Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 787496

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PAIN MEDS

Posted by LOTUSFLOWER on October 7, 2007, at 9:01:56

I AM A 29 YEAR OLD MOTHER OF 2 CHILDREN. I HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER & A GREAT HUSBAND. MY SECRET... I HAVE TAKEN A VARIETY OF PAIN MEDICATION DAILY FOR FOUR YEARS. I HAVE TRIED TO QUIT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE WITHDRAWL IS UNBEARABLE. WHEN I HAVE WITHDRAWL, I CAN'T CONCENTRATE, GET FEVERS & CHILLS, SWEAT & GET REALLY IRRATABLE & SLEEPY. THE LONGEST I HAVE GONE WITHOUT PILLS IS ABOUT 2 MONTHS...& I STILL FELT THE PHYSICAL WITHDRAWL SYMPTOMS AFTER 2 MONTHS. I TRIED ANTIDEPRESSANTS, DID NOT WORK. I STARTED BACK ON PILLS BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID I WOULD LOSE MY JOB IF I DIDN'T "GET MOVING" & CONCENTRATE ON MY WORK. ALSO, THE PILLS MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS A BETTER MOM, BECAUSE I WAS HAPPY & NOT SO IRRATABLE. STUPID, I KNOW. IF THERE WAS A WAY I COULD JUST STOP WITHOUT MONTHS OF HORRIBLE WITHDRAWL, I WOULD. I KNOW IT IS NOT GOOD FOR ME. I KNOW IT IS NOT GOOD FOR MY FAMILY. I DO NOT WANT FAMILY, FRIENDS & CO-WORKERS TO FIND OUT. WHAT CAN I DO?

 

Re: PAIN MEDS

Posted by DisTraught on October 7, 2007, at 9:13:08

In reply to PAIN MEDS, posted by LOTUSFLOWER on October 7, 2007, at 9:01:56

Hi, Lotusflower

Seek help. Seeing a psychiatrist who is also qualified in cognitive psychology might be a good idea, since you'd both get the medical AND psychological support you need.
I think you've already taken the first step towards improving your situation - 1) you realise that you're hooked, 2) you tried to replace the painkillers with something else, and 3)you made a posting here.
BTW - we don't have to be happy moms all the time and cheerful at work. It's ok to be simply average.Best wishes and stay in touch.

Penny

 

Re: PAIN MEDS

Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2007, at 12:38:13

In reply to Re: PAIN MEDS, posted by DisTraught on October 7, 2007, at 9:13:08

Also try the withdrawal board. Phillipa Iknow percocet when I broke my arm I felt better and actually laughed.

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