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help.. ready to quit!

I have always had a addictive personality, which doesn't help things. I snorted my first pill about 5 years ago.. I would do pills here and there(I broke my neck and pelvis in a car accident, so I can easily get them) but the past 2 years have been a daily basis thing. I'm ready to quit.. they are hurting my relationships with family and friends and ruining my life. I hate the wd feeling tho:( ugh someone help! I've heard and read the Thomas recipe. Does it really help?
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2083449 tn?1381354708
Ah yes, the "secret"! I can really relate to that! My family knows I take pain meds but they have no idea, how much, how strong and certainly not how often! They would simply die and I would die if they knew! UGH! So awful! I know how you feel, I feel like crap too. It's been about 24 hours since my last pill! I'm with ya girl! Fight hard!
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Thank you guys! I'm already feeling like crap. I took a multi vitamin and ibprofen and have been drinking water and tea. My addiction has been a secret and only a few friends, who do them with me, know about it. Its already making me feel better knowing there is people willing to help. Thank you
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The thomas recipe does help...some things work better for some and it does vary.  Here is my story using it.  I was doing 8-10 10/325's for several years.  Good you are considering this.  I got tired of being fuzzy headed and being too passive and uncaring.  It has been a journey with lots of detours and backtracking.  

I kept telling myself...YOU HAVE the FLU!  It will be over and I will feel so much better.  My brain seemed to get that and settled down a little.  It is hard, but doable!  The Thomas Recipe (bottom of the page) under Health Pages will help.  I did not to the tranquilizers and had to cut back on the Ltryosine, but the rest really helped.  Imodium, Imodium, Imodium (liquid or pills if the liquid can't be found or you can't swallow it) will help.  I took double the dosage for a few days (personal choice) and it helped so much..even with the withdrawals in general and the opiate trots which sucked.  

Hydrate and eat! ((gatorade is good) Even if it is just a little every hour or so.(boost or ensure might work for both food and drink)  You have to eat something to keep your energy up as much as possible.  

If you have Restless legs..it is hit or miss what works.  Walking seemed to help me some.  Hot bath with epsom salts..a little.  I finally had to get my doctor to refill my restless legs meds (non addictive) to get some sleep.  If nothing works,your doctor might help.  Benedryl or OTC Alteril helps some with sleep issues and you will have them.

One hour at a time is all anyone can ask.  After 2 weeks it gets a little better and I started to say, One day at a time!  Your brain will do all sorts of things to get you to take a pill.  I found if I was hungry..the cravings got worse.  I would try to eat a banana, a few grapes or a few crackers to get that under control.

The hardest part comes after the detox.  Your brain will be all over the place and will try to get you back on the pills...It is having to work and not depend on the pills to help.  

Good for you.  I hope all goes well.  You have made a good start coming here....this site has helped me so much!!!  Keep posting!!!!!
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2083449 tn?1381354708
Hi Meg! I'm so glad you found this site! It is chock full of wonderful people who will reach out to help you! I'm new here and I can't tell you how much I've learned from this place! I've read that the Thomas Recipe does help! I wish you the very best and hang tight, lots of loving people will be by to give you some help and support!! Take care!
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