thanks for the update monty.
being careful with pain meds IS a big deal.


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"Montgomery BOO...URNS" <solitude439@rcn.com> wrote in message
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>I attended my first meeting in two months today and it was such a weight
>off my shoulder. I even got a chance to speak a little on what stresses I
>have been dealing with over the last two months.
>
> I guess one of the things that caught me for a loop not too long ago was
> being in the hospital and receiving pain medication. I had suffered from a
> slice wound on my thumb and had to get hand surgery and in turn I was
> prescribed percocet for the pain.
>
> Several things happened to me during which time I was taking this
> medication. First of all, I relapsed into an euphoric state of mind which
> is the same state of mind you get from drinking alcohol. I felt
> everything would be alright after I take what was prescribed to me. Yet, I
> wasn't taking what was prescribed to me. I was doubling up my dosage
> because I was feeling good and I wanted to keep the buzz going.
>
> This caused me to have mood swings and my stresses that I had dealt with
> for the last year of sobriety seemed to come back to me all at once and it
> freaked me out. I had emotional turmoil as well as thoughts of suicide.
> But I don't want to die, my thoughts were more along the line of such
> freaky thinking as what it would be like to be dead. I know damn well that
> this is not a good way to think and there should be someone to talk to
> about such a thing.
>
> I still believe I'm feeling after effects of this medicine. I shouldn't
> take it anymore and if I do have to go to see a doctor and he wants to
> prescribe pain medicine, I will tell him that I have bad reactions to
> percocet. Mentally and physically! I'm also not only making a vow to
> keep away from alcohol but to also keep any chemical from entering my
> body! Except for the occasional cup of joe that they serve at these
> meetings.
>
> Anyway, I'm looking forward to another year of sobriety and I want to wish
> happy health and well being to all. Happy Holidays as well.
>
> Regards,
> Monty