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Killacdub12

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Hey everyone I'm new to this kind of thing. Swim got addicted to pills at a young age, sorta feels like rock bottom at points. Now with the support and love from my fiancé and parents I'm ready to move on with my life. I'm not a bad person but I admit I've made some bad decisions and I'm ready to deal with it for the last time. More than anything I need support, and someone experienced that would like to speak to me from time to time.
 
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Anyone who has made it through and is willing to help me through this tough point in my life is much appreciated. N/A or counciling are my options. Will not resort to suboxone again. Or even church, and swim isn't even very religious.
 
Welcome to BL.

We actually do not use SWIM or anything like that here. Check out the BLUA for the rules here.

Congrats on making the decision to stop using.. it's not easy. Come by Other Drugs. We have many threads there about detoxing from opiates, withdrawals, everything, and if you still have questions, you can make your own thread and we'll help you out.
 
Thanks for such a quick reply. And I probably should have read the rules a little better. I think I got the swim thing from a different website. Anyhow I'm 6 days clean, haven't slept for shit, but I feel better about myself. I'm detoxing at the moment. Which I've done over a dozen time, any natural remedies to help with paws?
 
The best thing I did was trade my last 80 for a bag of narco! It's not a god send but takes the peel your skin off down a bit! B4, turn you room/ home into a supply house, the last thing you want is to go outside! Several days end try to eat, may have to force it but it helps?
 
I'm a new member too and I've yet to post anything yet because there is so much info in here that pretty much answers any of my questions.
Have you been to NA? When I got sober AA was a life saver because I was able to interact with people who shared my pain.
Are you working? You have the support of your family which is an amazing help.
Have you been to treatment before? I see you don't want to go back on suboxone.
PAWS is a bugger for sure. And I know there's a lot of fear that goes along with getting clean cos we don't want to be uncomfortable.
Everyone says getting proper rest/exercise/diet/vitamins helps with the process.
And of course, talking with, and staying close to, the people who've been where you are will help a lot too.

Maybe let us know a little more about yourself, your DOC, etc. We can help you find links to threads here on BL.

Best of luck :)
 
After being on everything from tabs to opana. I finally got on suboxone and tapered down over 6 months. Withdrawals were still hell. I'm currently taking 2 weeks off work to stay with my parents. My boss understands and just wants me to get better. Going to my first N/A meeting today, and lucky I'm having my dad go with me because I'm sure he's been before. Staying strong! Feel good today! And thanks for all the responses !
 
How was the meeting. I'm an a AA re-tread (relapser lol) and getting back to AA is always like a breath of fresh air. When I lived in Phoenix I spent a lot of time at an Alano Club that was open during the day to hang out. It was my safe place. Maybe you have something similar in your area. I'm happy you have the support of your parents and that your dad went to the meeting. The first suggestions are "90 meetings in 90 days," "find a homegroup-one you go to mostly, that fits you best," and "get a sponsor-can be temporary until you find someone you like better." And get phone numbers so you can call before you feel like using. It all helps.
 
Welcome to Bluelight.

As just about everyone else mentioned we do not use the term SWIM here.

Since you are already detoxed I suppose you won't need the detox threads.

As far as staying clean both Church and NA are not bad ideas. The whole thing with NA is that I often find people who are still actively criminals and using at the meetings. My first sponsor smoked weed, sold dope, and had sex with whores so I suggest that you watch who you trust and take it with a grain of salt.

I find blind faith in anything is a bad idea and I really do not subscribe to the aa/na philosophy that if you use once you are back on skid row. I do know some people that are like that though.

For me spirituality was key. Nothing else worked but when I found God (and this is just me) things started to work out.

If you really want to stay clean you are going to have to do it for you and not for the people that you love as easy as that sounds.

Seeing a doctor is not a bad idea either. I personally would not go on an SSRI but once again that is just me.

As far as "natural" remedies some people go with kratom despite the fact it is somewhat of an opiod.

Really good nutrition, vitamins, exercise and mental health are what are what is going to make or break you IMO.
 
It's already been like 9 days, and I have to say I feel physically better. Not all there mentally, how do I deal with paws? I slept last night but had dreams about getting some oxy, and woke up sweating. I haven't been taking anything but valerian and St. John's wort, and it barely works. Who needs sleep though?
 
And I actually ended up not going to N/A meetings. I want to stay away from anyone who uses because I feel it could temp me. I've went to doctors a couple times to get comfort meds but then after I run out I start using again. So just sticking it out C/T
 
As above, swim is very much off limits here - n kinda frown upon. But hey I bet you're getting sick of hearing that now, eh?!

Welcome to the site. As mr.scag says, there's Other Drugs - but there's also the recovery forums: The Dark Side n Sober Living.

Please don't hesitate in asking any questions. We're here.

Evey xxxx
 
It's been about 2 almost 3 weeks and I slipped up and took a couple tabs. If I only did it today will I go back into full withdrawal. I'm not doing them anymore from here on out!
 
Welcome, I'm new here also.
Also been dealing with this since I was a teen.
Talked a little about it in my intro post.
I think, just the fact that you're (we're) here typing the words we are typing...
there is hope, friend.
You're not alone. I wish you the best. <3
 
Killacdub12 said:
It's been about 2 almost 3 weeks and I slipped up and took a couple tabs. If I only did it today will I go back into full withdrawal. I'm not doing them anymore from here on out!
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No probably not full withdrawal...
But in my experience...
tomorrow it's going to be difficult not to toss another down the throat. :/
Your body might feel "ok".. but your mind might be a struggle.
If you want to keep the full withdrawal from happening again.. don't allow yourself to do it, or you'll be back in hell before you know it.
Good luck man. I'm glad you're deciding to get better. :)
 
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I doubt you are looking at much withdrawal.

Just remember that just cuz you used some that it does not have to go any further.

A slip up and a relapse can be two different things or the same thing.
 
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