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Glad you posted! Welcome! Is there something you need help with or questions you have? You will find great support and advice here from people who have been through it all...and you can be totally honest about your problems without fear of being judged. I have no one in my "real life" that I...

Just wondering... reading these posts, it seems like a lot of us with addictive personalities also have restless leg syndrome. Just coincidence? Anyone know if there have been any studies linking the two?

Hi derlinda, Absolutely do not give up on yourself - EVER!! There are many times when I feel overwhelmed and self- doubt creeps into my mind, but I will keep trying, taking it one day at a time, as should you. We are worth it! Please keep writing..... We can all help each other. TM

Hi - I hope you're doing OK. You should be proud of yourself for telling the doctor everything - that's a big step! I can totally relate to what you're going through, 'cause I'm in the same boat. Very similar situation - began taking percocet for legitimate pain - but the amount increased over...

Reading all the horror stories about withdrawal from opiates makes me question whether getting off all pain meRAB is even possible for me. People have a hard time detoxing after only months, taking 1/4 what I have, and I've been taking them for 15 YEARS! Add to that the fact that I am 59 yrs...

fiesty2 - it sounRAB like we have a lot in common. I'm not familiar with lorcet, but I'm assuming it's a less potent form of percocet. Would you tell me more about how you tapered? That's the option that will work best for me, I think. Thanks!

It's great to know you're feeling better! I was really worried about you...sounRAB like you've been through the wringer. It's time for things to turn around for you and have some good luck, for a change! If there's such a thing as karma, you're golden! So happy your mom is doing better, too...

I know all too well how you feel. I have been taking large amounts of percocet for many years, but with the support and encouragement of the people on this board, I've managed to cut my intake to less than 1/4 of what I had been using. Recently I've been in a bit of a rut, but am now feeling a...

Hi L2L, You've come to the right place. People here know what you're going through and will help you immensely! I have gotten tremendous support in my effort to get off pain pills. I'm fairly new to these boarRAB myself (last Nov). After reading your post, I realize we have a lot in common! My...

I'm so glad I found these message boarRAB - for all the support AND all the stuff I've learned! I never would have guessed that those seemingly innocent benzos - just 1 mg,- which doesn't seem like much - are so dangerous to withdraw from. I had no idea! Today I had my first "test" of my...

We're in a winter wonderland here and it's beautiful! I love the snow -as long as I don't have to shovel it! Derlinda - so good to read your posts! I love that you write everything you're thinking (I can so relate to your feelings!) You keep pushing yourself through one problem after another...

Everytime I read these boarRAB I learn something new. I couldn't do this without all your, so once again, thank you! A couple of comments/questions. Reach, you said you tapered in 10% increments. How was your withdrawal at this pace? I'm hoping to avoid a lot of the worst withdrawal symptoms by...

I just discovered this message board and began posting 3 days ago, and Denon, you have already been an incredible help and inspiration to me! I so appreciate your kind and supportive worRAB, and all the encouragement you've given me. Thank you for taking the time to write, and for your...

You bring up some good points. As far as doling the meRAB out, I plan to talk to my dr and have him prescribe less. Then I will be forced to taper or I'll run out. But maybe I'll give them to my husband for safe-keeping just to be sure. As far as detox is concerned, besides the financial...

I haven't posted in awhile, but I've been keeping up with everyone's progress. It's so encouraging to read the recovery stories - there's something to be learned in every story -- And it helps motivate me to keep tapering (yeah, I'm still at it!) Many of the posts are so inspirational -...