GOING THROUGH PAINKILLER WITHDRAW AND I NEED SOME HELP

ROBERT-C · Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 2

HELLO I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP. I HAVE BEEN TAKING PAI KILLERS FOR OVER 4 YEARS AND I MUST STOP. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES BUT NEVER LAST MRE THAN A FEW HOURS, I FEEL TO BAD WHEN NOT TAKING THEM. WELL THEY ARE MAKING ME A BAD PERSON LOOKING FOR THE NEXT PILL. IF I TELL ANYONE I WILL LOOSE MY JOB,WIFE,AND MAYBE MY WONDERFUL KIDS. IM DOING MY BEST TO STOP AND I FEEL AWFUL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN GET TO HELP STOP OR SPEEDUP THE WITHDRAWS AND NOT GET HOOKED ON?? IN MY TEENAGE YEARS I WAS ADDICTED TO STREET DRUGS AND I WAS ABLE TO QUIT COLDTURKEY. NOW IM 38 AND CANT CONTROL MY OWN CHOICE.
ANY HELP WILL BE A LIFE SAVER. THANKS TO ALL FROM THE BOTTUM OF MY HEART.

ROBERT-C · Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 2

tigerpips22 · Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

Hi sorry no one has got back to you,
I too am in the same predicament, have been hooked on painkillers for 3 yrs now, every day is a blur, but somehow they helped me get through the day, I too didnt feel I could confide in anyone, my partner knew i took so many but under the illusion it was for a so called bad back, my work couldn't find out, after all I am in the healthcare business. I feel so envious of people who were normal. All I knew was as long as I had my painkillers I could get through the day. Very sleepy and drugged though. I guess there is no easy way of coming off them, on tues this week I heard about a woman I know who has only a matter of weeks left and I guess this gave me a kick up the ass I woke up on wed morn and thought sod this I want to be awake to play with my little lad when I get in from work I want to enjoy life, not praying that the doctor has stopped my tabs or where the next supply was coming from. Believe me its been so hard, im only on day 3 and the aches have been nearly unbearable, as for the cramps and diving for the loo Embarassed

I have no will power wotsoever if I can do it anyone can. I too was hooked on streetdrugs when younger only 4yr ago it was amphetamine on a daily basis. but then the painkillers were an easy option to change to to make me feel somewhat not with it. I still find it really difficult to keep away from it and still find myself calling up on a friend to get me it, it all goes haywire then, because I then take the painkillers to come down. So my main aim is to come off the painkillers and completely quit the other, but yes its easier said than done. All the advice I can give is to look at your precious children and think how they will cope if your liver packs up which it will do if you dont stop. I deal with people in that situation daily and its awful, please do it for your kids, wife and most importantly yourself. I wish you all the luck in the world, I really do because right now its hurting to type I'm aching that much but my little lad is playing with his cars behind me and I just have to look at him and it spurs me on. I lost my nanna and aunt to addictions mainly painkillers, in fact anything they could get their hands on ie benylin, dont fall victim to it yourself. I know I'm not. What painkillers do you take if you dont mind me asking. Please get back to me because maybe we can spur eachother on. Take care J Sad

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mommy4 · Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

Hi! I know how all of you feel... believe me. There is a medication you can get called suboxone.. it is for narcotic withdrawals..It does help. The main thing you will have to be careful because some people tend to like these more then the painkillers.. But as long as you only get enough for a week and then stop taking them you will be good to go. If you do not feel comfortable going to your primary care doctor and asking for them.. there are addiction recovery places all over.. and they do supply meds and counseling.. you just have to do a little more research if you want to go that route. I am telling you from experience.. it does make you feel better.. but without the "high" of the painkillers. You will feel more drowsy on that stuff.. but just think it is only for a week. Withdrawals usually only last one week, two if you are taking extremely high doses... but with that medication (suboxone) you will only need them for a week. You can even go to the hospital and tell them what is going on and they will prescribe them.. the one I went to did and even gave me enough painkillers to last until I could pay for the suboxone (some insurance companies won't pay for it) But if you are honest with them.. they will help you... believe me.. that was how I did it.. and I have 4 children so I know.. My addiction started with a bad car accident.. then I just needed them to keep going like you. I wish you luck! Oh.. and don't be embarassed or ashamed to go and ask for help... the ones who should be ashamed are those out there taking them knowing they have a problem and not asking for help. You have to start somewhere.. with being honest about it. If your not sure how to find the addiction places around you just google.. addiction recovery in.....(area where you live)... Hope all of this helps.

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