open fourm. what is our goal here.

[hippy]

my own personal experence here at this fourm has been a great help to me ever since i stumbled acrossed it back in feb /02
whhile i have been here i learned how to deal with the probleem
of getting off a 10 to 20 a day vike habit.
the good folk's here welcomed me ,and pointed me in the direction of the vitamine receipe here at the fourm known
as thomas's receipe. i started taking it right away and it helped
greatly in the area s of depression during withdrawls and lack of energy due to withdrawls.
along with the supportof the people here at the fourm i was able
to kick cold turkey. i still read the post everyday , and i try to reach out and answer any questions that i can.
there are other people here who have to take meds for severe pain issues. the people here at the fourm in this situation
are a great help to anyone dealing with such issues.
i have been around addicts that are clean an some that use,
and they all do there best to get along, we are a sensitive
lot. one of the hardest things for us to do is to ask for help,
amit when we are wrong, ask for direction. and sy wer are sorry.
these are secondary issues, the primary issues are geting off the drugsand dealing with pain and taking meds responsably for
real pain issues.
peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[groovygirl]

Thanks and yes you made sense.  You are right about the little things...I am trying to concentrate on that.  I've been overwhelmed with so many things lately...my head is spinning.  I am going to go relax, and write in my journal...that is where I can be brutally honest and not feel bad about it. I truly appreciate your being as understanding as you have been...it means something to me.

[Starraven]

When I find myself "losing it" or not being in control of my anger..In email, or in posts or whatever. I reread what I have written,  think about it, count to twenty, calm myself down a bit, leave the room and go outside for a breath of fresh air if its necessary for a moment and then come back to see if I want to still hit "post message" Or "send email"  I have done the same thing..Hit sent mail and thought..Damn, that was harsh.  I shouldn't have said that.  With my new attitude of doing things, I do less apologizing. When things are directed to others in email and in forum their first instinct is to flame the person that flamed them, without thinking about it or taking the breath of fresh air, because frankly they are furious at that point and usually they have good reason to be.   This just works for me, I've learned over the years.  Life is hard, work is hard, The pressures of life are hard, but I try to see the good in all people and all things and live one day at a time and not to stress to much because stress will kill you fast.  I try to help as you have on many occasions..if I see a post that is directed to someone other than me and it infact pisses me off to the point of wanting to stick my nose in it..I turn the computer off and leave it at that.  Then later I am calmed down and I don't go back to that post..Am I making sense at all. LOL  Life is just too short.  Its the little things in life that bring us joy that is important.
Hugs,
Suze

[groovygirl]

Hi - There is no "formula" - there are things that can make it easier.  If you can swing inpatient, you might want to go that route.  Have you talked with your dr. about this...that is the first step.  Do you have support of family and friends?  That is another biggie...the depression can hit hard.  I was taking a combo of things too, and I am now taking Buprenex in small amounts on a daily basis.  You could look into that...it's called Subutex for detox (I think).  

I'd talk with your dr...then decide what you want to do...good luck.

[southernbelle]

post your thread up a little higher...some of the older, more experienced folks here can offer you great advice.  either way, i can tell you it will be hard.  it depends on what your goals are.  are you wanting to be COMPLETELY free of taking any pills?  is that your ultimate goal?  i here it's easier to taper off...much easier than going cold turkey.  no matter what, stick around here...you'll find folks who are going through the same thing and have been right where you are.  you're in the right place and you are always welcome!

[movingon]

Hello everyone and anyone.   First time poster (here or anywhere believe it or not).  Looking for advice.  Since an accident where I broke my back almost two years ago, I have been taking about 80 mg of Oxycontin and 80 mg of Hyrdocodone daily. Also, I have been for many years (I'm 43) probably what most consider a heavy drinker and have an "addictive" personality - i.e. i like the high. Although I'm still in a fair amount of pain, I think its time to kick the habit- tired of being a slave to the clock and the next pill. So I tried not taking the pills and, surprise, that lasted about one day. Qs :Can anybody tell me if its more or less difficult to get off when you're taking two drugs vs one, specifically the two I am taking.  Would it be better to go to a higher dose of Oxycontine and not take the Hydro and then try to quit?  What is the formula?  What about drugs that would help me withdraw?  Do you think my chances are better in an outpatient or inpatient environment? Is the depression I read about inevitable?  Any advice about finding an "addiction doctor".  When I if I kick the habit, is it wise to try and take some pain meds occasionally when it really hurts?  Are there other pain meds that might be effctve but not addictive?   Thank you all.  Sorry for all the Qs but I am a newbie and


Scared of the future

[groovygirl]

Again...I am very sorry about my behavior.  I am still feeling badly about it, so it's obviously something I care about.  I can't explain what happened - I got out of control.  Words have always been my thing...probably explains why I'm a writer.  They can be very powerful. I have written many letters when I've been upset and then never sent them.  Looking back on them, it's a good thing I didn't.  It's different here, once you hit the "post comment" button, there is no going back.  

Obviously, with this amount of people participating and the varying degrees of unhappiness that many of the forum members feel, there are going to be arguments.  I can't claim to like everyone, but I can try to have more respect and compassion in my posts.