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I am wanting to use to num what is going on please any support would be greatly appericated.
Katherine
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Katherine
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Hi, Katherine. Are you in recovery? If so can you get to a meeting?
When you say you want to use to be numb, do you mean pain medication to stop the pain? Do you have a physician who is prescribing pain meds?
I would like to offer support, but need more information, I guess. I don't think pain medication, taken as prescribed, is wrong at all. And I'm not sure if you mean "numbing out" in terms of stopping the physical pain or to stop the emotional overload. Have you abused pain pills in the past?
We are here for you.Kim
Diagnosed August 2001
Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)
Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)
I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.
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Hi Katrine, I will ask the same questions that Kim asked you, Are you in recovery? Are you wanting to numb the pain or emotianal feelings. I agree with Kim, that using our pain meds as prescribed is not using and that we aren't addicts. Are you going to meetings? Do you have a sponsor ? Email me at [email protected] or pm me. I have been clean 12 and half years from xanax. Hang in there. One minute at a time. There is always hope. Say the serenity prayer. One day at a time. Make a phone call. Glad you reached out. We are here for you and we love ya.Hang in there , There is hope.
There is hope. Prayer works.
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DEB!!!! I didn't know you were in recovery!!! I am sober 12 and a half years. Small world. Wow. Do you go to meetings, too?Kim
Diagnosed August 2001
Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)
Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)
I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.
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“We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” ~ Viktor Frankl
“You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.” ~ Brian TracyComment
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Katherine, I'd just like you to know you and your family are in my prayers. I know you've been through a horrible year and that you still have more to face.
Just remember --- using won't fix anything --- you have made it this far. You can do it.
Much love,
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I certainly can have empathy for the idea of wanting to escape the pain..emotional or physical. I found over the years that once the pain is adequately controled everyting else feels better. I have never (fortunately) fallen victim to addictions but have compassion for those that suffer so much that they could be driven to do that. Perhaps asking yourself, what it is that you want to not feel (besides pain) that hurts so bad you'd consider slipping..if you hold on, pray for guidance, let the wonderful people in here help..you can get past this. I hope you have supportive friends, family..someone you can go to for backup support in person, or a hug or two. Hang in there, look for the cause of the pain, physical or other wise and come to terms with that, I'll bet that helps some, I hope and pray it does help you. Hugs, SanctuaryNever take a "No" from someone not qualified to give you a yes..Comment
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