I am on Morphine.
I realize this makes me an addict as well.
No you are not an addict. You take your morphine as prescribed for a medical condition. That is not addiction.
I understand, I wish morphine could help my chronic pain, it does absolutely nothing.
I too live with chronic pain. I have alcoholic and peripheral neuropathy which I have to take high dosages of Neurontin and Lyrica for, and I have degenerative disc disease caused by my ostioarthritis which I am on tramadyl for and get the muscles spasms in my back and have to take a pretty heavy duty muscle relaxer for.
I am a recovering alcoholic. However, I have not found it necessary to abuse my medications. I take them as prescribed, which then allows me to be functional.
You're functioning now, that is great. I know how hard it can be when the pain gets bad and every movement is excruiating.
Glad you have some semblence of life today!!!!!!
Love and hugs,