Chrosty and All

[emilyanne]

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing tonight!! Just wanted to tell a short story...I've mentioned my friend who's dad is very addicted to painkillers and benzos ( mostly painkillers). He was rushed to the hospital today...at 51 years old, with severe damage to his liver and kidneys from overdose of painkillers ( accidental). He took 21 vicodins today...but doc says it's been adding up after awhile...No real symptoms of an issue with liver and kidneys, just about 5-10 years of abuse...scary. Please, please remember this story. We never know the day that something bad will happen...could start out as a regular day, taking the "regular" amount of pills you take, and it's just too much that day...He's in bad shape. Really, really bad shape.

[tztlady]

That is pretty young to have all that going on.  Thanks for sharing that story.  I am in my 40's.   For some reason today I've been missing the buzz of hydros.  No real reason other than I'm an addict.  Nothing going wrong or bad.  Just would like to feel that feeling right now.
This has made me really think about where it could lead.

[emilyanne]

I know, it's scary. I used to smoke, and my dad always said...one day, there will be that one cigarrette, that one drag, that will turn those cells into cancer...not a medical fact, obviously, but you get the point!! A little too much tylenol, and who knows? My friends dad had a physical three months ago, and admitted to his addiction, and apparently had his liver enzymes checked ( didn't know you could do that?). Everything was normal. So basically in three months, the tylenol got to be too much...otherwise healthy guy, exercised, ate healthy, etc. It could be any of you any day ( I have quit, which is the only reason I didn't include myself, but should I relapse, could be me, too). Just really want everyone to think about that!! Please. Was with my friend when she talked to doctor, so I know all the stuff is true, esp the liver check...scariest part, since it obviously only took three months to ruin his liver!! Especially for those of you with kids...what would they do without you??? Reason enough to at least  try to quit! I'll stick by you no matter what, but please try!!! I can't beleive all that happened today!

[chrosty]

That is a very scary story to me. I always think about that kinda stuff and think oh that couldnt happen to me. I am out of pills took last today like a moron so its gonna be a long week my own fault i know im starting to agree with Yoda that if i can make it to thurs why fill why start all over but that little voice in my head will say oh u have one refill u have one refill i hate this so much. Thanks to all of u and thanks for sharing this story it can be a wake up call for all of us. Oh and one more thing =I read itsnoteasys post and just so u all know i myself was redflagged about a month ago. It scared me so bad that i thought omg what if i go to jail or something what will happen to my kids i thought it scared me straight went four days then boom got my script this drug has a hold on me so bad i slept most of today after i took my last dose got a little depressed i pray the weather is hot tomorrow my son wants to go swimming in his new pool and tomorrows my only other day off until friday . Pray for me guys luv to all of u and to u emily anne ~Chros

[emilyanne]

Just remember, Babe, that that last refill could be the straw that breaks the camel's back...you just never know...esp if you went through sixty pills in just a few days...think about it.
And what does it mean to get "red flagged"? How do you know if you get that?