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[dodie64]

I posted a rather long story 2 days ago,but got 1 message saying I didm't post it right.I'm new at this and could use a lot of support. Over last 17 years I've been on and off of painkillers (all kinds). Have had 16 surgeries from 1992 to 2008.But in the last 3 years I haven;t been off of them at all.In past 17 months I had 4 surgeries. Carpal tunnel then 4 months later tmj surgery(my disks in both sides of jaw were deterioted).  Then a frozen shoulder 8 mos later. Then the other tmj on other jaw had to be fixed. Horrible pain. Before new disks were put in I had severe ear pain along with no control when eating, talking or anything .Grinded my teeth so much am having to lateron try to fix them .Most enamel is worn off. Sorry so long, but DR. tried to wean me down(Family Phy) but I screwed up and he wouldn't give me anymore. This is so hard. Tomarrow will be 4 weeks clean. I don't want to clean apt. do laundry,cook,dishes,make up bed or do a damn thing.I'm tired and Ifeel like a zombie.I'm not in pain now just mildly from degenerative arthritis. I have it in whole body. I can handle that some with ibuprophen. I just want to be myself again and feel normal doing everyday things we all have to do.When will this get better? I'm a female 64,widowed 10 yrs and still don't have a life. To be honest with ones reading this, the pills were my get up and go,I guess. I took so many and really wanted to be off them. I take effexor for depression . I was taking that with 30 mg. of adderall. Forgot to mail my adderall in on time and have had somw wd from that. Do you think when I get it Wed it'll help motivate me again? Also I have a good vitamin pill to take. Will that help? Hey everybody I just feel so all alone,but don't want to even go anywhere. I'm retired and I want to do volunteer work again. Humane Society here in town says they need me.,but I have to have energy and a ''WANT TO" attitude. I ask God when when. Got to get out. Going crazy. Thanks for listening.

[worried878]

I am sure it is hard after all those years..the aderall will defineitely speed u up..be careful with that med but it doesnt sound like u abuse it....staying busy helps so much and taking that volunteer jb would probably do u wonders...u would be amazed at the energy that doing things can spawn...doing nothing is the worse thing u can do if u want to regain ur energy...take walks or any type of physical activity until u can get started...socializing and helping people at the same time..sounds like just what the doctor ordered..good luck and keep posting

[jt808]

hey yea since u were on it 4 so long its gna take while to get ur energy and im sry for tht and i kno how ya feel im younger thn u but u hav a hard time getn motivated to do anythng and i gota go to work and be a happy guy but its so hard without the help of the pills but stick with it cause everyone says that itll come back and ull enjoy life again so i hop eu can find sum happiness and get bac to ur ole self. i def thnk u should volunteer i kno u dont wana cause tyhe energy but try go and get out gelp the animals who cant help themselves mite get tht spark in u. good luck

[freebird227]

I have a lot of compassion for you and your ailments. My mom is 70 widowed and remarried to a man she hardley speakes to. All her children have full lives and honestly we don't take the time out for her that she needs. Mom has a lot of medical issues herself and her husband critizes her for going to the doctor every time the wind blows.Mother doesn't take any meds other than thyroid, stomache,colestroil but in my grand opinion she is depressed and needs to get out of the house and or go on meds for the depression. Give time ---time and if things don't get better call your doc. In the meantime walk around the house twice a day and if you live alone consider getting a pet...they are so much company God Bless You And Keep You

[avisg]

Its going to take time but you will get there .Try to get out and get some exercise even if its just walking it really helps they also have some great indoor walking dvd programs that are great .I would steer clear of the amino's because you are on eflexor and adderal.There are some vitamins that can help however Vit B 6 and 12  ,magnesium and calcium can be very helpful .I think once you get back on the adderall that should help with your energy .good luck we are here to help.

[cathy5841]

you have taken meds for 17 years and been clean for 4 weeks...it could be some time before your energy level is up.  there are aminos you can take that help some with energy...you can find those in the healthpages to the right of this page...i have a journal entry on time...click on my name it will take you to my profile...click on my journals and you will see one called time.  hang in ther it does get better...