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Everyone new here that I haven't gotten a chance to get to know!!
Hey Everyone,
I've noticed that there a few new posters here, and I wanted to say a big WELCOME!! It takes courage to be here, and you will soon see that we are a tight, supportive group and we welcome new friends!!
I have just gotten over kidney stones, and am trying to catch up on new posters! Would you all mind typing a brief post as to where you're at in your addiction or recovery and what you are/were addicted to?
I have been clean since December. I had a ten year addiction off and on to Codeine and Vicodin. In Dec, after repeated attempts to get clean, I just said ENOUGH. I looked at my little boy, and realized that he deserved so much better. I quit and never took another pill again. I'm making it sound easier than it was, lol. Of course I experienced horrible w/d, and the lack of energy and depression were the worst. But now, I've NEVER been happier in my life!! Feel free to ask any questions! I look forward to meeting new friends! Love, Emilyanne
I've noticed that there a few new posters here, and I wanted to say a big WELCOME!! It takes courage to be here, and you will soon see that we are a tight, supportive group and we welcome new friends!!
I have just gotten over kidney stones, and am trying to catch up on new posters! Would you all mind typing a brief post as to where you're at in your addiction or recovery and what you are/were addicted to?
I have been clean since December. I had a ten year addiction off and on to Codeine and Vicodin. In Dec, after repeated attempts to get clean, I just said ENOUGH. I looked at my little boy, and realized that he deserved so much better. I quit and never took another pill again. I'm making it sound easier than it was, lol. Of course I experienced horrible w/d, and the lack of energy and depression were the worst. But now, I've NEVER been happier in my life!! Feel free to ask any questions! I look forward to meeting new friends! Love, Emilyanne
Hello and welcome to our community! I was in NA for 19 years and it really does help. I hear that you can join online NA groups ALthough this is an excellent program and the steps are lifechanging, it is just one way to get clean and may not be for everyone. Maybe we could both research the NA online groups and see what we find (??)
I'll see what I find out.
tzt
I'll see what I find out.
tzt
Hi Guys!
Just read all your responses! Welcome, to all of you! Longing, congrats on 5 days clean!! Well, by now it would be six, right? Bug, it would be so helpful to you if you quit NOW, rather than later, because in 2 weeks when you start your new job, you'll be far over the worst of w/d. You CAN do it, and we're here to help all you guys!!
Ms.Daytona, welcome!! I know you're new, but not new, lol, but welcome to posting here!! I enjoy reading your posts and seeing what you have to say!! If any of you need anything, feel free to ask! Love, Emilyanne
Just read all your responses! Welcome, to all of you! Longing, congrats on 5 days clean!! Well, by now it would be six, right? Bug, it would be so helpful to you if you quit NOW, rather than later, because in 2 weeks when you start your new job, you'll be far over the worst of w/d. You CAN do it, and we're here to help all you guys!!
Ms.Daytona, welcome!! I know you're new, but not new, lol, but welcome to posting here!! I enjoy reading your posts and seeing what you have to say!! If any of you need anything, feel free to ask! Love, Emilyanne
OMG... your daughter.... we need to get that girl some help... That is just awful... Please let me know if there is anything I can do... in general.. for you or to help with her and her situation...
I am generally on the other forum but I swing by here occasionally...
XOXO
Stephanie
Day 43
I am generally on the other forum but I swing by here occasionally...
XOXO
Stephanie
Day 43
Hi..I am a new poster here and find that it is a godsend that I stumbled upon it. I have a problem with vicodin es which i have been talking for almost a year due ankle surgery...I am taking about 6 a day...I am just fed up with thaing them and don't want anything to do with this anymore. It is taking over my life and I find that I am always dumping the pills and conting them...it consumes me.. i tried to taper but anytime i have a bad day, that plan goes right out the window. I want to start cold tukey starting tomorrow....but I was just in my daughters room and I could not believe my eyes....food containers everywhere and a bag of vomit in the closet...she is bulemic and all I want to do is swallow pills....but I can't....I need to end this...I start my new job in 2 weeks and should probably be smart and go through this hell now....Right?....I suffer from depression and take prozac and xanax as needed for anxiety...I need help through this...I want to stick to my plan and start this tomorrow but I also need to get her some kind of help....I feel like it is my fault....obviously she is having some issues and I have my secret.....I will need all to help me through these next weeks to come....I have met some wonderful, wonderful people here....sincerely...Bug
I posted on the other board earlier today. Just wanted to update everyone as to where I am in my struggle with my addiction.
