What On Earth Am I Doing To Myself?

[Recovery4Me]

I found there was not an easy way to quit being an active addict which is why only one of four make it to freedom from active substance addiction. And then there was trauma from quitting in my body and in my mind when I realized what the h3ll I had done to myself as well as those around me.

I have been drug free for thirty-some years, with alcohol free for a sloppy twenty (back sliding) and a stronger solid tenish.

So, it boiled down to (for me only-no judgement on anyone else) was I gonna let "them" take everything or was I gonna fight for my life back. I found I had became my own worst enemy. I am still just one pill away, one snort or one drink away each day from going back to that place in time.

So I fight one day at a time for recovery. Take what you need and leave the rest.

Peace and success offered to your own discovery & journey.

 

[cr92027]

Has anyone here found a way to withdraw from drugs and alcohol that helps with the withdrawal symptoms? I really do want to get on with my life and stop trying to numb myself out. I want to get through this though without being hospitalized.
Thanks for any advise you can give.

I would think it would be best to decrease the amount that you are taking. What medications are you taking? If you are on 10 my of let's say oxycodine. Try going longer in between doses. Then decrease the dosage slowly so got instance go down to 5 my for each dosage for a few days to a week and just keep decreasing. Hope this helps.

 

[fly away home]

Just want to let you know it is possible to do it on your own. I detoxed from heroin many times with no support. It's not pleasant, it's down right horrible but it's possible. If you are on medication as well I would not be taking anything herbal.

Nothing is really going to make it easy and for me, the awful withdrawals were a good thing. It made going back on heroin much less appealing.

I go by the rule, three days in a row and your addicted. Three days without and your over the worst.

Good luck.

 

[franciemarnie]

I withdrew from painkillers more times than I care to recall. It's basically over after five days. You have to be willing to tolerate the discomfort. But more than that, you need to have support in place to teach you a different way of dealing with pain -- and believe me, I know pain lead you to the pills like me -- or you will likely go back to using.

For me, 12-step groups worked. You can take what you can use and leave the rest. You may not choose that route, but if you have nothing to replace the drugs, no new way of living, life will be difficult. Just my thoughts.

 

[hailstorm]

I saw my therapist today. We discussed my addictions and she suggested I talk to the psychiatrist about starting suboxone treatment. She said I can probably start this treatment in the office. I told her what my withdrawals were like and she was concerned that I could have seizures if I try to withdraw by myself. She said I was high risk because of what I take. I really don't want to be hospitalized for it.
What are your experiences with subpoxone treatment and what should I expect from it? If anyone can can give me some input I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[joeylittle]

I told her what my withdrawals were like and she was concerned that I could have seizures if I try to withdraw by myself. She said I was high risk because of what I take.

Just wanted to echo this, because it is something you should take seriously. Can't speak to the suboxone, but I also want to applaud the way you are really pushing forward through this. Keep going, you'll get there.

 

[hailstorm]

Thanks @joeylittle I will.