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Q: Breaking addictions

asked by: Spring2784 on April 17th, 2009

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I have been a drug user for about 7 years. I went from using heroin(sniffing only), cocaine, Meth, E, pretty much everything I could get my hands on. I am now down to just using Vicodin and occasionally Percs. My problem is that I can't go a day without popping something or I feel like complete crap and basically do nothing but sit around and sleep. If I pop 50mg Vicodin or more I am the funnest person to be around because that is me, I am a happy person and I love to make people laugh. On the days I don't wanna do anything (the days I dont have pills, which isn't too often)I won't even answer my phone I just turn anti-social because I feel soooo lousy(terrible stomach ache like I have been stabbed and yes I have been stabbed TWICE!, all over body aches, Migranes etc. etc. I have many many friends and they all think I am drug free/clean and sober but I'm not and I dont want to tell them that because I don't want to lose my friends again.

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illustriously fickle

replied on May 19th, 2009

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When I was an active addict, I also has friends who didn't use drugs. I didn't hang out with "druggy" people but tried my best to keep up appearances.

I think that it might help you to check out NA and go through the 12 steps. The program really helped me get my feet back on the ground and understand why I was using drugs and drinking so much. If you're ready, see if you can find meetings in your state by visiting their website.

You're not alone!

CCStar

replied on June 18th, 2009

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An idea

You can also check out Suboxone. I used that with NA to help me. Suboxone will help with the physical withdrawls, and NA can give you a good support system.

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