O.T- Does anyone take pain pills other than for a pain

Iceman · May 18, 2006

First off let me get this out by saying I have never smoked a joint in my life. Never even tried one, not once, I swear!!! I used to drink/party every weekend for 10 + years (Thurs, Fri, Sat) till about 2 years ago and haven't been out once this year. Never smoked a cigarette, have never did coke, never did any ILLEGAL drug that I can EVER recall.

Nothing better than a pain pill (Vic's, or a few others) to help get me motivated on a dreary day. This is ALOT more common than I realized. After talking this over with a few friends lately I was vey surprised to learn how many people take these.

I have never had an addictive pesonaility other than posting here

uppy: and am not worried about the use of them but some mornings when I can't get it going or an afternoon after a big lunch, when I crave a nap. I am not ashamed to say that these can really boost my energy. How much worse are these than the OTC "pep" pills (I have never taken)

Would like to hear how many others do this. I bet it is alot more than most pepole would beleive?

jeckll · May 18, 2006

Pain killers should do the exact opposite of what you're describing.......

Teddykgb · May 18, 2006

cklennon said:
Pain killers should do the exact opposite of what you're describing.......

I dont take them but i score them for alot of co-workers and friends, and they describe the affect the same way ice man does.

Journeyman · May 18, 2006

It sounds like you have a problem! If I were you I would research the health hazards you're causing yourself.

How do you continue to get them?

Iceman · May 18, 2006

Journeyman said:
It sounds like you have a problem! If I were you I would research the health hazards you're causing yourself.

How do you continue to get them?

Oh no, please don't say that.
I am talking 3 times a week. The "feeling" you get only lasts about 2-3 hours. So a total of less than 10 hrs a week. ALOT less than my drunken 20's .

As for getting them, I herneated(sp) (MRI and all confirms it) a disc in my back and was in SEVERE agony for few months about 1.5 ago. I have had them prescribed and I have bought some from others.

MrsCheater · May 18, 2006

cklennon said:
Pain killers should do the exact opposite of what you're describing.......

yes i was thinking this as i was reading too....altho i know some meds do indeed have opposite effect on people sometimes.

it makes me sad and scared for the people who take these pain pills ie. vicdin/lortabs, oxycontin/percocets, etc for purposes other than pain relief. pain pills are highly addictive, esp when u take them long term AND need them, let alone when u take them and dont need them. my advice to u is to STOP now and find another picker-upper. these drugs are highly addictive, let alone its illegal to do that and it ruins peoples lives and their families as well. and just when u r saying to yourself, it couldnt happen to me, i only use 1 a week...well, 1 a week turns into on the weekend, turns into every day turns into 5-6 pills a day...and it is sooooooooooooooooo hard to get off those drugs. a friend of mine has a bro addicted to them and he cant stay clean. so addicted.

and also, just a FYI...if a person uses drugs and doesnt "need" them, when it comes time to need them, ie surgery...no medicine will work no matter how much us nurses pump in!!!

please stop this while u can. GL

Journeyman · May 18, 2006

ice man said:
Oh no, please don't say that.
I am talking 3 times a week. The "feeling" you get only lasts about 2-3 hours. So a total of less than 10 hrs a week. ALOT less than my drunken 20's .

As for getting them, I herneated(sp) (MRI and all confirms it) a disc in my back and was in SEVERE agony for few months about 1.5 ago. I have had them prescribed and I have bought some from others.

JMO but I think what you're doing is very wrong and could be a serious problem at some point.

People go to extremes once hooked to land pain pills...and just by the way you describe your habit, you sound like you may be addicted.

I hope not.

MrsCheater · May 18, 2006

ice man said:
Oh no, please don't say that.
I am talking 3 times a week. The "feeling" you get only lasts about 2-3 hours. So a total of less than 10 hrs a week. ALOT less than my drunken 20's .

SEE MY PREVIOUS POST. seriously, seeing u even say that is a bit scary. i dont know u from anyone, but i hate knowing people are naive and think its ok. i really have never heard of any one who can do this a few times a week and not end as a junkie.

Iceman · May 18, 2006

fellas,
I bet you over 5%(probably higher) of the US population takes these or something simliar. My point is that it is being used alot more than people realizied. I know some very succesfull people who have told me they have used them in a similar fashion as I have described.

