Please help...

[augustaklc]

Today is the first day that I have truly realized that I have a problem and I am scared to death. I am afraid to tell my husband and REALLY afraid to talk to my Dr. I messed up bad today. I have a regular pain managment Doc that I see once a month that gives me loratab. Well, here it is 11 days later and I am out so I went to my family doc to get some. She prescribed but when I went to the pharmacy to fill it, they figured it out and called my family dr. I am so embarrassed and ashamed of myself. I know that I need help. Now that this has happened I am worried that someone is going to come and arrest me for trying to do this. I have a great job and I can't believe that I am putting it at risk.

I have never been addicted to anything before. How do I go about finding help? How do you pick someone to talk to? I can't do inpatient or I will lose my job.

Any advice?

[socalgirl]

Hi, I read your message and wanted to offer some advice. Congratulations on admitting that you have a problem with pain meds. One of the first things you can do is call your regular doctor or your pain doctor to discuss your addiction. They should be there to help you and offer places to seek outpatient treatment. If you abruptly stop taking your pain meds you will go through very unpleasant withdrawals. There are detox programs you can attend that will help you get through the rough period. I hope that you know that help is out there for you...it is not easy, it is not fun, but will be so worth it in the end. Please post again and let all of us know how you are doing.