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Can i really do this?

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Melchar
Melchar

Ok so my addiction started about 7 years ago with a foot surgery. From there my drug of choice has been Oxycodone. I have bought pills, traded with friends. Lately I’ve started drinking to where now I’m addicted to both... awesome. I feel like crap today after my daughter telling me i slept walked into her room. And maybe it really was sleep walking but I’m guessing it was drinking. I wake up every 2 hours needing a drink and last night i was so happy to have slept 8 hours straight except when i looked at my vodka bottle i realized i must have woke up and drank. I never get drunk. It’s one shot every couple hours. This isn’t an excuse or ok as i realize this is a problem. But obviously something is happening and it’s getting worse and will get worse and worse. 

I want to stop both of these habits so bad but like many (an excuse but really does affect decisions) i have a family and we can’t be without my income. 

I know withdrawal and detox will suck especially since i still have to work (i called in today because I’m detoxing from pills and i feel awful but i can’t keep calling in) so I’m just seeing how many did cold turkey and how you got through it? 

With new laws on prescriptions i want to be able to quit while I’m ready rather than being forced to. 

Hopefully this forum will help me as i don’t have anyone to really talk to because I’m too embarrassed to tell anyone. 

But i can’t keep up the monthly “sick” excuse. I have to quit it all. And before my alcohol requires a hospital stay because  i know how fast that can happen. 

Thank you in advance... 

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  • Guest
    Guest Melchar

    Posted

    Hi Melchar.

    I'm no professional but, you really do need professional help.

    I know you say you're too embarrassed to talk to anyone but I beg you, please talk to your Dr, you'd be surprised just how helpful they will be!

    So, even though I really wish i could give you the advise you need, all I can say is PLEASE, talk to your Dr as they can & will offer the help you need!!

    Good luck & take care

    Ritchie xx

    • Melchar
      Melchar Guest

      Posted

      I know you’re right. I do need to. And i have an amazing dr and i know she will help. 
  • vicky51471
    vicky51471 Melchar

    Posted

    Hi there Melchar 🙂

    first step you’ve realised it’s a real problem for you and you have.

    i was a heroin addict for 15 years I am now 40 yrs old and am 23 clean I Never thought I would do it.

     You can as said before go to your dr say how bad it’s got they can only help if they know all of the picture.

     Maybe this is the time to reach out get help.

    YOU CAN DO IT

    please get the help and advice you can as soon as you can would be my advice sooner rather than carry on this cycle and addiction. Life’s better on the other side it’s hard but I did it you can too!! 

    Be kind to yourself please

    take care

    vicky 🙂

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