xcalibure, if you fall off the wagon chances are you will stay off the wagon for a while, maybe permanently. Each time we "fall off the wagon" it gets more difficult to quit. Most addicts who have gone back to take that one pain killer or "just a few" end up getting back to the same level they were taking before the relapse within 3 weeks of taking "that one pill." I don't know this from experience since I haven't relapsed and I've been clean for 6 months, but dozens of other addicts have told me this - this is probably part of the reason that I haven't relapsed. The mental part of quitting is much more difficult than the physical withdrawl. I remember the physical withdrawl, and it was no fun, but I still get some very strong cravings once in a while, and I almost relapsed just a week ago. So, be mentally prepared for the tricks your mind will play on you to try to get you to use again in the coming weeks/months. Hope that helps....
Chrish
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quote:Originally posted by xcalibure
Another question, if I ever take another pain killer again or "fall off the wagon" even once will I be readdicted to the pain killers and have to go through all of this again?
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Clean Date: 10/11/05
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