Fighting opioid addiction: As long as it takes | Julia Picetti | TEDxUniversityofNevada

[@marisa9968]

Coming from a former prescription pain pills addict 5 years clean, this lady is exactly right! Getting a doctor to prescribe the opioid pain pills was easy, finding a professional to help you get off was more difficult!

[@densmi24]

Howd you do it? Stop

[@Inyahouse44]

Who helped you

[@jaredshaw6944]

It’s crazy huh definitely something wrong with our medical

[@bestiefswlady5251]

On the West Coast, the situation is very much changed in the last four years or even more. Getting any at all, even for dental work, even one days worth or two days worth, has become increasingly difficult. The pendulum has swung so far to the other side that it’s hard to relate to some of the clips out here regarding this matter. One thing I will agree on though - It is a huge disaster and area that needs to be excepted and treated without judgment in stereotyping of people, especially those who got into that way without any knowledge of their own due to excessive Scripps from doctors.

[@isadoreahumphrey9199]

I'm 3 months cleantime today and got a job today

[@ahmadhamaoui7857]

Congratulations!

[@dylanferrebus240]

Congrats!!! Keep pushing 👍

[@mayagarcia-hector2732]

Keep going! You can do this.

[@anabarajas3566]

Praise the Lord!!! Keep Going You Got This !! In Jesus Mighty Name!!!

[@annalouis4915]

Congratulations, so happy for you

[@jeffreycohan6548]

10 months clean today

[@Brad__Gray]

Jeffrey Cohan keep it up brother!

[@doglover4206]

Jeffrey Cohan THATS AMAZING!!!! Keep doing great 👍🏻

[@LOVESIGNLOVESIGN-qx5wm]

Good for you!

[@merncat75]

Damn, congratulations!!!

[@jhsplaya]

Are you 19months clean today brother? If not that’s fine let’s start today it’s never too late!!!

[@rickcook2798]

Thank you Julie. At the age of 51, my son Jason took me to a treatment center, where I stayed for 3 months. He saved my life in doing so. I was home only 2 weeks and on 11/4/04, I got the call that no parent should get. My life today is a tribute to the love that Jason & I had for one another. God Bless You !!

[@Goblin3365]

3 years clean now! Still remember the feeling like it was yesterday, but everyday you stay clean, you win! Its a battle for the rest of your life, but you gotta keep winning!

[@roseaguirre3239]

7 months clean and going strong!!

[@mctapoutos7426]

Still clean ?

[@britanymedina6064]

I wish I had a mom that loves me like you love your daughter. I’m sorry you can’t hold her in your arms anymore. This moved me to tears, the empathy is unreal ❤

[@abbynay]

everybody needs to hear this

[@compostcorner5934]

Absolutely.. It's awful, I feel for this lady, and anyone who has had to go through the loss of a loved one addicted to substances. I'm addicted to tramadol, but in a few weeks hopefully I'll be going on bupernorphine to get me off, then the taper program

[@emianne2023]

thank you very much for this. I too have BPD. And struggled with addiction. I am now almost 4years clean by the grace of God. Thank you for addressing this issue. I feel it is something that is so overlooked. My prayer to you on this journey.

[@brittneybabeee4031]

E.Hamilton P. Rose Can you help me with my addiction? Do you have an email?

[@Luckma1]

it is well known that people with BPD or other mental health problems have a higher chance of getting addicted, but even the mental clinics dont recognize that. Our mental health system is 20years behind the rest medical fields and medicine as a whole is 10-20years behind technological inventions.....

[@juanitagaytan214]

Wow im proud of you.

[@cathydemuth8241]

12 years clean and it hasn't been easy but it can be done. Addiction is a disease with life long help needed.

[@jasonbachelor604]

DRUG Prohibition is the real disease

[@TheChroniclesOfYarnia]

I have been clean since October 21, 2016 it was the hardest fight of my life.

[@p344y]

Nobody said it so I will...congratulations beautiful!

[@familiasilvasauro]

I'm proud of you, keep on fighting ❤️

[@jkjk-yv7yl]

Good job you deserve that.

[@icedout3389]

Good job 👏

[@princessfiona904]

Congratulations I’m trying to get off of them now.

[@jodytroutman9253]

I’m deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless you for turning it into such a valuable endeavor. After many trips through 28 day programs for opioid addiction, I will be two years sober on Oct 3, 2020 thanks to a long term sober home that I attended. On November 1, 2020, I am opening the doors of Bridges to Recovery Sober Home for Women in East TN. Keep working that 12th step and be prayerful that He will give you the means and the wisdom to do so. Any one of us can.

