i need help

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hi im yoiur run of the mill general addict, ill take anything i can get my hands on my drug of choice is dxm, exctasy, marijuana (which i dontg consider a drug) i jjust want to learn to b sober... i really do...i have 4 kids and they deserve a better mom but i cant handle vthe everyday stressors...how can i cope with this???

Jen4life12 · Accepted Answer

I am in the same boat. I am a pill popper, and mother of 4. I am weining down right now, and I have done this over and over. But for the first time, I am truly taking the steps to get clean. I smoke pot also, and feel as you do about it. I demon at a time, I suppose. Lol. But I'm new here too. I wanted to give some support, cause someone did for me, and its nice to know you have been heard. Good luck, keep in touch if you would like. We are here cause we finally admitted to ourselves we have a problem and want help.

DamTram · Answer

Come join us over here if you want support...

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/617911/DamTrams-War-on-DXM

addict4life · Answer

i told my dr that that i have been taking otc cough and cold which contains the dxm and that i take 2-3 boxes a day but that i wanted to stop but didnt know how to handle my anxiety so hes tried several different anti anxiety anti deppressants but they dont seem to help...i went to 1 NA meeting before and found out afterwards that a cpl ppl were making fun of me because its just cold medicine but if you've never taken it then you just dont understand...my bf also takes them i think only because i do, i wish he were strong enough to support me on this. because of these pills and the fact that ive been doing them for 6 yrs or so i now have bp problems and that doesnt even make me stop even though i know i should. i know all the things i should do i just cant get myself to do them....

selfinduced · Answer

Hi Addict,  Can you go to an NA meeting where you'll be around others that won't judge? I can tell from your words and mood you are at a complete loss at how to end this cycle. My heart breaks for you. If you could get some new tools to learn to cope with lifes stresses you can manage your addiction. I don't have knowledge of your DOC but we're all basically the same. Can you maybe speak to you Dr. about this?

weaver71 · Answer

Just returned from trick or treating with my kids. I don't know how to explain it, maybe it's a man thing. I just feel more connected with my kids than ever. I don't know if it's different for a mother, but my kids can tell I'm with them. They don't care how I feel, but that I am with them. That's the biggest gift I can give them. If you really think about it, being present and giving  your time is the biggest gift you can give to a person. Kids  are so aware of that gift. Nothing can replace that, even drugs. Give it all you have, you will receive so much more. You know it's true, just accept it and live it. You will gain more than you can imagine. Drugs lie, live the truth. Family is a better high. Stay with us, you will see.

addict4life · Answer

im not doing to well i suppose, i cant seem to go a day without something. lately its been the dxm because its cheap, i just wish i could say enough is enough! idk...i guess thats it.... i just dont know....

selfinduced · Answer

Hi There, I've wondered how you are fairing?

addict4life · Answer

thank u for commenting it helps to know there are others out there that need help to, i dont have anybody to talk to without fear of being judged. i hope i can get a grip on this soon before it seriously tears my life apart

Teresa1717 · Answer

Hi Jen4life and Welcome! You have come to the right place to get support here! There are alot of people who, some are clear on the other side, and some are currently in w/d's tryng to take their lives back but all have the same goal. And thats supporting each other in getting sober.

You hit the nail on the head! It is a vicious cycle but you can stop the merry-go-round. All you have ot do is jump! 

Your going to have various forms of physical withdrawls in the begining. Some people have bad stomach issues, some have restless leg syndrome, some with anxiety and almost all with some type of sleep issue and fatigue. Most of these will be gone within a few days to a week. The sleeping issues do linger for longer though. Look up the thomas recipe. It has alot of really good suppliments to take to help combat some of them. 

From my experience staying as active as you can helps tremendously! Not only for the w/d's but mentally. I know it will seem hard to do because your so run down feeling but it really does help! 

Some form of aftercare is really important too to help keep you from relapsing. NA/AA meeting, therapy, outpatient recovery. 

You can do this. You can get alot of valuable support and encouragement here! 

Congratulations on you wanting to take your life back!