If you are having problems with Nitrous Oxide, I recommend talking to someone you can trust.
By federal law, healthcare professionals are required to keep your health problems confidential.
(see HIPAA privacy rules)
Also healthcare professional are TRAINED to understand substance abuse problems.
Because of these two variables, I can honestly suggest that your best bet is to speak to a licensed counselor.
Once you have established enough rapport - where you have determined that this person is someone you can trust (almost like a good friend or a trusted family member) - then hopefully you will naturally reveal your drug problem to them and be able to speak freely.
If you choose the healthcare professional path you will learn that they are on your side.
There will be no reason to be afraid to share your problem.
And there will be no shame about it either.
Drug abuse is a very common health problem in this country.
You would be surprised how common it is and how often these heathcare professionals are exposed to these sorts of medical conditions.
Nowadays doctors and other healthcare professional are well trained to be sympathetic
and compassionate towards people with drug problems.
It's absolutely not a "moral" issue to have drug problem.
It is not a "sin"
It is not "good or bad"
It is not "right or wrong"
It is not a character flaw.
This is a MEDICAL condition of the body and mind - and it requires medical attention like any other condition - like diabetes or a cardio-vascular disease.It is not a "sin"
It is not "good or bad"
It is not "right or wrong"
It is not a character flaw.
Anybody who says anything like that or makes you think that - is spreading false information and is not professionally trained in the matter.
But instead of this being an "insulin problem" or a "cholesterol problem" - it is a "neurotransmitter problem".
No one ever tells a person who has an "insulin problem" that they are a "bad person".
It's UNDERSTOOD that they have a medical condition.
It's the same thing with a a "neurotransmitter problem"
It's UNDERSTOOD that they have a medical condition.
It's the same thing with a a "neurotransmitter problem"
It is a MEDICAL CONDITION that requires medical attention.
Anyone who says that a person who is addicted is a “bad person” for having a neurotransmitter problem is just speaking out of pure ignorance.
And what I have experienced is that health professionals react the
opposite way to how most people in our everyday lives (like our family or friends) often react.
Which is a surprising relief.
If the first healthcare professional you speak to is not understanding or helpful. Don't get
stuck there. You need to keep looking for someone who is trained and knowledgeable about these matters - and will be
compassionate about your situation - and is willing to help you work through it.
You'll be surprised - when you find the right healthcare environment - how compassionate people are and how well they attempt to understand how difficult this has been for you.
And they won’t judge you.
They are trained to understand how difficult it is to withdraw from any drug.
They understand if and when you relapse - over and over.
It is understood that part of the drug dependency condition is to relapse.
It is understood that part of the drug dependency condition is to relapse.
NO ONE EVER made me feel bad when I relapsed.
EVER.
Every healthcare professional I have dealt with has been very kind and understanding.
They NEVER pushed me to withdraw from nitrous oxide.
EVER.
They would simply remind me of the fact that this drug was not useful to my life or my health - and that they were there to help me.
They never made me feel bad or guilty about my drug dependency.
They never made me feel bad or guilty about my drug dependency.
The only person that was making me feel ashamed or guilty was myself.
Once I felt safe and realized that no one would judge me, I was able to speak to my counselor freely about my usage.
I was able to share how often I used that week and why I used.
Once I told her she was naturally concerned.
She realized that I felt extremely isolated.
That I was in a lot of pain and struggling to work through this problem on my own.
And she naturally wanted to be there for me.
She even suggested that I could even call or text her whenever I was tempted to use.
It seemed like a ridiculous idea at that time.
But the suggestion was very impactful.
It made me realize how much this person actually cared.
It was through this process of talk therapy with a counselor that I was able to reflect upon my current life struggles clearly, sort through my priorities, and make a decision for myself to withdraw.
Once I made that decision for myself, I was able to get moral support from my counselor and I was able to take the next big step and start looking for a primary doctor.
I understand it is a HUGE leap to even ask for help.
But if you are seriously dependent on nitrous, and have decided that you are sick of it, then I honestly believe you will be in good hands once you take that big step and talk to a counselor.
And if you are not getting the type of support that I describe here, then you are definitely in the wrong place.
You need to find a place where you can feel comfortable and safe to withdraw.
You decide what works for you.
No one can push you through this process.
Not a family member.
Not a life partner.
But if and when you are ready - and you have found the right environment - you will find people who WANT to help you.
It's actually pretty amazing.
I am so grateful at the level of professional healthcare we have in this country.
I hope that if you are struggling with a Nitrous Oxide addiction - that you will seek the help that you deserve to combat this medical condition.
Peace & Be Well.
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