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Board: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 04-03-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,620
Posted By reachout
Re: I'm Tired Of Hiding

Hiya Phoenix

Just an old friend here wanting to address you on this post. :)

Phoenix, since ever we met, you have been standing on your head hoping others know your true sincerity ( which we...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 03-23-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,236
Posted By reachout
Re: tapering Norco… here is where I am now… help!!

Hi Friend

Hmmm... while you write those letters, maybe you can write one to BF and son and tell them how you feel. OR, try this... tell them in a calm voice how you feel. What they did was...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 03-12-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,236
Posted By reachout
Re: tapering Norco… here is where I am now… help!!

Hi

Glad to meet you, but sorry you are in such dire straits. :(

I can not tell you it is going to get easier, but I can tell you that withdrawal is a process with a beginning and an end and...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-28-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By reachout
Re: Question about Vicodin detoxing...

Hi Alex

When I began detoxing, I was a total mess... in a deep clinical depression and actually had to retire from work. All of my tapering was done at home so I am not the best to answer this...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-22-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By reachout
Re: Question about Vicodin detoxing...

Hi Alex

Welcome. :-)

Sounds like you have dependence on the Vicodin, which happens to anyone taking an opiate for an extended period of time. Tolerance builds and we need more and more of the...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-20-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 449
Posted By reachout
Re: Percocets

Hi fayew

Glad to meet you. ;-)

The first thing I would say to you is that there is hope and not to give up!

I have been where you are with that huge sense of desperation, but I am not...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-10-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 831
Posted By reachout
Re: Dropping down my script

Wendy Sweetpea

I wish I could ingrain into the mind of every addict the words you wrote:

"My ex and I talk a lot about why we each ended up abusing our meds. If you don't understand why, you...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-31-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 831
Posted By reachout
Re: Dropping down my script

Hey Wendy :-)

It is good to see you have a plan in place here. Good step!

Wendy, I am not going to say "Fear not" because I so understand the fear, so what I AM going to say is to remember it...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-27-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,096
Posted By reachout
Re: need help

Hi There Secret

Reading through your last post is like seeing your thought process unfold concerning your issues. Seems to me you are putting effort into getting really honest with yourself and...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-24-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,096
Posted By reachout
Re: need help

Secret!

Hot dang! I am so proud of you that marriage counseling is being put into place. Kudos to you! I will be praying along with you that the marriage counseling is fruitful. The baby is...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-22-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By reachout
Re: I'm back

Hi Wendy

It is always good to see you posting, girl. :-)

Lots of applause here for you in asking to have the number of pills per month cut down. That's a great way to take some control. In...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-10-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By reachout
Re: Need help. Hep C recovered and now have Oxycodone dependancy.

Hi there

Welcome to the boards. :-)

I have come off Oxycodone and did it by slow taper. If the anxiety is unbearable, then coming off cold turkey is not the way for you. A quick taper will...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 12-29-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 318
Posted By reachout
Re: Should I tape or cold turkey?

Hi Rosebuddy

Hope all is going well in your efforts to get off the Oxy. I also got off of Oxycodone, although I did it by taper. I will say that the taper you had posted was a pretty fast one,...
Board: Women's Health 12-06-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By reachout
Re: period for more then two weeks long

Hello rockjen05

When a period goes past one week, it is called menorrhagia. I understand being fearful to see the doctor, but it really needs to be done. Have to get to the cause of it. Oh, it...
Board: Family & Friends of Addicts and Alcoholics 11-29-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By reachout
Re: my bf's addiction and lies

Hello Gingermama

Welcome. :-)

I am glad to see that you realize this is a serious state of affairs and have reached out for help.

Phoenix is spot on in all of his words to you. Spot on....
Board: Addiction & Recovery 11-16-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By reachout
Re: Weaning off Xanax?

Hey There Montana

Glad to meet you. :-)

I have tapered off Xanax myself after using it for 10 years or so. I can share what worked for me.

First off, while your dosage is small, I would...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 10-29-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By reachout
Re: Coming off oxy and depressed help!!!

