i need help from pain killers?

Question

i am a katrina victim living in texas and iam in abad situation iam hooked on vicodin xanax and somas and i cant seem to stop iam depressed and feel like i cant go much longer i am tired i dont have any insurance and cant get the help i really feel like killing myself iam so so depressed and down i feel like i am going to loose my mind if anyone could tell me what to do are where to go sincerly yours thank you and may god bless

Answer 1

Whatever you do, DO NOT stop the Xanax cold turkey. You couold have seizures and die. You need to go to a doctor and make a plan to taper your dosage down to none. Try a free or reduced cost clinic for the indigent and those without insurance. Most big cities have them. You've taklen the hardest step by admitting you have a problem; the rest will be hellishly uncomfortable, but nothing is quite so hard as the admission that you are an addict. Good luck and godspeed.

Answer 2

This stuff can really make you feel depressed....xanax can have some terrible side effects after you stop taking it. The only way off this stuff is just to take a little less each week...otherwise you need to check into hospital where they have a professional detox center.

Twice in my life I've gotten messed up on some of these drugs...I just quit them taking them. The first time I remember I was at my parents house and started shaking very bad...had a dream and saw a bright white light. Anyway I'm well now but I guess I just have a really strong body, able to take a lot more than most people.

You need to start calling around and find a hospital or some place where they can get you off this stuff. It may take some time but you will gradually get well and the depression will go away.

Answer 3

Okay, you're probably going to say, "No, I don't want to see any doctors, they're just going to turn me away or turn me into the cops!" Seriously, though, you really need to see a doctor of some sort. Tell them that you're addicted to these drugs and are depressed because of that, and be sure to tell them that you've had suicidal thoughts.

Make sure that someone or something is dependent on you. Having a pet lessens depression. Even a goldfish is something to talk to and depends on you. If you have at least a few relationships, you should have less suicidal thoughts.

Finally, talk to your friends and family about it. They may scold you for being addicted, which is not your fault, it's nobody's, and make sure you tell them that. Tell them that you're really stressing out right now, and have even had suicidal thoughts and that you are going to a doctor. Ask them to keep a check on you. Make sure that your aunt calls at eight, your mom calls at ten, etc. Keep contact with your loved ones.

Good luck with this difficulty, and I pray that you get through it alright.

Answer 4

There were some methadone clinics in New Orleans prior to Katrina, however, I think only two have reopened since the storm. Usually, opiate addicts could find help with a maintenance program there. Try to find out if there are any of these clinics in the area you are now in. If you are in or near a major city, I'm sure you won't having trouble finding a facility to help you. Try checking with your local health clinic or other mental health facility or clinic.

Answer 5

seek help. it's hard to admit you have a problem. therefore kudos for being able to say you are addicted. there are suicide hotlines. there are clinics out there for people with little money and/or no insurance. you could check yourself into a rehab, but it seems like depression is your main problem and often times addiction goes hand in hand because it's used as a coping mechanism. good luck. there is light at the end of the tunnel. don't give up.

Answer 6

Try out Narcotics Anonymous. They probably have meetings in your area where you can find the help you need for free.

Answer 7

maybe talk to ur family or find somewhere that can help u, maybe a hospitable? dont kill urself tho, just hang in there :)