So I picked up my prescription for OxyContin tonight…

I’m kinda scared of going on this medication. It’s basically a synthetic form of heroin. I’ve heard so many horror stories about it and just from reading the Oxy tag on Tumblr it seems like so many people are addicted to it and shit. I’m mostly afraid of not being able to come off of it or having really bad withdrawal symptoms when I stop taking it.

My doctor only gave me a 10 day supply and I strictly have to take it every 12 hours, not more and not less. And in between I can still continue with the Vicodin as needed. Apparently my doctor wants me to keep a log of how often I still need to take the Vicodin during the 10 day period so he can see whether or not he’ll need to bump up the strength of the Oxy so I don’t have to take the Vicodin at all. Originally I thought I wouldn’t have to still take the Vicodin because Oxy is supposed to be like wayyy way stronger. So I don’t know I guess we’ll see.

All these narcotics are starting to freak me out. I just can’t wait to get started on the Remicade and actually treat my Crohn’s so I won’t have to take this stuff anymore…