About Me: Female, 42, poulsbo - WA, member since Nov 2007
I am (was and want to be again) an extremely active woman, borderline hyper I think and have what my husband calls the "Gift of Gab" :) I was happy & funny, and just loved being...There was a time (until about 6 years ago) that ibuprophen was all I needed for pain, and
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[More] believe it or not...it actually put me to sleep! Crazy I know! geez, I wish I could have that back!!
I'M AN ADDICT....tears rolling as I write, but it's all true! Although as I read through everyone else's posts, it's as if my story is already out there! :) It started with legitimate medical problems, and when I finally asked the doctors for a non-narcotic pain medication...I was introduced to Tramadol! Okee Dokee! That was several years ago. I recently started taking up to 30 pill a day (sometimes less, sometimes more), I am trying to wean myself, but I don't think I'm strong enough. Having the pills here is too hard and even though my family is supportive and want to help me, it's difficult for them to see the w/d drag on. I'm starting to lean toward c/t, but it scares me a little...ok, alot! =(
I'm grateful for the family and friends in my life, that includes my new friends here on this site. i'm a good person and i really want to be well!!!
I suck!! I've been too embarrased too reply to my friends here in the forum because I was ashamed to admit I fell off the proverbial wagon around Christmas. I have many em...[more]
Tomorrow I will recieve the last order of tramadol I ever want to order! I am going to print out the Thomas recipe and giving it to Rob. Along with the bottle when it come...[more]
This is a picture of my kids. They're the only thing I've ever done right! Ashley is 16 and a junior in high school with excellent grades (I used to be that smart). Trevor...[more]
GoingToMakeIt Male, 54 years Near Seattle - WA Member since Dec 2007
Mood: GoingToMakeIt "When your desire to get clean, is stronger than your desire to use. Then, you will get clean" GTMI Journal Entry: " I have decided to step down from the pos..." [Read]
Apr 07
You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today. Where are you? I miss you!
GoingToMakeIt Male, 54 years Near Seattle - WA Member since Dec 2007
Mood: GoingToMakeIt "When your desire to get clean, is stronger than your desire to use. Then, you will get clean" GTMI Journal Entry: " I have decided to step down from the pos..." [Read]
