Daughter been receiving methadone, states they've increased it once. the side effects of excessive drowsiness, and clamminess, seem like the dose was increased too much too fast. On methadone since November ( 1 1/2 months).
Is drowsiness excessive methadone dosage?
Question posted by adnerm on 8 Jan 2011
Last updated on 30 December 2017
Added 8 Jan 2011:
Dose started at 30 mg., believe it to be 60 mg. now.
Added 28 Jan 2011:Three weeks later, the methadone dose is at 55 mg a day. Daughter has made the decision to stop using dope and to plan to get off methadone. The plan seems to be the problem.
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5 Answers
caringsonbj
26 Jan 2011
I cannot say abou the dose specifically each person the dose is individualized according to the person and their need some side effects is sedation, euphoria, constipation it is used as maintenance therapy for individuals addicted to opiates bringing the person down and then also used for treatment of chronic pain I hope I have been able to be of help wishing you and your daughter the best,
Aldorado88
26 Jan 2011
OMG Dont let doctors do that!!! Methadone is very strong medication And she can overdose and die easy. If she is sleepy the dose is TOOO MUCH!!! If she has proper dose she shouldnt sleep more then 8 hours. Having low energy is mostly due to other drug use. I quit methadone myself. Just recently. I was lowering my dose in half every day. And I never had low energy. And I am sure that your daughter doesnt even need 30 mils(its a base dose to make you wired for sure< from which its hard to overdose) If the doctor raised it from 30 to 60 means that doctor only wants your daughter to be more wired. The bigger the dose the more addicted you get, and the more harder it is to lower. Doesnt matter how much she used before(of heroin or oxicotone) Methadone is different medication and acts differently. I never went over 38 mils and Thanx God I didnt. because it took me atleast 2 month to get off that dose.
Please talk to your daughter make her trust you in everything that goes on with her. Make it so that she is not scared to tell you that she want to do drugs. Find out if she quit using. Then start lowering RIGHT away. Lower 5 mills a week. This should be enought for her to sleep at night. Dont let doctor figure out how fast she should lower. Go there with your daughter( this way you can control her drug use) And switch to another doctor. who ever that doctor is, he is ignorent bastard who want hes money and your daughter life-long costumer!. THERE NO way normal doctor would raise dose in half!! It leads to overdose! Maximum doctors raise if you are on 100mills and up-10 mills a week if 70 mills and lower(5 mills a week) But DONT raise it She will get used to that higher dose in three days, and feel exact same thing as she didint raise it. If your daughter is young. Tell a doctor to lower it twice a week. Even if its 2-3 mills at a time. Because I am 22 and my body was getting used to lower dose in 3 days! And its very common even for older people. Thats how long it takes to get used to it. Dont give yourself and daughter a break. Keep lowering. Because the longer she stays on methadone the more opiate receptors in her brain stop working. And it may come to the point where just cant imagine her life without it(brain doesnt produce opiats at all). I am a very good example of the may she should do it. Make her find something new to do, s she wont feel bored and anxiety. If she doesnt want to, you delete the dealer numbers ,and co-user "friends" But make sure she WANTs to quit, and doesnt want to use drugs no more. Or it will get her nowhere. You wanting to quit for her is pointless. She should be the one wanting to get off this slavery. Good luck!!
christineATU
26 Jan 2011
Aldorado!! Excellent advice!! I truly hope this parent listens to you and gets more involved with her doctor. Delete those numbers, get away from the friends who use, and get that dose lowered. You are a wonderful advocate. I hope you stay and continue to contribute!!