Here's the cut and paste of my earlier post:
Hi all,
It has been a while since I posted. I still lurk all the time. I am now on Day 5 c/t, BUT, I feel better now than I have felt in many many months. I did make it almost 3 weeks back in April, then caved and went to Dr. for a new script. Of course there was more month left at the end of my pills, so I would suffer for 6-10 days, then get the script filled. I had 2 refills for the script so I got them filled and now I don't have anymore or a script. That is fine with me. I have come to an understanding with myself that I cannot under any circumstances live a normal healthy life on these pills. I think the pain is worse sometimes when I was taking the pills. My addiction is Lortab 10's about 4-5 per day. I know that doesn't sound like much, but that was where I was at.
As far as quitting, I have read "End Your Addiction Now" by Dr. Charles Gant, and have just recently purchased Julia Ross's book, "The Mood Cure". Very good information in both these books. Thank you so much CATUF for these recommendations.
I do suffer from depression and I take 20mg of prozac for 2 weeks, then 30 for 2 weeks per Dr.'s orders. I also am prescribed Xanex on an as needed basis for anxiety due to what the Dr describes as "situational anxiety". During the last 5 days I have taken the prescribed dosage of the xanex, but today I haven't taken any yet. I don't feel the need to. Situations haven't gotten so bad to where I have needed them.
I am determined to be and stay drug free. It has not been easy, but I want to live again. I want to be who I was 10 yrs ago, but a better me! Without pain pills.
My suggestion and question: Can an NA/AA group be started here in the forum. I know alot of people have different opinions about the groups and that is ok. I do not live near a city that has neither groups. The closest one is over 40 miles and with hubby working nights, I have to be here with the kids.
I have read that a few like toomanypills, and catuf and probably more that have had success with these programs. I do have "The Big Book" and I read it daily. Just a thought.
I feel better today than I have in a long long time. Hang in there guys. We all have to have a plan or the demons will have a plan for us.
Recovery is a Journey, not a Destination,
Until Then,
LL
And then I added:
I forgot to add that I have been taking flexeril for RLS for the past week. My muscles felt really achy yesterday and I thought that the flexeril may have something to do with it so I didn't take one last night. I feel really better today. I am prescribed the flexeril for my TMJ and Fibromyalgia. I am learning differerent ways to deal with that pain on a daily basis. I have mouthpieces for night wear, but I chew them to shreds in a matter of just a few weeks. I may have to go back on the flexeril but I do not want to at this time.
I wish insurance companies would pay for hot tubs. That has been the most successful for me in dealing with the fibro. Of course I only have access to them when we take our youth group to the health plex for youth events which is only about once a month. Makes me feel like a new human being!
I also posted to KelLeigh when she wrote:
From To Post
KelLeigh KelLeigh
37 years old
LA
07/27/07
Both my boyfriend and I are addicted to hydrocodone. We are trying to kick the habit right now. I've come to find out that my boyfriend was also taking OxyContin and snorting and chewing his pills. My question....will it take him longer to withdraw than me (who has only swallowed my pills)? I've been on them approximately 5 years straight and until now had been taking about 10-12 a day of the 10/650. My boyfriend had a bad addiction a couple of years ago and got off, but now has been on them again for about 7 months, but at a heavier "dosage" so to speak than me.----12-20 a day with OxyContin also with the snorting and chewing of these. I've been reading the forum and recogonize all the symptoms we are going through. This is day 2 for me and I've taken off work in the hopes that by Monday (day 5) I will be more functionable..... Any Help!!!
