I went ot my 3rd meeting last night and actually said something-I couldn't believe how many people came up to me and hugged me and gave me thier numbers - it was great!! I felt really welcomed for the first time because I guess I stepped out of my "comfort zone" lol, plus I figured if I didnt share soon I wouldn't go anymore. Also I was wondering if anyone knew what a pain management clinic did-and what opiate therapy was, because i don't think I'm interested in that lol - my Dr. referred me to this place, and i want to make sure theres no opiates involved. (and I did fill my script-to be completely honest It was harder than I thought to not do it, but I have no money to pick it up, and I told my husband about it, so he can cancel it or do what I can't seem to do. I hate being honest sometimes. But I'm still clean!! 21 days today-and thats longer than Ive gone before!!
I am so proud of you!!!You are doing great!!!! As for the pain clinic and opiate therapy that was the biggest legal drug dealer I ever went too.They make you sign a consent to be treated ONLYWITH OPIATES which is not what you are looking for if you are trying to stay sober please dont go that route.
My pain clinic dr. hung himself in jail because he got popped for over prescribing pills .I was 22 when I started seeing him and he was giving me 90 40 oxys,120 lorcet 10/650 and 120 xanax 1mg and let me tell you when you went to your monthly visit at his office it took like 4-5 hours to get seen but of course it was worth waiting for because I was usually sick the day of my appt. anyway and people drove 100's of miles to Myrtle Beach to see this dr. it was crazy.veryone had to go on methadone when he got popped he had everybody within miles strung out that was some insane days back then.
Most importantly now that you are getting comfortable at the meetings start scoping a sponsor,someone that you can relate to almost every time they speak it helps ALOT !!! You are doing so so great congratulations on 21 days way to go.Cristina
My pain clinic dr. hung himself in jail because he got popped for over prescribing pills .I was 22 when I started seeing him and he was giving me 90 40 oxys,120 lorcet 10/650 and 120 xanax 1mg and let me tell you when you went to your monthly visit at his office it took like 4-5 hours to get seen but of course it was worth waiting for because I was usually sick the day of my appt. anyway and people drove 100's of miles to Myrtle Beach to see this dr. it was crazy.veryone had to go on methadone when he got popped he had everybody within miles strung out that was some insane days back then.
Most importantly now that you are getting comfortable at the meetings start scoping a sponsor,someone that you can relate to almost every time they speak it helps ALOT !!! You are doing so so great congratulations on 21 days way to go.Cristina
I feel the pain clinic dr. I saw was out to line her pockets.....when she pulled me offof vicoden, and put me on methadone I was scared as hell.........I wanted to fight it, but she said she would no longer give me vico's.so I knew I needed something for the pain I was in.she convienced me the meth woulddo the trick......well yeah it did the trick....my life went downhill....I went numb, didn't care about anyone or anything, lost the feeling of joy and laughing.......about 3 months ago I decided I wantedmy old life back, and I knew I was not gonna be able to do this ct.so I went down from 4 a day to 3 then 2 then 1 and as of today, I have been 15 days clean and feel darn good about it..........I will NEVER go back to the pain clinic.I feel alot of them are just drug pushers so we turn into the addict we really neve wanted to become.I relize methadone has helped other.and it did me to.but what it did to my life, besides cover the physical pain...was give me pain I have to wake up and deal with now.......I know next week I should be ready for that....if you choose to go just be careful....and find out EVERYTHING about the meds they want to put you on BEFORE you pick up the script
HI First I just want to say GOOD FOR YOU on your clean time & for speaking up.I could never bring myself to reach out except here online where I feel safe.Now about that Pain management,I dont know much,but I know that here in NY so many people try to get into that because at least where I live they give out real strong stuff so people I USE to know would just go drug seeking.I think its so great that your being so strong & I hope you keep up the great job.....mj
thanks for the info on the pain clinic-thats not cool-i was hoping they would be more of a pain management without opaites-grrr oh well, i dont even want to be tempted-not strong enough lol
Hi Tasia...stay away from the pain clinic. You are so far ahead of the game right now by having 21 days...they will only help you go backwards. Your regular dr can prescribe non-narcotic meds if you feel you need them. Make sure your husband cancels that script. Ask him as soon as possible.
I'm so happy for you that you spoke at a meeting. Take a huge amount of courage. Girl, you are on your way! Next thing to do is ask if someone will sponsor you. I'm really proud of you. Look how far you've come!
XXX
CG
I'm so happy for you that you spoke at a meeting. Take a huge amount of courage. Girl, you are on your way! Next thing to do is ask if someone will sponsor you. I'm really proud of you. Look how far you've come!
XXX
CG
Thank you-and I'll be talking to him tonight-and I think the pain clinic is not an option, from everything Ive read and heard it's sounds like I could end up worse-but thank you for your encouraging words =] IM GOING TO GET MY 30 DAY KEYCHAIN LOL
30 day keytag....woooo hoooo for you....i'm so glad that you've taken a liking to NA....i find it very helpful, and I'm glad that you found the strength to share!
well im soo close to my 30 days, i just have to keep going, and not fall-i guess i should have said i cant wait to get my 30 day keychain lol
You do know, that those key tags glow in the dark, so you don't have too....
At a year, you get the most beautiful coin. But I'm not future trippin for you or anything...lol
CG
At a year, you get the most beautiful coin. But I'm not future trippin for you or anything...lol
CG
lol =] I'm going friday night too, these meetings give me something to look forward too, which is a good thing lol
That is so great to hear! You just keep on doing what your doing and you will be at 30 before you know it cant stress enough the sponsor thing if you are not to comfortable yet share at a meeting that you are almost at 30 days and need a temporary sponsor and I promise they will come to you and offer it makes it an even better experience. then you can be getting exper. working with others so one day you can sponsor people too. WE maintain our sobriety by giving it back .That is why it is so important for you to keep posting your progress do you realize how good of an influence it is to let people know that it is possible to NOT pick that script up?? That is HUGE!! I am serious.You go girl!!
