My name is... I'm an addict

[lulu7777]

Hi All,
I just found med-Help a few days ago and have been posting on chronic pain sight.  They have been very helpful.  They suggested I also come on over here to you good people.  Hi my name is...  I am a drug addict.  HELP!!!!!!!!!  I have been off of Heroin for about 3 years now.  I still smoke pot.  I go to A methadone clinic.  Oh yeah and have I mentioned my chronic pain?  My medical doctor perscribes me 10 mgs of Percocet, flexeral, tramadol, 20 mgs of Aderal 2x's a day and last but by no means least 5mgs. of Clonopin.  DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTDED.  (HA, HA)  I could lie and say that I am taking everything as perscribed, but then I problably would not be an addict. (Irish accent) don't ya know.  Ok well I guess I am quite the funny one 2 night.  If it's one thing I have learned from my addiction it is that you have to not take things so seriously.  I just feel so angry inside and it is so hard to get myself to relax.  I didn't mean to go on.  I am just looking for a supportive group who has clean time, or not and can possibly aid me in my journey.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Welcome to medhelp! I have about a 40 year history of abuse of all sorts.......Also have a couple years time without the narcs. Talk to us some more .... there are ways to address chronic pain that dont involve narcotics.. heat / cold, topical applications, chiropractic, accupunture and accupressure, yoga balls and muscle exercises. Lots of other stuff - let us know more detail and we can try and help. At any rate there are a bunch of pretty intelligent and experienced folks on this forum...so ask any questions that you have and keep posting for support. Stick with it - -

[SophieShine]

Hey there and Welcome!!! Im tapering off benzos for a year now, almost there.
You'll find tons of support on here. Good luck to you!!!

[Totsie59]

Welcome....I was a hydro addict..you will find much support here..glad you found us..