Possee I have a dilemma & I need ur help..?

Question

Serious answers only please.. leave all your smart comments outside because u will get reported..

I'm 27 & I seriously think I'm addicted to prescription pills.. I don't consider myself a druggie or anything and I don't use any of those other drugs. I first became hooked on tylenol pm and then went to Ambien & Lunesta and now cold medicine with codeine in it. I just use it because it relaxes me & I like the feeling I get..however I mentioned this to my doctor and I told her that I'm really concerned for my health and I want to stop..yet she doesn't seem to think I have a problem..& she's constantly prescribing me these pills whenever I ask for it.. ( I"m not trying to blame her) I just recognized that I have a problem, yet I'm not sure where to start to get help..I asked her to refer me to someone, she told me I don't need it, I'll be fine & that I"m still young..Should I seek a second opinion? No smart comments please, this is pretty serious.. I really don't want to be like this..

Answer 1

Think you need to go see another doctor.

Important thing is that you know you have a problem and need to get it fix.

Remember, you have my support.

Answer 2

Dreaddy, doh listen tuh dat dotish doctor, get another doctor and tell tem your problem, cuz dat doctor like she doh care bout u, she prolly in it for de money.

U really eh want me tuh get on ah plane and come up dey, so i advise u stop lol.

But seriously, change doctors, and if it gets worse, try rehabilitation, cus overdoes of medicine can damage your liver and stuff. Wish u all the best dreaddy, good luck ☺

Answer 3

those are exactly the reasons drug addicts, use dope for.  It's not the drug, it's the reason, the affect.  I am not smarting you, unfortunately that is what you are, what you are not is a junkie.

      Doctors make money on every prescription you fill, therefor do not be surprised at her reaction, it may only be a couple of bucks, but multiply it by patients and the number of pills the individual takes. Senior citizens drug intake out number the junkie's and drug addicts in any given city today.

       But you are totally right, you have is problem "codeine" is highly addictive, your doc knows that, should be warning and listening to you. The fact that you "like the feeling" is the problem and a large part of the addiction.

       You need no second opinion, nor do you need a referal. Much like AA's there is help for drugs almost everywhere. Your local hospitals, walk in clinics, government services, etc. can put you in touch. This is exactly where your doc will send you. But, they'll all teach you the same thing, "you have an addictive personality, it is you, and you alone, who have to say no, who have to control it", they will support you, teach you, but you got to quit, what we use to call "cold turkey".

       You have to stop taking it, and go through the withdrawal,

which will not be pleasant. You'll have to be careful with all drugs from here on in.

        Get yourself another doctor, one who listens to you, who will notice addictions by how often and long your talking the perscription. I take codeine for pain, regularly, it is the only painkiller i'm not alergic to, my doc is constantly checking and clearing my system, i am extremely careful.

Answer 4

well if your gutt says somethings wrong you are the one who knows you- so i say yeah it can't hurt to get a second opinion at all- even if its an out patient clinic they can tell you with simple interview if you need help or not- or even a walk in clinic someone who has no history- still your guts and see what the outcome is- maybe you are over reacting, but maybe not.  good luck to ya!

Answer 5

OMG I have the same problem and I am 54. I am so worried

I tried to quit before but had terrible withdrawals.Definitely they are doing damage to your health. My doctor told me when ever I am ready he will put me in the Hospital for a week and I'll get off them the right way and be fine but doing it on your own can cause heart problems and a whole bunch of stuff. He was mad because I tried to do it without telling him and I could have had a stroke!!! You need a new doctor!

Answer 6

how about going to some rehab center or something.. they will help you get over it.

Answer 7

Frigg, you've taken the first and most important step. You are admitting that there is a problem. As far as your doctor....the term QUACK comes to mind. The decision as to whether or not you have a problem isn't hers its yours. You're telling this woman this is becoming a problem for you and her answer is to prescribe stronger stuff?? RUN to seek another opinion Frigg. If you're uncomfortable with the amount of meds you're taking there is a reason for that. Don't hesitate, don't wait to find out if you're becoming addicted. By the time you know for sure you could be well down that road. This is your health this woman is playing with. Addiction isn't fun. Seek help while its still managable. Please.

You know I'm here if you need ANYTHING.

Answer 8

You are dependent, and likely addicted.  You need to seek out rehabilitation services there are out patient centers.  You also need to cut ties with your friend.  She is enabling you, and not wanting to help you.  If you do not want to be this way then make a commitment to your self.

Answer 9

friggy girl it takes a smart person to admit something like that you should definitely get a second opinion from another doctor before it becomes worse for you ok good luck with it and yes it is very serious remember it's better to be safe than sorry again good luck

Answer 10

ummmm....YESSSSSS....frigg please dont make me have to hop and a train and drag u to a doctor myself. YOU know ur body better than anyone, and if that is the feeling u get RUN to the nearest doctor because it is better to be safe than sorry. And what de muddacunt that ooman tellin u bout "ur young still", like she eh see Britney Spears sqwwwat up wit she vajajay hangin out for all to c ah wat? And last time i check that trainwreck was younger than u. Drug addiction only gets WORSTwit time not better. So doodoo darling pls go to the doc asap.

*looking rong for ah big stone to buss dat doctor head*

Answer 11

darling i think your doctor doesnt see the seriousness of u being like this...  i think u dont see it!!!!!

frigg girl u need to stop that! sure i've taken a drowsy tablet before and liked the feeling it gave, but of course i was sick!!!!!!!

u need to stop that immediately, if your doctor doesnt acknowledge that i think u may need to change doctors. it is never to young to start to study about your health, so what she said is absolutely wrong...

but u need to strenghten your mind girl, u dont need tablets, try.... try hard......

Answer 12

All dem answers in front real long so I go try and keep it tight...

Anjali... You are your own best doctor.

You might not be able to say exactly what but you bong tuh know when something wrong with you....

Don't see a medical doctor... go see a psychologist and he or she could help you to determine if you really have a dependency syndrome. I could give you a name if yuh want but go and check yuhself