Hi, my name is judgeged, my addiction trouble

Former Member

Hi guys I’ve just gone through four weeks of withdrawal from a three year stint overdosing. My 4 week start to recover from these horrible pills has Ben everything from diarrhoea all day everyday for two weeks, emotional breakdowns every morning ( usually morning was worse) I would burst into tears everyday ( I still get really upset very easily). I started on the pain meds because I had spinal issues, I was finished from work ( retired due to ill health) and spent two solid years at home virtually never leaving the house, I gained a ton of weight and lost my physical fitness ( I used to ride my mountain bike regularly) I had numerous hobbies ( non of which I follow anymore). It’s been four weeks now the stomach issues are going but I’m left with a very flatulent stomach regardless of what I try to eat. I went through spinal surgery 5 months ago and I still get a lot of pain, but now I have gone cold turkey on my pain meds so my pain is completely out of control. I still suffer from my back and I’m under investigation to see if I need my spine operating again as the op wasn’t 100%. I’m still unemployed and in ESA benefit, but I have lost all my self respect and pride 

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Former Member

Hey @Past User

So sorry to hear what you've been through but you should be really proud of yourself for starting your recovery. 

Is there anything you would like to do now, to aid your recovery and help re-gain your self respect? Perhaps you could get out on your mountain bike if you feel you can, or take up one of your hobbies again? 

Sending hugs, I know you don't feel like it right now but you are doing great

- Lucy