See Dottie....this is one of the things I'm trying to express here. You use terms like "dry high" and I don't know what that means. Is that what I'm going through? Is that the term used for how I'm feeling today? Is that in the 12 step program? Dry High? I'm just trying to understand what I'm going through and I do listen to everything you guys are saying and I may agree or disagree or agree to disagree.......I'm new at being a "recovering" addict and I'm just trying to make sense of my feelings.....that's why I'm trying to express them here. HERE where I'm NOT alone.......and each and every one of you are right! It is stupid to have pills in my house......and that's why you all know that they are in my house.....because I don't know how to feel, deal, and move on.....so I post and I read and I express and I take it all in. Will I relapse? Looks like majority rules that I will......but right now....I don't feel that way. I'm truly just trying to figure it all out....one minute at a time.....I have questions like, "are these feelings I have normal in the recovery process?" I'm sure I'm not the only one who has tried to fight an addiction by having it so close to me.....that's why I ask and read and post and listen.......and then read about myself.
Your normal Michele. Your quesions are valid. It's not what you want to hear but hey I have heard things on this board I didn't want to hear to. The important thing is your here and your clean. Keep coming back.. and get the pills out of your house. Rae
mls,
what you are feeling is very normal for a newly recovering addict, i feel a meeting, sponser and working the steps will greatly understanhd if not try a one on one counceler. i personally used a one on one councelor thats what worked for me. keep talking and asking. its good to be educated.
terrianne
what you are feeling is very normal for a newly recovering addict, i feel a meeting, sponser and working the steps will greatly understanhd if not try a one on one counceler. i personally used a one on one councelor thats what worked for me. keep talking and asking. its good to be educated.
terrianne
Mis
OK, You don't know some of the termonology, A dry high is when your NOT using but your attitude is slipping into an active user's thinking
In your case, your thinking like an active user by keeping those pills in your house.
I am not trying to be harsh Mis, but when I first got sober I was told to take the cotton out of my ears & put it in my mouth, We have to learn things from people who have walked in our shoe's, They know what their talking about!!
You have to keep your mind wide open & your mouth shut........Quiet yourself take the suggestions & put them into action!
"Half Measure's Avail Us Nothing"
Hope this helps
Dottie
OK, You don't know some of the termonology, A dry high is when your NOT using but your attitude is slipping into an active user's thinking
In your case, your thinking like an active user by keeping those pills in your house.
I am not trying to be harsh Mis, but when I first got sober I was told to take the cotton out of my ears & put it in my mouth, We have to learn things from people who have walked in our shoe's, They know what their talking about!!
You have to keep your mind wide open & your mouth shut........Quiet yourself take the suggestions & put them into action!
"Half Measure's Avail Us Nothing"
Hope this helps
Dottie
You should definitely find somebody to talk to. Find a meeting or a professional to help you. Don't worry so much about the lingo and labelling yourself. Just be sensible and stay clean. Get honest.
Is there anyone else out there that is having a rough day? Please share your story with us. Rae
I am trying not to give in and take another pill. My stomach nurts and all I can do is think about taking one. How long before w/d symptoms go away? I have been sweating and cold all day with the runs. I would like to know when I can see some light at the end of the tunnel.
deannanoh,
Welcome to the board. Can you tell us more of your story? If you have already posted it, I am sorry I missed it. What were you using ? How long were you using? When was the last time you took a pain pill? Do you have a doctor you can see?
I am sorry you are having a rough night. I remember those nights and it will go away. Hang in there. Get some Immodium AD for the diarrhea it really works good. I personally took Comtrex Flu and Motrin.. Hot bathes help to. The OTC medications won't take your pain totally away but they do help some. I have detoxed from Percocet. Methadone and vicodin in the past so I know what you are going through. I wish there was a magic # for me to tell you that it will be over but everyone is different. Hang in there and write back when you get a chance. Rae
Welcome to the board. Can you tell us more of your story? If you have already posted it, I am sorry I missed it. What were you using ? How long were you using? When was the last time you took a pain pill? Do you have a doctor you can see?
I am sorry you are having a rough night. I remember those nights and it will go away. Hang in there. Get some Immodium AD for the diarrhea it really works good. I personally took Comtrex Flu and Motrin.. Hot bathes help to. The OTC medications won't take your pain totally away but they do help some. I have detoxed from Percocet. Methadone and vicodin in the past so I know what you are going through. I wish there was a magic # for me to tell you that it will be over but everyone is different. Hang in there and write back when you get a chance. Rae
Dean listen to the good Doctor. She knows her stuff.
I have gone through many withdrawals. FIGHT with your mind. Look at pictures try to watch a movie --drink lots of water.
Warm bathes /showers ifyour not dizzy. If you have someone who can be there with you --hang in there --IT WILL PASS-PROMISE
Hi Rachel--cannot sleep so doing some work. Feel like Crap.
Not sure If I am doingthe right thing here with the prednisone. But my asthma is perfect. Man I am all F-ed up.
