I Am Secretly Addicted to Pain Meds. How Can I Come Off Them Safely?
Question by Nikki: I am secretly addicted to pain meds. How can I come off them safely?
For 3 years I have been dealing with pain. We finally found out the problem and I had surgery 3 weeks ago. It was surgery to correct some female problems and allow us to concieve. I am super devoted to my husband and very spiritual but have kept a deep secret about this pain pill addiction. I’ve been on Hydrocodone 7.5 and 10.5, also dilaudid (however that’s spelt) and have cut back on the intake but still…I wake up thinking about them and by the time I go to bed I’m having panic attacks that I’ve taken too many. It’s a visious cycle. My husband is semi-aware but not completley. He knows I have to take them periodically but does not know how many I actually take. I also take an anit-depressant (zoloft cuz it’s baby safe) and sometimes take xanax if needed. I’m terrified of accidently overdosing. any adivise? I feel like I can take care of it myself with out professional help but I may be beyond that point. I’m up to about 6 to 8 dilaudid a day…is that lethal?
Best answer:
Answer by Thriolith
I’d have to say speak with your doctor? Centers for addiction and mental health do exist, your doctor should be able to recommend one.
Answer by Answer Fairy
Yes and no. Taken over a long period of time will cause internal damage, particularly to your liver. This is no different to being an alcoholic. It’s not easy to stop. I’ll bet there are a lot of idiots on here who will tell you to “just stop.” If it were that easy, there would be no need for rehab centers.
You need to make a decision about how you want to live your life. If you want children, obviously, you need to stop taking narcotics. Yes, the prescription pills are classified as narcotics. Opiates. You also need to get some support. I suggest NA (Narcotics Anonymous). It’s not easy. You shouldn’t have to do this all by yourself.
The desire for pills never goes away. I quit 6 years ago and I still have days where I would kill for a Norco. I understand how you feel, but its entirely up to you. >hugs<
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