COWGIRL-
I commented to your post because i read it that you were the one that knew better---not that you were following advice--
TO EVERYONE ELSE
i dont know how this happend. this wasnt the point i was trying to get across and im having a hard time trying to get it in words---ANYWAY,
I didn't say that. I said I listen to those that know better.
See? When we don't read for clarity it gets us in all kinds of hot water.
And the WHATEVER thing? I invented that word...just ask my kids. so, whatever.
See? When we don't read for clarity it gets us in all kinds of hot water.
And the WHATEVER thing? I invented that word...just ask my kids. so, whatever.
ooops, as i was saying ANYWAY, im sure ive cursed myself into going on AD's and be on them forever, smoking pot, drinking, being a know it all and consistenly relapsing. So much for that
Firesign quotes-
i just read medusa and some others in the past that got totally attacked for not doing things the cowgirl, tim, rachel, etc way. ---even though what you guys say is true---if you want to be totally clean and off everything. all im saying is everyone is different and why is it ok to take some things and not ok to take others and if you do take something that the Addictionrecoveyguide cops dont agree with, you will be bashed to H*LL?
Wow! Thats a bit melodramatic wouldnt you say?I for one dont feel like I monitor peoples recovery/lack of recovery.As much as I enjoy this BB I have to spend a lot of time away from it and would never even want such responsibity.
There seems to be some confusion about those who have to take meds for legitimate reasons and dont abuse them,and those who do not.The latter are the ones who I address.
I can only watch my own behavour.If I start getting too judgemental you are more than welcome to call me on my stuff.
You say "color me confused"
maybe this will cheer you up-
love jack
http://www.spiritisup.com/colors1.swf
maybe this will cheer you up-
love jack
http://www.spiritisup.com/colors1.swf
Look guys
Im sorry-- i got carried away and I now realize i shouldnt have mentioned anyones names or brought up the AD and an example--bad one at that.
All i wanted to ask was why is it ok for some people to take sub, booze, whatever and not ok for others? The medusa thread got to me somehow and I got shifted all over the place---I dont like to start crap, really--- please forgive me oh mighty addiction recovery cops---JUST KIDDING---I PROMISE!!! LOL
Im sorry-- i got carried away and I now realize i shouldnt have mentioned anyones names or brought up the AD and an example--bad one at that.
All i wanted to ask was why is it ok for some people to take sub, booze, whatever and not ok for others? The medusa thread got to me somehow and I got shifted all over the place---I dont like to start crap, really--- please forgive me oh mighty addiction recovery cops---JUST KIDDING---I PROMISE!!! LOL
we all get carried away at times Fire...
I went to dr yesterday and got put on Lamictal (sp?)...it should handle the depression and exhaustion...typical side effects ie nausea, vomiting, diarrhea...but was told that if i developed a rash to call dr immediately...i have been on Trileptal and I am weaning off of that to take the new A/D...looking forward to having the energy to clean up the new house...gosh I want to be in before Thanksgiving!!!
I went to dr yesterday and got put on Lamictal (sp?)...it should handle the depression and exhaustion...typical side effects ie nausea, vomiting, diarrhea...but was told that if i developed a rash to call dr immediately...i have been on Trileptal and I am weaning off of that to take the new A/D...looking forward to having the energy to clean up the new house...gosh I want to be in before Thanksgiving!!!
Fire:
I appreciate your words. I hope you realize that my words come from a long history of doing things my way.
Rachel
Another thread go's astray
Dear MJ,
The problem with pills for pain is, because if we who are pill addicts take one pill for pain, will that pill trigger us to take 6 more when only 1 is needed? So the question is, can you handle just one pill, or will that trigger you to use more? For me the answer would be, no, I cant stop at one pill. I think that we should look for alterative meds like 600mg of motrin........
Just my opinion.xo Shel
The problem with pills for pain is, because if we who are pill addicts take one pill for pain, will that pill trigger us to take 6 more when only 1 is needed? So the question is, can you handle just one pill, or will that trigger you to use more? For me the answer would be, no, I cant stop at one pill. I think that we should look for alterative meds like 600mg of motrin........
Just my opinion.xo Shel
Fire darlin...not one of us who you mentioned has ever said that booze was ok. Quite the contrary.
Cowgirl
Cowgirl
Well, I suppose that I will chime in here. I also take an A/D and Lord knows that I wish that I didn't need it, but I've already been there and done that and it got me into deep poo. Also, I suffer from severe pain and when and if I DO need something stronger than Motrin, I'm calling LISA......................and everyone else that has much more clean time in their tool box than I.