Aldorado88
27 Jan 2011
I think she is pissed off at me :) Dont know for what, but might be for that comment I left on top ;)
Aldorado88
27 Jan 2011
regarding: Chance4real life :)
adnerm
28 Jan 2011
Thank you for your input. It is much appreciated. Right now daughter is on 55 mg.a day. She now has signed me on as being able to participate in her care. So now, I will find out Tues. if they can lower it by only 2 or 3 mg. instead of the 5 or 10 mg. every 3 days. Does that sound good. She sounds as though she really is done with dope. However, I am unable to get her interested in anything. She frequently complains of boredom. This is painful for me because I've been putting part of my life on hold, but not nearly as painful if she would OD. I'm told I should use tough love: no money, no rides, etc. I find this difficult. I do not give money out as freely as before. I give her a ride everywhere, and it is taking its toll on me. I am tired. I guess it's not as bad, as when she was using H. Then, I worried about her alive or dead every day. I like you comments, but don't seem to get then quick enough.
Aldorado88
28 Jan 2011
If your daughter needs a ride all the time to some "guys: "girls" friends whatever means she is using most likely. Its very rare that drug user or ex. user friends are not using themself> Unless you know personally those friends their parents who has no complains about success of their children. I am different case, I was actually hiding from my friends that I am using. Only my ex girlfriends(who got me into this) and couple of freinds who got wired themselfs knew about it. So as my parents didnt, until month ago my mom founds 6 bottles of methadone. And I am thankfull to God she did. To be honest you are the one who should be giving examples to your daughter. Because while we are children our parents are the model for us. My mom was supporting me, and when it was hard I could talk to her about my feeling. And you absolutely must find something for her to do. Actually she should find something to do. Get her snowboarding, skiing what ever.
And DONT give her money AT ALL!!! This is what makes children lazy and not willing to do anything themselfs. Getting a job will keep her busy most of the day during withdrawal. And if she lowers 3 mill every 3 days she wont feel sick to do it. After a job simple gym yoga whatever will eat the most evening. I honestly think she is lying to you so that you dont worry too much. No child who is a drug addict want to tell their parents that they are using, once parents know about it then they start hiding.I know one buddy exactly same way. His mom wants him to quit. Bring him to good rehab etc. He keeps telling yeah I quit I dont use, I will go to rehab all this crap. And it keeps going for years. She is typical golden Russian mom. And I dont know how she hold all this bullshit from him. She bailed him 3 times from jail paying 2 grand each time. Untill a judge told her she cant bail him nomore. Check her arms when she sleeps. Dont be shy to do it. If she smoked dope, then she should have foil with black on it everywhere. You can find black ash in a toilet. Rolled papers with kind of little brown tar on paper inside. The good way to check is to go with her get urine test. And even there she can put fake(saved clean urine sample) Most people do it to get carries. Unless they have two opposite to each other looking cameras in a toilet.The way you can check is to look at urine in a sample, above the urine there should be alittle steam around the walls of plastic can. Its means its fresh. Her hair is something she cant hide. Thats what will tell you what she used in three month with pinpoint accuracy. I think it costs money in States to do these tests.Tell her that you are helping her last time. And if she doesnt quit she will and up on the street. And actually get her involved in this life. So that she sees what she has been missing. Thats what you should spend money on. But control all the money yourself. I know personally where these money go. I assume you have money. Because my parents are not rich. And never gave me free money. And its good they didnt You can give her money untill she is 15 maybe. Once she is old enough to work in Macdonalds THATS IT. But if you know she quit using, you checked her samples 5 times. You see that she is willing to get off. Sharing her withdrawal expirience. Doesnt run away from home or asking for a ride, after a sudden phone call. Kind of spend money on good sober things in this life. Like sports which involves alots of adrenalin. Nice dinner once in awhile. Just giving you example. Will show her that you care, and want to be more involved. But DONT do it if you see her been ignorent, not coming home, or staying late somewhere. Then become VERY strict Go with her for test, get her hair checked. make her feel the authority and realize that if she doesnt stop she will end up on a street. Ofcourse thats something you cant really do. Couse if she is and addict and ends up on a street she is finished. Unless you gave her "move out" dead line and you see she started working saving money for rent. Found a place. Then it will be for good. I know how many kids been kicked out from their home by parent couse of their lazyness And these kids end up finishing Institutes and so on. Looks around for staff in her room. If she uses you MUST find some "tools" Foil syringes, rolled papers. If you see she doesnt use. Then GET HER lowering that crap as soon as she can. And I AM SURE she doesnt need 60 or 55 mills whatever. Find a doctor who works twice a week atleast so that in case if she lowered too fast you can go to another one and raise mills or two. But there will be noo need untill she goes to about 10 mills. Thats when she should slow down. And taking nice and slow. 1 mills every 3, 4 days. Lower until atleast 1 mill. Better if its half a mill(you can do it only if you have carries) MAKE HER BUSY or she will relapse I am dead serious. Good luck
christineATU
29 Jan 2011
Spot on my Russian friend.
