Replies to '06/30 Addicts Transformed'

"I'm not saying I'm addicted to it but it does help me get through the day...[but] when I don't do it I'm really cranky..." It's clear that you are indeed an addict, but only you can make that final determination in order to help yourself. I have been addicted to pain medication for over ten years, starting like another writer, because of endometriosis. When I began taking the pills, I never would have called myself an addict; it was only after I suffered withdrawal, jail time, loss of job and self esteem that I realized that I was a hard core addict. I hope that you won't have to experience more than yelling at your kids in order to know the truth about yourself. I'm still addicted to these things even after entering myself into treatment several times; every time, however, I've gone back to using. It's an insidious disease that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Lucia

I think your "tweekmama" signature says it all!  If you don't need to say you are addicted, but if it helps you get through the day... I'd say you have a BIG problem.  My son wasn't too bad for the first 10 years of being a "tweeker"  It was the next 10 years that took a toll on his brain.  He is now in prison.  During those first 10 years, I thought he could turn it around... but he choose to continue down the path, into a world I never imagined would exist for him. 

  

You are kidding yourself if you think you don't have a problem.  I'm sure the reason you wrote in the first place is because deep down you KNOW something is wrong.  You "snap at your kids" and you husband "don't know".  Sounds like a recipe for disaster.   

  

GET SOME HELP NOW WHILE YOU STILL HAVE BRAIN CELLS AVAILABLE! 

I am in the same situation, I feel like without it I can't get everything done that needs to be done. I know people who do it just for the high, I do it to keep a clean, organized house. No one knows and I do not hang around people who do it so good for me it is hard to get a hold of, but I am always thinking "if I just had some more, what I could get done". I know it is bad and I am always trying to find horror stories to scare me but I always jump at the chance to score any amount. Thank you for those that have posted, I know now I am not alone.

If you are NOT an addict you can and will simply never pick up the stuff again after this show. If you are NOT an addict you won't feel you need it. If you are NOT an addict you will never use another dangerous drug now that you know the truth (dangers) about these drugs.  

  

My guess is you won't do the above; therefore, you ARE an addict. I truly hope and pray that's not the case for you. 

  

Everyone struggles at some point in their lives (yes, even the wealthy). How you choose to handle those struggles defines you as a person. Find help for your problems...a priest, friend or free counselor to listen (make calls to find the help you need), a book at the public library by Suzie Ormon or DAVE RAMSEY (great author) to help you get out of debt and friends who do NOT use drugs to get thru their problems. You deserve better than that.  

  

God bless you. You owe it to YOU and to your INNOCENT children to take care of yourself and be drug free. You CAN do it, but you have to make the effort and you have to make the effort NOW. Leave the denial at the door. I wish you well.