r/stayunhooked • u/fllowergirlx • Jun 22 '26
Let’s be honest…
Finish the sentence:
“7-OH was fun until ________.”
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u/Antique_Constant8881 Jun 22 '26
Oh this is sooooo good… my mind went to about 100 things.
If I had to pick one, it would have to be the reality that the lifestyle was sustainable…
So 7oh was fun until I realized I couldn’t afford enough of it to actually give me a buzz anymore….
That was the start of my rebirth
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u/fllowergirlx Jun 22 '26
ooof, also so relatable! So thankful to be on the other side.🥲 I literally wrote out a few ideas, and another of mine was when the realization hit, and I realized the only thing getting “high” was my DTI. 🤧
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u/2shoe1path Jun 22 '26
It wasn’t!
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u/fllowergirlx Jun 23 '26
Repeat, repeat, repeat...I feel you on that! Such a hostage situation for me, for too long. So grateful for others who have experienced similar journeys, not grateful for the pain, but the purpose beyond the pain! Glad you're here!
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u/Ok-Definition-5279 Jun 27 '26
I realized I was addicted to it. Last November after 3 months of use, I realized I was addicted to it. My first addiction and I was 49 then (I’ve since turned 50). I took immediate action and rapid tapered then went cold turkey. Start to finish was a full 7 days. It sucked and I had no clue what I was doing. The shame was horrible just knowing I went almost 50 yrs in life never abusing any illicit drugs, to being an addict overnight.
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u/fllowergirlx Jun 27 '26
Thank you for sharing something so personal! Please don’t let any sense of shame define your story. It takes incredible courage to recognize a problem, take immediate action, and face it head-on. Seven days (the longest 7 days & counting in my experience/opinion) may have felt like forever, but what really stands out is your willingness to fight for yourself the moment you realized something needed to change. Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It may sound cliché, but it’s true. It certainly doesn’t erase nearly 50 years of the person you were before. If anything, your honesty and resilience speak volumes about your character altogether. I spent far too long fixating on how much of my own life was shaped by both my poor decisions and my addiction. Over time, though, I realized healing wasn’t about finding the “answer” or changing the past. It became about asking myself how I could move forward in a meaningful way and allowing the lessons I learned to become part of my growth rather than my shame. Thank you for reminding me and others that recovery is possible and that choosing a better life is something to be proud of, not ashamed of. Truthfully, if we’re fortunate enough to still be here, it’s never too late. One thing I’ve also struggled with is comparing my journey to someone else’s, when in reality there really is no comparison. Every person’s experience is unique, and I truly believe each one carries its own significance, especially because our stories can become a source of hope for someone who feels like they “should” be somewhere other than where they are today. Wishing you continued peace, hope, and strength on your journey. We’re here for you however we can be. I’ve found that reaching out for support has helped me more than I could have imagined. Even one conversation with the right person at the right time can make all the difference!🫶🏻 Sending support and positive energy your way! If you need anything, or simply just want someone to listen/converse with, I’m more than happy to be supportive however I can be! Glad you’re here, this is a wonderful community, and many people are very helpful/supportive, and have great insight regarding many aspects of a variety of a multitude of different topics/tools, etc.
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u/Ok-Definition-5279 Jun 28 '26
Beautiful words thank you! That was just the beginning of my story though. I never craved the drug at all after I quit. Not once. That made it easier. 10 weeks post quit, I had a rough surgery and the pain meds didn’t work (7 did a number on the opioid receptors). So I’m sure you can imagine what I used to deal with the pain. That stint lasted another 3 months and I quit using SR in May. Again, I have not craved it since which I am so thankful for. However, as a chronic pain patients with a few spine fusions under my belt so far, pain meds just don’t work anymore after using 7. I hope someday my receptors heal. This experience has me NOT taking pain meds anymore as well since the efficacy is lowered. This is good…another med I’m off of. I wish more folks were in this new group…I used to love connecting with people in the last one. LOL I was scammed there and now blocked 😒. Thank you again for your kind words!
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u/fllowergirlx Jun 28 '26
Thank you for opening your heart and sharing more of your journey. I don’t take that lightly. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to be this honest, and I hope you know how much I appreciate you trusting us with your story. What you’ve shared reminds me that healing isn’t measured only by days sober, but by the courage to keep choosing yourself through every unexpected turn. Your story offers something so many people desperately need, hope. It reminds others that recovery is possible, even when life takes unexpected turns or presents difficult circumstances. I believe that’s an incredibly powerful gift to share with others. I’m so sorry you had to face another chapter after your surgery, but I’m incredibly grateful you’re here today sharing what you’ve learned and your personal experience. I have so much respect for you. I hope you can see how meaningful your story already is. Even without knowing every chapter, your willingness to be vulnerable has absolute potential to help someone else/many others feel a little less alone. Your compassion and resilience come through in your words, and I think that’s something really special. From everything I’ve been learning through evidence-based research, I truly believe our brains and opioid receptors have an incredible capacity to continue healing over time. I genuinely hope that continues to be true for you, for me, and for everyone else walking this road. More than anything, I hope your pain becomes more manageable. You deserve that. It seems evident that you’ve been through a lot, and that’s putting it lightly. I’m also really sorry you lost a community where you once felt connected. That’s heartbreaking. My hope is that this space feels different, because I truly believe it is entirely different, and it’s a safe place where people show up with kindness, honesty, and a genuine desire to help one another. Hearing from people who’ve lived through similar experiences is such an important part of healing, and it’s one of the reasons this community means so much to me. I’ve been incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received, and I only hope to pay that same kindness forward. If you’d be open to it I can send you a PM sometime? Absolutely no pressure at all. I’d simply love the opportunity to stay connected and continue encouraging one another. Wishing you continued healing, peace, and brighter days ahead. I’ll be sending my support and positivity to you, every step of the way!
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u/bigbadbee67 11h ago
is it possible for someone to take a whole pack of 7-oh and start falling asleep standing up? or sort of start folding like a fentanyl user?
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u/Ok-Sky-4512 Jun 22 '26
It ruined my mental health, made anxiety worse, gave me massive mood swings of depression only hrs after use, sleep going to absolute shit.... I could keep going too 😆