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opiate use/abuse for 6 months and i need to stop?
i recently hurt my back lifting a heavy suitcase and was giving percocets to relieve the pain. well they relieved the pain and gave me a huge euphoric rush that was great. oh yeah and it relieved the pain. i used these percs for a few days and by day 5. i had no more pills but my back was ok. then two weeks later i suffered a hand injury. a strained flexor tenden in my right index finger. this small injury was probably the worst pain ive ever had in my life. i was given ultracets but they had little if any effect on the pain. so i went back to my doctor and got norcos.(since i have high liver enzymes) norcos are a better pain reliever since they contain less amounts of apap. i used them for a few days and stopped when the pain subsided. i took two weeks off from bowling(which is what caused the injury) and went back to bowl again(i bowl on thursday nights). what i found was after bowling all 3 league games, my finger would hurt so i would take a norco after bowling. then my finger would still hurt on friday or saturday, id take the norc then too.well ive been doing this regularly for around 6 months.
but recently id been finding reasons to take the norcos on extra days like sunday after work. or wednesdays after work. or ive been taking a stronger dose (like a pill and a half). i had been justifing my use for the past 5 months but this recent change in my behavior has me very scared. in the past 10 days i have taken a norco or 2 norcos in at least 9 of those days. not even trying to justify that im taking them for the finger injury.
so when this past sunday came about and it was time to go to work, i went to work and felt ok for a while but sometime late in the day i got hit with the runs. (unlike any runs ive ever had. and i have ibs). there was also this uneasy, queasy, heavy feeling in my stomach. kinda like i needed to eat but i didnt want to eat.also i started feelilg depreed and hopeless.angry and agitaded. while ive read these are some of the opiate withdrawal symptoms, ive always had some form of these symptems bother me throughout my weeks being that i have gerd and ibs (can explain the stomach issue and the runs). and i also have suffered from panic/anxiety disorder and depression. so some of these feeling are not too foreign to me.
anyway, after all that. heres my question, im afraid ive crossed over to that both psychological dependance and now physical dependance. the main side affect is the nervous queasy crampy stomach which has spurned me to do some research on this.
so i guess i need some help. i realize my problem minor compared to others on these boards but i rather tackle this now before it grows into something major.
i do have xanax .25mg and ambiens........im going to use them to fight of insomnia. i currently take celexa to fight depression. what im gonna need advice on is the feelings o dysphoria( basically hating life and not wanting to do anything.). and this horrible discomfort in my upper stomach. what can i do for this feeling in my stomach. seems like zantac and prilosec have no effects on this feeling.
anyhelp is appreciated. sorry i made this so long.
but recently id been finding reasons to take the norcos on extra days like sunday after work. or wednesdays after work. or ive been taking a stronger dose (like a pill and a half). i had been justifing my use for the past 5 months but this recent change in my behavior has me very scared. in the past 10 days i have taken a norco or 2 norcos in at least 9 of those days. not even trying to justify that im taking them for the finger injury.
so when this past sunday came about and it was time to go to work, i went to work and felt ok for a while but sometime late in the day i got hit with the runs. (unlike any runs ive ever had. and i have ibs). there was also this uneasy, queasy, heavy feeling in my stomach. kinda like i needed to eat but i didnt want to eat.also i started feelilg depreed and hopeless.angry and agitaded. while ive read these are some of the opiate withdrawal symptoms, ive always had some form of these symptems bother me throughout my weeks being that i have gerd and ibs (can explain the stomach issue and the runs). and i also have suffered from panic/anxiety disorder and depression. so some of these feeling are not too foreign to me.
anyway, after all that. heres my question, im afraid ive crossed over to that both psychological dependance and now physical dependance. the main side affect is the nervous queasy crampy stomach which has spurned me to do some research on this.
so i guess i need some help. i realize my problem minor compared to others on these boards but i rather tackle this now before it grows into something major.
i do have xanax .25mg and ambiens........im going to use them to fight of insomnia. i currently take celexa to fight depression. what im gonna need advice on is the feelings o dysphoria( basically hating life and not wanting to do anything.). and this horrible discomfort in my upper stomach. what can i do for this feeling in my stomach. seems like zantac and prilosec have no effects on this feeling.
anyhelp is appreciated. sorry i made this so long.
hey guys/girls, i tottally appreciate the advice. im not offended at all about someone throwing religion as help. heck i am catholic and i kinda buy it. but i guess this was his most important piece of advice which is the one thats the hardest, you have to really want to stop. and this answer weans from day to day. i thik i really do want to stop it yet why is it so hard too psychologically. and that answer is easy. the euphoric feeling can be incredible. if only there were a way to control use and not become dependant. now obviously i know there isnt and i need to stop them. so what is the first step in stopping the "wanting" of a pill that causes euphoric feelings. i have around 15 norcos left. i know i should flush them but i cant bring myself to do it. thats the main problem.........
Why did I come back here? Oh, right ... to see if any of the regulars added any thoughts.
