Hello to everyone here. Here is my quick story. I was in a bad car accident about a year and a half ago. I needed to take vicodin because of my back pain. As time went on I started taking more and more. Just kept telling my doc my back hurt just to get more pills. I have tried to stop many times but when I am off I feel like complete s**t. I really want to stop. Any advice? Has anyone gone through this before here? Thanks.
---Fred
Hi Fred,
There was a time where I had my share of addiction....yet watched most of my family go through it. I always hated myself on it. I think I just have an addictive personality. You may too. You need to give yourself more time to kick the habit. You may feel crappy for a few days, or weeks, but it will go away. Keep busy, stay away from triggers, and practice living in the now. Breathe deeply and realize where you are at. Listen to your body. Usually the triggers are just memories that we torture ourselves with, whether its a month long memory or just yesterday. You're constantly letting yourself think about giving up the pills. Don't make it into something big. Tell yourself you're better than that. Want more than good enough for yourself. Besides, you'll end up with a shot liver, and kidney problems anyways. Even memory problems, you'll look beat looking and unattractive in time. Don't give yourself that image. Exercise daily...find a hobby that you enjoy...just do it whether alone or with someone...do it and be happy. Life is what it is, and believe only what you see. Tomorrow is another day....don't wait for time to change you. It starts now...and you only get so many days. Find out whats really important in life and live it. Please don't let this be your hardest obstacle. Just remember that I believe in you, and you can do it. Keep me updated. Your sobriety starts now. Just reach for help if you need it okay.
Great response cardinalk24. I totally agree. One of the best you can do is to keep busy. Get your mind off of it. I know that this helped my recovery. The worst times (and lonliest) is when you are by yourself thinking about your drug of choice. We know this is not easy but we all pull for each other.