Opies = Positives in my life

[OhJoy]

Just some bullets of how opies have improved my life:

* No longer sucidal 24/7
* No longer in a state of panic 24/7
* Hopeful
* Have a discovered that I am extremely creative in the kitchen and with beading
* Life can be beautiful
* I am more productive at work
* I have lost 20+ lbs and look better
* I'm able to walk my dog more
* I'm more social and no longer panic when there is a social event
* I no longer have IBS
* I no longer have horrible acid indigestion and a burning stomach ....poped prilosec all the time ( I think I had this because I was stressed all the time)
* I no longer ache all day
* I'm alble to put together a outfit and look presentable for the day
* I really really love my dog
* I've become more 'available' to other family members who need me to 'be there'
*I have found all you wonderful people who understand what I'm saying.


Thanks Opies and Opiophile:)

[zenpunk]

AMEN! If you've read my read my recent thread you know I couldn't agree more. Its a wonderful thing to be able to join the human race, isn't it?

[doctor diesel]

And amen to IBS. As a sufferer of that miserable affliction since toddlerhood, I can vouch for the efficacy of opiates in eliminating it.
Amen again.


Doc

[OhJoy]

AMEN! If you've read my read my recent thread you know I couldn't agree more. Its a wonderful thing to be able to join the human race, isn't it?


Yes, I'm part of society again. Anyone else have any positives to add. I know there is the down side, but I know there are more things to say about the good in opies.

[dirtdog]

all the same as u
opies make me well and happy
or so to say "normal"

[GoddessofRATs]

WOW omg, i can relate to almost all of those in your list. Oppies have improved my life in so many ways, emotionally and physically. The emotional part is the main thing to me, because if you feel better emotionally, than physical part will fallow ya know.

Glad to know your life has improved. Wish we could just get doctors and the government to see it this way.

GOR

[opi8fiend]

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (similar to IBS) in the sixth grade and since than opiates were the only thing that subdued all those nasty side effects that come along with it.

[doctor diesel]

If you want a downside I think the obvious one - assuming you're copping stuff on the street rather than relying on RX's - is the sheer waste of money that goes along with the habit.
It's almost bad enough to bring on depression, thereby undoing the good that opiates do.


Doc

[pharmboy]

I don't think I ever thought about opiates being the cure for Crohns
but now that I do I think they are, my Crohns has been in remision
for almost twenty years, same twenty years I'v been on opiates.

[OhJoy]

WOW omg, i can relate to almost all of those in your list. Oppies have improved my life in so many ways, emotionally and physically. The emotional part is the main thing to me, because if you feel better emotionally, than physical part will fallow ya know.

Glad to know your life has improved. Wish we could just get doctors and the government to see it this way.

GOR

I'm not sure this will happen in my life time. I just get so worked up when I think of how my freedoms are diminishing every day. When will the DEA wake up?

You know it's bad when I sometimes wish I would get into a horrible accident that would allow me to be adequately medicated.

If you want a downside I think the obvious one - assuming you're copping stuff on the street rather than relying on RX's - is the sheer waste of money that goes along with the habit.
It's almost bad enough to bring on depression, thereby undoing the good that opiates do.


Doc

I KNOW! I'm getting RXs but it is still very expensive because I'm not using insurance. Consult fees etc. It's a good chunk of $ I often wish I could just stop, but I'm not returning to my depressive state so I'll have to spend the money. Damn Government!

I don't think I ever thought about opiates being the cure for Crohns
but now that I do I think they are, my Crohns has been in remision
for almost twenty years, same twenty years I'v been on opiates.

I'm sure there are many unlocked doors out there as far as what opiates can do. I once saw an article of how bupe could be used to fight cancer.

I've seen so many little things improve in my life that I'm sure if left to the way they were would cause some type of aliment later in life. For example, my heart use to palpatate all the time. Since opiates it has diminished significantly. I think I had so much stress from panic and depression, that my heart was suffering. I had chest pains and such, now it's fine. I'm sure all the stress was also causing my acid reflux.