I'm relieved that the usual suspects are too wise / tactful (it's why, despite our personal differences, we have such a unique community here) to get involved in this sort of thing, because we've had some memorable "off-topic" diatribes here in the past, and "taking the bait" was something I thought over (the original post, and those like it, just set me off) before commenting. Should've let it ride, which I'll belatedly do now.
I'm relieved that the usual suspects are too wise / tactful (it's why, despite our personal differences, we have such a unique community here) to get involved in this sort of thing, because we've had some memorable "off-topic" diatribes here in the past, and "taking the bait" was something I thought over (the original post, and those like it, just set me off) before commenting. Should've let it ride, which I'll belatedly do now.
Yes you are right there are many " religions " out there, but I am not giving advice about a religion I am giving advice about a true relationship that changed my life as well as many others, countless thousands who have had addictions. I gave the real advice that will truly set a person free and I will give it to all who are willing to listen, because it is the truth. I have found my God and it is my God who will help all who beleive and trust in Him. I am not a bible thumper, however I can understand what you mean by such. Unless I'm doing something wrong, I will continue to share how I have been set free from many addictions.
I know you mean well, and you've given some good, heartfelt advice in your post ... BUT it's one thing to say you found help believing in some supernatural entity; it's quite another to spend half your post preaching and encouraging your particular manifestation of a god -- it's exclusive (how many religions are out there?), it's blatant bible-thumping, and these "beliefs" or whatever you wish to call them are best kept to one's self.
Please save your exhortations to find your god for a religious website, and don't preach here -- people have "beliefs" quite different from yours, and many people do not believe in such things. In either case, it should be a personal issue.
Let's keep it that way.
Thank you.
Please save your exhortations to find your god for a religious website, and don't preach here -- people have "beliefs" quite different from yours, and many people do not believe in such things. In either case, it should be a personal issue.
Let's keep it that way.
Thank you.
Hello
To answer a few of your questions and give a little learned advice, I used to get 180 percs (oxy) per month for over two years. I would take more than prescribed and of course run out before refill date so I would go thru w/ds. I am now off of the percs by the grace of God but currently weaing off hydrocodone which is an opiate. I have had good reason to get the pills ( at least my MRI says so ) but I really have no more actual pain that I can't deal with. I just keep getting 120 hydros to get the high which I no longer get. I have made the decision to GET MY LIFE BACK ONCE AGAIN BY THE GRACE OF GOD HELPING ME. I said all this to answer your questions....YES you need help as I am sure deep down u really know but don't want to REALLY admit it ( as I have been the same way ) My help is coming from God Almighty who created everything, MY will power to want a normal life back more than anything AND people around me who care about me. QUESTION 2: .....i need some help......i hate this.....i dont know if my life is ****** up because of the pills, or myh life is ****** up so i take the pilss. either way this ***** and it is very very bad. how WAS your life B4 the pills. Most of us don't wake up 1 day and say hey I think I will take some pills today and start to mess up my life. NO most of us have a legit reason AND THEN find that the pills help us ESCAPE the realities of life which brings on the ADDICTION that IF NOT STOPED WILL TRULY MESS UP OUR LIFE. As any truthful person who is addicted or has been addicted will tell u, oxy will give you the relaxed feeling to escape truth. YOU have to ask yourself; how was my life B4 the pills and YOU have to want to stop MORE than anything else and I mean truly WANT TO STOP. If you don't make a plan to stop then your addiction WILL grow and you will most likley lose your job and possibly the 3 beautiful kids and wife that you spoke about. I don't mean to speak negative BUT that is the reality of continued use of OXY as a person unwillingly or willingly becomes addicted. YES, the oxy will bring on depression as well as other things and will even cause aches in your body after a period of time. I don't know how long you been using or how much, but I do know what has worked for ME and that is. (1) Having a relationship with Jesus Christ/GOD, (2) A loving family and group of people who care, (3) A TRUE DESIRE TO STOP (4) and if able. a SLOW wean off the drug(s) under Dr's care. Heres the thing, IF YOU ARE ABUSING OXY AND REALLY WANT TO STOP TO REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE YOU MUST LET YOUR DR KNOW THAT YOU NEED HELP AND ASK FOR A SLOW WEAN PROCESS so that w/d will not be AS BAD as it could and will be cold turkey. Also the only true way to regain control of your life and TOTALLY RENEW your life is through a REAL relationship with JESUS CHRIST who died to set the captives free. Not just the captives of drugs, but in all things INCLUDING the mind, emotions, etc. If you do not have a relationship with him yet, you can so I would like to invite u to visit www.CBN.COM and check out their website. I'm telling you that GOD will help ALL who beleive and ask. I am not a religious nut and Im not talking about going to church( although a good bible based church is important ) I am talking about a real relationship that will totally CHANGE YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I wish you all of the best and hope that I have not only answered your ?'s but I hope and pray that you realize that I am giving you the best advice possible. Let me know how you make out. God bless! Oh by the way, when I was on the oxy, I had the best job ever making about $75,000 a year and I did eventually lose my job due to the use of excessive prescription drug use. Now I drive a school bus for $10.00 an hour.
