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Post by Ankor on Jun 30, 2012 23:07:02 GMT -6
I have decided to go cold turkey to overcome one of the biggest problems in my life, one of the major things that controls me and keeps me asleep; my Oxycodone addiction.
I'm looking for advice for starting this road to recovery, I know it will be painful and withdrawl can be deadly, but my addiction is not that physical, so I'll live. Being rather young, I can't just check into rehab (read, if my parents found out they'd kill me.) I'll be staying with my friends in a beach house, and I'm just wondering what to do.
And don't ask why I messed my life up with that stuff, it's really complicated and I hate sob stories, even my own.
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Post by kalasto on Jul 1, 2012 0:18:59 GMT -6
Good job thats awsome I'm so happy for you. Just keep up your motivation and you will be fine. It does hurt when giving up an addiction, but look at what the positive out come will be. Keep busy to get your mind off the addiction. Cut out all the habits that lead to your addiction. Rip your addiction out by the roots.
Would your parents be upset with your past actions, or would they be happy to help you get over them? I don't know much about your parents but I had a similar situation a long time ago and when my parents found out I was trying to stop my addictive actions, they backed me up 100 percent. They got pissed at me....but they were happier about me making a decision on my own, and they were more than willing to help. Parents can be understanding at times..... of course it differs from family to family. Just something for you to think about.
Anyways good luck Cthulhu be with you
Kalasto
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2012 2:43:44 GMT -6
Kalasto is right, I don't think your parents will "kill you". And a doctor will help you, that's his job to know what to do.
Then, your will and our advises will make it.
NOW is the moment of Awakening !
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Post by Ankor on Jul 2, 2012 7:29:31 GMT -6
See, the reason I don't' want to go to them is they have enough on thier plates already. My brothers in the hospital and so is my father, so they don't need any more stress. My mom would have a breakdown. Besides, I already went a day, lately that's been very difficult. But I can keep this up. Lots of warm baths to take and books to read.
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Post by tiswas on Oct 13, 2012 15:22:33 GMT -6
My addiction was cigerettes, but I am shamed to admit without a complete cold turkey, I am using those Nictotine patches instead. In a strange way I am addicted a little to them LOL but in a economic way it helps very well indeed, in fact I have saved £20 a week. Addictions are a weakness which everybody has in one way or the other.
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Post by Kai'Sigth on Oct 13, 2012 19:28:50 GMT -6
I've abused Hydrocodone in the past and it borderlined on addiction for awhile. I know what it feels like to be a slave to a substance. I also just recently kicked a nicotine addiction. It's not easy and I still crave it but it's gotten a lot better.
I wish you the best in your struggle to break free from addiction.
AWAKE!
Kai'Sigth
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Post by tiswas on Oct 14, 2012 7:25:50 GMT -6
Everybody has an addiction to something, but nicotine is the worst. Those patches I use work wonders and the best thing about giving up my addictions is that it has made my aura and chakras more clearer.
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Post by thorgrim on Oct 14, 2012 13:20:36 GMT -6
Greetings,
You are about to undertake a personal Hell like no other. You CAN accomplish this, but it will bring much pain and suffering. let that be the very air you breath, as you will know that this cannot kill you, just make you wish it would. Alas, if you want to be free of this burden (which despite his adeptship, Crowley never was able to stop his heroin addiction) that suffering is part and parcel. I suggest a taper method in order to ease the troubles. Loperimide (trade name: immodium AD), is an opiate which was created by the Germans during wartime looking for a substitute for morphine as supplies were dwindling. Many of our modern synthetics were created this way, Loperimide failed to cross the BBB (blood brain barrier) and therefore was ineffective as a pain killer. It still acts upon the body in the same way however, effecting gut mobility etc.. So it is a little known fact that one can ween themselves of of their DOC(drug of choice) by taking Lop in a comparable dosing scheme. They come in 2mg tablets, so it will appear to be a ridiculous ammount to consume, but I assure you it is not. If for instance you take 80 mg Oxycodone BID, you can and should start therapy with the same in loperimde and work your way down until you see where you can remain comfortable. You are thinking " if I do that i will never shit again?", not true my friend. As you know when you take less drug than you usually do you are unable to stop the churning of your guts completely until your dosage is returned to normal. Loperemide is a safe and effective way to discontinue opiate use without the trauma of WD, you are able to function normally and not have to worry about intoxication due to its adversity to the BBB, so your soberity date will remain intact. Good luck!!
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Post by Kai'Sigth on Oct 16, 2012 16:57:56 GMT -6
Everybody has an addiction to something, but nicotine is the worst. Those patches I use work wonders and the best thing about giving up my addictions is that it has made my aura and chakras more clearer. Nicotine addiction has been by far the most difficult thing I have had to deal with when seeking to improve myself, second only to my eating habits. I still begin to crave a cigarette whenever people start to talk about them... I do believe however that I have this completely under control and I will be able to resist the urge. AWAKE! Kai'Sigth
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Post by sin on Oct 17, 2012 4:11:57 GMT -6
When you are trying to break an old habit, you form new and healthier habits. There are patterns of behavior that you follow, often times without even realizing it. This is the mechanical Will at work. In order to not fall into the same patterns you need something that will shock your system to take a different action vs. using the drug.
Struggling with addiction is tough, but it doesn't mean you have to go it alone. There's always a support group to be used to your advantage. Whether you decide to use this forum as that support base, or find a local AA/NA group is up to you. You don't necessarily have to check yourself into Rehab. Local meetings should be available to you, even as a young person.
The urge to use the drug will be strong, especially at times that it was used as a coping tool. Those are the key moments when you will need to recondition yourself with if/then scenarios.
IF... I get the urge to use, THEN I will attend a meeting. IF... I get the urge to use, THEN I will write in my journal. IF...I get the urge to use, THEN I will go for a walk to clear my head.
Just some examples.
As for your family situation, it's rather common to believe that the burden is too great for your family to take on. There is never really a 'good' time to talk about it, or there will always be extenuating circumstances that get in the way of coming clean with them.
Ultimately, it's your decision to speak to your Mother. As a mother myself, I can say that I would rather know what my child is struggling with than have him go it alone. Even if it would upset me. It's our responsibility to care for our children no matter what they are going through. Even if we have our own issues to deal with.
CS
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