Mikey637 t1_j1nqxus wrote
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I mean I get it, years ago I was spiralling with prescribed codeine use to numb both back pain and ADHD symptoms, now I refuse the prescription and use over the counter doses (half strength mixed with either ibuprofen or paracetamol, the fear of stomach lining/liver damage stops me over doing it).
Even without my back pain I’d struggle to not use less than once a week, they make me calm, collected and stop most of the weird “possibly more than the ADHD spectrum but further testing required” triggers and other behaviour.
Thankfully though I am in that queue for further testing so I can hopefully stop poly usage and live a more productive lifestyle. Life sober is difficult to the point I’d rather continue being poor with a substance problem even having spent plenty of time sober.
whoamvv t1_j1ozdt1 wrote
Why in the hell were you using codeine to treat ADHD?
How did you get off the codeine? I mean, if you simply pulled yourself off it because you realized it was becoming an issue, I don't think that counts as substance abuse.
Mikey637 t1_j1q3oxb wrote
It numbs the symptoms more than treats them. I pulled myself off as it was becoming a problem before it became a problem, I didn’t want to have to ruin the only thing that helps my back come out of spasm but even still it’s a constant effort to not overindulge.
Luckily one of my things is having control over myself so I’m constantly making sure I eat healthy food and don’t destroy my body with substances, so many others aren’t so lucky.
whoamvv t1_j1q4vob wrote
Damn, I just want to say congrats. Sounds like you are a truly good person, and we definitely don't have enough of those these days.
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