i have just read several opinions on dependence vs addiction. as i have written in the past my long term use for pain control to opiates rendered me dependent. i went through horrible withdrawal. today is day 33 without opiates and i feel better than i have in a very long time. almost all withdrawal is gone. i do not feel the need to take pills. my chronic pain is controllable with non-narcotics mainly due to the fact i do not work full time any more. my job creates tremendous stress on the back. i will never be able to work full time in my profession again unless i get in great physical shape. i have no psychological addiction to opiates, but i will definitely take great precaution in future use if needed. i never want to feel that way again. i have increased energy and i am very thankful. thanks to this board for your help and support.



I AM SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU.............
you are AWSOME.............

God bless you.............thumper
Just curious BlueSky...how do you know you aren't mentally/emotionaly addicted to pain pills? What makes you think it's just physical? I'm curious because of my mom's situation.
Congrats on your 33 days without having to take meds. That's awesome. Are you out of them now? Did the dr cut you off or was this your plan to be off all meds? I'm sorry if you've explained all of this before, I've missed it.
Take care
Cowgirl
Congrats on your 33 days without having to take meds. That's awesome. Are you out of them now? Did the dr cut you off or was this your plan to be off all meds? I'm sorry if you've explained all of this before, I've missed it.
Take care
Cowgirl