Class of May 2016 Support Thread Part 2
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Stl,mo
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Day 12. Still tired but feeling good. Been drinking a lot of water, tea and a little soda. Have to drink something to keep my hands busy in a sense. Also had me a smoothie tonight before dinner. Will start to add exercise in after 21 days sober. One thing at a time. Hope every one else is doing good and sober
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Alabama
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I want to join class of May 2016. May 4 was day 1 off prescription amphetamines. I made it to day 7 and was just barely beginning to feel a little better. Then I had to go to a psychiatrist appt today avg asked for "just 1 or 2 Vyvanse for emergencies." He wrote it for 30! Only 20mg, the lowest dose but still! So I told the pharmacy clerk I didn't want the whole script, just ten of them, thinking I'd have a little break from the misery of withdrawal. The pharmacist ignored what I asked and gave me ALL of them. Now I have to flush almost $300 worth of meds down the toilet tomorrow.
Anyway, I could use some help. I've been trying to get off stimulants since nine months after I started them in 2010. It's been a week, two weeks, two months, even three months once, but I've always gone back, usually due to a doctor visit or becausE my husband got some. He is finally on board with helping me quit, now though.
My health is ruined from them. I have to stop Now! And I can't disappoint my husband. I don't want him to know about this slip-it will make him want some for himself. So I have to hide that I've taken them.
Please, any advice on how to handle it when drugs are going to be unavoidably available? I can stay away from people who use but I'm too sick to stay away from Dr.'s offices entirely. And they always suggest amphetamines when I am honest about my symptoms - hypersomnia, extreme fatigue, nausea and migraines. Even after I tell them I became dependent on them previously and would double and triple my doses.
Are they all crazy?
Thank you all
Dagny
Anyway, I could use some help. I've been trying to get off stimulants since nine months after I started them in 2010. It's been a week, two weeks, two months, even three months once, but I've always gone back, usually due to a doctor visit or becausE my husband got some. He is finally on board with helping me quit, now though.
My health is ruined from them. I have to stop Now! And I can't disappoint my husband. I don't want him to know about this slip-it will make him want some for himself. So I have to hide that I've taken them.
Please, any advice on how to handle it when drugs are going to be unavoidably available? I can stay away from people who use but I'm too sick to stay away from Dr.'s offices entirely. And they always suggest amphetamines when I am honest about my symptoms - hypersomnia, extreme fatigue, nausea and migraines. Even after I tell them I became dependent on them previously and would double and triple my doses.
Are they all crazy?
Thank you all
Dagny
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Midwest, USA
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I'm pulling an overnight at the hospital, munching on Brussel sprouts and reflecting on my day.
Same as the past 12 days, I ran, logged my food, hung with my kids, stayed sober. Was really happy... until SO turned me down for a cuddle on the couch. (Only b/c he was hot)
Naturally, I got pissed and walked in the bedroom to lie down. AV took full advantage of my change in mood. It called me all sorts of nasty things and started to convince me to drink when he goes out of town tomorrow.
He came in, explained why he said no and that he didn't intend to hurt my feelings. We have a very loving and intimate relationship. I know he wouldn't turn me away ever, think I was just looking for an excuse to hurt an excuse to drink. Or I'm overly sensitive, idk.
Anyway, things are good now. Moral of the story...Keep on guard, winds can change quickly.
Same as the past 12 days, I ran, logged my food, hung with my kids, stayed sober. Was really happy... until SO turned me down for a cuddle on the couch. (Only b/c he was hot)
Naturally, I got pissed and walked in the bedroom to lie down. AV took full advantage of my change in mood. It called me all sorts of nasty things and started to convince me to drink when he goes out of town tomorrow.
He came in, explained why he said no and that he didn't intend to hurt my feelings. We have a very loving and intimate relationship. I know he wouldn't turn me away ever, think I was just looking for an excuse to hurt an excuse to drink. Or I'm overly sensitive, idk.
Anyway, things are good now. Moral of the story...Keep on guard, winds can change quickly.
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: England
Posts: 446
Morning gang. Well it's day 11 and I've got sick. I'm at work anyway didn't want to spend the day at home sitting around fighting the boredom. The good news is my house has almost become completely alcohol free my Mrs has not been drinking much since I quit except for the weekend. Which was tough. I haven't asked her she has just done it. She says she can't do the wweekends though. My fridge is full off food instead of alcohol which is a massive change we normally have some stuff for the kids and then the rest was just booze. Feeling very positive about things. My brother isn't happy that I'm missing his wedding but I know how that will go down. Good luck for today everyone. Hope it gets better for you guys who are having a hard time. 
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Georgia
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Good morning everyone. I feel better today and am off to work shortly. I'm not all better but enough. Today is one full week, actually 8 days. I'm meeting my sponsor tonight before the meeting so we can go over first step stuff.
Welcome Dagny! If a doctor told me to have a drink every night I would tell him to go to h***! I'd tell him he was crazy and I might even report him to authorities of some sort. I hope you flush those babies down the commode. Have a ceremony in there. "Goodbye, dearly departed friend...." sort of thing. Then cut your losses and join us in sobriety. It's an adventure you don't want to miss!
Happy sober day everyone!
Welcome Dagny! If a doctor told me to have a drink every night I would tell him to go to h***! I'd tell him he was crazy and I might even report him to authorities of some sort. I hope you flush those babies down the commode. Have a ceremony in there. "Goodbye, dearly departed friend...." sort of thing. Then cut your losses and join us in sobriety. It's an adventure you don't want to miss!
Happy sober day everyone!
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
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Hi guys, I would like to join this class. This will be my 3rd class since last November & I'm praying it's the last.
Today is day 1 and hopefully my last day 1 ever. The vicious cycle of addiction is pure hell.
Kiki
Today is day 1 and hopefully my last day 1 ever. The vicious cycle of addiction is pure hell.
Kiki
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Dagny,
I don't mean to be harsh or unkind, but the only person who can stop the pills is you! Sadly doctors and pharmacists are so busy with theirs careers and lives, they probably don't think about the damage it's causing you. Toss the pills, ask your doctor, or maybe a different one for a recovery plan? You can do this.
I don't mean to be harsh or unkind, but the only person who can stop the pills is you! Sadly doctors and pharmacists are so busy with theirs careers and lives, they probably don't think about the damage it's causing you. Toss the pills, ask your doctor, or maybe a different one for a recovery plan? You can do this.
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Originally Posted by strangeangel 
Hi KiKi, I remember you from November and maybe March. You were so positive and encouraging. You can do this! Many of us are repeat customers.. As long as you're trying its a step in the right direction!!
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