This is where I am starting ....

Hi - I became addicted to opioids 5 years ago. I was prescribed a pain medication because of a disc issue I have. I want to end this addiction. It rules my life so much, it is hard for me to imagine being on the other side of this journey I am about to begin. I am really scared. I feel really alone. I take these pain meds to feel better and really I feel like crap.

so much for the support

Hi Rachel.

I am glad you are taking a look at your situation and trying to improve. For me, getting clean and sober was a long journey, but very much worth it.

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Aloha Rachel,

I too used opiates. At the time I couldn't imagine a life without them. What I found however was a life so amazing I could have never dreamed possible for me. That was 34 years ago but I remember it like yesterday. Freedom from addiction can have an incredibly positive effect on your life. It can also offer a wonderful journey into self discovery and peace of mind as you learn new ways of thinking and coping with life in a more positive manner.

Let us know how we can help support you- I'm sorry you didn't get a response to your post sooner!

Hi RachelGreen

Don't worry about the slow turnaround on this forum. I come in here once a day and sometimes find that there are no new posts at all! It is just the way it works.

I am days away from being 1 month sober from alcohol. There was a time I never thought I could be sober. Like you, I felt alone and felt like crap (emotionally and mentally, physically I was fine). I also drank "to feel better". Thing is, I wasn't feeling better at all. I was going to bed drunk every night, not remembering half the evening and royally p*issing off my husband.

Quitting has released me from a demon of many years. While it has been hard, I think I have had an easier time than most. And for that I am very grateful. It may not be as easy for you. But you've made the utmost important step - you've acknowledged your addiction and you've acknowledged that this journey you're about to begin may not be easy.

We will be with you every step of the way (even if the forum is quiet sometimes). Stick with us and post as much as you feel you need to, especially in the beginning days.

I wish you much strength and you are welcome to chat with me anytime you like.

Thank you for the posts. I appreciate the support.

have you told your doctor your concern yet? that would be the first step...

i am a heroin addict, by the way, one year clean.

Rachel,

I'm right there with you, in the same boat. You aren't alone. You can PM me anytime.

hi Rachel. i had a bad opioid habit too off an on for a couple years. mainly to oxycodone.

it'll be so much better once you get off of them. you'll thank yourself so much. have you talked with your doctor about maybe going on a suboxone program or similar, to make the withdrawals easier?