the first step is admittance. you should really check into a support group of some sort my grandpa was a terrible alcohol, and he started a chapter of Al Anon in his neighborhood, and he got over his addiction, and helped many others get over their addictions over the years at his funeral, people kept putting coins in his coffin turns out they are tokens that they give you after so many years of being sober kinda makes me wish I was an addict, so I could do soemthign like that
well well well this is a surprise after all your high and mighty oh so pure christian talks your human after all ok, thats outta my system how bads the habbit and how long? if u can i would strongly suggest avoiding methadone clinics, or your looking at a very long nasty detox the woman who gave me my name runs a 12 step program, but based on the 12 steps of the seneca medicine wheel, and has had alot of success with that, and some sort of alternative treatments like that might help, especialy the medicine wheel type cause its so powerful and really helps u stay on the right path also more progressive drug rehabs in states with medical use laws are having alot of success with using herb to combat addiction, basicaly you treat the adiction with herb, and counciling then once u kicked the habit its very easy to just stop the herb without any withdraw but support and counceling is key and you will really benifit from finding thre right councelor, as well as a good support group you can even have a few freinds just take u far oyt intothe woods, far from everything for a month or 2 and go cold turkey..but that may be too hard if the habbits really bad if u need support though u know i'm behind ya.. when im more awake i'll look up some alternative therapies that probly will dothe trick i know theres a combo of vitamins and herbs that can be used very effectively, i just cant think of what they are good luck
You definitely have to get into a programme, I like soaringeagle's suggestions.... that's a very dangerous drug!!! Very dangerous!!! Good luck
Epiphany, no-one reasonable would blame you for being "addicted". Heroin is such a potent thing. But if you have the will you CAN fight this If you really want to It can all go away. Tell anyone who would understand. Get support Good luck, and please dont let this defeat you. Youre stronger than that -Maxi
Based on this and other threads I would say you need to change up your current friend base. Find some people for whom drugs are not the most important thing in life.
I have been down that road. Taper down and quit......if you are really strung out, try klonopin and valium in small doses till you can get through it, oh and alcohol helps too with withdrawal symptoms...or I'd suggest biting the bullet and doing the serious detox without getting on a methadone program I was into that for a year, and I quit on my own, it can be done, its been 8 1/2 years since I managed to get away from it, and I have never looked back
I agree the valium will help you come down and also about just detoxing and tougheining it out. Maybe even sign your rights away for as long as the detox program is. Give temp conservatorship to your mother and use your faith to get you through this. You can do it. You are a strong woman who has overcome a lot of obstacles. Keep on with your goal of being a psychologist. This hardship will allow you to empathize with others, maybe that's why it was thrown at you. Remember that god never gives you anything you can't handle! ahhhh I am so sorry *hugs* and that's awesome that you quit gary I was an addict last year to benzos, taking sometimes 40 pills a day. I had a seizure when I tried to quit. Addiction is so hard.
This is just input if your really hooked and doing it everyday. I agree xanax or valium is a good thing but dont over do it, kolopin would be better as it is made to be an anti seizure and if your going to go it alone id say you need some sort of anti seizure med to protect your body and heart. Id also say you need a friend to sit or stay with you if you do this on your own. Six months ago I spent ten long days getting a girl to detox off ice, the worst ten days of my life and to think she lived through it. And is still clean but sees and addiction dr one time a week. And is on a bunch of meds. And one more thing if you do do it on your own and if your really hooked make sure the person knows how far to let you go before calling 911. You have to have the common sense to know where to draw the line between doing it on your own and getting med help as not to damage your body. Im surprised to see screaming beagle dog ya a bit one his post but maybe hes a good reason.
I am so sorry Baby......Ive had friends addicted...and I know whats happening to you... I dont have any wise advice.....but , I care.....and I am a good listener if you ever need to talk......pm me.....Im always around.
I want to thank you all for the words of support and encouragement. I am well on the road to recovery and feeling much better. I had a miscarriage before I began using.
