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Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« on: Feb 19th, 2003, 9:39am » |
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Hey everyone,
It's been awhile since I've had to ask for everyone's vibes, and I wasn't going to do it, for no other reason than because I felt I was responsible for my own situation.
The situation is this, my cycle is coming to an end THANK GAWD. However, because of the problems with the triptans and ergot compounds, I've been dealing with my headaches using Celexa, O2 and hydrocodone. On Sat. I was shadowing and immediately went for my pills. I realized what had happened and flushed them all down the toilet. Sooo I find myself going through some serious withdrawal that I wasn't expecting. I'm crying at the drop of a hat, shaking, mentally and physically exhausted (which I was when I was taking the damn things too). I'm just having a really rough go of things this time around. I took the pills the way they were prescribed, I did not overuse or abuse them, but I was instructed to take 2 tablets at the first sign of a headache and hit the O2. Sure it worked. And for the last 3 months I've been eating 8 hydrocodone a day. What I thought was controlling my headaches, was controlling me. Now the rough road sets in of taking no pain relievers at all and hoping to get through. My anxiety level is quite high, and I have to go in on Mon. for a colonoscopy, somethings wrong but no one's giving me any info as to what it might be. Blood in the stool and change in bowel habits yada yada.
Anyway, I'm really stressed out, and anxious, and I need the help of my cluster family to get me through. Just some small vibes. Linda H, I know we've discussed the narcotics before and am I ever kicking myself for not listening to you. I know they only mask the pain. And now I'm paying for it.
I wanted to get the registration forms up this week, but I'm just not up to it. I will get it done, I promise you that, but it may not be til next week when my head is on straight again.
Thanks all, and sorry for the long post
Luv Cat
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #1 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 9:57am » |
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Cat.....sigh.....I am so sorry  . I wish there was something I could do to help.
You are such a strong lady. I am sending all the vibes I have your way. Hopefully, this won't last long, and I know your hubby will be right behind you...helping, as only he can.
If you need us....we're here for you. Be brave and hold on,
Love ya,
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #2 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 9:58am » |
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Sorry to read you are going through de-tox for those pain killers, that just plain sucks. I can relate to what you are dealing with having gone through the same pains with getting away from constant use of stadol several years back.
It will pass,, I promise! Vibes, prayers and support are headed your way.
Hang in there cat
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #3 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:07am » |
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and prayers for you too, Cat.
remember, lil girl - you DO have a Convention Committee that can lend a hand if you need us too. Always here for you, lady.
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #4 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:16am » |
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Ditto to that. and ditto again.
I knew something was up. You're always on top of things Cat. However, you take the time you need for yourself and LET some of us help ya wouldja? I think we've covered this before 
BIGASS vibes to you Cat... sorry you're having such a rough time. I'll be praying for ya too.... let us know how it goes.
(hsg lick to ya cat)
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #5 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:28am » |
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And you were doing such a good job too, when all of this was going down!!
Do as Margi says and let the committee take up some of what you cannot carry today.
You'll be back "tomorrow".
Thinking of you.
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #6 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:34am » |
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Dear Cat  ,
your situation is very hard and I am afraid for this .
I think of you, I will pray for you so that you can overcome this BAD times ...know that I will be whit you...
Love,
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #7 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:35am » |
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Cat - Sending you positive energy and good vibes...
If you feel stressed and anxious, try getting some exercise. It will take your mind of the immediate stress, and may help burn the crap out of your system sooner. Sorry you have to go through this after fighting with the beast!
Chris
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #8 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:36am » |
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Catlind i am sending you the vibes right now i hope you can feel them
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #9 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:40am » |
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Hi cat......gosh sorry bout the meds problems....I went thru hell when I quit paxil but I kept my script bottle...jus in case...I always do that. Can ya get more Celexa to at least tapper that one down slowly....get some samples if not a new script...cuz yer goin thru to much change too fast it sounds like....sheeeww ! Jus a thought...I know alot of people on the Celexa they seem to really like it...for the colonostomy deal...alot of that 'normal' stuff don't stay normal as ya get older so I'm sure change alarms docs when they notice it or hear bout it...gotta quit swollowin those chew bones cat....they'll rip yer insides up ! Good luck to ya........Pamdahonkerchick
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #10 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:41am » |
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Im sorry Cat. 
I hope you can get some relief soon! Sounds like you got a lot on your plate right now. I'm so sorry!
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« Reply #11 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 10:59am » |
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You can and will get through this. You are strong. You are a clusterhead!! We can handle anything!!
We are all sending you strength and willpower.
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #12 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 11:07am » |
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Sorry to hear your having a bad time Cat....Good Vibes coming your way... hang in there we're all with you...
Cathy
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #13 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 11:57am » |
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Hi,
Sorry for the rough time.... If you flushed the hydrocodone on Saturday, today is Wednesday, half your battle is over. The withdrawals are probably at their worse now. You should feel much better by the weekend. I've been there & know how bad you feel (like death) but hang in there it's almost over.
My thoughts & prayers are with you...
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #14 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 12:07pm » |
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Good for you Cat,
For coming here and asking for help, for realizing you had a problem and you had the sense to do something about it. I do have personal experience with this and the "cold turkey" method is old school and may be the best way in general, however as already mentioned, some drugs should be tapered off. Either way you should be proud of yourself for taking control. All the good vibes I got coming your way...OMMMMMMMMM.... ;D
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #15 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 12:07pm » |
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I can't express just how much I love this family.
Thank you all, through you and with you I can beat this, and we can all beat the beast.
My committee is so great, and ya think I'd learn to let them help  I'll be calling on ya!
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« Reply #16 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 12:18pm » |
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Cat,
Good for you to realize the problem and to take the steps necessary to beat it. I'll be prayin' for you & your family as you work through it.
Take care
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« Reply #17 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 12:23pm » |
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on its way to you and your family Cat
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #18 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 12:56pm » |
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Hang in there Cat. Take one hour at a time, one day at a time. Before you know it, this will all be just a bad memory.
Good Vibes coming your way .....We are all pulling for ya!
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #19 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 1:39pm » |
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Cat--I hope all went well. Sending good vibes atcha'.
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #20 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 1:40pm » |
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Cat, so sorry to hear that you are having to go through this. It is never easy to do but is definetly the smarter choice. I will be praying for you to get through this. Remember keep things simple right now, focus just on today, and take things one day at a time. (((((((((((((((Cat)))))))))))))))))
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #21 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 2:15pm » |
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on Feb 19th, 2003, 11:57am, kissmyglass wrote:| If you flushed the hydrocodone on Saturday, today is Wednesday, half your battle is over. The withdrawals are probably at their worse now. You should feel much better by the weekend. |
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Couldn't have worded it better myself! Been down that road before and I know how it doesn't feel fair to fight this battle right after finishing your battle with the beast. If its any consolation, this battle should be MUCH easier, especially for someone as tough as you.
Chin up... This won't take long.
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #22 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 2:50pm » |
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Wishing the best with this Cat and hoping the worst is behind you. And I really glad your cycle is ending!  Long cycles are a real killer.... PFDAN's to ya!
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Re: Calling all clusterville for vibes and support
« Reply #23 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 3:22pm » |
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Cat, Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Hang in there and things will be better soon. Let me know if I can help in any way too.
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« Reply #24 on: Feb 19th, 2003, 3:30pm » |
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Thinking of you, Cat, E-mail me if theres anything I can do.
You will be feeling better soon, how do I know?
Because I say so, Damn it!!!!
You hear me?.....I hear me!!!!
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