How much is too much?? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Eagle1 · 12-22-2004, 09:44 PM

Sure I have a problem, not to minimize. But, question,,,,I take 1 to 2 10/325 almost everynight for what used to be pain, now pleasure. I hate that I am doing this. Is that a big problem to kick? What is the average of some of the additions? Again, I am not minimizing that I am using, but I want a comparison please..

Thank you :hello2

eddie z. · 12-22-2004, 10:17 PM

In Narcotics Anonymous, "We are not interested in what or how much you used or who your connections were, what you have done in the past, how much or how little you have, but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help." I've been told to focus on the similarities rather than the differences.

If you're asking mostly because you're worried about withdrawal, I can tell you that a couple of 10/325s "almost" daily is not alot. In my experience with oxycodone, I would expect some withdrawal, but not horrible. If you're getting the stuff from a doc, I suggest you discuss detox honestly with him. They can give you clonidine and/or other meds to ease you through it.

Are you going to meetings? If not, I strongly recommend it. They can help you keep from returning to a very bad place!

Peace, love,

s, and joy,
Eddie

godsonmyside · 12-22-2004, 10:17 PM

It doesn't matter how much, its the first one that kicks our butt. Its not how much we put in our body, its the effect it has on our wellbeing. one is too many and a thousand never enough.
Todd J.

eddie z. · 12-22-2004, 10:24 PM

Link to your local NA!
—EZ

***Time2Surrender*** · 12-22-2004, 10:25 PM

I know that for me, just one is too much. And a thousand is never enough.

Dawn10 · 12-23-2004, 05:10 AM

Eagle,
For me 1/2 a pill-no 1/4 of a pill is too much. If you are taking it for pleasure now, 1 is too many. I used for over 10 years and I shudder to think how much damage I may have done to my liver.
Detox is different for everyone. You had some good advice above--be honest with the doctor who is perscribing for you. He/she can help you with detox or refer you to someone who can.
Then, give you self a great Christmas gift :xmasd
Go to an NA meeting. You won't regret it.
Keep posting.

Eagle1 · 12-23-2004, 06:00 AM

Thanks to all who read and or posted. I understand what I must do. I will try all your advice.

Thanks

eddie z. · 12-23-2004, 04:51 PM

You're welcome, Eagle1! Let us know how things go and how you are doing, OK?
Love and hugs,
Eddie

12-22-2004, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eagle1 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Up in a Big Tree Posts: 56	How much is too much?? Sure I have a problem, not to minimize. But, question,,,,I take 1 to 2 10/325 almost everynight for what used to be pain, now pleasure. I hate that I am doing this. Is that a big problem to kick? What is the average of some of the additions? Again, I am not minimizing that I am using, but I want a comparison please.. Thank you :hello2 __________________ " All These Things, Washing Away....Like Tear Drops In The Rain"

12-22-2004, 10:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,606	In Narcotics Anonymous, "We are not interested in what or how much you used or who your connections were, what you have done in the past, how much or how little you have, but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help." I've been told to focus on the similarities rather than the differences. If you're asking mostly because you're worried about withdrawal, I can tell you that a couple of 10/325s "almost" daily is not alot. In my experience with oxycodone, I would expect some withdrawal, but not horrible. If you're getting the stuff from a doc, I suggest you discuss detox honestly with him. They can give you clonidine and/or other meds to ease you through it. Are you going to meetings? If not, I strongly recommend it. They can help you keep from returning to a very bad place! Peace, love, s, and joy, Eddie __________________

12-22-2004, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
godsonmyside Vision of Hope Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Living on This side of the green!! Posts: 1,062	It doesn't matter how much, its the first one that kicks our butt. Its not how much we put in our body, its the effect it has on our wellbeing. one is too many and a thousand never enough. Todd J. __________________ We get relief through the Twelve Steps which are essential to the recovery process, because they are a new, spiritual way of life that allows us to participate in our own recovery. We Do Recover Todd J.

12-22-2004, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,606	Link to your local NA! —EZ __________________

12-22-2004, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Soon to be Washington State Posts: 6,335 Blog Entries: 3	I know that for me, just one is too much. And a thousand is never enough. __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

12-23-2004, 05:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dawn10 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 423	Eagle, For me 1/2 a pill-no 1/4 of a pill is too much. If you are taking it for pleasure now, 1 is too many. I used for over 10 years and I shudder to think how much damage I may have done to my liver. Detox is different for everyone. You had some good advice above--be honest with the doctor who is perscribing for you. He/she can help you with detox or refer you to someone who can. Then, give you self a great Christmas gift :xmasd Go to an NA meeting. You won't regret it. Keep posting. __________________ Dawn

12-23-2004, 06:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eagle1 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Up in a Big Tree Posts: 56	Thanks to all who read and or posted. I understand what I must do. I will try all your advice. Thanks __________________ " All These Things, Washing Away....Like Tear Drops In The Rain"

12-23-2004, 04:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,606	You're welcome, Eagle1! Let us know how things go and how you are doing, OK? Love and hugs, Eddie __________________

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