[missmouse]

Hi all, this is my first post on this forum. I felt a strong desire to respond to this topic, since I have been thinking a lot about this very subject lately.

I too have found that opiates can be a positive influence in one's life. My results have been very similar to many of the OP's. In addition, I've experienced:

1. A complete loss of desire for alcohol. Before opiates, I was a severe alcoholic, though I didn't realize it at the time. I would drink every day, always to the point of complete intoxication, and often to the point of blacking out and being sick. I would also engage in very high-risk behavior, which would typically involve going home with strange men and waking up in unfamiliar places. I feel very fortunate to be alive. If I had continued on that path, I can confidently say I would have been dead by now.

2. A normal sleep cycle. My whole life, I have been plagued by insomnia. Now, I sleep a solid 8 hours every night, which is a thing of beauty I can hardly describe. (you insomniacs know what I'm talking about!)

3. Regulated moods. Before opies, I was what my mom would call a "worry wart" and what I would call a "complete and total freak". I would obsess over the tiniest things, and convince myself that horrible events were occurring every time I turned my head. I remember leaving work, driving 15 minutes to get home, and going from room to room checking everything - just because I was certain, absolutely certain, that my house was on fire and all my animals were slowly dying in the flames. This happened on more than one occasion. Now I find myself worrying much less, especially about things I know I can't control. I never worry about ridiculous things any more.

4. Regulated sexual desire. As stated above, my risky behavior was due to alcohol abuse, but also due to a diagnosed sex addiction. Since opiates, my sex drive has decreased, but not totally! I am able to assess who I want to have sex with, and when, in a much more rational way. It has led to a deeper relationship with my boyfriend, and a healthier relationship with myself.

This is a great topic, and I'm interested in hearing input from the other great folks on this board. Thanks for starting it!

[jopiated]

I have real bad anxiety and opiates are the only thing that is almost always available to help me. I do believe that xanax would be better but if I used xanax as often as I would need to in order to control it I would actually be worse off. I am also very high strung, which opiates help with as well. I do believe in moderation though. I am about to switch from done to subs which I hope moderation will work with as well.

[Seedy]

Hi all, this is my first post on this forum. I felt a strong desire to respond to this topic, since I have been thinking a lot about this very subject lately.

I too have found that opiates can be a positive influence in one's life. My results have been very similar to many of the OP's. In addition, I've experienced:

1. A complete loss of desire for alcohol. Before opiates, I was a severe alcoholic, though I didn't realize it at the time. I would drink every day, always to the point of complete intoxication, and often to the point of blacking out and being sick. I would also engage in very high-risk behavior, which would typically involve going home with strange men and waking up in unfamiliar places. I feel very fortunate to be alive. If I had continued on that path, I can confidently say I would have been dead by now.

2. A normal sleep cycle. My whole life, I have been plagued by insomnia. Now, I sleep a solid 8 hours every night, which is a thing of beauty I can hardly describe. (you insomniacs know what I'm talking about!)

3. Regulated moods. Before opies, I was what my mom would call a "worry wart" and what I would call a "complete and total freak". I would obsess over the tiniest things, and convince myself that horrible events were occurring every time I turned my head. I remember leaving work, driving 15 minutes to get home, and going from room to room checking everything - just because I was certain, absolutely certain, that my house was on fire and all my animals were slowly dying in the flames. This happened on more than one occasion. Now I find myself worrying much less, especially about things I know I can't control. I never worry about ridiculous things any more.

4. Regulated sexual desire. As stated above, my risky behavior was due to alcohol abuse, but also due to a diagnosed sex addiction. Since opiates, my sex drive has decreased, but not totally! I am able to assess who I want to have sex with, and when, in a much more rational way. It has led to a deeper relationship with my boyfriend, and a healthier relationship with myself.

This is a great topic, and I'm interested in hearing input from the other great folks on this board. Thanks for starting it!


Welcome to you. I'm always happy to read of others, like myself (mostly), who's lives have benefited from opiates.

Has anyone heard from Oh Joy recently? Last i heard her pm doc waas reducing her meds. I hope she's ok.