I finally told my doctor ...

[Kent Summers]

Even though I was getting painkillers for legitimate chronic pain (neuropathy), I finally told my doctor that I can't use pills responsibly any more and that he shouldn't give me any more.

It was an incredibly difficult thing to do, but I finally did it.

Isn't it amazing how we can passionately love drugs and hate them at the same time?

Kent

[PhantomGirl]

I'm just coming to terms with my dependency on pain killers and your post hit me square in the eyes like a two by four.  If I can't do that then I'm going to be back here again.  Every time I read on here I learn something and have something to think about.  I know I was taking pills to relax and feel better.  Can someone who has that history, who doesn't take pain medication regularly, ever take it responsibly again (i.e. exactly as prescribed by a doctor)?  I was self-medicating and I think that is what messed me up and led to taking too many.  I'm just wondering if I can ever be "normal" again and take these meds without going back to the place of taking them for the wrong reasons.  If not, I need to think about telling my doctors too!

Thanks for making me think about this.

[snowflake620]

so proud of you! stay strong and god bless

[worried878]

guess that means u r serious!  congrats...i know when i used to try and quit smoking if i didnt really think i would i wouldnt tell anyone..just in case...if u let everyone know then i guess it means u plan on following thru!

[ochooked]

Congratulations Kent and Betterdays -----   I have been preaching this message since I did it about 3 months ago.  Telling my drug supplier (my doctor) was one of the most necessary and best things I could have done in my recovery---  It just makes a statement of intent that says "I am not going back - I am going forward - through the W/D pain or whatever is required to get clean"  - ---  I know you guys will make it now.  All the best.  Keep posting - it helps.

[Mandapanda17]

congrats! I remember you being on here before.. welcome back! congrats again :)

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Congratulations ----

[betterdays01]

Congratulations,  I too told my doctor today that I cant take anymore, he called the pharmacy and cancelled all refills for me and I am elated.  I already feel less congested.  you should too.  I have been comfortably numb for so long I forgot how blessed life can be clean.  best of luck to you.

[dominosarah]

Good for you.  Being honest is a real step in the right direction.  Doing what you did is a real freedom.  Stay strong         sara