Day 1, really need to talk.....
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Day 1, really need to talk.....
Hi all, i am on my first day after a 5 yr drug abuse. I have never tried to get clean before, and im also a closet junkie/functional addict, so no one knows what im going through. Im w/d really bad right now, and really just need to talk, someone please help me!!! I truly feel as if im going to lose my mind soon.....
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Ty so much jim jim, lol i really feel as if im losing my mind, plus im w/d so bad, i've never felt this bad in my life..... the worst part is i just keep thinking, if i just went and got a little bit, then i wouldnt feel so bad, but i dont want to be that person anymore, im really just trying to stay strong.
Day 1 one is tough - do you have someone around for help if you need it MsKilla? Withdrawals can be potentially dangerous if you are quitting cold turkey, please be safe. Know that it will pass though - and drinking even just a little re-starts the clock on detoxing.
I hope all is well -- its hard... have you considered counselling / treatment? Do you have a family? How old are you? I'm 20 years old, female, in the hospital on suicide watch. Drugs ruined my life. Almost lost custody of my daughter. Getting counselling and doing the paperwork to go to treatment center.
Alcohol is my cross to bear too Mskilla. You might relate here? http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/#drug-addiction
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Flyingvacant im trying to find a program on a sliding scale, because i have no insurance, and for that reason most of the places around here wont even help me, they just want to put me on methadone, but i dont want to just trade one for another, you know?! My family doesnt know, ive been a functional addict. Im 27. Im so sorry for everything thats happened to you!!! I MOST DEFINITELY understand hpw u feel. Im glad you're getting help tho. Youll b in my prayers. U shud keep in touch with me!
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Is that true, the er cant send u away??? I may have to, im a little nervous, ive been puckeing and the other end as well. Also i dont understand how i can be drenched in sweat but shivering cold at the same time. Is that normal?!
I am not familiar with Heroin, my DOC was Alcohol - sorry for the confusion. It is correct that an ER cannot turn you away if you have a medical emergency. It sounds like you aren't feeling very well - don't rule it out as an option if you feel you need it. It's much better to be safe than sorry. ER's deal with this type of thing regularly too - so they have seen withdrawals before and know how to help.
I have not done street drugs, or heroin, but I do know withdrawal can be very serious and a health risk. I do not think an emergency room can turn you away if you are sick and detoxing. Especially if you go to a large urban hospital.
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