Hi Matt

So glad to see you posting here. :-) Reaching out for the help of others is a wonderful step in recllaiming our lives and souls. :-)

I, too, came off opiates (and benzos). I tapered,...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 10-18-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,492
Posted By reachout
Re: Started my taper yesterday....Have a question

Hi Grantme

Good words from Wendy. I agree with her totally.

A lot has been taken on trying to taper from Norco AND quitting smoking. The poor brain is probably so boggled from not getting...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 09-23-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By reachout
Re: Dry for one month!

Hi dogcito

Congratulations on your one month milestone!

It can be dreary building a new life (or restoring the one we had before we got lost in addiction). Everything about recovery is...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 09-07-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By reachout
Re: I wanna get off the hydro.

Hello Kacey664

Nice to meet you. :-)

At the top of this Addiction Board is a thread titled, "Suggestions for Tapering." It gives many great suggestions on getting through withdrawal and may be...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 08-30-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Posted By reachout
Re: Demon drink

Hello dogcito

Glad to see you here sharing. :-)

My issue was not alcohol abuse, but drug abuse. I tapered off over a long period of time. However, I can understand your feelings exactly. As...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 08-30-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By reachout
Re: Day 8 off oxy

Hi Sstaley

I want to applaud your efforts here. Super. :-)

You are so right about the exercise helping so much. It helps the brain tremendously to get it to begin producing "feel good"...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 07-05-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By reachout
Re: Lortab Addiction

Hello saharadark

Welcome to the boards and big kudos to you for the progress you have made.

Yes, suboxone can help those who have sustained long-term addiction to help with withdrawals from an...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-13-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By reachout
Re: Transformation

Hi Phoenix

A transformation.... I understand that completely as I experienced the same. As I worked my way out of the mess I was, so much learning came my way. It was a changing in my life. A...
Board: Family & Friends of Addicts and Alcoholics 05-09-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By reachout
Re: how to help my husband.

Hi Froglady

Congratulations n your own sobriety. That is a huge accomplishment and cause for feeling proud of your conviction to restore your life. Of course you want a sober husband to walk...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 03-14-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,914
Posted By reachout
Re: very confused , dont know where to turn

Hello Mearle

Nice to see you posting here on the board. :-)

Mearle, I am going to flow along with the words Kat and hopefloats wrote to you. (Good words!) If you are making the decision to...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 03-07-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,498
Posted By reachout
Re: Here I go, Detox and scared

Hello arianna

I also tapered from Oxycodone. It took me a number of months to do so under my family doctor's care. In all honesty, I think your doctor is absolutely correct in what he is...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-29-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,859
Posted By reachout
Re: New to Methadone, Please help....Panic attack

Hello Nico

Welcome to the board. :-)

Nico, in all honesty, I would be more concerned about coming off the Xanax cold turkey. That is never the way to come off a benzo. 2-3mg a day IS a...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-23-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,796
Posted By reachout
Re: A Tad Overwhelmed

Hi Phoenix

Thinking about you and wanted to give you a shout out. How has the day been? Did it have some good parts for you? I am hoping so.

Tackle the issues you find down deep one at a...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-22-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By reachout
Re: I cant stop drinking beer for courage!

Hello Whirl

Welcome to the board. :-)

Whirly, the title of your thread is "I can't stop drinking beer for courage!"

Courage for what? Courage to go home after the meeting? Courage to wake...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-20-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,796
Posted By reachout
Re: A Tad Overwhelmed

Hello Phoenix

Well, my friend, you have certainly had many traumatic events in life. If they had had no effect on you I would be even more worried about you. I read your posts on various boards...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-16-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By reachout
Re: Saying hi

Heya Wendy

Thanks for the nice words, :-)

I am doing well, thank you for asking. Wendy, for me it is no longer any kind of battle, but rather a lifestyle. Sobriety. I stay here, however,...
Board: Family & Friends of Addicts and Alcoholics 02-07-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 966
Posted By reachout
Re: Husband is an Ativan addict

Hello

I am sorry about what you are dealing with concerning Hubby and Ativan. Benzos are a mean category of drugs. Your husband certainly is displaying addictive behaviour.

A benzo...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-07-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By reachout
Re: I feel like I'm living with an addict

Hi Peg

First off, congratulations on 23 years of a restored life. Good for you!

