I have been feeling pretty good lately and I hope that feeling continues. I am proud of the progress I have made and I am NOT going to let small minded people bring me down. I know where I am at in this journey and it is not a journey to go back and re-live.
I decided today to post the letter that me and my husband (he is so great) went to all the doctor's and gave them. We sat down and talked to them and asked that they keep this letter in the front of my chart. It really works because once you put something like that in a medical chart, it is there to stay. It helps me knowing that I have that little assurance to keep me from slipping. I hope it helps others.
I, __________________________________________________, (today’s date), request that I NOT be prescribed controlled substances unless absolutely necessary for my medical treatment and then only if my husband and I come in together for me to obtain such treatment. Specifically but not limited to the following:
Narcotic Pain Relievers
Sleep Aids of any type
Tranquilizers and or sedatives
Narcotic Cough Suppressants
I have recognized that I have a problem with these medications and I am seeking to end the grip they have long had on my life. Therefore I do not wish to receive any form of addicting medications. This has been a difficult path for me to take and I hope that as a medical provider you understand that this is a disease, but with the loving support of God, family, friends, and health care providers, I will be able to control this illness.
Thank you for your continued support through this condition.
Sincerely,
Clean living is great