[@JohnFKennedy420]

Congratulations on your recovery and I hope you’re doing well!! Did you end up opening the sober home?? Thank you for turning something awful you were going through into a chance to help others get through the same thing! You’re a hero

[@ginasaltina]

"as long as it takes" really moved me

[@matthewjamesmaxwell3798]

I'm one month off suboxone today, it's getting easier... But IMHO there is only one way to get clean... You gotta walk through the fire 🔥 ain't nobody else can do it for ye...❤️

[@Jen-ku7wp]

Did you go thru a rehab or on your own?

[@Jen-ku7wp]

And Congratulations!

[@matthewjamesmaxwell3798]

@@Jen-ku7wp just done it on my own.... Rehab is very expensive in Scotland... ❤️

[@Jen-ku7wp]

@@matthewjamesmaxwell3798 Thats great I am amazed. You are very strong!

[@matthewjamesmaxwell3798]

@@Jen-ku7wp Thanks, it's one of the hardest things I've ever done...❤️

[@salmcdeck]

Borderline Personality Disorder now known as Emotional Intensity Order is so misunderstood and inappropriately treated and often leads to self-medication. Thank you for telling your story.

[@angusyates828]

Same with ADHD.

[@FelenaBartlett-r6j]

❤

[@kxsess91]

You are awesome for turning something tragic into such a positive thing for addiction. It is something that needs more attention than many issues. The ripple affect from addict to family to community is devastating and needs to be priority in health care. I believe mental health issues must be addressed while in recovery. Thank you for your time to discuss this difficult topic.

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

Julia Picetti speaks with such knowledge and wisdom here - due to her experience of addiction with which her (late) daughter (R.I.P) was so seriously afflicted - the end result that sadly & inexorably - led to her terrible premature death. Addiction is an ILLNESS - it is NOT a MORAL issue. This mantra should be repeated over and over in the minds of so many ppl so a true understanding of the illness of addiction - is finally recognised - & thus tackled & treated with a positive mental attitude. Too many lives are ruined because of a dangerous tendency towards denial and - more often than not - for the addict to feel they are being punished for - finding themselves with an addiction they've lost control over - and by NO FAULT of their own. They didn't want to be addicted - yet this is where they have invariably ended up. Thanks to Julia Picetti for her superb talk about addiction and heartbreaking story. Rx

[@ryanharrington6389]

Disease. Not illness. Illness sounds so controllable. A disease isn’t and that’s what addiction itself is. A disease. Thank u for your caring. I am a herion addict myself. Been shooting for five years.

[@missjem79]

Riki Newton Tell that to my mom.

[@mayart9678]

Stop making them into criminals, that would be a good start...

[@happytrails699]

YES!!!

[@navysteve95]

Now don't go adding logic to the problem

[@nichollelopez7558]

Yes, give them resources

[@terminallyelleofficial]

10 days clean and I feel amazing!!!

[@donkeyballs3307]

If u were really 10 days clean ,u would just be coming outta the worst of the withdrawal now ,first 7-10 days is the worst

[@jasonolinger7585]

@Alday mental is the worst part.

[@HawaiianPunch557]

@@donkeyballs3307 I got through withdrawals after 5 days after popping pills everyday for 5 years. Withdrawals effect everyone differently

[@samanthahicks3333]

Well my drug of choice was prescribed by a doctor that told me it was a non habit forming medication and it was safe to use long term. These physicians have made becoming an addict so incredibly easy, but they arent so willing to help in the recovery. My appointments and meds were rather cheap, but when i wanted off the meds i went thru horrible withdrawal. I had to report this to my insurance which ultimately dropped me. Getting help is so outrageously expensive i cannot afford what is asked for in a lump sum. When i said i can make payments they sent me to a methadone clinic. I would give one of my limbs for a treatment that worked. Methadone is not the answer. As for u and ur situation i am so sorry for ur loss and ur right something needs to change!

[@merncat75]

PLEASE try Kratom 💚

[@merncat75]

Btw, I understand completely 💕

[@EJoi23]

Stay strong ❤️💪🏽

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

Methadone works, its the gold standard of treatment. I find it funny that even “addicts” cast stigma on a medication that can and will help save other addicts. Just look at the actual statistics of people in methadone treatment vs detox/rehab only. It is around 9x more effective in stopping all destructive behavior, lower relapse, lower crime, lower Hep C, HIV, the list goes on. MMT was the answer for me, it helped me get clean and ive been methadone free for years. So for you to try and discourage an addict from any treatment that might save them is wrong and irresponsible. When in fact the treatment you suggest is what is not working. MAT and therapy is the gold standard...period. All statistics show this.

[@rickjames9477]

Michael MMT may work for you, but everyone is different - many people put on insane weight and it totally ruins their natural hormone production and also stunts digestion. I’ve never had an opioid feel like poison in my body, methadone however to me feels like poison. Different strokes for different folks!

[@trevorerickson772]

Wish there was this much care around the crack epidemic. So many families hurt and broken yet the emotion toward opioids is there’s a systemic issue. Emotion toward the crack epidemic was the people are the problem. What’s the difference?

[@PrioryOfSion617]

I messed my life up when I did dope! It's been 9 or 10 days of it and it's been the worse pain I ever felt. And I been stabbed, hit with bats, jumped etc. Nothing compared to this pain! I still feel messed up and I'm worried I'm not going to be the same again. God forgive me for doing this and everything else I've done ! In Jesus name amen... ☹️😬🥺😱😥😓😞😖😣😩😫😵

[@BlackVibeBallsack]

God, I hope you made it...blessings

[@LoganWindham]

Addiction is the worst thing in the world. Would not wish it on my worst enemy and that’s the truth.

[@melanieholstra4397]

18 days!

[@chrism6904]

Its tough... Keep it up! Great job!

[@teresathomley3703]

God bless you. Love you very much and so do many others!!

[@MreS-ne5km]

Heck yeah!!! Thank you sooo much I needed to read that right now!!! God bless you 7x77

[@Inyahouse44]

Good for you girl don’t look back .

[@jasonlancaster3281]

37 days!! Kratom helped me get through it

[@merncat75]

Here's what people don't seem to understand.. The brain scan of a person with an addictive personality is different than a person who is not.. this shows how there could very well be a predisposition to addiction. There have been numerous studies which prove it is all in the wiring of the brain, not something the addict "can help" like people want to accuse them of.. A perfect example are the studies which prove that twins who were adopted separately and raised by different families in totally different environments could still both become addicts because they're genetically predisposed

[@anagomez9620]

merncat75 ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️🕊🌈🕊🌈🕊🌈🕊🌈🕊🌈🕊🌈🕊🌈🕊🌈

[@Jen-ku7wp]

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.

[@stevenmcg69]

I’m now on day 3 of cold turkey, Getting off codeine , My legs won’t let me sleep my body feels like it is crawling I have pains were I never thought I had pain & the headache is killing me 👎🏻 wish me luck

[@alvaroanchondo9191]

U got this man stay strong 💪🙂 same here bro cold turkey I'm 2 days

[@stevenmcg69]

alvaro anchondo I’m now on day 8 & feel a million times better. Still a little restless at night but it’s all been worth it. & if I can do this then so can you, don’t let your mind trick you and stay strong 💪🏻

[@alvaroanchondo9191]

Thanks man I'm struggling man I have to work like this tommorow

[@mayagarcia-hector2732]

Thinking about you. Stay strong.

[@alvaroanchondo9191]

Still clean guys 11 days now

[@deslongchampsrecovery476]

We believe that the minimum stay in a recovery program should be at least 3 months. It is useless for 30 days. You are right! There are so many useless recovery programs out there, thank you for your courage and for speaking out! We speak often about the lack of solid long term recovery programs. Addiction is a family devastation, we are sorry for your loss xo

[@mrnice7570]

For so many reasons, this broke me

[@MrZenGuitarist]

Kudos! All respect to this remarkable woman who after merely 22 months after what must have been an earthshattering, for most of us unfathomable loss was able to use this loss not only to come here, pull herself together and perform this talk before thousands of people about it...but - actually decided that something needed to be done about this problem; AND did it! I've been off opiates/opioids now for 7-8 months...(without any 'substite-drug', ie. methadone/subutex) for the first time in over 20 years! Unfortunately I cannot say that I've even begun to heal, in any way, shape or form (I even suffer from some physical abstinence-symptoms, still). But - I am firmly grounded in the knowledge/realization that the life as an addict isn't even worth living! And, I at least have the hope of getting better with time (even though that hope wildly varies in intensity...to be honest)

[@hickstylez]

Did you make it ? 😢 I hope so

[@grandbachuss]

The reason why its hard to defeat addiction is because only an addict can talk to an addict. Why do you think AA and NA is basically ran by addicts that have been clean for while. Because they know how it is to be an addict. If an addict vents to a non addict about addiction, the non addict will have no clue how they feel. Therefore, they will not have the correct answer, Or any answer at all. Even if they really genuinely wanted to help. And the problem with addicts speaking to addicts is that everybody has their own way they think they can beat the addiction. Thats the problem in a nutshell. Any solution will be theory, but You have to master self and discipline while and after detox to survive. And get a new set of friends.

[@damon6852]

Grand Bachuss Wise words, GB...wise words!!

[@russellariagno900]

On top of all that, this opiode addiction was created on purpose by the same people who will not help

[@nancyd36yahoocom]

Exactly. So infuriating. The Sacker family which owns Perdue Pharmacy now owns the patten on Suboxone. they have already made tens of billions of dollars from oxycontin despite losing numerous law suits and the gravy train will continue for who knows how long.

[@Luckma1]

@@nancyd36yahoocom when you compare how much they made and how much they had to pay its clear as day who is the winner and the losers. Buprenophine is soooo old you can not patent it, maybee a new formulation?

[@samanthahicks3333]

Very well said!

[@jJC7554]

1 week clean

[@kaylapayne4876]

Great job girl!! You got this keep going!!!💖

[@thirty2wishes383]

Such a strong mom. Sending you so much love.

[@Smart2277]

Love "as long as it takes program" not just the typical month

[@eibhlinnichrualoai]

I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter- ✌️peace and love 💕

[@michaelwall1721]

To the most important person to me in this universe, I’m in it for the long haul. You got this. I got this. We got this.

[@juicylucy6488]

I get t focus on the youth because they are tomorrow’s future and the longer one has been using the harder it is to clean up. But I think we need over all help for all ages.

[@dannataylor8533]

Some people don't have the money to go through recovery. It's sadit's sad because you can't get help because you don't have money to go to a recovery

[@christianbalazs6688]

God bless your heart lady, God bless you

[@christywagner8827]

I love you sweet friend, thank you for your courage to speak up and speak out!

[@danafrost526]

God bless you, I have been though the system and it is completely broken.

[@edditomachuka1325]

I feel like I lost hope since I got addicted to opiates but I’ve been clean since 2019, Can anyone else relate? It really fucks with me because I was genuinely happy with life before I even experimented with that bs.

[@jeffreymontgomery4091]

Yes, I understand you 100%, I can relate. I have now somehow survived 7 years of this hellish torment. Life was wonderful before this. I had 8 years in the military. Best years of my life. I now feel so lost somedays. It gets so dark I can't even see the light. I try so hard. I know so many people who have tried so hard... So many have come so close to triumph and success, just to slip up and overdose. I just don't know what to do somedays.... I got so much to live for.... All I can do is to keep trying... Get the help I need and then fight..... It truly is the darkest before the dawn... Deep inside I know recovery is possibly. I must pursue it as I used to pursue drugs. WHATEVER IT TAKES AND AS SAID HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES....

[@oliviacarter7606]

It may be different for everyone as every BODY and BRAIN is different. I was lucky that my dad saw me get clean before he passed last year. But now from heaven he sees me clearly as "I am now". Clean but changed, damaged, sad, suffering every min of everyday! About 3 months ago, he started to guide me to a possible answer. He told me to my core that I needed to re build, re wire, re generate my body, brain, and cells with every healthy habit I could find, and believe it to be so true that it is working to the point that even if it wasn't, I would trick my brain and body and soul to make it true! Its not free unfortunately. Life will never be as before when i could do little maintenance and be so happy. But I am willing to pay the price for that happiness again. Eat clean, completely clean! Almost Vegan. Have a routine and don't compromise it. Its a way of life now..... sleep fully and wake early and have a routine. Work out, its not an option. And above all......re wire your brain and body back to the positive reversing the damage that opioids did! READ PSYCHO CYBERNETICS, WATCH MEL ROBBINS, PRACTICE SLEEPING WITH SOME OF THESE AUDIO BOOKS SPEECHES EVERY NOW AND THEN AS SUBLIMINAL MESSAGING. I Started to feel stable happiness once again, about a month ago. I am happy! My brain and body and soul are rebuilt stronger and better than before! Its possible! - May God Bless you. My dad always quoted " Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it and our attitude and choices.

[@MrVibeCheck41]

@@oliviacarter7606 please god help me 😢

[@elainehendrix9714]

Excellent! She's correctly explaining opioid addiction and its effects and needs for recovery.

[@wildlyempoweringvisionary9972]

♥️♥️♥️ from Reno...finally someone that cares💯🙌

[@RealLordkiffington]

It's not a disease or an illness, it's a coping mechanism for underlying psychological problem. I'm a recovering opiate addict.

[@BlackCloud-vc6mu]

It took me a year to get into methadone maintenance program. Finally went inpatient and got in! Doing much better now! Without this medication I would be dead!

[@Toby3610]

BlackCloud 1985 yep 👍 I take subs. It took me 8 months to get help. I am really glad that I am on Suboxone. Saved my life. I was extremely physically emotionally mentally exhausted and sick. I am in nursing school now. Working. It took me a couple of years to get here. Life is precious.

[@samanthahicks3333]

@@Toby3610 well done! I think that's great.

[@samanthahicks3333]

Danielle Hughes now that I think about it aren’t subs supposed to be short term? Do they prescribe those for long term treatment? Which would be better, or does it all depend on the person?

[@lexkeach5726]

Are you still on the methadone? How's it working for you? I'm trying go get into a clinic

[@samanthahicks3333]

@@lexkeach5726 if u start on a program you stat weaning off immediately. The longer u wait the harder it gets. Good luck to u!!!

[@Zzx75]

California has just passed senate bill 855 2020 which is effective 1/1/2021. This mandates ALL insurance carriers must provide coverage for substance abuse disorders the same as any other disease such as cancer. This also applies to disability insurers. The insurance commissioner has required all insurers to provide a copy of their policies by 12/31/2020. The bill is very specific that carriers cannot restrict coverage which is deemed medically necessary. California is now the leading state in healthcare for SUD. If the carrier is a HMO or has network providers only they must still provide coverage, even if they provide care outside their network. Anyone in California can read the bill online. If any carrier tries to deny or restrict coverage they are breaking the law and subject to huge penalties.

[@bestiefswlady5251]

Thank you for this information!

[@billwong6077]

Thank you for sharing this! I am an occupational therapist and I strongly believe this is an area where my profession to be involved in more. As you mentioned in your talk, I believe occupational therapy can be a powerful player in the prevention stage. You have done a super job... from a fellow TEDx speaker.

[@jessica.cash36]

I know you commented 6 months ago but it caught my eye. As a person in your same occupation as well as a person in recovery. I'm genuinely am wondering what OT's could do to help etc. this is the first time I've heard of applying OT to treatment of opiate addiction.

[@Ruby-ev9ym]

I think she meant occupation as in a job.. not helping individuals cross midline or work on fine motor skills. However, I’m not an OT, enlighten me please 😊

[@billanderson5509]

😊

[@aprilh1965]

May God Bless you and your family

[@hippietoes456]

93 days clean today

[@georgia1191]

Well done Janes mom 💜you’re a true hero, a real scholar ! I know you do this for Jane but you do it for us too even through the web! Heavenly ordained to do great things and Gods will in 2016 and beyond.

[@brittanypatterson6790]

Losing a lot of hope . 26 and I’ve been on them for 4 years now and I don’t know how it’s going to get better

[@gerik.oliveras9739]

Hi brittany Patterson, I was wondering how you're doing. Going through the same bt longer.

[@notyomama6153]

You’re so young. You can do it!!!

[@brittanypatterson6790]

@@notyomama6153 🖤🖤🖤

[@codyguthrie8345]

I feel the same.. I'm 25. It sucks.. I laid there sick for 4 days.. and ended up getting some today..

[@brittanypatterson6790]

@@codyguthrie8345 rooting for you! Plus I have a nurse for a mom and a recovering crack head for a step dad and they’re the most judge mental. Not the type to blame others for my choices but they trigger df outta me majority of the time.

[@trishsmithdebrett4447]

Here in Spain you can buy 2xboxes of 60 capsules of Tramodol 50ml from the Pharmacy with no prescription whatsoever 🤷‍♀️ at one point I was taking 20 of these a day ! I’m now ( Thankgod!! ) down to 3 a day I’ve basically been an addict for 10 years 😓 ( I’m 50 years old )

[@heathermariearmbrust]

Ugh I empathize!!!!

[@hartmutdietz1228]

I think you mean 50 mg and not 50 ml? right?

[@trishsmithdebrett4447]

@@hartmutdietz1228 yes 👍🏼 sorry!

[@ryanharrington6389]

THIS LADY IS SOOO RIGHT,, OMG ITS ABOUT TIME SOMEONE MAKES SENSE..

[@Sedonawhite]

22 months later? Damn strong woman

[@brielleblanton1598]

3 days clean

[@lindalasley1734]

Needed to see and hear this

[@anthonyfasano3456]

I'm so sorry. You. Got me crying. I'm so hurt.

[@TrippyDaz]

Anthony Fasano stay up man

[@ashleymcknight9659]

7 months clean

[@salgalvan7450]

You are a saint and your saving those 18- 25 year old lives for the better God bless you and keep up the good work with saving those lives opiates are killers and placing addicts on suboxone or methadone isnt helping its just taken them from one crutch and placing them on another God bless these places should be everywhere

[@jenrockxoxo]

sal galvan Hi Sal. I'm not trying to be rude or to argue just for the sake of arguing, but what you wrote about methadone & Suboxone (being unhelpful "crutches" for addicts)is not only UNTRUE but it's also one of the most dangerous things to say. What have you learned that is making you say opiate assisted therapy is not helpful for addicts? Let's pretend you are right and that methadone and Suboxone are nothing but "crutches"...is it not acceptable to let sick people use crutches? Are you aware of the failure rate of recovery for opiate addicts who do not use methadone/buprenorphine as crutches? That number is in the high nineties...I believe it is 97%. Remember, that means 97% of opiate addicts FAIL to get better. Your statements about methadone and Suboxone are dangerous because you are feeding into the stigma surrounding using these life saving medications in order to help recover from opiates. It's cruel to try to make people who are desperate to save their own lives feel guilty about using the best tools available to them. Many opiate addicts are ashamed as it is and we need to facilitate recovery instead of making it even harder. 97%...it doesn't get much harder than that.

[@salgalvan7450]

CampamochaX didnt mean to offend but what works for some doesnt work for others i think treatment programs help but i think its all up to you. If you really want to get clean youll get clean and you still go thru withdrawal regardless what you take or are put on to help you stay off.

[@jenrockxoxo]

I understand. I apologize if I sounded upset. ;)

[@endiglowgurl]

Amen! My husband was addicted to opiates..and is now stuck on suboxone. He cant get off and its been almost worse than the pain pills. He thinks its going to make him better and doesnt need counseling or anything else and will be fine once he gets completely off it..i know he is wrong..and with this mindset..he will fail and relapse..but i dont know how to get him to understand this..that hes just putting a bandaid on..and once it comes off..its not going to be better. Im loosing hope and afraid im going to loose my husband. Im so scared. 😭😭 hes been in so many rehabs and never makes it more than a month or two before relapsing..i cant afford anymore rehabs or pills..we are in debt from all the rehabs..im so scared..i dont know what to do. I feel lost and dont want to loose my husband after he goes off suboxone. :'(

[@helenalford2831]

It doesn't sound like he's using suboxone properly - it sounds like he isn't taking it regularly. I take subutex and it saved my life - I have a wonderful life now and been free of drug abuse for 3 years. You have to take it every day and not abuse it but it does work.

[@patricknotten3139]

you are a wonderful woman! Currently on methadone but it's hard. Keep up the good work!

[@jessicaisolda196]

Hope all is well. Coming from someone who is tapering off the program I know it’s not easy. Don’t ever give up!💜💜💜

[@mrbrad4637]

I don't get it.. I have used/am addicted to opioids for 8 years straight and my life and health is far better on them.... I am have a great career etc they cured my psoriasis.. if I had to stop taking opioids it would ruin my life and I'd loose my job... I don't understand why my experience with opioids is in stark contrast to all these others 🥺

[@bestiefswlady5251]

I can semi-relate...Sounds as though you have a dependence a bit more than an “addiction” though - Meaning - you must have your doses every day to function, but you don’t get an increase tolerance or you are getting more and more and more weather legitimately or not, just to get the same relief. I’m glad that your Doctors respect you’re responsible use and have not cut you off as is the case with so many other chronic pain sufferers. It is indeed interesting why long term use can work for some people and not others. Best wishes!

[@mrbrad4637]

@@bestiefswlady5251 Thanks 😊. Yes I am very fortunate that I've not been cut off as it's life saving for me, I could never handle going back to being covered in psoriasis again, my IBS coming back or handle the withdrawal after this many years on it... I originally use to get "extra" ontop of my prescription, but I've not done that in nearly 2 years now.. how I keep my tolerance in check is on weekends or times when I don't need to be fully functional, I will cut the corner off my pills so I end up taking say 20mg less for a day or two and then go back to my prescription dose and therefore it remains effective and my tolerance doesn't climb any further than what it is now Which is 160mg of Oxycodone per day. I don't go chasing the high as I don't and never really have gotten a high off opiates.. maybe a slight antidepressant effect / mood lift but no euphoria compared to other drugs like amphetamines etc

[@XCHADHIGGINSX]

Lol did you just say opioids cured your psoriasis? That has to be a joke.

[@hesedken]

I have 43 years clean. I have noticed that those who make it a couple of years seem to have learned how to handle the compulsion and temptations by that time. Many go on much further but they still have to realize chemical dependency is 24/7/lifetime. Overconfidence can lead to a relapse, which sends the addict back to the ground zero stage. Even though the monkey on the back is theoretically there, it may not even be noticeable after a little while of sobriety. So, all addicts can have hope of a future of restoration and feeling good in recovery, but they must remember their vulnerability.

[@Nicole-ck1nk]

I am in Canada and I have the same problem in Canada , it is like every day I am waiting for the bad news 💔💔💔💔 it is my son, you are such a great person ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lucyhanna5172]

What a meaningful enterprise to come out of such a sad and traumatic situation.

[@susangarrard2753]

The money the Sacklers should pay in damages need to go to effective treatment programs, including psychedelic therapy like Ibogaine.

[@rockyyahoo5566]

I am clean since birth .

[@bradyknowzbest1149]

The problem is that its easier and cheaper to just keep getting the drugs. The key word here is EASIER. Its surprisingly hard to get good, effective help. The system needs a reform focusing on treatment of addiction, instead of worrying so much about whats happening in prescribing offices. The government is targeting the problem in wrong places.

[@saulgarzajr5420]

I am also an addict. It's hard. Unfortunately one must go thru their own suffering to find their salvation. No one is perfect. Atleast Im not My heart goes out to you . I'm sorry I really am

[@bordercollie1140]

I've been suffering from anxiety and depression for 26 years, appr. For the last 8 years I've been addicted to valium and obiode medication just to make life somewhat bearable. 3 weeks ago today I came within minutes of overdosing. I was only saved because my dog Sammy started to cry and howl which alerted my mother who was able to bring me around by pouring basin after basin of water on my face. When I started to come around I was surrounded by ambulance men and could just barely make out my parents standing in the corner of my room. The look on both their faces is etched in my brain. I now know what affect my death would have on my family that most people who od will never know. I have tapered down to 20% of what I was taking and hope to be clean in the next few months. But I really don't know if the tremendous amount of guilt I feel is going to last and I cannot say for definite that I will be better. All these mental health issues and addictions and I haven't really ever gotten any real help from anyone. If I sound like I'm feeling sorry for myself it's because I am.

[@mariauribe5656]

I hope you're doing better.

[@craigg5410]

Your parents will just be proud of your effort to beat it. So forgive yourself. Your story is basically identical to mine. My parents said they forgive me and they're proud of me for getting clean and to forgive myself. I imagine your parents will feel the same. I hope you managed to defeat it.

[@bordercollie1140]

@@craigg5410 Thanks very much my friend, very decent and positive message. I'm very close to being completely clean, it's that close I can touch it. Thanks again 👍

[@craigg5410]

@@bordercollie1140 well done. Opiate withdrawal is plain torture. I cold turkeyed using the medication clonidine which basically gets rid of like 80% of withdrawal symptoms. I was able to stop using entirely and now I'm free! You'll get there and one day this will be a distant memory. Just absolutely don't relapse and remember if you do relapse your tolerance is right down so don't take massive amount or you could die. It's a pity more people don't know about clonidine. I only found out about it from researching online. My doctor wouldn't prescribe it as he was unfamiliar so I bought it online from a reputable online pharmacy for very cheap. Without it I would havn had to continue weaning off which was a slow dripping torture week after week, month after month. With clonidine I was off the morphine within 2 weeks. I honestly wish you all the best. Can you please post an update for me when you're off that poison? Well done. What you're doing is very brave. Give yourself huge credit for this.

[@bordercollie1140]

@@craigg5410 I'm gonna do my research on this clonidine it sounds very interesting and from the bottom of my heart, even though I don't know you, it is just so good to know that there's people out there like yourself who genuinely care about their fellow man. I'm at a very important time in my life which is gonna make or break me and your words have given me a great feeling of positivity that I can do it. I wish you all the luck in the world for helping someone you don't know, it's a true sign of a good heart.

[@lcutts38]

Addiction is terrible and no-one should have to go without help my son is a addict. He doesn't want help. So all the help is offered doesn't work.

[@lizcoombs692]

My Daughter passed away at 21..with dr..giving her pills ...2012 left me ..l have raise my grandaughter

[@cliffkonkle3467]

I am so sorry dear

[@lifeisarollercoaster1443]

So sorry for your loss

[@taylorhetrick884]

I needed to hear this I’m only 21 and I never wanna put my mom through that I am so sorry

[@joiphetsomphou5104]

4 and half years clean and its been 5 since I've touched opioids

[@HiPickle]

Man I’ve been struggling so bad on like 8 hours of sleep this past week

[@jwalk6891]

8 months

[@budstoney3589]

What an inspiration to us all

[@sarahirsz368]

SUCH AN INSPIRATION! God bless you!

[@lagarrysauceda1558]

22 days CLEAN from oxycodone!! KRATOM SAVED MY LIFE!! 🙏🏽

[@anthonygranuzzo268]

Great message Currently on methadone it's so difficult to get off.

[@mrnice7570]

Same, only 15mg per day , but need it for pain

[@sheryliheanachor2953]

very strong women...

