So happy I found this Board!!!

irish351
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Posted on Apr 7, 2008 7:30 AM

I just want people to know that it is possible to get off Pain Meds. I am addicted to Pain Medication due to a herniated disc in my neck. It starts out taking two a day for pain... then it doesn't help anymore. You start to take more and more. Before you know it you are addicted and need them to function. I became weaker and weaker. At first, they took away the pain and gave me energy. I don't know if that happens to everyone. Well eventually it robs you of it. I started to research how to detox on your own....no one knew I was addicted. Well the best way is to taper off SLOWLY or you will relapse. For example, if you take 10 a day....start taking 9....then a few days later take 8...stay on that for two weeks.. Then precede to decrease it over time. I'm happy to say I'm on 3 a day and looking forward to being off them completely. I do understand that some people have to be on them. That is great if you can take what is prescribed. Most people need more and more. Just know that it is possible to do it on your own. God Bless anyone who is going through this. Know there are many of us going through it too.

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irish351
irish351
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1. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
Apr 18, 2008 6:53 AM   |   In response to: irish351

Not so happy anymore!!

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janvanstri
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2. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
Apr 18, 2008 5:35 PM   |   In response to: irish351

Irish,you cannot do it the way you were doing it. I was addicted for years. I have been clean for 15 years. Pleas go to the Alcolhol site and the I need help boar. There are a bunch of us,all addicted to different things. We have moved because we were having trouble with Harpo. You will find my e-mail. E-mail me and I will give you our new site. We would love to have you join us. JV

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irish351
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3. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
Apr 19, 2008 6:56 AM   |   In response to: janvanstri

I would love to join your board but I don't know how. I did try to find you to email you but it said no email. Do you mean this Alcohol site or one online? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for just taking the time to help. :D

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janvanstri
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4. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
Apr 20, 2008 6:02 AM   |   In response to: irish351

Irish,my e-mail is jvcooker@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you. JV

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irish351
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5. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
May 4, 2008 6:26 PM   |   In response to: janvanstri

Thanks again... You will be hearing from me soon. :8}

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dbyrne1
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6. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
May 4, 2008 7:10 PM   |   In response to: irish351

You can do it. Hang in there. You are not alone. Try to meditate and find other ways to help with the pain. There are homeopathic ways and healings. Reikki is one method. I am learning more about healing which basically means helping people to feel better not necessarily curing. I have a relative who has struggled with the addiction of pain meds. He spent 7 years living like a zombie. I wish that I could take away your pain. I am sending you love and positive thoughts.

Namaste,

dbyrne1

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irish351
irish351
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7. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
May 14, 2008 6:02 PM   |   In response to: dbyrne1

Thank you so much dbyrne !! I can't tell how much your kind words meant to me. You did take away a little pain. It helps to just post on here. Especially when no one knows about it. I am able to be completely honest here.

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clp924
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8. Re: So happy I found this Board!!!
Jun 6, 2008 9:53 AM   |   In response to: irish351

irish351** Please take this into consideration. I was addicted to a very heavy pain medication for years. To taper is to fail IN MY OPINION. I know that Dr.'s will tell you that this is the way. I know throug my own experience you have to put them down all together. There are however medications out there to help you through the withdrawl symptoms. I am now free of this demon for a year and I cannot express to you the freedom it brings to not chase your tail every 45 minutes, coming up with the excuses to Dr's as to why you are early "again" this month. It is a freedom every one on these pills should know. I would be happy to share my experience with you on a personal level exchanging email, and to give you some "pointers" on some things that can get you through some tough days. I will have you in my prayers, meditate, God is with you always.

Christine

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