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Posted by emnewberry1964 on July 28, 2006, at 19:45:38
Hi all,
I'm brand new here, although I have been lurking around these boards for quite some time, as I am bipolar. But the main problem is the prescription pill addictions. I have kicked xanax, ambien, quit drinking completely, but can't kick the pain pills. Most recently: Oxycodone. Well I haven't had any in 24 hours. I'm not feeling real happy, as there is a legitimate reason for me being prescribed these meds. But I just can't seem to take just what I'm prescribed, so I run out, and then try to get them from wherever I can. So now I've come clean about this to some family members (which I really had no choice of), and I'm trying to just stop. What do you do when there is pain, and you abuse the meds? It's like anxiety and abusing the meds. I've done that too. Luckily I finally found Lamictal, which helps a lot with the anxiety I've found. Anyway, I wish I could just take these pills as I am supposed to, but I don't know. Wish me luck. Great people here by the way.
Posted by antigua on July 28, 2006, at 22:44:52
In reply to 24 hours without pain pills, posted by emnewberry1964 on July 28, 2006, at 19:45:38
Give yourself a pat on the back and credit for making the effort. Then go to bed and start again tomorrow. Every day you can do this, you will feel better in the long run.
Good luck,
antigua
Posted by llrrrpp on July 28, 2006, at 23:05:04
In reply to Re: 24 hours without pain pills » emnewberry1964, posted by antigua on July 28, 2006, at 22:44:52
Have you spoken with your prescribing doctor about your concerns that you're abusing the pain pills? Or at the very least, ask her for an option that might not be addictive. Is there a reason why NSAIDS are contraindicated? I believe that these have fairly low abuse potential.
Anyways, I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. It sounds awful to be in pain twice- once physical pain, and the other drug withdrawal/anxiety pain.
hang in there, and just try moderation. All things good, but in reasonable doses. Allow yourself to feel small benefits, without trying to overdo anything to lose yourself. You did a good thing to tell your family. Support helps, and I'm glad that you're not afraid to admit when things aren't right for you.
best,
-ll
Posted by emnewberry1964 on July 29, 2006, at 1:37:38
In reply to Re: 24 hours without pain pills, posted by llrrrpp on July 28, 2006, at 23:05:04
I haven't spoken to my doctor that I have this problem. I will from now on be giving my meds to a family member who will be giving me each day what I am supposed to take. The problem with most of my family is that they just plain don't understand addiction. It has never been a part of their life. They don't understand what a grasp it has on you. And as for other meds, the other day I was asking the doc about some of the meds like celebrex, but I have right uncontrolled blood pressure and he won't try anything like that with me. And Ibuprofen works great on pain, I can only take it occasionally because it affects my urinary tract (I have had some kidney problems since I was a little girl). So this is where I've wound up. I take darvocet and oxycodone...the oxycodone at night to help me sleep. (or supposedly). But I think I would be better with giving that up and only having darvocet, which doesn't have quite as bad a grasp. But with the family member's help maybe I can straighten myself out. Good grief, I feel like a perpetual juvenile. Bleehhhh!!
Posted by Declan on July 30, 2006, at 17:40:17
In reply to 24 hours without pain pills, posted by emnewberry1964 on July 28, 2006, at 19:45:38
The trouble with taking pain pills as prescribed is that it's no fun.
The trouble with running out is that it's terrifying (or can be).
Maybe eventually you will find a way between these extremes.
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