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Posted by shane123 @shane123, Nov 24, 2022

I’m 35 I put myself on methadone to stop taking other things but ended up stuck on the methadone. Out of fear of being labeled with my doctor I didn’t tel him about the methadone. He put me on Prozac. It started out ok but now I keep getting nerve pain all over the place constant ringing in my ears the feeling of passing out and I’m terrified to go to sleep. Am I safe? Can I go to sleep and still wake up? I really need help as crazy as this sounds

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shane123 | @shane123 | Mar 26, 2023

Thanks guys. I was just over there today before work and his anxiety and stuff is getting real bad. I think it’s starting to settle in his mind the reality of what is going on. I feel so bad cause I can’t do anything to help you know. So I’m there and taking care of whatever him and mom needs before I come into work. But he is hanging in there we are slowly start to reintroduce food so that is always a plus. Just need all the finger crossings and thoughts I can get in the next couple days for him

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shane123 | @shane123 | Mar 12 3:50am

Surprise I’m still here man it’s been a long time!!! I’m happy to say I’m sober off the methadone I’m a year and then some without it!!! You guys was huge in my comeback I just have so much going on to get back here all the time. Health wise I could be doing better apparently I have something going on that no one has been able to figure out yet I’m pretty sure my heart was ruled out and good so that’s a plus but the struggle continues thank you guys so much I will do my best to get back here more often

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itsme623 | @itsme623 | Mar 13 12:23pm
In reply to @reese1 "Hey Shane. Don't feel badly about yourself. Being a "I'll do it myself" guy means you..." + (show)
@reese1

Hey Shane. Don't feel badly about yourself. Being a "I'll do it myself" guy means you are not a baby. You are an independent thinker and survivor. None of us are bad people just because we are or were an addict. Addiction does NOT discriminate. Thanks to the survivors out there, we have places like "The Betty Ford Clinic" and AA and so on. When I was in that dark tunnel of withdrawals trying to claw my way out, I could still see the light at the end. As the months went by, the light got brighter and brighter, and I eventually climbed out. I still have a few scars from it, but I am doing so much better now, and it feels like a vail was lifted from my eyes about myself. I still get w/d from time to time but not anything like it was. Now, I just slap myself back to my feet. You will climb out of this--believe me and believe in yourself.

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Please, please, please call your doctor. Not doing that got you into this trouble.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Mar 13 3:12pm
In reply to @shane123 "Hey guys it’s been a long time I know I’ve had a lot of things going..." + (show)
@shane123

Hey guys it’s been a long time I know I’ve had a lot of things going on. My dad was diagnosed with cancer just yesterday. I’m still experiencing pain in my back and my chest on the left side. No seem to worry they are putting it off on anxiety imagine that! I’ve had chest X-rays ekgs back X-rays and literally everything is clear. With all of this going on I’m still here with 98 days under my belt! I’m still doing the suboxone thing unfortunately but it’s a slow process. Thank you guys for always being here even when I’m not some times. I will try and keep in better contact

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Congregation on 98+ days. Unfortunately during recovery, life does not take a break and continues to challenge us. It is during that time you need to rely on your support system and tools you have learn during recovery.

@reese1 mentioned staying strong for your dad, but you also have to take care of yourself. The best way to help your dad is to stay healthy and clean.

Thought are with you and your dad.

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shane123 | @shane123 | Mar 22 1:01am
In reply to @shane123 "Surprise I’m still here man it’s been a long time!!! I’m happy to say I’m sober..." + (show)
@shane123

Surprise I’m still here man it’s been a long time!!! I’m happy to say I’m sober off the methadone I’m a year and then some without it!!! You guys was huge in my comeback I just have so much going on to get back here all the time. Health wise I could be doing better apparently I have something going on that no one has been able to figure out yet I’m pretty sure my heart was ruled out and good so that’s a plus but the struggle continues thank you guys so much I will do my best to get back here more often

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Is there any nurses that will happen to see this or come across this please message me o have a couple questions about what’s going on I would like to pick your brain thank you in advance

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sally12345 | @sally12345 | Mar 23 6:14am

Hello , I just recently , Thursday had a meth pipe fall out of my sons pocket. He turned 28 yesterday....turned into a confession . He has been thro an awful separation , had 2 children doesn't see them anymore , 4 and 6...his wife left him for a much older man. He has been thro a dui an accident with a deer 3 weeks ago..came home with a 40 yr old gf..homeless she is..who I found out was on meth and fenatyl..I did not think he was. I am shook. The stigma with drugs is quite overwhelming. His sister wants them gone. She says they will steal , the and destroy what life I have left and my health, which is frail. I tried being tough they slept in a cold truck in minus10..any advice..anything.I've even had the police call me as they feel he needs a conversation....

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Mar 23 6:49am
In reply to @sally12345 "Hello , I just recently , Thursday had a meth pipe fall out of my sons..." + (show)
@sally12345

Hello , I just recently , Thursday had a meth pipe fall out of my sons pocket. He turned 28 yesterday....turned into a confession . He has been thro an awful separation , had 2 children doesn't see them anymore , 4 and 6...his wife left him for a much older man. He has been thro a dui an accident with a deer 3 weeks ago..came home with a 40 yr old gf..homeless she is..who I found out was on meth and fenatyl..I did not think he was. I am shook. The stigma with drugs is quite overwhelming. His sister wants them gone. She says they will steal , the and destroy what life I have left and my health, which is frail. I tried being tough they slept in a cold truck in minus10..any advice..anything.I've even had the police call me as they feel he needs a conversation....

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@sally12345

You're in a tough situation, being there for your son, not being an enabler and taking care of yourself.

Few suggestions:
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website has helpful information, including "How to Help Someone You Care About"
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

Look for an Al-Anon or Nar-Anon meeting in your area. It is a support group for family and friends of people who have a substance abuse problem. It is OK to go to an Al-Anon meeting for drug abuse problems, it is not just for alcohol problems. Maybe your daughter (if an adult) could go to a meeting with you.
https://www.nar-anon.org/
https://al-anon.org/

Seeing the police have reached out to you, ask them for advice and local resources.

As your daughter suggested, you need to take care and protect yourself. Set boundaries. If you have valuables in house, make sure they are locked up.

Does your son want help with his drug problem? Is he willing to have an drug / alcohol assessment or seek help?

It is hard to help someone who does not want help.

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