adnerm
30 Jan 2011
She may be lying to me about wanting to quit dope. I am just heartbroken and constantly searching for ways to help. I know that it must be a self fulfulling need to stop. But, she claims her "friends" want her to stop too. However, I know none of them. Then, out all night last night. Her 21st birthday comes up Feb 11. She wants to plan a night out "for a drink - not much". I have no control. I can only pray for God's Will. I am afraid. And, when I find paraphanalia in her room, she claims they are old stuff.
christineATU
30 Jan 2011
This is very sad indeed. I know how much you want to believe your daughter. But you really can't right now. Those are classic excuses and I would not trust her at the moment. I know its Gods will, but you are the dad too. Do whatever it takes to get your daughter clean. Go through her room with a fine tooth comb that way she can not say it's old stuff. YOU will know better. Tough love is the hardest love to give someone. I would go so far as to follow her on her birthday, you may be saving her life. It's a difficult job being the parent of a drug addict. I know, I've been there too. And I have followed my daughter. Please don't give her money on her birthday, give her a nice gift instead. Be strong! I will keep you in my prayers.
Aldorado88
30 Jan 2011
Obviesly if it was her "old staff" and If she quit, she would throw everything aways for sure. This is actaully usualy easiest step, and you do it right away when you decide to quit. I throw them many times before actualy quiting. So if she still has it, she is not even thinking of quiting. And Christine is right. You cant really do much. As I said, you quiting for her is pointless. And STOP stressing yourself about it. Why you should be killing yourself for her, who is not even willing to stop The only way as I said to push her to be willing to quit. Become very strict, if she is dependent on your money STOP giving it to her. Tell her if she is not home by 11pm youll change locks. Most likely she will pretend that she understands and she is willing to quit, thats it I am quiting mom (all this excuses crap). But the only way to check is to go get urine checked. Usualy heroin users doesnt stay without it for a week. Also its very importent.
If you give her money she will have resources to use. If she doesnt there is much higher chance she will decide to quit. Because thats how I quit. I didint use for a month and half couse didint have money. And then thought about it, Whats the difference in life for me(other then negative) using drugs. 2 sec of "pleasure" . Staying without things I need! So quiting is a progress in a human head. It has to grow. But usualy to start it, you need a kick for yourself.S you can make condidtions for this progress to start in her head. Making her feel like she is loosing more from using, will give her that kick.
Aldorado88
30 Jan 2011
Also very importen. All drug users go through life in waves. Most days when you dont think to stop, and some days you are thinking to stop, realizing how bad it is etc. And it keeps constently going up down. So try to find a time when she has this moments of "willing to stop"
adnerm
30 Jan 2011
Thank you for your input. Now, I am not sure she really wants to quit. I am afraid that she is lying, she is still secretative about her friends, what they do, and they go to hotels
Aldorado88
31 Jan 2011
Try all these things We recomend. Because I went through this myself. And I am still 22. So I know exactly whats going on in her head. And telling you the things my, and other peoples parents did. As a last drop. Do what Christine said. Take her phone away, Anything which would be able to connect back with her friends. Make sure you take the whole phone, If you pay for cellphone, cancel that number, switch home number. Tell her you are doing this last time. Go to the pharmacy with her, get urine checked, Dont forget there must be steam around walls if its fresh. Because I completly understand her. We as humans have to be socialy active.So if she doesnt have any "normal" friends its very hard for her not to keep coming back. Couse she might decide to quit, sit home for a week and then feel so bored and lonely she will go back where she started.
