Posted by germandoctor on July 23, 2006, at 20:39:25
In reply to Re: NEW HERE - COLD TURKEY!!! » Slavegirl, posted by Impermanence on January 4, 2005, at 18:36:09
I am on day 10 of cold turkey withdrawal from alprazolam and amphetamine salts. I wish I would have handled things differently, but it is too late now. Despite the misery, I know that getting off the medication is the best step that I could have taken. I am praying a lot to get me through this ordeal; I believe that this experience will give me the resolve to stay away from any chemical quick fixes and learn to handle my problems in a healthy manner. For those of you who are thinking about getting off your meds, or have already done so, remember that the awful withdrawals will pass and you will be able to live life to the fullest without numbing yourself. I promised myself that after getting clean I will take an active roll in fighting the online/no prescription needed pharmacies that are perpetuating the addiction of regulated medications; I would assume, to many young people who intend to use the drugs recreationally without realizing their potential for physical and psychological addiction. Hopefully, my experience will not be in vain. If I can help prevent even one person from going through this nightmare, it will be worth the effort and risk of being open and forthright about my addiction. I will keep you all in my heart and prayers.
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