Seeking Treatment Tomorrow, Sick and Tired of being Addicted
Seeking Treatment Tomorrow, Sick and Tired of being Addicted
Hello all,
I've been a member of this forum for a few years and used to be a regular poster. However, I stopped posting when I started using again although I do pop in and lurk periodically. So I relapsed and have been using opiate painkillers in rapidly increasing amounts for the last few years.
I've tried to kick it myself a couple of times by preparing a box of supplies and taking time off work but I've always ended up relapsing after a couple of days when the withdrawal symptoms are peaking. I also went to the doctors to try and taper myself off but ended up using what I was prescribed on top of what I'd normally use. Typical addict fashion.
So I know I can't detox by myself and I also know I can't taper off the meds. I also can't afford to go to an inpatient rehab and I'm unlikely to get a place in a residential government funded rehab.
I've spent the last week sorting things out. I've arranged to see a counselor and will be having my first session tomorrow afternoon. This will be followed by an appointment with the local drug service team who can do opiate prescribing as I feel that this may be the best option for me at present although the ultimate goal is complete abstinence.
I'm also planning on getting back into NA meetings as soon as I can.
Thanks for reading.
Natom.
I've been a member of this forum for a few years and used to be a regular poster. However, I stopped posting when I started using again although I do pop in and lurk periodically. So I relapsed and have been using opiate painkillers in rapidly increasing amounts for the last few years.
I've tried to kick it myself a couple of times by preparing a box of supplies and taking time off work but I've always ended up relapsing after a couple of days when the withdrawal symptoms are peaking. I also went to the doctors to try and taper myself off but ended up using what I was prescribed on top of what I'd normally use. Typical addict fashion.
So I know I can't detox by myself and I also know I can't taper off the meds. I also can't afford to go to an inpatient rehab and I'm unlikely to get a place in a residential government funded rehab.
I've spent the last week sorting things out. I've arranged to see a counselor and will be having my first session tomorrow afternoon. This will be followed by an appointment with the local drug service team who can do opiate prescribing as I feel that this may be the best option for me at present although the ultimate goal is complete abstinence.
I'm also planning on getting back into NA meetings as soon as I can.
Thanks for reading.
Natom.
Natom, I'm glad to hear from you.
It sounds like you're ready to do this. I'm glad you plan to see a therapist for support and a drug service team. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.
It sounds like you're ready to do this. I'm glad you plan to see a therapist for support and a drug service team. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.
I'm hoping you will stick with it this time. It takes what it takes and it takes what it takes to stay. I also became addicted to opiates and I thought and dreamed about quitting for years before it finally happened. When I asked for and let myself receive help is what made the difference. You need us and we need you. That's the way it works in my humble opinion and experience.
Hello everyone,
Thank you for all your replies. I did manage to get to a counselling session last Wednesday and I'm going to the drug services place tomorrow evening. I've started journalling which I'm finding very therapeutic. I've also had a conversation with my partner who didn't really know the extent of my issue so that's a bit of a weight off my shoulders.
Now it's just time to get the monkey off my back
I'll update this thread after I've been to the appointment tomorrow.
Thanks all,
Natom
Thank you for all your replies. I did manage to get to a counselling session last Wednesday and I'm going to the drug services place tomorrow evening. I've started journalling which I'm finding very therapeutic. I've also had a conversation with my partner who didn't really know the extent of my issue so that's a bit of a weight off my shoulders.
Now it's just time to get the monkey off my back
I'll update this thread after I've been to the appointment tomorrow.
Thanks all,
Natom
So I turned up to my local doctors surgery where the local drug and alcohol services hold a drop-in session from 5pm-7pm this evening. It took all my courage to get down here to find out the surgery is closed for training. I've tried calling the service on their 24 hour number three times but haven't had an answer.
I'm going to hang around for half an hour on the off-chance someone may come along.
Natom
I'm going to hang around for half an hour on the off-chance someone may come along.
Natom
Got through to them on the phone on my 5th attempt and gave them my details. I'm not sure what's going to happen from here on in but I assume someone is going to contact me. The person on the phone seemed like they were in a rush and couldn't get me off the phone fast enough.
But, it's a start!
Natom
But, it's a start!
Natom
Natom
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