So by cutting all the dealers, friends, AND MONEY!!! (I still never heard from you that, thats it I am not giving her a penny, maybe its hard for you to imagine not to give her. But at the same time I cant express how lazy and ignorent the child becomes(after this kind of parental kindness) an So cut all the surrounding, If she is drinking alchohol, just buy alittle everyday for her. Dont let her drink too much, or it will turn in to even worse addiction(alchohol addiction). If she smokes weed, buy her weed. Because these kind of things help alots while you are withdrawing. But if she doesnt smoke, then dont get it. All I am saying she should quit one thing at a time. After you cut all the surrounding, get her involved. Take a car and take her skiing. Something she didint do before, but which involves alots of adrenaline. All I am saying just rip her that sticky shit, and show her what shes been missing. Make it so like 2 times a week you ll be going for a little trip. So that there is no whole week where she stays home. She will run away for sure. So cut the surrounding and keep her busy. And you ll see her mind will change. She can easely meet new friends while having new hobby, sport, interest, or even a boyfriend, who is not a user. This will be probaly the biggest kick for her to quit. Depending on how we think, life changes around us. So try to make a change in her way of thinking, and way of life, and new thing will come in no time. Good luck
Aldorado88
31 Jan 2011
By the way. If your daughter and her co-users rent hotels. Means there parents dont really know what they are doing. try to find where those peoples parents live. Just go there and bust out all the truth You acting as a group, might be very succesfull. Because then authority will go from different sides. And most likely those parent will ban there kids to meet up again.
chance4reallife
1 Feb 2011
Alderado88.
I'm not angry about your above comment, just have not checked site in long time. No I am not using, only drink my methadone every morning 50mg- besides the done making me tired, I also went from working full time to part time due to getting married and husband wants me home. So maybe some of the effects can be lazyness?? I don't know. Was at 75mg and seemed to have more energy but have been at 50mg for months now, still feeling sleepy all day...
Aldorado88
2 Feb 2011
Dont forget. There is a dose thats too much-you feel sleepy. And there is a dose too too much. You feel kind of nice, lots of energy. And once you have a drink you feel alittle sleepy. Same as my ex girl. She was on 50. And she was like methadone gets me high in a way hour after i drink it. As asking other people, consulting with my doctor, with a proper dose you shouldnt sleep more then 8 hours. If you sleep 9-10-11 hours means you can lower without worry about withdrawals. Because by the time you ll feel em, you get used to lower dose. Thats a benefit of been on high dose. Because until you are on 10 mils you can lower without having restless legs at night. just sweating for a bit during the day. And having insomnia at night.which can be easely killed with clonidines or other more modern pills in States(I know Canada is much behind US in terms of pharmasuticals, and technology in general, at least 7 years difference.
Honesly the more i think about it, the more greatfull we have to be, because there is alots of people out there who take mehtadone as a pain madixine. And they dont really ahve a choice of quiting or not. We have to be greatfull that our body is just adddicted to it because of our own stupidity. I dont know. So many people tell me not to convince other people to quit.Its pointless bla la bla. But thats what I feel like doing. I know people cant quit if they dont decide for themselfs, but I think other people can influence that decision
oxyaaron
10 Jan 2011
They probably upped her dose more than once i dont think they would go from 30mg to 60mg all at once.
adnerm
12 Jan 2011
The increased dose from 30 to 60 mg. methadone occurred over a week or 1 1/2 weeks. After bringing to their attention, I think they reduced the dose, because the sleep decreased from 22 hours a day to about 14-16 hours a day, and the nodding off right after dosing stopped. I observe that this does, indeed, stop the use of heroin if there is 1/2 a desire to stop. I pray that she does not need to be on this deadly medicine for too long. I guess everyone is different. And meetings are being skipped. I feel there should be more of a program to follow.
