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Mountainbard · Apr 23, 2020, 09:36 AM

Rose, first of all, you are loved. Some people think that’s corny, and it makes others angry, but it’s true.

Second of all, your post came at the perfect time to help someone else-me. I’m a recovering alcoholic (since 2003) but I was put on hydro for pain three years ago. I was up to 60 mg/day, but my doc dropped me back to 40/day a year ago. My wife keeps my hydro in a locked med box, so it’s hard for me to go over dosage- but not impossible.

Anyway I tried to go cold turkey last Friday, but I couldn’t maintain last night, either. I got my wife to give me “just one,” and this morning I am feeling lousy. You say you have “mild dependency” but it will get on top of you sooner or later. Eventually only more (or a mix like you took last night) and eventually more isn’t enough.

I’m not trying to preach, and I need to tell you that reading your message did help me. I always do better when I’m reaching out to support others, and our similar experiences last night really motivated me to respond. And since just before I logged on this morning I got my wife to give me that one, being able to reach out to someone right away means the world to me.

You really are loved. If you don’t feel you are, just be present with the idea. I wish you all good things.