LOL--Unreal ---Later Doc ---love Jeff
I have gone through many withdrawals. FIGHT with your mind. Look at pictures try to watch a movie --drink lots of water.
Warm bathes /showers ifyour not dizzy. If you have someone who can be there with you --hang in there --IT WILL PASS-PROMISE
Hi Rachel--cannot sleep so doing some work. Feel like Crap.
Not sure If I am doingthe right thing here with the prednisone. But my asthma is perfect. Man I am all F-ed up.
LOL--Unreal ---Later Doc ---love Jeff
I started with percocet 3 years ago after a car accident. No clue I would get hooked. Tried methadone and wanted to kill myself every day and became a skeleton. I am now w'd from vic and perc. I have only taken one today so I am feeling it now. I took 8 yesterday and I am sick of feeling sick. I am hoping to feel a little better before work on Monday. All I can think about is taking a pill. My hands are ice cold and yet I keep sweating for no apparent reason.
Dean can you get to an addiction doctor?? You need help. You have insurance?
Dean if you are goingto go cold turkey throw the pills out. I am not a big fan ofC/T unless only way.
Forget about work. You must get decide a plan to whean? C/T or rehab. Cannot take 8 pills and then take one.
Dean working witha doctor and rehab or outpatient is best. Think about it.
Be careful and keep talking.
Jeff
Dean if you are goingto go cold turkey throw the pills out. I am not a big fan ofC/T unless only way.
Forget about work. You must get decide a plan to whean? C/T or rehab. Cannot take 8 pills and then take one.
Dean working witha doctor and rehab or outpatient is best. Think about it.
Be careful and keep talking.
Jeff
I have insurance and I still have pills. I thought about not going c/t but not sure if I should just take 1 three times a day like I am supposed to. If I do just take 1 three times a day all the time...does that make me an addict then?
I don't want rehab as I do believe I can this this alone or at least with the help of on line.
Deanna
Deanna
Dean you said you took 8 pills yesterday. You have to be honestwith yourself.
Only you know the answer to your question. Only you can help yourself.
Good luck sweetheart.
jeff
Only you know the answer to your question. Only you can help yourself.
Good luck sweetheart.
jeff
If you go cold turkey but the OTC meds and throw out all the pills and forget about work Monday.
I do not know how long and how many pills you havetaken. All people detox differently time wise.
Be careful. Are you alone?
I do not know how long and how many pills you havetaken. All people detox differently time wise.
Be careful. Are you alone?
Jeff-
Did you wean off?
Deanna
Did you wean off?
Deanna
deannanoh,
. I always tapered off the pain pills. Jeff is right. If you are used to take 8 pills a day of course you will feel like total carp tonight. If I were you I would have gone down from 8 to 7 pills. Stayed there for 3-5 days and dropped another pill or a 1/2 a pill. Then when you get down a little lower jump off. Some will disagree though and some can't taper because they won't stick to it. I always did. So you have to do what you think is best. So if you decide to go cold turkey, or taper we will all be here for you. Do you have a doctor giving you these meds? If so don't you want to talk to him about helping you? Rae
. I always tapered off the pain pills. Jeff is right. If you are used to take 8 pills a day of course you will feel like total carp tonight. If I were you I would have gone down from 8 to 7 pills. Stayed there for 3-5 days and dropped another pill or a 1/2 a pill. Then when you get down a little lower jump off. Some will disagree though and some can't taper because they won't stick to it. I always did. So you have to do what you think is best. So if you decide to go cold turkey, or taper we will all be here for you. Do you have a doctor giving you these meds? If so don't you want to talk to him about helping you? Rae
I am afraid my doc will never give me any more....and I do have pain as I have a ton of hardward in my leg and ankle
So what your saying is you have pills there but not enough to taper? Your afraid your doctor won't give you anymore? Other than the OTC medications I metioned to you there isn't much you can do but ride it out. It will pass it won't last forever. I know what it;s like. It sems like forever when your going through it. If you have just a few pills left you could just take a 1/2 tonight. Then see how you feel tomorrow and take a 1/2. That would get your body a little used to getting off them. I truly wish there was more I could do to help you. If it gets too bad tonight you could always call 911 or go to the ER. They may help you by giving you something non-narcotic to sleep. Best of luck. I will be back in the morning. Hang in there. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.. Rachel(Rae)
Yep, its been 2 weeks now and still feeling a little crappy. I went cold turkey off of a 8 year off and on Oxcycotin bender. Tried to quite dozens of times on my own. I was tired of the vicious cycle and lying to myself and everyone else. I am going to a psycologist (something I thought I was to smart for) going to NA and have a great sponsor. My girl on the other hand has taken this very well and is here for me she said no matter what. I would appreciate it if anyone could go to PAIN PILLS and FAMILY I have posted all about it and need some advice on how to build trust life and just keep myself and her on the right track. I am so glad this site is here and look forward to meeting some new friends.
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