Skidlady
7 Aug 2017
My step daughter just had a baby 2 weeks ago and was on 150 mg for her whole pregnancy. Now its lowered to 140 mg but literally all she does is sleep. Falls asleep holding the baby, or doing dishes or what ever she is doing, always falls sleep.
Friend 4 answers
31 Dec 2017
Is there ever an end. I'm struggling with husband at 105mg. Wants to sleep all day. Uses excuse he didn't sleep night before. He does sleep.
Still insists position is so bad. Wants even higher dose. Prior to clinic was abusing opioids. Would take his 2 oxy and 3percosets daily plus more. Script would run out within 10 days. Was spending $1000 or more on street. Was never enough to control his pain. I thought the clinic would keep us from the spending on the street. But he is using it for position control. Has even expressed to me he is considering changing clinics because the would dose more. When awake craving sweets. I'm so lost. Have3 children who used the clinic at multiplie times. Wean and go back to using. I'm so tired of it all. All i do is cry. I need someone to talk to. I'm in therapy and I'm only living with this through it being family. I don't have drug issues. But yet through my children and husband I live with it daily. Please help.
spencer1983
8 Jan 2011
Is she taking methadone for withdrawals from narcotics? Does she have a problem? I am asking because I have been addicted to pain pills for 6 years. I started taking methadone a year or so ago. when I first switched from oxycodone to methadone It was almost to much. I had been so numb for years without realizing it. Everything hit me at once, so taking to much methadone would take some of that away. At the time all I wanted was to get high and taking to much was the only way to achieve that. When I did so I would get very drowsy. I went from taking 70 to 100 mg of methadone s day to 20 mg a day. I feel so much better. I cut back slowly so I felt no withdrawals symptoms.. Good luck
adnerm
28 Jan 2011
Yes, daughter is taking methadone for herion WD. She started out on Vicodins, then oxycontins, and morphine. When pills were too difficult to get and expensive, a ex-friend of hers got her on daily use of heroin. Pill taking for about 5 years, and heroin use for about 1 year. I think initially, the 30 mg. dose they started her at was not enough. Then, we spoke to the clinic, who upped the dose by 5-10 mg. every few days. I think they increased it too much. At 60 mg., sleeping was excessive, but then, I think there was either some drug and/or alcohol use previous to the 22 hours of sleep per day. Its now been about 3 weeks past this. And the methadone dose was lowered to 55 mg. per day. I believe she wants to get off the dope and methadone now. But, the clinic tells her if she gets off too early, she will relapse. I really believe that its all up the person/addict. 22 years ago, I used, worked a 12 step program on my own due to my own personal decisions, and successfully quit.
Recently, I am now included in my daughter's methadone care. However, I am curious to know exactly how many miligrams you lowered your dose and how often. This way, I can make strong suggestions during this time. Thanks.
Aldorado88
28 Jan 2011
I know my clinic was telling me exact thing. They said you have to stay off drugs for 6 month at least, before you can start lowering. Because its like medication, and you dont take it as a drug, couse it doesnt have the same effect. And the longer you stay without friend users etc more chances you wont relapse. Its all bullshit and truth at the same time. Think about it. If you are READY and WaNT to quit. Are you gonna care about all these people who use, dealers etc? NO you will want to get off this crap as soon as possible. And if you want to quit, but sit on methadone because your doctor told you, you have to! Whats gonna happen? while the person is addicted to opiat medication., they will always have temptetions to use drugs. So If your daughter is not ready to quit, Just keep her on a program, dont let her use and drink methadone on the same day, and dont let her raise the dose. Until she is ready But if your daughter is ready!!! I mean realy ready. Excited about quiting, and new life opportunities. Then START NOW. The longer she waits, the less willpower she will have. Because lowering is a progress for our us. Staying on the same dose is degradation!
chance4reallife
8 Jan 2011
Everyone is different that's why you see different people on dofferent doses. I'm really tired ALL the time at 50mg just the same as I was at 75mg. Then my husband who is on 110mg dooesnt get tired at all.
Our first few months on methadone we were really tired All the time and slept a lot. My husband got used to it, and I still sleep all day...
I would advise your daughter to stay at 60mg and get off of it as soon as she can... I been on it 3 years now which is nothing compared to some but I am now starting to see there is no end in sight
Aldorado88
26 Jan 2011
Can you tell me honestly! Are you using? Because I asked so many people. And it more seems like that low energy usualy happens the next 2-3 days after you used drugs. Honestly I never had low energy, doesnt matter how sick I was. I only had low energy next day after I used, and didnt have any drugs left in the morning. Thats the only time I had that! You probably know-I went throught all symtoms of withdrawals, and I know what I am talking about. The only time I had low energy when I drank those sleeping pills(trazodone-antidepressent in higher doses), and I felt like crap in the morning! HOWEVER There is a difference-having low energy and been sleepy-means that your dose is too high. Because if you are sick, you cant sleep, and you know that! To help from constipation-eat alots of fibers. I Dont wanna teach anyone. I think you know everything better then me. Regarding clonidines, I am not joking, I can still get them for free. So dont loose your chance! Chance for real life :) Ask somebody if you can send this medication from Canada to USA. I am not sure!
Aldorado88
27 Jan 2011
Sorry If I upset you. I didnt mean to. I guess everybody is different. But as I asked people they usualy had low energy due to other medications, or drug use. So as me. Thats why I asked you!
adnerm
28 Jan 2011
Thank you for your comment.I talked to people on it for 10 years. Yuck. Everyone is so different. I am afraid that if the clinic does wean her off too quickly, then the sickness will overcome her. I am thinking 5 mg. every week. What do you think?
adnerm
28 Jan 2011
If there is no end in sight, does that mean you are not ready to quit using. I've heard from some that after that decision is made (seriously), then you wean off slower sometimes than what the doctor thinks. And, you can face it that there will be some sickness involved. But once, you finally decide that your done with it, and only you can decide that. Then, and only then, can you honestly face what comes with it without relapsing. New place, new people, new things. And for some, a 12 step program is promising.
christineATU
28 Jan 2011
adnerm, you may be able to lower it by 10% of her total dose once a week. It should be stretched out a bit longer between lowering, but sounds like she's on too much. I'm very happy to hear you will be involved in her care. Don't let the doctors bully you. You know what's best for her. Please keep us posted and my prayers are with you.
chris
Aldorado88
28 Jan 2011
You absolutely right. After the person decides to quit. Lowering methadone becomes obvious thing for most people. Because after stopping doing drugs people realize what kind of slaves they have been. And how many years are burned. Unless people are on methadone for too long.They probably didint tell you or your daughter, methadone changes the way your brain functions. The longer you are on it-the harder to get off. Thats why get her involved in quiting, Because it may come to the point that maybe on 10 years she will quit using drugs. But brain is so wired to methadone. That its like your best friend! And again you ARE RIGHT Be sure she is ready to quit. Because quiting and relapsing is way worse then just keeping it going until she is ready. But again you never know. Overdose on dope is VERY common! Or overdose on crap they cut it with! So you know your daughter best, you decide!
adnerm
30 Jan 2011
Thank you for your resonse. It shines the light on unknowns. My daughter claims she is "only going out for a drink". I reinforced that alcohol is dangerous with methadone, but she seems to think/know better. She did not come home last night, and missed calling me for a ride this morning for her methadone clinic. I'd like to support her, but she is unwilling to accept my support. A guy called here at 4 am this morning looking for her. I am miserable because I guess she is not really ready to stop the madness. I was going to go with her on Tuesday for the methadone doctor appointment. She does not want me to go, but I want to educate myself on her progression. I care about her, but seem unable to click with her. She was offered a job yesterday, but probably won't pursue it. I hurt for her.
