. Tramadol was my doc. In the beginning, I took them exactly as prescribed. But, I loved the way they made me feel, and I loved all the energy they gave me, so one day I took an extra pill, and that's how it all started for me.
Within a few months I was taking at least 10 per day. Shortly after that, I discovered you could order them off the internet, huge mistake! The access was just way too easy, I was soon taking around 30 pills per day, after I maxed out about 8 credit cards, I started stealing pills from my dad (very embarrassed about that). Like a dummy, I got more credit cards, and continued to steal pills from my dad. By now, I was up to around 60 pills per day. My dad finally caught on to his "missing" pills, so he did the right thing and bought a lockbox. BUT, what did I do?? I found the lockbox (and a hammer). My dad confronted me, he wasn't angry, just very disappointed. He tried to put me on a taper, but I just wasn't strong enough to do that. By this time, I was financially ruined, doctor wouldn't prescribe any more, and my dad must've found a really good hiding spot for his pills, lol. I had 60 one day, and zero the next. I knew I was in for a battle!
I knew this was a longtime coming, but still I wasn't ready, but I had no choice. So I sucked it up and went thru 30 days of wds. The mental wds were rough, I didn't really start feeling like myself again for close to a year.
I'm still around 6 1/2 years clean, I kept a journal during the first 30 days or so of my wd. I read it from time to time. I never want to go back to that place,ever. So anyways, that's a little bit of my story, nothing too exciting, lol. Y'all have a great day!
Take care~
Sherry
That is a crazy story 60 trams a day to ZERO hell bro you are lucky that did not kill you that just shows not everyone is the same CONGRATS on the 6.5 years !!
I Love that idea Vickie!!! It is so uplifting to read others stories and to read about their strength and their new lives! What an encouragement that would be for all of us!!
And since this is Sherry's post.... Thanks Sherry for all your help and encouragement and for sharing your story!! <3
And since this is Sherry's post.... Thanks Sherry for all your help and encouragement and for sharing your story!! <3
Yes, I would too! We get so many that we forget what they have come off of and how much time behind them now. I think sharing ones story once a week or once a month on here would be a good one. Lets talk with others about this. Maybe we could have DS pick one each month or week.
Good Job Sherry!
Good Job Sherry!
Thank you for the kind words Vickie. As far as your suggestion, I think it's a wonderful idea! I would just love to hear others stories. Thanks again;)
Wow!! 61/2 yrs. I had no clue!
Way to go!!!!
No wonder you are such a inspiration and a lift to read around here. What great Support you give us all. I am so darn proud of YOU!
Bless
Vickie
PS. We should set up a Speaker Meeting on here for One person a month to share! What do you think??
Way to go!!!!
No wonder you are such a inspiration and a lift to read around here. What great Support you give us all. I am so darn proud of YOU!
Bless
Vickie
PS. We should set up a Speaker Meeting on here for One person a month to share! What do you think??
Hi well congrats on 6 1/2 years clean keep diong what your doing it is working for you that was quit a habit to break free from and im sure it wasent e/z..............................Gnarly
Not for the first time do I wish there was a like button for comments. Thank you sherry for sharing your story! ❤️❤️
What a great post! It's always so good to read others story and their triumph over the drugs!!!! Thanks so much for sharing it!!! <3
I attend meetings every week at a local church. I live in a small town, and so far it's the only meeting available here. Hopefully that'll change soon. I love seeing life thru clear eyes. Even after six years, there are days when I still struggle. But thru the meetings, I've discovered many other ways to handle my triggers and to not run to that little pill to make all of life's stresses "disappear". I can honestly say, I've never been happier! Thank you guys!
Awesome post, Sherry!
Thanks for taking the time to tell your story! So, what's your secret to staying clean after all that B&E?
Thanks for taking the time to tell your story! So, what's your secret to staying clean after all that B&E?
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