To answer a few of your questions and give a little learned advice, I used to get 180 percs (oxy) per month for over two years. I would take more than prescribed and of course run out before refill date so I would go thru w/ds. I am now off of the percs by the grace of God but currently weaing off hydrocodone which is an opiate. I have had good reason to get the pills ( at least my MRI says so ) but I really have no more actual pain that I can't deal with. I just keep getting 120 hydros to get the high which I no longer get. I have made the decision to GET MY LIFE BACK ONCE AGAIN BY THE GRACE OF GOD HELPING ME. I said all this to answer your questions....YES you need help as I am sure deep down u really know but don't want to REALLY admit it ( as I have been the same way ) My help is coming from God Almighty who created everything, MY will power to want a normal life back more than anything AND people around me who care about me. QUESTION 2: .....i need some help......i hate this.....i dont know if my life is ****** up because of the pills, or myh life is ****** up so i take the pilss. either way this ***** and it is very very bad. how WAS your life B4 the pills. Most of us don't wake up 1 day and say hey I think I will take some pills today and start to mess up my life. NO most of us have a legit reason AND THEN find that the pills help us ESCAPE the realities of life which brings on the ADDICTION that IF NOT STOPED WILL TRULY MESS UP OUR LIFE. As any truthful person who is addicted or has been addicted will tell u, oxy will give you the relaxed feeling to escape truth. YOU have to ask yourself; how was my life B4 the pills and YOU have to want to stop MORE than anything else and I mean truly WANT TO STOP. If you don't make a plan to stop then your addiction WILL grow and you will most likley lose your job and possibly the 3 beautiful kids and wife that you spoke about. I don't mean to speak negative BUT that is the reality of continued use of OXY as a person unwillingly or willingly becomes addicted. YES, the oxy will bring on depression as well as other things and will even cause aches in your body after a period of time. I don't know how long you been using or how much, but I do know what has worked for ME and that is. (1) Having a relationship with Jesus Christ/GOD, (2) A loving family and group of people who care, (3) A TRUE DESIRE TO STOP (4) and if able. a SLOW wean off the drug(s) under Dr's care. Heres the thing, IF YOU ARE ABUSING OXY AND REALLY WANT TO STOP TO REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE YOU MUST LET YOUR DR KNOW THAT YOU NEED HELP AND ASK FOR A SLOW WEAN PROCESS so that w/d will not be AS BAD as it could and will be cold turkey. Also the only true way to regain control of your life and TOTALLY RENEW your life is through a REAL relationship with JESUS CHRIST who died to set the captives free. Not just the captives of drugs, but in all things INCLUDING the mind, emotions, etc. If you do not have a relationship with him yet, you can so I would like to invite u to visit www.CBN.COM and check out their website. I'm telling you that GOD will help ALL who beleive and ask. I am not a religious nut and Im not talking about going to church( although a good bible based church is important ) I am talking about a real relationship that will totally CHANGE YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I wish you all of the best and hope that I have not only answered your ?'s but I hope and pray that you realize that I am giving you the best advice possible. Let me know how you make out. God bless! Oh by the way, when I was on the oxy, I had the best job ever making about $75,000 a year and I did eventually lose my job due to the use of excessive prescription drug use. Now I drive a school bus for $10.00 an hour.
ok so i had a bad bad day at work. in fact i almost quit my job. actually the physical stomach issues id been having have disapated BUT!!!!!!! i ffought w a few customers and my wife and then i felt like **** so i camr home and took 15mg of oxy. i ****** up.....i need some help......i hate this.....i dont know if my life is ****** up because of the pills, or myh life is ****** up so i take the pilss. either way this ***** and it is very very bad. i have 3 beautiful kids and a wonderful wife. someone, anyone drop some advice.
is this pill thing becoming an escape(which i know is wrong) or did the pill thing bring on this depression & acommpanying nonsense). any response is appreciated.
is this pill thing becoming an escape(which i know is wrong) or did the pill thing bring on this depression & acommpanying nonsense). any response is appreciated.
Hi,
If you stop now you with be able to get away with minimal withdrawal.
Look up in the top right of this page and click on the health pages. There you will find "The Thomas Recipe" as well the "Amino Acid Protocol". Both of these contain supplements that will ease the process.
Please be careful with the Xanax and the Ambien. The last thing you need to do is switch addictions.
Best of luck and keep us posted.
If you stop now you with be able to get away with minimal withdrawal.
Look up in the top right of this page and click on the health pages. There you will find "The Thomas Recipe" as well the "Amino Acid Protocol". Both of these contain supplements that will ease the process.
Please be careful with the Xanax and the Ambien. The last thing you need to do is switch addictions.
Best of luck and keep us posted.
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