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Q: Oxy addiction ?
asked by: jts4589 on August 10th, 2008
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This is a little long, but please read it....

My real problem is this, I'm 26 years old, I've been messing with drugs and alcohol since I was 13. When I turned 15-16 I was in the party stage, mainly pot at first then I jumped to Cocaine, Ecstasy, Ketamine, but never everyday use, onlu pot up until about 3 years ago, I haven't had a drink in three years as well. But after I quit pot, I went to vicodin, now I take Oxyir, about 4-6 5mg tabs a day. Now ever since the last year and a half it's gotten so bad I can't even go out without getting a panic attack, I know it's from the Oxyir, never had this problem before. I don't go on the streets to get the pills, I have a quack for a DR. and he pretty much gives me whatever I ask for, I'm supposed to start taking Oxycontin this week, I know, another step up, what's next? Heroin? That's something I'll never do. My Father caught Aids and died from it in the 80's, so I vowed never to do it.

My main concern is, I been ********************ing around for most of my life. Why do I want to be clean? How would I react? I never been clean for the past 13 years, what am I going to be like sober? Obviously different. I'm doing this all on my own, I live with my Mother and she has no clue what I do, I don't nod off or act differently, it's just who I am.

I don't know what to do. Should I quit everything? I want to be able to do the things I used too, like going to Baseball games, or just going anywhere without having a panic attack. I'm so confused, can someone shed some light on this for me. I'm not worried about withdrawal, it's basically like the flu, correct? It won't kill me or put me in a coma will it?
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CarolDiane
replied on August 11th, 2008
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harmony1
replied on August 12th, 2008
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I'm sorry to hear about your father passing. I also think you should go to rehab. It's just a quicker and easier way off getting clean. i too was an addict and whist i got clean myself it was a very slow way. However, the difference between me and you is I had to stop for my health. i basically didn't have a choice and you do and so that makes it harder for you. My mother too was an addict. for quite some time. she used heroin and she went to rehab and became clean so it does work hun. you've just gotta take the step. Life's so much better when you're clean. trust me i would never look back. I'm not sure if you've ever spoken to a psychologist regarding your dad passing, but if you haven't perhaps you should. They really are a great help and they understand so much of what people are going through because a lot of them have been through painful experiences themselves and then they want to get out there and help others that are hurting.

Take care darl.
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Birch
replied on August 12th, 2008
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Re: Oxy addiction ?
jts4589 wrote:
This is a little long, but please read it....

My real problem is this, I'm 26 years old, I've been messing with drugs and alcohol since I was 13. When I turned 15-16 I was in the party stage, mainly pot at first then I jumped to Cocaine, Ecstasy, Ketamine, but never everyday use, onlu pot up until about 3 years ago, I haven't had a drink in three years as well. But after I quit pot, I went to vicodin, now I take Oxyir, about 4-6 5mg tabs a day. Now ever since the last year and a half it's gotten so bad I can't even go out without getting a panic attack, I know it's from the Oxyir, never had this problem before. I don't go on the streets to get the pills, I have a quack for a DR. and he pretty much gives me whatever I ask for, I'm supposed to start taking Oxycontin this week, I know, another step up, what's next? Heroin? That's something I'll never do. My Father caught Aids and died from it in the 80's, so I vowed never to do it.

My main concern is, I been ********************ing around for most of my life. Why do I want to be clean? How would I react? I never been clean for the past 13 years, what am I going to be like sober? Obviously different. I'm doing this all on my own, I live with my Mother and she has no clue what I do, I don't nod off or act differently, it's just who I am.

I don't know what to do. Should I quit everything? I want to be able to do the things I used too, like going to Baseball games, or just going anywhere without having a panic attack. I'm so confused, can someone shed some light on this for me. I'm not worried about withdrawal, it's basically like the flu, correct? It won't kill me or put me in a coma will it?


Your doc needs reported to law enforcement.

You should not quit everything without first discussing this with a competent health care provider. Some medications can cause serious adverse effects if you suddenly quit cold turkey.

Oxycontin can be very addictive and just a pile of hell to quit. Get help now before things get worse, please.
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harmony1
replied on August 13th, 2008
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I remember when I was addicted to valiums. I kinda
switched from speed, mull and exctacy to us
ing valiums. I too had a doctor who prescribe me anything due to the fact that i had a psychic episode. getting off valium was tough. I had the worst kind of anxiety imaginable. it was aweful. But i cut down gradually and gave it some time and became my old self again. I'm not sure what oxy is but go and talk with your doc before you cut down and you'll see you'll be yourself within no time.
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