Well, just got all caught up with all the post.. 
 
I am feeling really tired today. Not any huge pain, just tired. 
 
I have been thinking about what has been talked about, about weening or holiday's off..  
 
I have been injured for four years and 12 days. My biggest battle has been to be able to get my pain under some manageable level. And this has been a complete trial and error with trying different drugs and life style changes. 
 
I am at a point in my life that I can get up and get dressed and days I have to, put on make-up and at least be able to travel in the truck and do things that I was not able to do 4 yrs ago.  
 
For myself, there is no way in hell I want to or have any need to ween myself off of anything. I am very happy with the , wait, going to go count my med's here.... seven I take a day and that includes one for my acne, so I can say six.. 
 
BUT, this is just what works for me. And yes, I am on Oxycode and I am so thankful for this one, it has been the one that has helped me the most. 
 
And again, this is what works for myself.. 
 
And I have had my med's stolen from a "family friend" and the with-draws are horrible. I never want to go though that ever again.  
They say were the saying came from.. "oh yeah, he's kicking the habit," it came from the heroine users in the 60's.. when you came off of this, your legs were uncontrollably KICKING..  
 
Been there done it and no thanks.. 
 
But, this is what works for me and what works for others is just that.. 
 
But, I have a pain contract with my Dr.. And let me tell all of you, I take this contract very seriously. I follow it to the letter.  
 
After my withdraws from my drugs being taken, we purchased a $800.00 SAFE and I use it all the time.. 
 
So my thought on this matter is that what works for one, dose not always work for you.. And be sure to talk to your Doctor before you do anything with your medication. Be safe and smart.. 
 
Val, I have to laugh about the thought of all of us using the safety box's in the Motel for all our med's.. could you see that one.. Loved you post.. too funny.... 
Andrea, again, you make a lot of since and I always look forward to your input.. thanks.. 
 
Everyone, stay warm and safe and hang in there. And happy Monday to all.. 
 
Dianah