addiction

I'm a 36 year old mother of 2 little ones. I have just started to look for support groups since I am in the lowest point yet. I keep getting more and more sick and I am tired....I feel like I'm giving up on ever reaching a comfortable life. I had a bad car accident in 2010...this is when this...

Here's a question for everyone with Fibromyalgia, which I feel isn't explored enough. It's like the elephant sitting in the same room which no one acknowledges. How have you controlled your pain before diagnosis? I abused alcohol for years, even spent time going to Alcoholics Anonymous. But I...

I am a nurse and I refused to believe I had fibromyalgia, but the pain kept getting worse and constant and in multiple areas with burning and pain on touch. I'm tired of being in pain, I have no energy and I am depressed as H___. I have a history of addiction to pain pills from years ago and my...

I recently was referred to a narcotic pain specialist and got my appointment for next week. I am currently taking percocet for my pain and symptoms and it seems to be the only thing that gives me mild relief. I am feeling a bit anxious about this appointment, and wondering what to expect. I...

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in early 2004 when I was 18. I am now 29 n have been dealing with chronic pain with little help from doctors. I feel like every single doc I've tried acts more concerned about addiction then they do about the fact that I'm in moderate to severe pain CONSTANTLY...

I would like to know if anyone has ever gone through these things. My father has been different for years. After a confrontation with him a few weeks ago in front of my three young children, I noticed his eyes were glossy and he was slurring his speech more than usual. Our entire family has...

After 4 years of a diagnosis and countless medication attempts to feel better I feel hopeless instead. Seriously.... I have 3 kids also and im 29. I want answers and I dont feel like I dont have fibro. I get fevers, joint pain, I have recurrent uveitis which in its self is very painful. I am...

Well I don't know whether to say helping or not. I'm a person who usually had 6-8 teas per day, so I'm not at the stage where caffeine has little positive effect, but yesterday I withdrew completely and my CFS and fibro symptoms where exacerbated. However seeing as I'm come off withdrawal and...

Hello group. This is my 1st time to the site. I guess some sleepless nights can be productive after all! Quick background. I'm a 55 years OLD female. I was diagnosed with Fibro about 3 years ago and belief I've had it approximately 25 years, although I've kept it very controlled with only...

So, I know this has been asked (dealt with) some many times on these forums... But the addiction to these pain meds (opiods) are driving me crazy! I can't get help through my insurance bc it's too expensive, I can't afford a detox facility, and I can't stop taking them. I just want to be ME...