Help me PLEASE!!!

[rosyrotten]

I just completed my second stint in rehab for detox from opiates. Right now I am having irrational fears of being alone and leaving the house. I feel like I'm crawling out of my skin 24 hours a day. I can barely force myself to take care of my children and I have only been able to eat maybe once a day. I really need some support and advice!!!

[admin]

rosyrotten, Do you have anyone you can call on the phone to help you or that you can talk to at this time? If not you can call either AA or NA hotline in your area. You can find the number in the yellow pages in your phone book or by doing a search online. Right now the best help for you would be face to face help. Have you been to any meetings? If so then call someone in recovery. if you have a sponsor, most definitely call your sponsor. If you have not been to a meeting, I suggest you trying going to a meeting. Call a family member or a friend. Just don't be alone with yourself right now. Pray. I will pray also. Please feel free to continue to come and share with us here. We are here for you. :42:

[janbear]

Hi rosyrotten,please dont let your fears keep you from doing what you need to do to take care of yourself. Like Tammy said, i suggest going to an NA meeting and please eat 2 more meals. Said a prayer for you too.

[rosyrotten]

Thank you all for the advice. I got in touch with my doctor today. The thing is that I was on Klonopin for 3 1/2 years and stopped taking it while using. They put me on Ativan for the next 3-4 days to control the anxiety. Seems to be working for the most part. I still feel super anxious, but not as bad. I'm more functional now.

[admin]

((((rosyrotten)))) Seeing your doctor was a smart move. Glad to hear you are doing better. I look forward to hearing more from you. Keep coming and sharing with us. :42:

[cassie]

Thank you all for the advice. I got in touch with my doctor today. The thing is that I was on Klonopin for 3 1/2 years and stopped taking it while using. They put me on Ativan for the next 3-4 days to control the anxiety. Seems to be working for the most part. I still feel super anxious, but not as bad. I'm more functional now.

I am glad you found the site and contacted your doctor. Also that you are feeling better. So please, keep coming back to share. There is a journal feature here. Also, if you can use a blog (can be public or private) that can help wash away the anxiety sometimes. Doesn't work for everyone but does for many. My prayers are with you. :195: :1: :195:

[kaistevens]

Getting off opiates is hard on your body. The doctor was a good call. There is also a new drug called Suboxon, I'm not sure of the spelling. It is nothing like the methadone, it blocks opiates and it helps your body with the fatigue and pain and anxiety. I worked in detox and I promise this stuff really helps and isn't addictive. Your doctor will supervise it and step down the dosage as your body gets a chance to catch up.

I'm an addict/alcoholic and I understand hesitation about taking another medication/drug when you are trying to get away from your addiction, but your body needs help regaining balance. You might just check into it with your doc.

[dalin]

Just hang in there.
Getting clean takes time,and the addict in me thinks that another pill
will make recovery more comfortable.
Make some meetings.
Share your pain.
Get a sponsor and tell them how you feel.
Pray,whether you believe it works or not.
If I am wrong,show me.
That is what the oldtimers told me almost 14 years ago,and they
were right.
Before I had a bunch of halfassed attempts years ago,but it didnt
work untill I gave up self will and worked it.
Is it odd,or is it God...
That was the deal for me...trying to quiet a spiritual disease with
out looking at the whole picture nearly killed this addict.
Hang in there my new freind.
And I know that some of what you here may sound like
judgement,or harsh,but it isnt meant that way.
But please,find a sponsor,and build relationships
in the fellowship.
Find a sponsor,an addict with some years in the program.
We can only share so much here,but when you
work with your sponsor be honest.
I have worked in a treatment center as well.
If you have gone this long without it,please look at both ends of this thing.
We love you and need you here...and clean.
Hey,I may need your help.

[mellotripp]

Rosy..., hang in there. You know opiates are about the only thing I didn't get high on, but I know exactly what you are going through. Stay clean for the Grace of God to come into your life, and be patient no matter what.

[CD BUCKBERRY]

:53::51::329:Howdy rosyrotten,I know what you are going through,it is tough.The anxiety can be the worst part after you beat the physical part of withdrawal .Go to a N.A. meeting ,share your experience it may help to let the mental part of it go.Get yourself a N.A. sponsor they are someone you can talk to all the time about your problem and how to deal with it.Keep Coming Back,it works if you use it.:85::12::17:

[McDaniel N.]

HANG IN THERE :195: