02-20-2017, 05:41 AM
I may be playing devil's advocate here, but I think it is fairly common and natural to want to take more of something to feel better, especially if you are taking something to which you can develop a tolerance. I'm sure most people with a chronic condition can relate to counting the minutes until they can take their next dose on bad days, not to "get high" but for relief of symptoms. Good on you for recognizing that you struggle with this and taking active steps to prevent taking too many meds. When I was recovering from surgery, the pain was so bad I gave my Percocet to my husband to dole out, as my brain was mush from too little sleep and too much pain, and with the breakthrough pain I desperately wanted more painkillers just to function. Typically, though, if I am taking something regularly that has abuse/addiction potential, I have developed some tricks, such as stashing pill bottles away and putting a week's worth of meds into one of those Sun-Sat containers. That way, I know exactly how much I am taking and give myself limits. Good luck--it isn't easy sometimes when we have bad health days, but you are doing the right thing by recognizing your limits and reaching out for support.