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Kpage · January 31st, 2009, 05:31 PM

I just wanted to tell all of you who have shared your stories, Thank You and that you are amazing women. So brave of you to type up and re-live these stories to help out someone who you have yet to meet!!!
I have not experienced my own addiction to any form of drug, prescription or not, but I def have faced challenges, and the one thing I took away from my own experiences was that sweeping your feelings or problems under the rug will get you no where. The fact that you were able to sit down and write out all of your thoughts, to me, means that you have really thought long and hard about your situation and that you are so close to turning the corner from talking about your problems and doing something about them...Follow through..You are worth it!
Talk to your friends and family and Dr's about what you are going through. When you are truthful about who you are and what you are currently facing, you can't continue to hide. Plus telling those who you love will allow them to show you how much you are loved by them!
Years ago, a few friends of mine got into heiroin pretty badly, and they decided to go about their addictions in different ways. One person told his family, only when his car was impounded and he was taken to jail on drug charges- the family kept it a secret even from his brother. They were involved with the town, Dad a cop, Mom worked for the county, and did not want to face the embarassment of thier story possibly getting out, so they just did what they could at home (curfew, car restriction, no money) My friend just got sneakier. Maybe they did not know where to go for help, or maybe they never knew how bad it was, but sadly he passed away 3 years ago, at home bc of an overdose. He was able to bring drugs into the house and even had enough privacy to get high and no one knew!! I think that he was lost, if you cannot talk to your own family, those who love you no matter what, then who could he go to?
Another of these friends was from a very close knit family, and they knew something was going on even b4 he even said anything. They found the best in-patient rehab that money could buy, the prices didn't matter to them, especially since this was their sons life they were dealing with. They were honest with family and felt that even grandparents, aunts, uncles, should know, one for support and two so that everyone was aware and would hold their son accountable no matter what lies he tried to tell. After 30 days in rehab and a few years of NA meetings, and a lot of support from family and friends, he is clean and still is to this day.
I know that everyone is different and that one person can be stronger than another, but I believe that this person was able to make it through this dark time in his life bc he was honest, and those who loved him never judged, they just acted, and with their support, love and guidance he overcame this challenge.
My long point is...be honest with Dr's, family. friends, and I think that some people may surprise you in the way that they will support you and stick by your side, not only will you gain a support system, but you will no longer be able to hide behinnd secrets, and you may get the help that you need.
Thank you for reaching out. You are brave! Good luck to you. Please keep us posted.

January 31st, 2009, 05:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kpage Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 20 Lost Weight: -23 lbs (In 7 Weeks) Current Weight: 203 Goal Weight: 155 Kpage's Photos	I just wanted to tell all of you who have shared your stories, Thank You and that you are amazing women. So brave of you to type up and re-live these stories to help out someone who you have yet to meet!!! I have not experienced my own addiction to any form of drug, prescription or not, but I def have faced challenges, and the one thing I took away from my own experiences was that sweeping your feelings or problems under the rug will get you no where. The fact that you were able to sit down and write out all of your thoughts, to me, means that you have really thought long and hard about your situation and that you are so close to turning the corner from talking about your problems and doing something about them...Follow through..You are worth it! Talk to your friends and family and Dr's about what you are going through. When you are truthful about who you are and what you are currently facing, you can't continue to hide. Plus telling those who you love will allow them to show you how much you are loved by them! Years ago, a few friends of mine got into heiroin pretty badly, and they decided to go about their addictions in different ways. One person told his family, only when his car was impounded and he was taken to jail on drug charges- the family kept it a secret even from his brother. They were involved with the town, Dad a cop, Mom worked for the county, and did not want to face the embarassment of thier story possibly getting out, so they just did what they could at home (curfew, car restriction, no money) My friend just got sneakier. Maybe they did not know where to go for help, or maybe they never knew how bad it was, but sadly he passed away 3 years ago, at home bc of an overdose. He was able to bring drugs into the house and even had enough privacy to get high and no one knew!! I think that he was lost, if you cannot talk to your own family, those who love you no matter what, then who could he go to? Another of these friends was from a very close knit family, and they knew something was going on even b4 he even said anything. They found the best in-patient rehab that money could buy, the prices didn't matter to them, especially since this was their sons life they were dealing with. They were honest with family and felt that even grandparents, aunts, uncles, should know, one for support and two so that everyone was aware and would hold their son accountable no matter what lies he tried to tell. After 30 days in rehab and a few years of NA meetings, and a lot of support from family and friends, he is clean and still is to this day. I know that everyone is different and that one person can be stronger than another, but I believe that this person was able to make it through this dark time in his life bc he was honest, and those who loved him never judged, they just acted, and with their support, love and guidance he overcame this challenge. My long point is...be honest with Dr's, family. friends, and I think that some people may surprise you in the way that they will support you and stick by your side, not only will you gain a support system, but you will no longer be able to hide behinnd secrets, and you may get the help that you need. Thank you for reaching out. You are brave! Good luck to you. Please keep us posted.