Mr Bolling speaks about how many people place a stigma on others for opioid use but that it does not discriminate. They are so dangerous and anyone can become addicted to them, anyone can die from them. It can be using them over a period of time or one time as with his son.
The story in the attached videos is so sad.It made me think of my own personal experience with opioids and how easy it is to become addicted to these pills. I am not the kind of person who even I think might become addicted to them. I do not drink and never thought I would want to use artificial means to deal with life struggles. I like to be in control of my actions. The thing with opioids is that you are somewhat in control, you just feel great as you do things.
I did not let the addiction rule me or overcome me but I was addicted. Thankfully I recognized where it was heading and was able to stop taking them. But oh how easy it would be to get totally hooked.
Back in 2011 I had knee surgery. I was given Percocet for pain. I am thankful for it because it helped with my pain. I took them for several weeks, I probably could have stopped taking them sooner but life was rough at the time, I was dealing with teenagers on my own and well, I felt stressed. My pain pills made me feel good. I had no clue they were going to make me feel so good emotionally. I absolutely loved them! When I was tapering off and only taking them at night I looked forward to my night time pill.
Finally the time came for me to ween off of them so my doctor cut me way back. I hated it and tried to tell him that I hurt and needed more but thankfully he told me that I could manage the pain with Tylenol. So finally I was done. I felt lost and missed them for a while but I also knew that I could not keep taking them.
A few years later I had a severe toothache and my doctor prescribed Percocet. I did not fill it because I was afraid that I might not have the control it takes to use it only as directed. I knew how much I loved them and recognized the dangers of having that temptation around me.
Recently I did fill a Loratab prescription because of tooth pain. I told myself that I could handle having it around. I took it for the pain and oh how I loved that feeling of euphoria. I only took them for the severe pain though. A couple of times and then I stopped.
When I had some rough times recently I thought about them, how they would make me feel better but I told myself that is not the answer and refrained. But oh how easy it would be to just take them.I mean they are legal for me, they were prescribed for pain.
When life gets rough, my mind wanders to the feeling of euphoria I get from opioids. I think of how easy it would be to just take a pill and feel better. But then I think of where that might take me and I do no want a pill to rule my life.
I think of people who have let them take control and know how easy it is. I only took them for a short time and I still want them. So we really should not look down on people who become addicted. It can sneak up on you without you even realizing what is happening. It can knock on your door many times and force you to close that door time and time again. As Mr. Bolling says they do not discriminate, anyone can become addicted. I did simply because I needed meds after surgery.
During those times when I think of artificial ways to stop emotional pain I talk to my friends but mostly I pray. I ask anyone who struggles with these pills, please get help, find ways to battle these demons. I know for many people it is not as easy as it was for me to stop taking them or refrain from taking them. It is next to impossible for some people but it can be done if you lean on others.To those who know people who are addicted, love the addict, understand and help them because you never know when the person addicted to them might be you.
I hope you watch the attached videos. There are good messages in them. As a mom my heart aches for Mr. Bolling. I appreciate what he is doing by speaking out. His son was not addicted, he died the first time he took them so you never know how and when they might kill.
Eric Bolling on Opoids
Eric Bolling Speaking out at loss of son
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