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Hello everyone!
Attempting once again to kick my pain killer habit.
I wish everyone well and would like to thank you for all the info on this site.
Almost 8 years ago while working out, I had a total blowout in my neck. The disks between 5 and 6 gone. Severe pain lasted almost 3 months. I've been chasing that initial high ( relief ) I experienced every since.
Game plan:
Tell my dealers to take a hike
Get on subs tomorrow to to ease the withdrawals
Visit a rehab specialist ( Weds 9:15 )
Find and attend meetings in my area.
Follow advice of the professionals.
I've only gone 20 days (in a row) not using in the last 7 years. I average one to two weeks not using in all my previous attempts.
I need to address my depression/anxiety & cravings in order to beat this.
This is my first post about my embarrassing addiction...
I know from the posts I've read that i'm in for a rough ride.
Also, thanks to the posts I've read I do have hope!
Here we go...
Ken
Attempting once again to kick my pain killer habit.
I wish everyone well and would like to thank you for all the info on this site.
Almost 8 years ago while working out, I had a total blowout in my neck. The disks between 5 and 6 gone. Severe pain lasted almost 3 months. I've been chasing that initial high ( relief ) I experienced every since.
Game plan:
Tell my dealers to take a hike
Get on subs tomorrow to to ease the withdrawals
Visit a rehab specialist ( Weds 9:15 )
Find and attend meetings in my area.
Follow advice of the professionals.
I've only gone 20 days (in a row) not using in the last 7 years. I average one to two weeks not using in all my previous attempts.
I need to address my depression/anxiety & cravings in order to beat this.
This is my first post about my embarrassing addiction...
I know from the posts I've read that i'm in for a rough ride.
Also, thanks to the posts I've read I do have hope!
Here we go...
Ken
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome Ken!
I've felt that shame, too. I wanted to think I was stronger/smarter than my addiction to alcohol, but I finally just gave up and said "Help!" (smartest thing I've ever done.
) The support here helped me turn my life around.
You've got some really solid action plans, which is great. Get all the support/help you need and know that things will get better with each sober day. Be good to yourself and keep reading/posting! Glad you're here!
(Check out the Substance Abuse forum here, too - lots of support there as well).
I've felt that shame, too. I wanted to think I was stronger/smarter than my addiction to alcohol, but I finally just gave up and said "Help!" (smartest thing I've ever done.
) The support here helped me turn my life around.You've got some really solid action plans, which is great. Get all the support/help you need and know that things will get better with each sober day. Be good to yourself and keep reading/posting! Glad you're here!
(Check out the Substance Abuse forum here, too - lots of support there as well).
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