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How did it end up like this
Im 30 now, I had a short run in with drugs in my teens. I smoked pot for a few years on and off before having kids but I never liked to drink or do drugs. I had a great marriage for 11 years. We had a daughter and a newborn son. Both of us came from a place not suitable to be called the gutter and did anything and everything to live right. After the birth of our son I was put on percocet due to infection complications. Our first child was 5 and shortly after our son came I made a horrifying discovery. My husband was having an affair.Now I know that doesnt sound so bad but there was more, He had affairs the whole time and the business I thought brought in his 6 figures wasnt. I found out he was a drug lord. He didnt do drugs and still doesnt.
After he left the realization that I would get support based only on a 16th of his income, would be on welfare, and had never worked, along with my history of mild mental illness; I had a nervous breakdown. I continued taking the percocet after the infection was gone believing I was in pain and knowing nothing about opiates. All I knew was that if I didnt take it everything hurt. I was diagnosed with depression, panic disorder, post tramatic stress syndrome. and obcessive compulsive disorder. The doctor put me on zanax. I knew it was a common party drug and questioned its effects and addiction. I was told that I would be ok because I wasnt taking high doses like they were.
That was five yers ago. I never took more than my original prescribed amounts even when I got them off the street. My ex is still with the girl he left for and he makes my life pure hell. He always gets his way. I QUIT OPIATES 56 DAYS AGO. I still feel like s**t. I weaned down from 7,5 pills to one 8th of a pill 3 times a day but the withdrawl was the same. I did it by myself at home. I didnt tell anyone for fear they might want to help me. I havent really thought about it too much but now I want to get off the zanax. I have heard that I shouldnt do it myself like the opiates and I have had one seizure years ago.
The worst part is that I had my period in the first week of detox. I had sex with my ex husbnd with protection a few days before. Yes I know how bad it sounds but it keeps him off my *** and I am single so it beats waking up hungover next to someone trying to remember his name. My ex is familar and he is nicer that way. Anyway I havent had another period and I am afraid to take a test. My ex would make me get an abortion so he wouldnt have to face his cover being blown. Im still not well and Im on zanax. All my friends disapeared when he left and all my family is dead or very far away.
Sorry for the length, my question is : does anyone have any advice on what I can do to help with the lingering withdrawl symptoms? How long should I wait to quit zanax? Is there a safe way to quit at home (1/4 ml 3 x day)? and how does zanax effect an embryo or fetus?
Im hoping the missed period is from stress but I cant keep taking this ****, I still panic and flash back just as much as I did before. I lost medical so I have to wait for medicaid to go see the doctor again
Thank you for any suggestions.........
After he left the realization that I would get support based only on a 16th of his income, would be on welfare, and had never worked, along with my history of mild mental illness; I had a nervous breakdown. I continued taking the percocet after the infection was gone believing I was in pain and knowing nothing about opiates. All I knew was that if I didnt take it everything hurt. I was diagnosed with depression, panic disorder, post tramatic stress syndrome. and obcessive compulsive disorder. The doctor put me on zanax. I knew it was a common party drug and questioned its effects and addiction. I was told that I would be ok because I wasnt taking high doses like they were.
That was five yers ago. I never took more than my original prescribed amounts even when I got them off the street. My ex is still with the girl he left for and he makes my life pure hell. He always gets his way. I QUIT OPIATES 56 DAYS AGO. I still feel like s**t. I weaned down from 7,5 pills to one 8th of a pill 3 times a day but the withdrawl was the same. I did it by myself at home. I didnt tell anyone for fear they might want to help me. I havent really thought about it too much but now I want to get off the zanax. I have heard that I shouldnt do it myself like the opiates and I have had one seizure years ago.
The worst part is that I had my period in the first week of detox. I had sex with my ex husbnd with protection a few days before. Yes I know how bad it sounds but it keeps him off my *** and I am single so it beats waking up hungover next to someone trying to remember his name. My ex is familar and he is nicer that way. Anyway I havent had another period and I am afraid to take a test. My ex would make me get an abortion so he wouldnt have to face his cover being blown. Im still not well and Im on zanax. All my friends disapeared when he left and all my family is dead or very far away.
Sorry for the length, my question is : does anyone have any advice on what I can do to help with the lingering withdrawl symptoms? How long should I wait to quit zanax? Is there a safe way to quit at home (1/4 ml 3 x day)? and how does zanax effect an embryo or fetus?
Im hoping the missed period is from stress but I cant keep taking this ****, I still panic and flash back just as much as I did before. I lost medical so I have to wait for medicaid to go see the doctor again
Thank you for any suggestions.........
welcome..Everyone gave you great advice..I for one had the bone pains terirbly, but as for as 56 days later, I am just not sure...SO i agree to go to the doctor, and explain everything, and maybe run some test...Stress can do so much on our bodies, and sounds like your plate is full...
Best of luck, and NEVER go back to opiates...As far as xanax, your doctor will help you wean so you will be in no danger..
god bless
r2r
Best of luck, and NEVER go back to opiates...As far as xanax, your doctor will help you wean so you will be in no danger..
god bless
r2r
Definitely not a fun situation. I do really wish you the best. Whatever the outcome work with your dr to figure out what is best for you. I could give you all the advice in the world but I don't know you and you know yourself the best of all and your dr should get to know you almost as much as you know yourself. Things will work out whatever the outcome is. Knowing what is going on is so much less stressful then the unknown. So take care of yourself and get your butt to the dr!! :)
The thing is I feel good but Im still having chills and bone pain, which is how I would feel if it was time for a pill. Im always freezing. Ive been to doctors about it but they just blame it on the opiates. I have two kids and they just made me puke. the symptoms I have are not new ones by any means. Ive yet to hear of anyone who has had bone pain from withdraw. I think there is something else wrong, but the dr always just give more pills. Im going to the dr monday to see if I am pregnent. I dont believe in abortion but I also dont believe in having a baby while in my condition. I am pretty scared.
I am so sorry to say this but what if some of the crappyness ( i know it isn't a real word!!!) you are feeling have to do with being pregnant. I know that is the last thing you want have to think about. But if you are you must go to a dr. Some of the meds might affect the baby and also if you are pregnant a decide not to have it you can only get an abortion before a certain amount of weeks. Just something for you to think about. And also you should get checked because what if you aren't then that would be one less thing to stress about. I wish you the best and keep posting to keep us up to date with what is going on with you.
Hi and welcome to the community!
You have a lot going on lady. MedHelp has a depression community with some good folks over there and you may want to check it out.
As far as weaning off of the Zanax, or quitting, I can only suggest that you do that under a doctor's care. It is dangerous to do it alone.
As far as feeling the effects of detox from the percs after 56 days---that could be a number of things. Perhaps PAWS and you can check the health pages for more information. Something tells me that isn't it and again, I suggest you consult your doctor and be truthful about all that is going on. It may be a simple adjustment of your current meds.
In any case, please stick around. You will find a lot of help here and good members who will help you.
Best of luck!
You have a lot going on lady. MedHelp has a depression community with some good folks over there and you may want to check it out.
As far as weaning off of the Zanax, or quitting, I can only suggest that you do that under a doctor's care. It is dangerous to do it alone.
As far as feeling the effects of detox from the percs after 56 days---that could be a number of things. Perhaps PAWS and you can check the health pages for more information. Something tells me that isn't it and again, I suggest you consult your doctor and be truthful about all that is going on. It may be a simple adjustment of your current meds.
In any case, please stick around. You will find a lot of help here and good members who will help you.
Best of luck!
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