Hello All !!
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Hello All !!
52 years old and I stopped using Narcotic Painkillers after a 9 year addiction. I claim addiction....because my main reason for using them was NOT to control pain....I just Liked the all is well feeling that they provided. I started because of Cervical problems...and 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis...which gave me the opportunity to get even stronger pain meds from my Doctor. Like most I suppose...I kept increasing my dosages to find that Euphoric Feeling...at the end...I was taking 10 to 14, 7.5 Oxycodone per day, still not able to feel like I wanted to feel.
I knew that it was time to stop, and went Cold Turkey. Im sure that many can relate to the fact that I went through living Hell !! Im on day 5 now, and feeling much better...some things feel like their coming back too fast...especially the Emotions. And I seem to be going in and out of periods of Depression.
I did call my Pain Clinic Dr. and told them to Cancel Refills to take away that temptation.
Im really not craving the drugs at this time, Im just confused about how to move forward, seems like one can really Lose who the were after 9 years....It's like I know who I am....but Im a complete stranger to myself at the same time.
I am a Man of Great Faith, and Im sure that this is what is giving me the strength needed to move forward.
But I also have the need to Just tell someone.
That's what brought me to this Forum.
God Bless !!
I knew that it was time to stop, and went Cold Turkey. Im sure that many can relate to the fact that I went through living Hell !! Im on day 5 now, and feeling much better...some things feel like their coming back too fast...especially the Emotions. And I seem to be going in and out of periods of Depression.
I did call my Pain Clinic Dr. and told them to Cancel Refills to take away that temptation.
Im really not craving the drugs at this time, Im just confused about how to move forward, seems like one can really Lose who the were after 9 years....It's like I know who I am....but Im a complete stranger to myself at the same time.
I am a Man of Great Faith, and Im sure that this is what is giving me the strength needed to move forward.
But I also have the need to Just tell someone.
That's what brought me to this Forum.
God Bless !!
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Welcome to the family.
Take a look at our substance abuse forum. Lots of good support and experience there too.
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Take a look at our substance abuse forum. Lots of good support and experience there too.Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 10,962
Welcome. Quitting is the first step. Recovery will get you back to the person you were before your addiction. I returned to my "faith" after a 35 year lapse, but a true spiritual connection didn't occur until I got sober. My addiction, alcohol, was a barrier to my faith. It has since been lifted.
Have you considered a spiritual-based recovery group? I'm referring to narcotics anonymous (NA). You don't have to do this alone.
Good luck.
Have you considered a spiritual-based recovery group? I'm referring to narcotics anonymous (NA). You don't have to do this alone.
Good luck.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome bounce and congratulations on day 5! I was addicted to alcohol, but remember how annoying the insomnia was. I hope you continue to feel a bit better each day.
It always helps to be patient with ourselves and the process and just take things as they come. It sounds like you're doing great!
It always helps to be patient with ourselves and the process and just take things as they come. It sounds like you're doing great!
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