Is this mind over matter?

[rooney30]

I'm now missing my 2nd day of work b/c of no lortabs left. I need to get through the w/d part before facing reality again, but no way in the world can i put myself into a hospital (which is probably what i need to do). I hope to God that I can face going in tomorrow. Thankfully, I have a great friend at work who knows exactly what I'm going through. Funny thing is with this LT addiction, I'm trying to convince myself that it's just a mental addiction. I once took a pill out of my purse and put it in my pocket,and forgot to take it. Wouldn't you know that 20-30 min. later, I felt a little High??!! I wish somehow that i could pop a tic-tac and mentally think it was an LT. That was just a one time event, but right then and there is when I realized that just the "thought" of taking one gets me a little rush. Yesterday I took 2, and I have one left, which I will probably take today,I'm guessing. That's a big cut from the usual 6 to 9 that i take a day. I can't taper at all. Yeah, so I made 3 LTs last 2 days, but that's not the appropriate way to taper. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

[bmac]

neuronton is med they give to seizure pateints.I used it for two months before I had surgery.Pain docs find it helps kill pain and it is safe as far as I know.It did help with me for awhile.I was taking norco's and neuronton also.I will give you alittle advice if I may.If you are taking 100 norco's every 21 days you have a problem.That is alot of hydro and tylenol.Even though it only contains 325 mgs of tyl that is alot of it.Liver damage from accessive use will kill you.Doctors will keep on prescribing narcotics to you as long as you act under their rules.That's how the make their money but I guess you already know this.You are going down a road you will regret unless you
do some about taking so much norco.100 every 21 days is way too much hydro,don't ever just stop cold turkey from such a habit.
Maybe that's why your doc put you on neuronton.If he intends to cut you off,you need to start tapering now.Don't set yourself up for a terrible time my friend,that is a hell of alot of norco's
Believe me I know about this drug,I was on it for 3 years and had that endless supply.Be careful.
                             bmac

[Chezz]

Sorry to kill your buzz as you put it. But it sounds like your doc has already cut you off. Neurontin is an anti-depresant as far as I remember.
Hopefully someone will have more info tomorrow.
Chezz

[mdsskit]

Sorry about the test, tried posting like four times and kept getting errors....Anyway.
Amazing, I knew I wasnt the only one but geez, there are alot of us. Anyway, seems like all of us started in about the same place except for the last few post (again, sorry about your loss). I to am a young professional sharing most, maybe all of your WD symptoms. This is truly a vicious cycle but so much fun its hard to let go. Deep down you know its not right but oh how easy it is to get through the day and then sail through the evening. My work seems to benefit, my relationship, and quality of life is great. My only fear is that one day I will get cutoff and then where will I be (Maybe for the best). I know this is a patient to patient thread so I am hoping for some advice. My doc continues to Rx me every 21 days or so for 100 count norco. He mentioned something about a triplicket form. Does this mean that he will give me a script without having to call each time? At which point does the doctor patient interegation end (He makes me feel like a drug addict each time I see him). Secondly, he prescribed Neurontin, what is this stuff? Does it get you high or is it a placebo? Cheers all

[mdsskit]

just a test

[athena]

Just reading your post nearly brought me to tears.I have a 13yr old son and cant imagine the horror of losing a child.Dont ever think that you cared about hydro more than your son.Those little pills reach out and demand our every waking thought to the exclusion of everyone and everyone else.I too have been through countless medicine cabinets looking for those devils,always feeling guilty after i used all of someone elses meds.shame doesnt even begin to describe what I felt!Today is 5 days without for me.It's been hard but I want to like myself again.you have made the first step sharing your secret here.I havent been here long but the support Ive gotten has made really been the major factor in my success so far.I will be praying for you and hoping you yake that leap soon.

pixi

[peaz]

Hey Doll---If there ws any way I could crash through the computer and give you a hug, I would.... I can relate to SO much of your post; the successful, efficient,"have-it-all together" facade that has fooled so many people for so long...NO ONE--no friends, family or co-workers knew of my addiction, which made it all the harder to 'fess up about it.  So I ask you--is there anyone you can unload this on? Your spouse, best friend, or someone? You need love and support, and you need to get out from under the grueling burden of secrecy that haunts you.  I cannot even imagine what it is like to lose a child.  I feel so badly for you.  I know you took the best care of him that you could, so you need not feel guilty about that.  No one is judging you, so try not to be so hard on yourself. Love yourself enough to try and put the drugs down for good.  You have come to the right place!!  We will take you under our wings and guide you the whole way.   Please post more and let us help you come up w/ a plan.  Hang in there.    Peaz