MrsCheater · May 18, 2006

ice man said:
fellas,
I bet you over 5%(probably higher) of the US population takes these or something simliar. My point is that it is being used alot more than people realizied. I know some very succesfull people who have told me they have used them in a similar fashion as I have described.

well, thats good to know...i wish those who could use illegal drugs for a long period of time and keep it all under control could teach all the other addicts how to do it....

really, i think alot of people tell half stories. like alchoholics only admit to a few drinks a day. ill bet that that those drug users dont admit how much they use. but thats good if they can use like 1 pill 3 times a week and not ever crave more, thats awesome.

Iceman · May 18, 2006

WHOA-
you guys are killing me. I am bored and felt posting some things. I think you know from my past posts that I am a pretty clean cut guy, who likes to throw some things out there to talk about. That is why I put in the 1st paragraph that I have NO PREVIOUS drug use. This wasn't suppose to be about me. Like I said compared to my drinking days this is a small blip on my radar. I 100% appreciaitie your guys's concern but please don't make me feel guility or put me on trial for making this post. Oh no I am starting to sound like a "drug addict" (denial)!!!

I know alot of people who are sadly on anti-depressant and this does a similar thing, helps them out. I am not saying this is the "wonder" drug just wondering if others have tried it for what I have said.

Budworth22 · May 18, 2006

Ice,
gotta admit you're one of my eh, idols here, or at the very least someone who I really look to for advice for gambling, etc.

Some things though you just don't fuck with. This would be one of them. Some people are great gamblers, and are not addicted to gambling, but get addicted to substances. See Stu Unger. I'm a little worried here, not so much that you can't quit, but moreso that you seem very nonchalant about taking these.

If I recommended a substitute pick me up would you try it? Try Xenadrine hardcore or Hydroxycut hardcore. Also try exercising for a natural high. I'm sure a lot of guys here will tell you that they've fucked around with a lot of shit, and thats one thing they really don't feel they have much control over.

Doug · May 18, 2006

Funny that ice is a drug nickname ( methaamphetamines)

http://www.urban75.com/Drugs/meth.html

Don't become that kind of ice man !

Presto · May 18, 2006

FYI, It is my understanding that pills are just as bad and sometimes worse than illegal drugs, as far as health is concerned.
When a drug is certified (legal) by the govt., many people throw out their common sense and never think twice about health effects, addiction potential, and other consequences.
Personally, I don't know of any pill poppers. However, I agree that this issue is bigger than most people realize. It is my opinion that pill poppers are also more likely to be affluent and well-to do.

Another popular relaxation therapy: http://forum.therx.com/showthread.php?t=371097&highlight=heroin

Iceman · May 18, 2006

How many of you guys have a few drinks after work (not me) to "unwind". Why isn't this "ridiculed" as being an alcoholic.

kidslick · May 18, 2006

wow... you must love the show. thats all they talk about they call it goofball pills

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Littledaddy · May 18, 2006

Hey Ice-man I was just curious are u Rush Limbaugh by any chance?

SmokeyWins · May 18, 2006

ice man.........

ALL DRUGS DO DIFFERENT THINGS TO OTHER PEOPLE.JUST LIKE ZOLOFT. I KNOW MANY THAT HAVE LOST THIER MIND ON IT AND OTHERS THAT SAY THEY CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT.

I AM WITH YOU ON THE VICODIN OR LORTABS.. I NEED THEM BECAUSE OF MY TORN ROTATOR CUFF IN MY LEFT SHOULD. I 'NEED' 5-6 10MG PILLS A WEEK... NOT DAILY AS MANY PEOPLE THAT I KNOW THAT ARE HOOKED ON THEM. THERE IS KNOW WHY I COULD EVER PLAY GOLF WITHOUT ONE OR TWO. BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN WHERE I TAKE 2-3 EVERY DAY. FOR ONE THEY WILL NOT HELP ME AT ALL IF I TAKE THEM DAILY. AND THEY GIVE ME A BAD HEADACHE THE NEXT DAY IF I TAKE MORE THAN 2.

BUT..........

JUST LIKE YOU THEY GIVE ME ENERGY. I NEED THEM EVERY WEEK OR SO WHEN I HAVE A BIG DAY AT WORK. IF I HAVE A BIG PRESENTATION I ALWAYS TAKE ONE.

** MY DOCTOR HAS JUST TOLD ME THAT I MUST HAVE SURGERY AND SHE CAN'T KEEP GIVING ME "ONLY 30" A MONTH...

I HAVE GONE TO ONE WEBSITE TO BUY THEM AND THEY JUST NOW STOPPED MAILING TO MY STATE... ANY HELP WITH THAT WILL BE HELPFUL....

GREAT THREAD