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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 | Nov 25, 2022
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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Thank you so much your words are very inspiring right now. Update I’ve stopped taking the Prozac as of yesterday I’m slowly cutting back on the methadone and my body is not liking it. But I am here I am in the moment. I will get through this and I will see it through. Just have to stay out of the bathroom long enough

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shane123 | @shane123 | Nov 25, 2022

So currently I am so very tired but my brain is telling me if you fall asleep you won’t make it back. I reassure over and over that we have went to sleep multiple times and we are still here. My body starts to relax then BAM I snap back with my eyes open and the same fear all over again. I don’t understand it and it’s scary as hell. Al I want to do is fall asleep and get some rest but these thoughts are just holding me back

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reese1 | @reese1 | Nov 25, 2022
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@shane123

Thank you so much your words are very inspiring right now. Update I’ve stopped taking the Prozac as of yesterday I’m slowly cutting back on the methadone and my body is not liking it. But I am here I am in the moment. I will get through this and I will see it through. Just have to stay out of the bathroom long enough

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You are hopeful now. Very good sign! Keep us posted on how you are doing. We care.

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reese1 | @reese1 | Nov 25, 2022
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@shane123

So currently I am so very tired but my brain is telling me if you fall asleep you won’t make it back. I reassure over and over that we have went to sleep multiple times and we are still here. My body starts to relax then BAM I snap back with my eyes open and the same fear all over again. I don’t understand it and it’s scary as hell. Al I want to do is fall asleep and get some rest but these thoughts are just holding me back

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The feelings you have won't be permanent. You are having withdrawals probably because of the mixture of Prozac with Methadone. It will probably take a little more time for things to settle. In the meantime, a call to NA wouldn't hurt. They might be able to give you some insight of how long it will take for the Prozac to clear. I would not take any herbal supplements because they can make w/d worse. They will only help, once all of the drugs have cleared the body. I found that out the hard way.

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shane123 | @shane123 | Nov 25, 2022

My body is beat to hell my mind is in a million pieces like I feel so scared and powerless right now I want to sleep more than anything. I’ve thought about going to the emergency room and just being honest with them but then the thought of them admitting me and me getting in trouble with my job and losing everything just can’t happen

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reese1 | @reese1 | Nov 25, 2022
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@shane123

My body is beat to hell my mind is in a million pieces like I feel so scared and powerless right now I want to sleep more than anything. I’ve thought about going to the emergency room and just being honest with them but then the thought of them admitting me and me getting in trouble with my job and losing everything just can’t happen

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Shane. You have to determine what is more important--your life or your job. Your job is replaceable, but your life isn't. If you are not checking your BP, you might want to get to the ER. I cannot tell you what to do, only a suggestion, but the struggle that you are having sounds like you at least need to call them.

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shane123 | @shane123 | Dec 8, 2022

Update: i am still here!!!! Since around thanksgiving time I have came clean with my doctor.!.! Told him about my taper which he is ok with. I’ve checked my heart out numerous times he says it’s as it should be so no issues there. He has referred me to an outpatient place which I’m calling tomorrow. I quit taking the Prozac I am feeling better on that stand point. I’m having a few physical issues which is taking a mental toll on me but I am hanging in there.!.!

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Dec 9, 2022

@shane123,

So glad to hear you are taking taking steps to get better. It is not an easy process, but you will start to feel better.

Laurie

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az53 | @az53 | Dec 9, 2022

Thanks for the update. I’ve been watching this space to see how you’re doing. Glad to hear you’ve taken that first step, …it’s an important one. You will need to be patient and stick with the program. It’s not a “one and done.” But as people have rooted for us, we root for you. I look forward to hearing your future updates. We’re all here for you!

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shane123 | @shane123 | Dec 13, 2022
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@az53

Thanks for the update. I’ve been watching this space to see how you’re doing. Glad to hear you’ve taken that first step, …it’s an important one. You will need to be patient and stick with the program. It’s not a “one and done.” But as people have rooted for us, we root for you. I look forward to hearing your future updates. We’re all here for you!

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I’m gonna update periodically. Thank you for watching this post it’s nice to know I have people I’ve never met genuinely pulling for me. It’s definitely not been easy but most things that are worth it arent. I’m pushing through with the occasional smile haha. Eyes on the prize

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