Could i have a problem??

[[peanut]]

Hey,
Not really sure if this is the place for my question but here goes.

I never use pain killers. Even if i am in pain but for the past month or so ive been taking them not for pain but coz of nerves.. Like if im feeling down or am having my anxiety problems then i take 5 or more strong ones just to calm me down.

This probably isnt the brightest thing to do but my question is, could i be forming a problem? Should I seek help or something? Or am i hurting myself by using them?

Any import will be hugely appreciated.

xxx Katie xxx

[blondiebear]

Hi Katie,
That you are taking that many painkillers, I'd worry. They could be toxic to your system. That isn't how they were meant to be used. I believe in using prescribed amounts of pain killers for pain. That way your body doesn't have to deal with the pain, it can use that energy to heal.

There might be things in your life style or diet that could be a problem for your nerves. If you are having a lot of caffeine in coffee, tea, cola, that might be making your nervous. Your frantic schedule could do that too.

Are you willing to talk to a doctor or psychiatrist to see if there is something more appropriate for you? There are medicines that can help.

If you want to talk about dosages, go to the First Aid forum and PM one of the advisers there. They have better knowledge and references than I do.

If you have any more questions about addiction, this is the place to ask about it. I'm an alcoholic in recovery and I try to check this forum every day. Your questions could help others too. Or if you want, feel free to PM me.

I'm so glad that you have the courage to ask about this.
Hope this answer helps.
Susan

[[peanut]]

Thank you for your reply :).

I have depression and anxiety so little things get me frazzled pretty easily.
I dont drink caffine either.

I just feel like i need the pills. I know its bad for me but i dont know what else to do :(

Ive been thinking about going to see a doctor but i dont want mum to know so yea i have to be careful...

And i havnt been to a counsellor for a while but im scared to coz mum said i will get locked up if ppl know about the cutting and the pills make it worse... hmm

Good luck with your recovery btw (:

Thanks again xoxo

[blondiebear]

I don't know what the age of medical consent is in Australia. I also don't know if your mum was trying to scare you. She sounds like a manipulative meanie with her head in the sand. She may just not want to deal with this. My mother didn't threaten to lock me up, she just shouted at me to stop SI.

Is there some kind of walk-in clinic that you can go to?

Are you willing to find PropheticStar and talk to her? She is of age and in Australia. She probably knows the laws about being old enough to be responsible for your medical care etc. Since I'm in the states, the laws are different, and I haven't needed to worry about them for a few years.

I'm not worried about addiction. I'm worried that the pain pills poisoning you. If you see a doctor or counselor, they will be able to help you do something that is more healthy and more effective. I'm not being persistent because I'm stubborn, I'm doing it because I care.

Please go get medical assistance.

*gives you a hug*
Susan

[[peanut]]

My mum isnt manipulative. She cares.

She doesnt know about the pills only the si. She said if i keep cutting ill get locked away in a mental place coz if u attempt suicide here u can get sent away.

She just doenst know what to do. She feels shes failed. She doesnt at all understand why or how i feel but yea she tries to i guess.

I need to see the doctor. I can do that alone but it costs money. Money i dont have.

Thank you for you reply

xoxo

[River]

Peanut, sorry you're in this situation... would it help to take legal herbal pills instead? things like Kalms? I'm not advocating substance misuse. Kalms are designed to calm you down so maybe they'd help and you wouldn't need to take the painkillers... trouible with painkillers is you can OD on them quite easily and they screw your insides - liver, stomach etc - over a period of time. Maybe you can save to go to a doctor? Better to see one now than when you've got a real addiction problem and it will cost more and you'll be more afraid of being 'locked up'

[Sleepless123]

Hey hows it going?i know its a while ago since you posted but i just wondered how you are doing.It sounds like your having a really hard time and also as you say im sure your Mum is just trying to be caring but maybe she doesnt know what to do or it comes out the wrong way sometimes but as you say im sure shes trying in her own way.Were you able to seek any help with this?Do you still take the pills if you dont mind me asking?i dont take painkillers but take other over the counter medications in quite large quantities and relate to some of what you say.Here if you want to talk anytime.Take care.sleepless123.

[[peanut]]

hello, sorry its taken me so long to reply,
I havnt been around in a while.

I havent taken any pills in a while so thats good but im still doing no better..

Thanks *hug*