As far as the X and marijuana, that is just WRONG in my book. Both are illegal street drugs except for the 1% of the population that can get prescription Marijuana, but hey, opiates are prescriptions too and look where they got many of us..........So I personally would run in the other direction from Marijuana and ANY doctor that prescribed it........Thanks for letting me share.........
As far as the X and marijuana, that is just WRONG in my book. Both are illegal street drugs except for the 1% of the population that can get prescription Marijuana, but hey, opiates are prescriptions too and look where they got many of us..........So I personally would run in the other direction from Marijuana and ANY doctor that prescribed it........Thanks for letting me share.........
When my Mom was dying with Pancreatic Cancer, she was prescribe the pill form of majariuna sp? Not sure of the correct name for it.. for increased appetite
and nausea, she hated the feeling it gave her, She said it made her feel dizzy all the time.. The Ensure drinks, Milk Shakes and the cook we hired helped more than that. And at the time they gave her compazine for nausea.
I think it has been said that those that replied to Medusa were trying to help only, what I saw is, she drove over an hour to see her friend, so why couldn't she drive to an NA meeting or the ER or call the rescue squad.
I know she said she didn't have money, insurance etc, so how did she get or afford, oxycotin, that was back on 9.19 post, vics, percs, adderall, klonipin, pot pay for a chiropractor, and her AD? So I do hope she can see that how I read into her posts, yes, she is begging for help and just to have someone listen, but the above doesn't make sense, not judging just don't understand.
I asked her to email me the state county she lives in and I will research free clinics, etc for her, I wouldnt have offered that if I didn't care. Never heard from her, Just like I phoned the intake person at the ER in my state and asked her what happens when people come into the ER and can't pay. She has to see we are trying our best to help her. But she has to show that she is trying to do something as well instead of posting lyrics from a song. The board can only go so far to help her.
Medusa if you are reading this, you are a bright young woman, that has so much going for you, if you could only see that, if you cant attend meetings, you can register online for NAChat.org and attend them that way.
I too was molested as a child by my biological father, something I can't believe i am sharing with anyone, but that was then and I do not and have not dwelled on it or used it as an excuse to use drugs. You get over it, your forgive and move on, the past is just that, the past. It will eat you up inside if you don't let it go.
and nausea, she hated the feeling it gave her, She said it made her feel dizzy all the time.. The Ensure drinks, Milk Shakes and the cook we hired helped more than that. And at the time they gave her compazine for nausea.
I think it has been said that those that replied to Medusa were trying to help only, what I saw is, she drove over an hour to see her friend, so why couldn't she drive to an NA meeting or the ER or call the rescue squad.
I know she said she didn't have money, insurance etc, so how did she get or afford, oxycotin, that was back on 9.19 post, vics, percs, adderall, klonipin, pot pay for a chiropractor, and her AD? So I do hope she can see that how I read into her posts, yes, she is begging for help and just to have someone listen, but the above doesn't make sense, not judging just don't understand.
I asked her to email me the state county she lives in and I will research free clinics, etc for her, I wouldnt have offered that if I didn't care. Never heard from her, Just like I phoned the intake person at the ER in my state and asked her what happens when people come into the ER and can't pay. She has to see we are trying our best to help her. But she has to show that she is trying to do something as well instead of posting lyrics from a song. The board can only go so far to help her.
Medusa if you are reading this, you are a bright young woman, that has so much going for you, if you could only see that, if you cant attend meetings, you can register online for NAChat.org and attend them that way.
I too was molested as a child by my biological father, something I can't believe i am sharing with anyone, but that was then and I do not and have not dwelled on it or used it as an excuse to use drugs. You get over it, your forgive and move on, the past is just that, the past. It will eat you up inside if you don't let it go.
Brook....took alot to tell that story. I have a lot of respect for you.
XXX
CG
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CG
I second what Lisa said. Brookshire, your posts are awesome and very inspiring. Keep up the great work.........You are helping many, in more ways than one.............
Thank you Cowgirl, it about killed me to type it, more embarrassed than anything, and I backspaced a 1000 times, not something I would typically share with anyone. Like I said that was then, I received plenty of profressional help back in the day. I was a child for Gods sake, I didn't understand. I do now.
Thank you also Pam, and back at ya.
Brook,
You never know who you may have helped with that story, and thats the sense I always get from you....to help.
I'm really glad you're here.
Redd
Redd thank you so much.. that means a lot to me.
Good Brook, cause you mean a lot to us here.
xx
Redd
