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Am I actually an addict?

Exhausted35
Exhausted35

I know this is going to sound stupid. I was a drug and alcohol counselor for several years.  My significant other is a recovering heroin addict.  I have a stomach condition that causes severe pain at times.  I have taken pain meds that family have given to me when it's bad. I realized that it feels good. Now I'm asking for them from family often. I feel like I can't tell my significant other because she's dealing with her own shit.  

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Taking someone else's medication is not a good idea. If you are having pain anywhere then you need to see a doctor. Pain meds just mask the problem, they do not cure it. I think you may have a problem and IMHO, you better do something about it before it gets out of control.

God Bless
Broken_Mother
Broken_Mother
Enjoying opioids doesn't inherently make you an addict; opioids make you feel good. That said, the fact that you're asking for them more frequently is indicative of the potential for physical dependence and psychological addiction.

I agree with the above responder: I reccomend you see a doctor about your stomach issue...without knowing more about the issue, I can't say for certain, but opioids may actually exacerbate the problem.

I can understand you not feeling 100% comfortable talking with your S.O. due to her own history, but I would recommend talking with someone, a counselor pr therapist, preferably with experience working with addicts. I know it's difficult to be objective about your own problem, but they will be able to answer your questions more fully.

Good luck!
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