christineATU
30 Jan 2011
Please go to the clinic Tuesday. Regardless of whether or not she wants you to go. She is breaking your heart and you need to get yourself educated about addictions. I know how much you love her, I went through this with my daughter. The only difference was another choice of drug. But the excuses, behaviors, all the same. I took my daughters cell phone, car keys, money, even followed her! She is now a sponsor in N/A and has even been the head speaker at several meetings. There is hope my friend, don't give up. Dig in!
adnerm
30 Jan 2011
I cannot thank you enough for your responses. I will go with her. I do have faith, but it is so painful to watch. I've had friends go through this when I was much younger. Some of them are now dead, or wish they were due to their addiction. I've taken my daughter's cell 9 months ago. Also took the car then when she had a DUI. Gave the car back when she was offered a job. A few days later, the car demolished. Now she wants the insurance check. But, I can't because I am very responsible. That check has to pay off the car now. She "wants" another car with my help, but I know I have to make her work for it, otherwise, she will never grow into a responsible adult; and, I am on my way to being indebt until I'm 100. I have to be strong and not give in to her long list of "wants".Again, thank you for allowing me to bounce this situation to you. I really feel ... needy dealing with situation.
christineATU
30 Jan 2011
You are doing the right thing by being strong. Your daughter will thank you one day, I promise. Tell her how much you love her and that it's killing you to have to do the things you are. But it's the only way to save her. You are NOT going to allow her to kill herself under your roof. That is the road she is headed down if she continues to use. You have seen first hand the damages caused by this.
One time, my husband and I were in the car and saw our daughter in another car with a guy we knew sold cocaine. My husband followed them and when they got to the dealers house, my husband went in after them. He took the dealer by the throat and had him up against the wall, threatened to kill him if he ever had any contact with our daughter again. I thought my husband was going to get shot or killed, he didn't care. He dragged our daughter out and we brought her home. She now speaks at N/A meetings and thanks her dad for saving her life. I do NOT recommend doing this.
But tough love can be dealt in many ways. You have to find what works with your daughter. Do not let her make you feel guilty! That is the most widely used trick in the book for an addicted person to use, guilt! "If you really loved me you would trust me!" No. If you really love her you will do whatever it takes to get her away from this mess. I'm happy to hear you will go Tuesday with her. Don't let her tell you the appt was changed, no excuses for not going. Please keep posting here and be strong. You are in my prayers as well as your daughter. Bless you.
best wishes,
chris
best wishes,
chris
Aldorado88
31 Jan 2011
awsome advice!!!
adnerm
1 Feb 2011
Interesting enough, dtr. did tell me that appt. is on wednesday, instead of tues. Today is tues., and guess what, we both overslept. She relies on me to wake her up and doesn't realize that I keep going all day and night, and that I need some rest in between. She had a friend over last night, while I was at work, when I came home in the snow, I told her I am taking him home. They were on computer, and talking... It was midnight until they would cooperatae. Then, after that, I was exhausted because I usually go to bed by 10 or 11. So at 1 am, my daughter is begging me for a back rub and wouldn't stop until I did it. So it was 2 am till we both got to bed. I told her we'll probably oversleep tomorrow. And we did. The clinic closes at 9:30 a.m. Woke up at 9:25. So, all hell will break lose when she arises.I feel bad about this, but could not help it. A few days ago, she shoveled snow for me, and...
yes, I paid her.The next day is when she stayed out all night, and all day for 24 hours. When she came home, guess what, her arm brushed up against a needle that someone else was using. She has cellulitis, refused to go to hospital due to being tired. So the next day, I dropped her off at the hospital. Instead of IV antibiotics, they gave her pills (antibiotics) for her arm.I find it hard to believe that her arm brushed up against it, as it was laying somewhere. But, she swears she did not use.
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