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Jun 11, 2012, 02:33 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Why were you on the meds? Were they for a legitimate reason, i.e. chronic pain, depression, anxiety?
I know getting sober is very difficult, and concentration is at a premium early on. It seems we can't sit still long enough to do anything! 
When I first got sober, I was also suffering from chronic pain. I got off all meds, because not only was i an alcoholic but I'd gotten addicted to medications too. That left me in a great deal of pain.
My sponsor told me I was making a big mistake by getting off my meds. She said I was putting my sobriety at risk by NOT taking my meds, as I would soon be thinking of OTHER ways to ease the pain --- and she was right!  The pain got so bad, that I HAD begun to think of drinking or drugging to ease the pain. So - I asked my doctor to put me BACK on pain meds so we could control the pain, but I had to be closely supervised.
So if you are suffering from a legitimate problem and NEED medications of some sort, then for Pete's sakes take them! Just because we're addicts/alcoholics doesn't mean we have to put our health at risk, whether it's our physical OR mental health. Just make sure your drug usage is carefully supervised!!! Best of luck & God bless. Hugs, Lee
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