opiate withdrawal

This thread is what? about 17-18 pages long. That's about how many excuses I have. Please forgive my bluntness, I just quit, quit 225 mg a day oxoycodone. Cold Turkey. Granted, Mild withdrawlal, Sickness passes. My physical pain remains, that's why I ate them. Betchya your brain is wired like mine. Brains can be rewired. Pick a number I have an excuse. How about you? Ignore them QUIT. If you need DO the hospital thing. DO IT. Do you or don;t you want to quit? THIS IS THE QUESTION.
 
Alana said:
I am not sure what do you mean about "breathing heavy". Do you recall by any chance where Laura said this?

And pipe-breathing while biking... sure! why not? I pipe breath when i take walks, and count my breaths and pauses with my steps. It becomes very meditative and it helps me keep my focus in the present, being present.
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Yes, i beleive she said it in the first video portion for the EE meditation. This is good to know, thank you.
 
Al Today, i'm sure you are right, but i am almost there. I have done gone cold turkey quite a few times, but i have extreme anxiety that way. I don't think i am doing too badly, as i am working. Perhaps ee meditation will help to combat this.
 
Yec Davey, stay on your grind. Be wary of lying to yourself. Being addicted is mechanical sufferring and this is of absolutely no benefit to you. Deciding to break the addiction and following thru is conscious sufferring, and this is like money in the bank to help pay off old debts or to save up for the future.
 
It is my experience that clonodine (Sp?) only makes you tired and cold, with regards to withdrawal. More drugs are most likely not the answer.
And while methadone withdrawal is long and drawn out, it is nowhere near severe as heroin withdrawal. Putting more chemicals in your body makes no sense unless you need them for reasons unrelated to withdrawal. And even then its questionable!
 
Hi AI Today,

I was a little surprised by your post. It might not come across as you had intended, but it reminded me of statements I've heard from self-made millionaires who say "quit complaining about poverty. I pulled myself up, what's wrong with you?", which demonstrates and over simplified view.

While there certainly is truth in "just doing", it presents a broad range of difficulties for individuals, depending on the reasons why they are where they are and what keeps them there.

Perhaps your addiction wasn't as deeply linked to childhood trauma as it can be for others. Perhaps your addiction had fewer reasons behind them. Perhaps you are further along in self work, and thus have a greater level of will than others.

There are many reasons why addiction is more difficult for some than others and while one doesn't always need to know what started a fire to put it out, throwing water on a grease fire will certainly make things worse.

Is something going on in your life that might be affecting how you perceive and thus deal with things? Is everything OK?

Gonzo
 
Gonzo said:
Is something going on in your life that might be affecting how you perceive and thus deal with things? Is everything OK?
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Yep, I'm going through my little withdrawal issue with pain meds. I would get a script, burn em up, withdrawal till next script. Over & over, for a few years.I now need hip replacement and got busted and am now termed an abuser. Amazing situation, but I will gt through. I made a comment and aaron r was proper in telling me i don't knowwhat i'm talking about.
Been having looking in the mirror and I really cannot contribute here.

Davey, I wish the best for you. All is possible with intent. These are good people who care.
 
Al Today said:
Gonzo said:
Is something going on in your life that might be affecting how you perceive and thus deal with things? Is everything OK?
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Yep, I'm going through my little withdrawal issue with pain meds. I would get a script, burn em up, withdrawal till next script. Over & over, for a few years.I now need hip replacement and got busted and am now termed an abuser. Amazing situation, but I will gt through. I made a comment and aaron r was proper in telling me i don't knowwhat i'm talking about.
Been having looking in the mirror and I really cannot contribute here.
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What do you really mean here (above) Al? You ARE contributing here - and we are all learning- at least I am. Maybe I'm misunderstanding ...
 
one doesn't always need to know what started a fire to put it out, throwing water on a grease fire will certainly make things worse.
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Many here have invested time in helping Davey. He has his path, as we all have our paths. I am interfering with free will. And this thread is helping Davey. Mine is a whole nother ball game. They must stay separate.
 
Bar Kochba said:
Yec Davey, stay on your grind. Be wary of lying to yourself. Being addicted is mechanical sufferring and this is of absolutely no benefit to you. Deciding to break the addiction and following thru is conscious sufferring, and this is like money in the bank to help pay off old debts or to save up for the future.
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Ya know, it's funny. This is how i have been veiwing it.
Also, i feel like i am slowly rewiring my brain, a little at a time.
 
Al Today said:
Gonzo said:
Is something going on in your life that might be affecting how you perceive and thus deal with things? Is everything OK?
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Yep, I'm going through my little withdrawal issue with pain meds. I would get a script, burn em up, withdrawal till next script. Over & over, for a few years.I now need hip replacement and got busted and am now termed an abuser. Amazing situation, but I will gt through. I made a comment and aaron r was proper in telling me i don't knowwhat i'm talking about.
Been having looking in the mirror and I really cannot contribute here.

Davey, I wish the best for you. All is possible with intent. These are good people who care.
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Thank you.
 
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