Author: leecee421
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 5:23 am
Hello, This is actually MY first post here, I read yours and really empathize with you. I have many of the same mental illnesses you have, and some different. I have been depressed since birth, and anxious as well. I have self-medicated with these types of Medications as well. Also I have some very similar life experiences, and am 29.
I see you have been taking opiates/opioids for six years. That, in addition to the fact that you have some underlying mental health issues is going to make withdrawals very, very hard, if you choose to, or have to (due to finances, believe me i have been there) stop taking the meds. If you have not dealt with your anxiety and depression, I would reccommend getting any kind of prefessional help available for that, whether it’s a state mental health professional or whatever. Also I hope you can feel less guilty about you addiction. It is a disease, like depression, and just because you have it, that has no bearing whatsoever on your worth as a human being, or your intelligence, on anything. I am in college studying to become a psychologist or psychiatrist. Having dealt with addiction gives a person a special perspective on the problem, and a chance to help others. Therefore I am not ashamed, but I used to be. I cannlt tell you what to do because I am unsure about what to do about my own problem. But I can say, a) It will be a very big help if you can alleviate you mental symptoms and, b)Despite you problems, try not to feel ashamed. I know it is difficult. I hope you find what you need.