My reply was:
longing4life
07/27/07
KelLeigh I will have to say that my first time going c/t back in April was 10 times worse than the last 3 times that only lasted about 6-7 days of being clean. I am now at day 5 and the only thing I am experiencing at this time like I did back in April is the Restless Aching Legs. This however only lasted for the first 2 nights. I am still achy but no restless legs at night. I was taking 10mg of flexeril, but I didn't last night. Just took 2 tylenol and my melatonin and slept comfortably.
I am also noticing that I am not sleeping as much now as when I was on Lortab which is great! I have been going to bed at a "normal" time and getting up mid morning and not at noon or after.
I have also started the 5htp stuff (I think that is what it is called). I was hesitant in taking that due to my being prescribed prozac, but after research, I have found that I can take the 5 htp stuff as long as it has been at least 6 hrs since my dose of prozac. So, I take prozac in the mornings along with my vitamins and aminos, then the 5 htp stuff at night with tylenol and melatonin. Hoping to get off the melatonin tonight.
longing4life
07/27/07
I forgot to add that the first few days were heck, and you will feel like you are dying, but breathe and meditate, pray, make a list of why you want to be clean and focus on the positives of why not using is going to make your life and your boyfriends life so much better for the both of you.
I know it is hard, but hang in there. This forum is a wonderful place. Even if you, like me, choose to "lurk" and take what you need and leave the rest. There are some fabulous people here.
I have followed Fladdict's story for a long long time and she has been an AWESOME inspiration to me. I pray for her everyday and pray that God will give just a small piece of the strength and courage that this young lady has as well as others who have overcome their addiction. There are many inspirational and wise people here. To all I thank you. Good Luck KelLeigh.
__________________________________________________________________________
I have been a lurker for a while, like I have said previously. I am determined to make it work. I just need support from this forum and if anybody is a Believer, then please lift up a prayer for me. Today has really been a stressful day. It started out all good, but dad gum! Seems like everywhere I turned there was something BAD that I had to deal with and I just cant stand it!!!
Thanks for listening all...will post more hopefully.
Recovery is a Journey, not a destination...
Until Then,
LL
Here's the cut and paste of my earlier post:
Hi all,
It has been a while since I posted. I still lurk all the time. I am now on Day 5 c/t, BUT, I feel better now than I have felt in many many months. I did make it almost 3 weeks back in April, then caved and went to Dr. for a new script. Of course there was more month left at the end of my pills, so I would suffer for 6-10 days, then get the script filled. I had 2 refills for the script so I got them filled and now I don't have anymore or a script. That is fine with me. I have come to an understanding with myself that I cannot under any circumstances live a normal healthy life on these pills. I think the pain is worse sometimes when I was taking the pills. My addiction is Lortab 10's about 4-5 per day. I know that doesn't sound like much, but that was where I was at.
As far as quitting, I have read "End Your Addiction Now" by Dr. Charles Gant, and have just recently purchased Julia Ross's book, "The Mood Cure". Very good information in both these books. Thank you so much CATUF for these recommendations.
I do suffer from depression and I take 20mg of prozac for 2 weeks, then 30 for 2 weeks per Dr.'s orders. I also am prescribed Xanex on an as needed basis for anxiety due to what the Dr describes as "situational anxiety". During the last 5 days I have taken the prescribed dosage of the xanex, but today I haven't taken any yet. I don't feel the need to. Situations haven't gotten so bad to where I have needed them.
I am determined to be and stay drug free. It has not been easy, but I want to live again. I want to be who I was 10 yrs ago, but a better me! Without pain pills.
My suggestion and question: Can an NA/AA group be started here in the forum. I know alot of people have different opinions about the groups and that is ok. I do not live near a city that has neither groups. The closest one is over 40 miles and with hubby working nights, I have to be here with the kids.
I have read that a few like toomanypills, and catuf and probably more that have had success with these programs. I do have "The Big Book" and I read it daily. Just a thought.