[@spol3278]

My heart is broken too for you.I am in Poland and I don't have children but I am a biologist and sadenes me that you did not provide her with narcan from overdose.

[@rikkirikki4892]

S Pol if she was using alone (which no addict should do but that is the reality of most addicts) then narcan would likely not have helped her

[@endiglowgurl]

Someone would have had to have been there to administer it to save her, more than likely she was alone and found when ahe was already dead.

[@stevenrutz6500]

Jane is in a better place. I feel worried about u Mommy.

[@otheliamarie7757]

prevention! yes!!

[@oldbear6813]

These numbers she throws around are so skewed, it's so incredibly disturbing to hear someone advocate for Big Brother to watch over Cancer patients and sickle cell patients, the elderly, the injured.. Etc. ALL Pain Patients are treated like criminals due to women like this... Is it awful that she lost her daughter to addiction? Yes! Absolutely, but despite what she said only 1% of patients who are prescribed pain medications and take them as directed get Addicted. Most Ppl who start on pain meds have either stolen those meds from a family member or taken them in an unprescribed manor. Her wording is very telling... Her daughter began to SELF medicate, her daughter was already dealing with mental health issues... Don't Punish Pain!!

[@XCHADHIGGINSX]

There are programs that work. They are called methadone clinics and suboxone therapy. Maybe you should have tried that with your daughter instead of thinking abstinence is the only way?

[@Maggoization]

I'm living in Europe and im addicted to Benzos and Morphine since 24 Jears. I honestly have maybe 1% hope of ever being non substance addictive. If someone can help me please reach out to me. Im posting comments after comments and none seems to care about helping me. I know im not alone. Keep fighting

[@Killmaisy]

Hey! How are you doing? You can taper yourself down and jump off with some help from people with experience❤ Stay safe

[@Maggoization]

@@Killmaisy hi maisy. Thanks for your advice but it's like a tunnel with no light on the end. That's how i feel about it because it's been so long. Honestly i was once 8 months clean and i almost don't know how live without these two medications is. I wish you all the best and thanks a lot.

[@nickfrazzetto6371]

You have to be stronger than what your brain wants, it's in your head trust me. Mind over matter is the true answer in getting off any kind of drugs!! You would need to sacrifice a few weeks of withdrawal symptoms and then you're HOME FREE! I've done it after being prescribe 300 of each Oxycodone & Hydrocodone per month for 30 years!

[@edwardmcmanus]

2 days clean today. Feel not as bad as its thought. Took some subs and valium though. That helps a lot.

[@joshuaknell7354]

That's why you don't feel as bad because you're using the valium and subs as a crutch and you are high on them

[@jdriscbriscollent.7669]

Sorry for ur loss 😢

[@Stephen-vx2gq]

Here here x

[@daborz1]

We are "broken"; and underfunded. Insurance companies will not pay for good care. It cost money to provide good therapies with qualified staff including counselors, psychiatric staff, medical and all the other components. Not too mention dealing with the over abundance of state and federal regulations, And yes, we need prevention that works.

[@ryanharrington6389]

Herion addict talking here. I have my fetnynal in my rig right now.. this lady is so right... soooooo right

[@brittneybabeee4031]

Ryan Harrington Hi. Are you still struggling? I am struggling now with opiate addiction.

[@christopherwalker8240]

Lucy Lu Hi Lucy. I've been there myself off and on for around ten years. I've just discovered the idea of mega dose vitamin C. It works! Vitamin C occupies the opiate receptors in the brain, so you don't have to go through the hellish withdrawals. Try it! God bless you.

[@skypeters3034]

I know this may not mean much coming from a random stranger on the internet. But I hope you’re looking for help and I pray that you are doing ok. Please get help.

[@crucifytheego100]

@@christopherwalker8240 are you serious? How deos it work?? Where can I learn more about this kind of treatment? Thank you

[@crucifytheego100]

You shoul at leat shift to a less strong one

[@jasonbrown4992]

2 years of vicoden 4.5 months of 27 year battle with alcohol

[@romannagel2414]

Amazing!

[@gykg3202]

BPD is so bad (I think I have it too) that OD on opioids can be tempting. Feel bad for her.

[@deborajh0917]

Thank you

[@armstrong2052]

Parents shouldn't bail out their children when arrested for drugs. This will allow for partial correction.

[@pennybadgley7755]

It’s time we need to start doing something about this . No heat no judgement 🙏❤️🙏

[@judithdillon2364]

DAY 1

[@brittanypatterson6790]

@Bob Pelley but what if there are no methadone clinics where you reside

[@EmeraldKush]

her daughter was so beautiful

[@lt7378]

I think most opioid taper plans should be minimum one year. It’s too tough on the body to go fast.