I told her my life story, including that of me taking percocets (4/day+) for the last 2 years. It felt good to come clean with someone and get help. I've been off the percs for about a week now and she prescribed Wellbutrin for my depression, and seroquel for any anxiety I may have during the withdrawals. I'm hoping the Wellbutrin helps. I've taken the anti-depressants before and they didn't seem to do much. She said Wellbutrin will help restore energy as it helps with the depression. We'll see. I just need to stay clean of the opiates.........bad sh#@
Hey Percocet,
I think that you did a wonderful thing for yourself......Honesty is the way to go! I am sure you feel like alittle weight has been lifted off of you letting it all out.
Hoping you feel better soon, and get your energy back.....
Way to go on your week clean, nice present for Christmas for everyone in your life!
Take care,
Tina
I think that you did a wonderful thing for yourself......Honesty is the way to go! I am sure you feel like alittle weight has been lifted off of you letting it all out.
Hoping you feel better soon, and get your energy back.....
Way to go on your week clean, nice present for Christmas for everyone in your life!
Take care,
Tina
thanks, Tina.......Merry Christmas to you and yours
Perc,
I just wanted to let you know that going to a person that can help you with the mental part of this addiction is the way to go, and a big congratulations to you for going in and telling someone. That is such a huge step! This will help you in ways you can never imagine. The hardest part about our disease is the mental part of the addiction. Withdrawals will diminish after time, but it is the mental part of this that will drag you back time and time again. I would also recommend that you ask your doc for possible group counseling for addiction, and to look into some AA/NA/PA/MA classes. Those can help you so much once you find the meeting that is right for you.
You are heading in the right direction, and may I say, keep up the great work!
Lady M
I just wanted to let you know that going to a person that can help you with the mental part of this addiction is the way to go, and a big congratulations to you for going in and telling someone. That is such a huge step! This will help you in ways you can never imagine. The hardest part about our disease is the mental part of the addiction. Withdrawals will diminish after time, but it is the mental part of this that will drag you back time and time again. I would also recommend that you ask your doc for possible group counseling for addiction, and to look into some AA/NA/PA/MA classes. Those can help you so much once you find the meeting that is right for you.
You are heading in the right direction, and may I say, keep up the great work!
Lady M
Perc, I hope the welbutrin helps...
Way to go on the 2 weeks..
Kerry
Way to go on the 2 weeks..
Kerry
Kerry,
I have been wanting to post to you for some time. I just wanted to say that I think the world of you. You have been a wonderful addition to this board, and you have such a true and kind spirit about you. I look forward to getting to know you if that is okay.
Lady M
I have been wanting to post to you for some time. I just wanted to say that I think the world of you. You have been a wonderful addition to this board, and you have such a true and kind spirit about you. I look forward to getting to know you if that is okay.
Lady M
I started seeing a shrink this past week, too. It's my last hope.
I asked not to be put on antidepressants because (a) I am trying to get pregnant again - I know, I won't take antidepressants but I'll take pain pills and (b) I don't like the sexual side effects.... But if I can't do it by therapy alone, I'll probably give Wellbutrin another shot.
I asked not to be put on antidepressants because (a) I am trying to get pregnant again - I know, I won't take antidepressants but I'll take pain pills and (b) I don't like the sexual side effects.... But if I can't do it by therapy alone, I'll probably give Wellbutrin another shot.
Hi Danielle,
How long have you been off the pain pills? I have not had the chance to talk with you yet, and would like the chance to get to know you. I just got put on anti-depressants recently. First with Paxil, now with Lexapro. The Lexapro seems to help a lot. I can understand your fear of them while wanting another baby. They do have some weird side effects, and I think it is good that you are concerned over that. It is starting to show that you are taking notice of what pill, any kind, can do to you. Be proud of that.
God Bless,
Lady M
How long have you been off the pain pills? I have not had the chance to talk with you yet, and would like the chance to get to know you. I just got put on anti-depressants recently. First with Paxil, now with Lexapro. The Lexapro seems to help a lot. I can understand your fear of them while wanting another baby. They do have some weird side effects, and I think it is good that you are concerned over that. It is starting to show that you are taking notice of what pill, any kind, can do to you. Be proud of that.
God Bless,
Lady M
Lady, I am not off of pain pills yet, but I AM trying and fighting this harder than I've ever fought before. I am down to taking them only 2 times a day and am going from 3pm until 8am w/o taking anything. For the next 2 days, I only have enough pills to take one time a day (if I take 3 at a time), or I can take 1-2 at a time and take them 2 times a day.
I just started seeing a new shrink and went to my first AA meeting last Sunday.
I took Lexapro and had a HORRIBLE reaction to it.... It gave me chest pains and made me so dizzy I couldn't stand up. I've taken every anti-depressant there is and found that Zoloft works the best, but then I NEVER want to have sex, which isn't great for my marriage... lol
Also, some of these antidepressants are addictive in their own right and can cause liver problems... the two very problems I'm addressing with the hydrocodone... so I'd rather try to do this the old fashion way (then again, I am bipolar and my dr said I may never be able to get through life without taking medications).
I've been through this withdrawal thing before and am prepared to do it again.... I just hate that I got myself in this situation once more. I'm more mad at myself than anything else...
I just started seeing a new shrink and went to my first AA meeting last Sunday.
I took Lexapro and had a HORRIBLE reaction to it.... It gave me chest pains and made me so dizzy I couldn't stand up. I've taken every anti-depressant there is and found that Zoloft works the best, but then I NEVER want to have sex, which isn't great for my marriage... lol
Also, some of these antidepressants are addictive in their own right and can cause liver problems... the two very problems I'm addressing with the hydrocodone... so I'd rather try to do this the old fashion way (then again, I am bipolar and my dr said I may never be able to get through life without taking medications).
I've been through this withdrawal thing before and am prepared to do it again.... I just hate that I got myself in this situation once more. I'm more mad at myself than anything else...
