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Dizzie58
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: north canton, ohio
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New In Recovery
Hello group, my name is Bonnie and Im a prescription drug addict. mostly tramadol, but I will use anything in a pinch. This has been going on for four years, and I am ready to quit. I've lost my job, my car, and am about to be evicted from my apartment due to buying drugs on the internet. I have also put my husband through complete hell. At this moment , I am so terrified of the withdrawl Im in a state of constant panic. Thanks for listening.
Dizzie58
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: north canton, ohio
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Hi, thanks for the reply. As far as reaching out, I found some NA meetings in my area, one of them is this evening. But I have not been to see a doctor or a hospital. There's the shame factor involved, but I really don't trust myself around prescribers right now. I would probably fall at his feet and beg for more tramadol. I remember what tram withdrawal feels like though. About 6 months ago, I ran out for about 2 weeks and it was hellish. Mostly psychological, but there was some sweating and insomnia. I am only on my 2nd day of recovery feel confused but determined. I guess a psychotherapist would not be a bad idea either.
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As noted by EverySngleNight you might want to reach out to somebody. I think there are serious concerns when stopping an addiction to pain killers such as Tramadol.
Wish I could give you more info, but pills were not my addiction of choice.
Try going to this page, it might better suited for your addiction. http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/substance-abuse/
Wish I could give you more info, but pills were not my addiction of choice.
Try going to this page, it might better suited for your addiction. http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/substance-abuse/
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Good luck sweetheart.
I had to be on tramadol and a lot of other drugs while waiting for back surgery and I remember the awful feelings from them the next day and that was because I had to take them.
I am praying for u and if u want to talk (my issue is alcohol) i am here for u
I had to be on tramadol and a lot of other drugs while waiting for back surgery and I remember the awful feelings from them the next day and that was because I had to take them.
I am praying for u and if u want to talk (my issue is alcohol) i am here for u
Dizzie58
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Thanks, Zombiegirl. At the moment, I'm trying to wrap my head around what a future without tramadol would look like. Literally, I am a Mormon and I don't intend that to offend anyone, or make them perceive me as preachy. It's just that I don't smoke or drink alcohol, coffee, or tea. So having to deal with a prescription drug addiction is very shameful and baffling.
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Hi dizzie, I was a codeine addict for years, and came off it in August. Life without them is great, once you don't crave them anymore it's much easier....withdrawal was terrible, I won't lie, but once it's all out of your system it's ok 
go and see a dr though, they could help with anxiety
go and see a dr though, they could help with anxiety
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