What is the best way to tell your doc.

[terter]

I would like to find a doc in my area, the ones I have seen G.P's seem like they don't want to touch addiction. The one I got most of my scripts from says oh well. I have gotten off a 20 a day habit of hydro for 3 years then relapsed and am tappering with darvocette is this a good choice?? My biggest problem is lack of energy and depression that lasts forever after I stop useing, is there a certain medication that I can ask for to help with this? Thanks TER

[MethMan]

One of the things that I didn't take from NA was that somehow you have to "earn" your way into the prestigeous organization.  All to often, when going to one of those meetings, one runs into the consumate addict professional that seems to gauge everyone else's worthiness based on his/her career as an addict.  THIS is where the problem lies, IMHO.
For that **** "MORON" **** to ask you for what appears to be a permission slip to join his club is nothing more than some egocentric troglodite filtering who shall be allowed or not allowed to join his click.  **** on him.
Last time I checked, going to an OPEN AA meeting meant it was.... what's the word I'm looking for?  Oh... "OPEN".  OPEN to all that wish to come.
Based on his entrance criteria, tell me:  Where does the street addict go to get "HIS PERMISSION SLIP"?  What does he think an addict is doing coming to one of his powerful meetings?  Looking to score some kickin' H?  Oh, I know what it is.  They're coming for the free cup of coffee.

[pammy0690]

I just had a weird thing happen to me here at work.  Friend of mine who recently had a kidney stone said "Ihave leftover 80mg oxycotins I wonder what they are worth on the street?"  She doesn't know about my addiction to OCs and I haven't done them in six months but I craved them so bad!  Had to share with you all.  I took some deep breaths and I am ok now.  Pammy

[KimH]

I used darvocette to come off of a methadone clinic. I was on that for over 2yrs and praise the lord I am off of that! A doctor didn't help me, I just got into a car accident and got the darvocette, plus cough med with codiene, xanax and whatever else I could get my hands on I took to take the pain away. I was on alot and the wd was so bad that if an ax murderer or cerial killer was walking down the street I would have begged him to take me! BUT, I do need to say IT IS SO WORTH IT! The freedom from this particular drug is sweeter than anything you can imagine! It hurts yes, but it is worth every second believe me! You may not steep for 6 mos, but you will forever after that and 6 mos no matter how painful it is, it is worth the rest of your life believe me. This has just helped me! Thinking about this does make me glad I am comming off of ultram. I don't feel so bad anymore, piece of cake! The melatonin helps so much! I slept like a baby! JD I'm glad you have 15 days. congrats and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am going to make it! I am also bringing wannabclean (soon known as bclean) with me! I have been praying for all of us and believe it is helping! KimH

[pammy0690]

I do not claim to know more than the next person but I think if you can take you meds as prescribed you will feel a lot better.  I had to learn this the hard way too.  It may mean your dose will have to be adjusted but stop suffering and talk to your doctor.  Methadone is a commitment so there shouldn't be any hurry to jump off of it.  You have to ask yourself is the withdrawal worth the buzz?  Pammy

[doner]

Has anyone noticed a difference in their dreams either going on or coming off xanax?

[bmac]

I can help ya out with that one and welcome. First off know MrM or no one will ever judge you for taking too much and coming up short especially Michael, believe me he has been short too I am sure but it isnt a good thing and if you keep coming up short and suffering then the place you get it aint doing their job. Now MrM can help you with the legal mess I can help you with the pain meds way. I am a chronic pain patient and have been since God I think 1989.I know addiction/dependence from a to z. I have taken about everything you can take for pain and methadone is rated at the top of the scale but if you arent getting enough it wont help at all. Nothing will. I started last October taking my scripts the right way finally and my body ajusted and yes like you I have to fulfill the getting high part too, thats where a good doc comes in. I better stop now before I get blasted for taking up space, if you need anything else from me or just wanna ask questions feel free to email,its ***@****     Peace, Bill(Bmac)