Just want to complain

[discobiscuit]

I started posting last week and have been trying to figure out a way to get off these DAMM pills.  I HATE THEM but do need them to take care of chronic pain that stems from years of bodily abuse from working 20 hr days for over 15 years to the typical American diet of fast food and WAY too much sugar.

I have tried several times to quit but it seems that when I start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel it turns out to be a train and I fall right back into taking the pills.  Did I mention I HATE THESE THINGS!

I've read several posts over the past few months and realize that my doseage is small compared to some others which is why I get so down on myself for not being able to quit and just suffer through the pain and discomfort.  Today I have taken four 10/325 Norcos, yesterday was only 30mgs and Saturday was 25mgs.  WHY CANT I QUIT!  Am I a wimp?

I know this post did not go anywhere...just wanted to complain a little.  I'm not going to give up.  Send some good luck my way.

[GA Guy]

If you have legitimate chronic pain, the answer isn't to stop, but learn to not abuse them. If you have pain that truly needs attention (and this is where rigorous honesty comes in), then you will always fall back into relapse. There are ways to manage pain without abusing the medications. You just need to become an advocate for your health. Find the right addictionologist and pain management doctors to help you manage the pain. You can rely on non-opiates if that's what's warranted. Some people HAVE to rely on opiates for any quality of life. But, they CAN'T abuse them. Big difference there. These doctors can help, but it's up to you to be an advocate for the care you deserve. The ball is certainly in your court.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Good luck to you, YoungDude - -          And what exactly are your body symptoms that demand that you have minor doses of narcotics to deal with them?    What other methods of pain control and management have you tried seriously to manage those complaints.  A first observation would be that its very seldom medically indicated for narcotics to be prescribed for body "abuse" pain for 15 years.         Why did you take the four Norco's today? Was the pain unbearable and lasting for the entire day?  You should be prescribed the Norco's to take every 6 hours AS NEEDED for pain.........  that doesnt meant to take them every 6 hours all day and all night!    You will find your answers here if you are totally honest with yourself - - - - -   Its just that we usually dont want to admit it...........