How Can I Kick the Habit of Painkillers?

Question by blakkchocolate39: how can i kick the habit of painkillers?
iam a 41yr. old hurricane katrina victim i have always sufferd from back pain and and panic attack and depression since i moved to texas i find myself taking more pain medication lortabs,somas,xanaz,flexrial,and relly i think im takeing them when i know i dont really need them as much so i guess i must be addicted what can i do to kick the habbit.

Best answer:

Answer by midwest girl
quit putting them in your mouth…. for the pain try acupuncture or a chiropractor.

Answer by KnowhereMan
Hold out as long as you can without taking any and record how long you can go without medicating… This way, you can see your progress…

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