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Published: 2013-11-14 20:01:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 13084; Favourites: 591; Downloads: 46
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I had actually repurposed this from a comic strip I did a few years ago. Throughout most of my adult life, I had a lingering fear of prescription drug addiction, as so many of my loved ones struggled with it. This only intensified after my spinal injury and when I began therapy for my depression and other issues. I've come to live with it even though I still refuse prescription painkillers for my back. This is a personal choice and I would not recommend it to anyone else who struggles with chronic pain.
But yeah, this colored version of that comic panel was an externalizing of that fear and I've been keeping it on the back burner for some time. Not sure why I decided to share it now.
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As long as you aren't taking Schedule drugs, there isn't much chance of you becoming addicted. It is a scary thought, though. My dad started to become addicted to his back medication, but he realized it and told his physician that he wanted out of the medication. Sometimes you just have to nip it in the bud before it gets worse. Just because it's a prescription, doesn't mean it's addictive. Then again, you don't want to abuse medication, either. If I can avoid medication, I will.
Personally, I would rather go the natural or holistic route. I have a high tolerance to medication (I've gotten steroid shots that didn't work and codeine that was "supposed" to stop my coughing and help me sleep... I coughed even more that night) so I'd rather not even bother with it if it's not going to work.
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My dad forced pills on me when I was a kid, so now I can't go near them.
Even something as mild as cold medicine with codeine in, it's really hard not to just eat the whole bottle.
Recently I was given a prescription for vicodin after a tooth was pulled, and I had to flush the bottle. I just couldn't deal with the anxiety, with that damn bottle staring at me from across the room.
I'm trying to say-- I understand. I'm really sorry you're in pain.
I'm sure you've gone over all your options, and I don't mean to be rude! but when I was having chronic back pain, chinese medicine and acupuncture helped me a lot. I don't have back pain any more, which is amazing to me-- it used to be so bad I couldn't walk or stand.
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I don't usually comment on things I get in my watch, but this is especially striking to me, because both sides of my family have heavy patterns of heavy addiction to several things: alcohol, nicotine, and probably a few with painkillers. Because of this, I'm extremely scared of getting hooked to anything, or accidentally OD-ing, even on generic Tylenol or Midol! This is powerful to me, and accurately represents a fear I share with you. Thank you for posting this, and I hope your back gets better.
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Yeek. It's a reasonable fear, and I'm sorry you have to choose between pain and potential addiction. But it's a decision only you can make...
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My fear isn't of addiction, but more on the side of overdose.
I never know how much is enough, and I even hesitate to take certain medications because I'm afraid it'll be too much.
I have people tell me that taking medicine is good, but knowing the fact that overdose is a thing, irks me.
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I'm glad you were able to externalize your fear and work past your pain. I'm also sorry about your loved ones, but so long as you have the will and continue to take precautions I'm sure you'll be alright.
Keep on keeping on Mr. Bolk.
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I understand how you feel since I do the same thing.
This is probably one of my biggest fears, and I'm not even sure why I have it.
Though mine extends to not even seeing doctors unless it's definitely broken or I'm dieing.
While I can't say I'm glad someone like me exists, it's comforting to know I'm not "crazy."
On the bright side, if we were to ever seriously need them for pain beyond our bearing,
spare usage and lower doses tends to work for our bodies better than people who pop pills.
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