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Old 02-23-2008, 12:40 PM   #1
Lillie3981
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Today is good...

Hello everyone!
I've posted once on here before about a seizure I recently had which can only be explained by the fact that I had been taking approximately 10 Ultram a day for a few weeks. I didn't realize addiction could happen so quickly, but it did. I was in the hospital for a few days, which forced me to detox off of them. I am still clean and it's been a couple of weeks, so for now, I'm safe.
I was addicted to Oxy's for about a year and lost my supplier, forcing me to go CT from them. This was about 4 months ago. I then heard Neurontin would help with withdrawals, so I became addicted to them. The withdrawal from them was horrible as well. But, I haven't taken those in almost a month.
Now, the only thing I'm on is Ambien. This was prescribed to me by my PCP around the time of my father's death, which was a couple of months ago. I wasn't sleeping, and it seems to help most of the time. I currently take it a few nights a week, and am able to sleep when I don't take it. I didn't realize that it was yet another addictive drug, so I'm thinking of nipping this one in the bud and completely stopping them.
Oh yes-and, I quit smoking a couple of months ago, which has been going well, with the occasional slip up.
I'm just wondering if I will have withdrawals from the Ambien and how people remain clean. It is tempting to use, but I feel so much better when I'm not using. Obviously, I have a very addictive personality. Any pointers on how to abstain from use would be so appreciated. Thanks and have a good one!

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Old 02-23-2008, 03:59 PM   #2
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Re: Today is good...

Hi Lillie, it sounds as it you are on the right track. Just remember how good you feel being clean and, how quickly using can grab a hold of you. Stay positive girl and stay away from situations that can lead you to using.

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Old 02-24-2008, 01:59 AM   #3
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NA/AA meetings are a great way to continue not to use. Meetings are all over town, so you can usually find one close and convienient as far as timing. This forum and others like it helps me alot too. congrads on the clean time!!
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Old 02-24-2008, 12:44 PM   #4
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Thanks guys...you know what else I've noticed? Since I stopped, my chest pains have dissipated. I noticed them starting when I started the Ultram. It's nice to be able to breathe easily again. I'm sure the quitting smoking helped too
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