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Only 1 tab TODAY!
I'm down to just one 10mg Lortab today which I cut in half. I took the first half this morning and just now took the second half. I was at 40mgs per day. I'm very excited but this has been EXTREMELY difficult. A few days ago I took my first Valium, only 5mgs, and was amazed at how well it took away the cravings and body aches. I do suffer from chronic pain as well as extreme anxiety and there are days that I just need a little help. I'm convinced that my pain is due to the years of working in a high pressure/anxiety job with very little sleep. I negotiate contracts for sports teams and entertainers. I've also realized at how certain foods can cause my anxiety to increase. GETTING OLD IS A BEEOTCH!
In an effort to deal with my chronic body pain doctors have given me Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Amatryptaline, Effexor, Buspar, Lexapro, Xanax and Zoloft. All had horrible side efffects on me. The valium actually worked and I noticed that my zest for life returned. I realize valium is highly addictive but so is that other stuff. I'm rambling now but I just wanted to toot my own horn for just a second. TOOT TOOT!.
In an effort to deal with my chronic body pain doctors have given me Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Amatryptaline, Effexor, Buspar, Lexapro, Xanax and Zoloft. All had horrible side efffects on me. The valium actually worked and I noticed that my zest for life returned. I realize valium is highly addictive but so is that other stuff. I'm rambling now but I just wanted to toot my own horn for just a second. TOOT TOOT!.
Honey, I'm really happy that you are down to 1 Lortab and you deserve to toot your horn for that. I am really concerned that you are way too happy about the Valium. Don't trade one addiction for another. It will end uo controlling and ruining your life the same as the Lortab. Valium is not a pain med. It can ease muscle pain but muscle relaxers that are non addictive will work as well. You should not use any benzo more than 7-10 days after detox. You will experience a phantom increase in pain as the opiates leave your system. This is only temporary. There are also anti-depressants that are more suitable for anxiety. I am only saying this because I am concerned. Keep fighting for sobriety. It is great and well worth it. Reach out and post when you need help. Someone will be here for you. God bless, Corey
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