I can sure understand your no drug policy and am sure staying totally away from any users is a steadfast policy...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-04-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By reachout
Re: Hi... New here

Hi jm4503

Welcome to the board. :-)

I have 4 and 1/2 years clean under my belt and stay with the board to continue helping myself and to share an experience when I think it can help. I have...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 02-02-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,215
Posted By reachout
Re: withdrawal following surgery, please help can I talk to dr?

Hi Grace

I am glad the pain is lessening from the ankle work. Good news.

I would absolutely talk with the doctor about tapering down. Honesty is always the best route with any doctor. He...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-22-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,059
Posted By reachout
Re: Xanax Withdrawal

Hi poker

Echoing Flintrock's words, I too would say that any benzo should be weaned down and not stopped cold turkey! benzos are very different from opiates. I think sometimes we do not have a...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-22-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,435
Posted By reachout
Re: New to Ativan Tapering, Some Guidance?

Hi Chantille

I have tapered off Xanax, another benzo. While Ativan may be milder, no benzo should be come off of by just stopping.

From your particular starting point, I would suggest taking...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 01-07-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,914
Posted By reachout
Re: lasting symptoms after cocaine

Hello Carl

I have no experience or knowledge about cocaine. However, I just couldn't ignore your post when it is plain to see the distress you feel. It is certainly understandable.

This is...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 12-22-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,487
Posted By reachout
Re: live free or die

Hi Ice

Your updates are so uplifting! Your continuing progress is a Christmas Blessing touching you, your family and all around you. I so admire yor commitment and determination. Applauding...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 11-15-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By reachout
Re: 11 years and counting

Hello Phoenix

I am glad you can not look past those shows without pain... the pain comes as we empathize and find compassion for those who are still hurting. No, not all will make it, Friend. ...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 11-04-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,383
Posted By reachout
Re: What should I expect from stopping vicodin?

Hi Grace

Welcome to the board. :-)

Grace, I think you have done a good job cutting down on your own as the pain lessened. Good for you. While I don't think you are facing horrible depression...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 11-01-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,747
Posted By reachout
Re: What changes did you notice after being sober?

Hello mamasnug

Oh boy, answering this question is right up my alley! Chuckles.



That sure hit home hard for me. That was my greatest quest in getting off the opiates and benzos. Finding...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 10-11-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,675
Posted By reachout
Re: Time to quit pain meds but how to deal with pain without

Hi

It has been wonderful getting to know you and following your story. You have helped many as you helped yourself. Be well, stay strong.

Hugs
reach
Board: Addiction & Recovery 10-07-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,675
Posted By reachout
Re: Time to quit pain meds but how to deal with pain without

Hello!

It is wonderful to read your testimony here today. :-) I hope many who are on the fence and full of fear get to read your whole thread here and see that we truly can get off the pills...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 09-26-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,675
Posted By reachout
Re: Time to quit pain meds but how to deal with pain without

Heya

There is an over-the-counter product called Hyland's for Restless Legs. Slip 2-3 tabs under the tongue to dissolve for relief. I dealt with restless legs most of my life and it was mega...
Board: Family & Friends of Addicts and Alcoholics 09-24-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By reachout
Re: My Big Brother Has A Problem

Hi Kay

It hurts when we see our sibling falling. Personally, I do think you have a place in saying something. What he does affects your life also. Get in there, express your concerns, your...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 09-24-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By reachout
Re: Clean for 3 weeks, but still fatigued?

Hi Raiyvien

Welcome to the board. Such good news that you have stopped using heroin.

The fatigue and yawning are normal after we stop the drugs.

The yawning comes because your respiratory...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 09-20-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By reachout
Re: Alcohol Addiction? Please Help

Hello

Glad to meet you. :-)

Successful recovery involves withdrawaing from the drug, or alcohol, AND developing a plan that helps us to maintain our sobriety by changing our thinking. As...
Board: Family & Friends of Addicts and Alcoholics 09-18-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,838
Posted By reachout
Re: Trying to help my addicted son

Hi Solitary

Glad to meet you, although I am sorry it is under such sad circumstances.

First thing I want to say is that I am sorry for your troubles and as a mom also, I can certainly...
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