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Posted by coley on August 16, 2005, at 1:23:25
I am scared, and afraid I will never be able to stop. Thirty three hours clean.
Posted by ClearSkies on August 16, 2005, at 7:14:12
In reply to Painkiller addiction., posted by coley on August 16, 2005, at 1:23:25
That's fantastic for you!! There is a Withdrawl board here where you'll find support from others, also a Substance board which has been a big help for me with alcohol.
It is more complicated with mental illness thrown into the mix. Like there is yet another secret to carry around.I wish you the best.
ClearSkies
Posted by coley on August 16, 2005, at 12:35:02
In reply to Re: Painkiller addiction. » coley, posted by ClearSkies on August 16, 2005, at 7:14:12
The worst part is going to work, and seeing all these people who want to "help" me get high. I have to leave to go there soon, very soon. I am scared I won't be able to say no. We shall see. I'll post when I get home to tell you how it went.
Posted by ClearSkies on August 16, 2005, at 20:17:52
In reply to Re: Painkiller addiction., posted by coley on August 16, 2005, at 12:35:02
Hope it is a good day for you.
ClearSkies
Posted by coley on August 17, 2005, at 1:02:15
In reply to Thinking of you today » coley, posted by ClearSkies on August 16, 2005, at 20:17:52
Well I am home. I just want to let you know ClearSkies...I DID NOT GET HIGH AT WORK TONIGHT! Isn't that awesome! I only really chatted with one guy that is turned on to it, and he is going through the same thing as me. However there are other people there I could turn to. I did not ignore them, but I did not allow our conversations to turn to my demons. I faced another day without it. I am so happy!!! I made money, and did not spend it on a high!
Posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2005, at 5:31:03
In reply to Re: Thinking of you today, posted by coley on August 17, 2005, at 1:02:15
You see? We can do it. I came through a tough day as well. Congratulations, Coley!
See you on the boards...
Clear Skies
Posted by coley on August 17, 2005, at 13:09:15
In reply to Re: Thinking of you today » coley, posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2005, at 5:31:03
I am so glad I'm straight today. Today makes day three with nothing in my system. Good for me huh? I'm happy you were able to hack your way through a tough day. I always feel rewarded when I handle a situation amicably. Know what I realized, I'd rather be depressed/anxious most of the time then ANGRY all the time! Yeesh talk about tiring, I get tired watching someone rant and rave.
Posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2005, at 14:17:56
In reply to Re: Thinking of you today, posted by coley on August 17, 2005, at 13:09:15
Anger is very tiring to experience long term, and to watch!! I lived with a very angry person for 17 years and it changed me utterly. It took me a long time to learn how to be angry and still express myself effectively. Mostly this involves walking away to give myself a "time out" so I don't completely blow up :-)
I'm still learning.Congratulations, too, on yet another day.
Posted by coley on August 17, 2005, at 23:15:27
In reply to Re: Thinking of you today » coley, posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2005, at 14:17:56
Thanks again for your support. Made it one more day, and what a fabulous day it was. My boyfriend and I had our first day in our first home. We need to fix up more, and can't sleep there yet, but it was still our first day. I was feeling great by the end of the day when I realized I made it through without any highs, and still felt exilirated.
Posted by Dominique on August 25, 2005, at 17:01:06
In reply to Painkiller addiction., posted by coley on August 16, 2005, at 1:23:25
It will be rough; but be STRONG!!!!! I was once addicted to pain meds after two surgeries. I went through my pain meds very quickly, then took what was in the cabinet when I ran out (I wasn't allowed a refill). It wasn't until a family member noticed my issues with the meds that I had to stop (and the fact that I had taken everything in the house). Just know that you will be better soon and it will all be over. I have taken the liberty of not taking any pain meds, even advil etc. unless I absolutely have to. I'll live with a headache for a few hours, but take something only and ONLY if it is a must. I don't ever want to go down that crazy road again. It is NOT worth it - for myself or my family.
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Posted by coley on August 26, 2005, at 1:35:32
In reply to Re: Painkiller addiction., posted by Dominique on August 25, 2005, at 17:01:06
Right on, it certainly is hard. I've gotten off it before I just came back is all. I've been really good since I started posting. I only messed up once, and I don't even feel that bad about it. I mean it was a mistake no doubt, but if I get too down I might get on the "well I already screwed up might as well jump back in" track. Thanks for replying
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