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Fiornal w/codine, Soma, Valium |
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I had injured my back during my 20's and by my 30's was constantly having muscle spasm and headaches. My doctor prescribed Soma and later Fiornial w/codine. After several years of using these under doctor supervision controling how much I received; then due to insurance, I had to change doctors. New doctor doubled my does of medicine and the addiction grew and grew from there. I finally was seeing both doctors and receiving large amounts of pills from both of them. |
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I had been using and abusing these medicines for eight years, when I finally was at a point that I was a walking zombie. My entire family was worried I was going to overdose. One night I had taken so many pills that I was standing in my kitchen, leaning against the cabinets in a complete stuber and unresponsive. My wife had to call my parents to come over at midnight and help move me to the bed. I knew that I had to get help right then. |
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I checked into rehab and had a very difficult time with detox. After the fourth day, I had two Grand Mal Seizures and had to stay in the hospital a few days. It scared me to death. I went back to rehab and completed my 28 days. It was certainly not easy, but well worth it. I continue to challenge myself to keep growing into this person I see...that I am beginning to really like. |
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There is no way to prepare yourself for rehab, but to just go forward and do your best. If you truly want sobriety, you can have it. My best advise is....whenever that little voice in your head begins to tell you that it is ok to take that pill....run, not walk to someone and start talking. If you get it out in the open, you can deal with it better than it running amuck in your head all alone. |