I feel better today than I have in a long long time. Hang in there guys. We all have to have a plan or the demons will have a plan for us.
Recovery is a Journey, not a Destination,
Until Then,
LL
And then I added:
I forgot to add that I have been taking flexeril for RLS for the past week. My muscles felt really achy yesterday and I thought that the flexeril may have something to do with it so I didn't take one last night. I feel really better today. I am prescribed the flexeril for my TMJ and Fibromyalgia. I am learning differerent ways to deal with that pain on a daily basis. I have mouthpieces for night wear, but I chew them to shreds in a matter of just a few weeks. I may have to go back on the flexeril but I do not want to at this time.
I wish insurance companies would pay for hot tubs. That has been the most successful for me in dealing with the fibro. Of course I only have access to them when we take our youth group to the health plex for youth events which is only about once a month. Makes me feel like a new human being!
I also posted to KelLeigh when she wrote:
From To Post
KelLeigh KelLeigh
37 years old
LA
07/27/07
Both my boyfriend and I are addicted to hydrocodone. We are trying to kick the habit right now. I've come to find out that my boyfriend was also taking OxyContin and snorting and chewing his pills. My question....will it take him longer to withdraw than me (who has only swallowed my pills)? I've been on them approximately 5 years straight and until now had been taking about 10-12 a day of the 10/650. My boyfriend had a bad addiction a couple of years ago and got off, but now has been on them again for about 7 months, but at a heavier "dosage" so to speak than me.----12-20 a day with OxyContin also with the snorting and chewing of these. I've been reading the forum and recogonize all the symptoms we are going through. This is day 2 for me and I've taken off work in the hopes that by Monday (day 5) I will be more functionable..... Any Help!!!
My reply was:
longing4life
07/27/07
KelLeigh I will have to say that my first time going c/t back in April was 10 times worse than the last 3 times that only lasted about 6-7 days of being clean. I am now at day 5 and the only thing I am experiencing at this time like I did back in April is the Restless Aching Legs. This however only lasted for the first 2 nights. I am still achy but no restless legs at night. I was taking 10mg of flexeril, but I didn't last night. Just took 2 tylenol and my melatonin and slept comfortably.
I am also noticing that I am not sleeping as much now as when I was on Lortab which is great! I have been going to bed at a "normal" time and getting up mid morning and not at noon or after.
I have also started the 5htp stuff (I think that is what it is called). I was hesitant in taking that due to my being prescribed prozac, but after research, I have found that I can take the 5 htp stuff as long as it has been at least 6 hrs since my dose of prozac. So, I take prozac in the mornings along with my vitamins and aminos, then the 5 htp stuff at night with tylenol and melatonin. Hoping to get off the melatonin tonight.
longing4life
07/27/07
I forgot to add that the first few days were heck, and you will feel like you are dying, but breathe and meditate, pray, make a list of why you want to be clean and focus on the positives of why not using is going to make your life and your boyfriends life so much better for the both of you.
I know it is hard, but hang in there. This forum is a wonderful place. Even if you, like me, choose to "lurk" and take what you need and leave the rest. There are some fabulous people here.
I have followed Fladdict's story for a long long time and she has been an AWESOME inspiration to me. I pray for her everyday and pray that God will give just a small piece of the strength and courage that this young lady has as well as others who have overcome their addiction. There are many inspirational and wise people here. To all I thank you. Good Luck KelLeigh.
__________________________________________________________________________
I have been a lurker for a while, like I have said previously. I am determined to make it work. I just need support from this forum and if anybody is a Believer, then please lift up a prayer for me. Today has really been a stressful day. It started out all good, but dad gum! Seems like everywhere I turned there was something BAD that I had to deal with and I just cant stand it!!!
Thanks for listening all...will post more hopefully.
Recovery is a Journey, not a destination...
Until Then,
LL
looking foward to asking a few questions later this evening
congrats on your cleanliness- it sounds wonderful!!
congrats on your cleanliness- it sounds wonderful!!
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