Hello out there, I guess I'll get right to the point. As of yesterday I have realized that my husband has a serious problem. In the morning I caught him snorting a half of a 80mg Oxycontin. He tried to hide it but I caught on- I've been on to him for awhile. This morning he asked me why I was looking up OC on the computer and I told him it was because I was concerned about him. He said that it's been going on about two months and he hated hiding it and deceiving me. He is a strong willed man and I know he can beat this but from what I read about OC this is more serious than I thought. Right now he is our family provider for me and our two small sons(both under 5) and if something was to happen to him we would be screwed. He had a problem back in July 2004 with the same thing but it was'nt as often and he promised me it was over. I don't know how to trust what he says. I want more than anything to believe him but I almost feel like he cheated on me. I have had a really rough year(found my Mom dead of a heart attack in her house in June 2004, Lost my only Grandmother in Feb. of this year)and now this. I don't know how to be strong for him when I'm having a hard enough time being strong for myself and our boys. Oh I forgot to mention that we don't have any health insurance right now so I can't even get him to see a doctor. Any suggestions on how he can beat the withdrawls and cravings it would really be appriceated. He says he is ready to quit.
Also, if you have any ideas on how I can keep my sanity through all this that would help too.
Thankz.......
Sarah
Wow Sarah, sorry you are having to deal with all this right now. Losing your mom must have been very tough, and now this!
There is a board here for Family/Friends where you can get support and info. from other people who are dealing with the same thing. Feel free to stay here, too, as many have been through Oxy w/d and can help you with that.
Perhaps you could talk your husband into coming to this board. There are many here who have been where his is and would be very supportive and could tell him what to expect.
My drug of choice was not Oxy, but I do know he can quit WHEN he makes up his mind to do so. Until then, there is nothing you can do but pray and hope he really does want to quit. Keep reading and posting. This board has much to offer you and your husband. Good luck!
