I took percocet and xanax. Ask me anything.

[Minimus]

[Maddy McCall]

1. Why both?

Be careful mixing drugs like that.

[Minimus]

7. Yeah I know.

Doc gave me Xanax last week because I'm so distraught from having my precious little dog, Sonic, put down. He had been so so sick.

I got his ashes today and I've cried so much my head was pounding so I took a percocet for my headache. I am also hoping I will finally get a little sleep tonight.

I miss my little boy so much, and the nights are the hardest.

[LiberalFighter]

11. How old your dog?

[Minimus]

19. His birthday is the 13th of this month. He would have been 13.

I got him when he was 8 weeks old and he was a loyal constant companion.

[LiberalFighter]

41. I hope you had prepared yourself for it to happen...

considering his age. Again, if I was in your shoes with my dog I probably would have strong emotions about the loss even though it was time. I got mine 2 years ago this past Friday when she was 9 months old. She gives a little more to my life that I had not had. But I believe that my girl has a stronger attachment to me than me to her. She gets so excited WHENEVER I return even if it is just a half hour. She doesn't show that towards my son or anyone else. Most everyone else she is extremely shy. Hopefully, I don't go before she does because she might have a more difficult time than I would.

[ldf]

14. so sorry for your loss

i would have taken both, too.

hang in there.

:grouphug:

[Minimus]

20. thank you. hanging in here is harder than I ever imagined.

[flamingyouth]

16. I'm really sorry for your loss

Just try to take it easy tonight.:hug:

[Minimus]

25. Tthank you. Getting his ashes today really hurt. I guess it made it

more real. When the vet's office called today they said: "Mrs. yadayada, Sonic was just dropped off and you can come pick him up anytime."

I know their intention was to honor Sonic, but it was surreal to me. Like he had been at camp or something and was now back so come and get him.

When my husband came through the door with the box of his ashes I just lost it.

[flamingyouth]

27. You poor love

:hug:

[Spiffarino]

24. I'm sorry

They become our friends so fast. Just hang in there and keep talking your way through it. Hard to believe, but it gets better.

Peace.

[Minimus]

28. It has to get better, because I could not sustain with this level of grief

I know it was the right thing to do for him, but it still hurts so much.

[Spiffarino]

38. We're right here for you

Look back at the joy he gave you...those memories will last you forever. And don't forget, there are lots of folks who think you are pretty wonderful - and most of us have never even seen you - talk about unconditional!

:hug:

[Marnieworld]

32. Oh I'm so sorry

What a horrible loss! I'm glad that you have help.

[Red State Rebel]

40. Oh my, I do know how you feel...

When we lost our Annie (cocker spaniel) after 13 years I was devastated. I didn't think anyone understood and started to doubt my own sanity. I cried for 3 or 4 days and slept holding on to her blanket. I was a stay at home mom and she followed me everywhere I went in the house. My family thought I was losing it.

We only went about 3 weeks and just couldn't bear not having a dog in the house so we went to a rescue and got a Golden Retriever - it was the best thing we ever did.

Take your time, don't let anyone tell you that you are crazy - grief over a pet is REAL grief!!! Day by day it will get a little better. It took a while before I could go down in the yard to Annie's grave without crying so hard, but little by little it got easier to deal with.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

[GreenPartyVoter]

42. So sorry about your woof-baby. *hugs*

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[purduejake]

2. So what?

I bet a lot of others have, too.

[flamingyouth]

3. Muscles must be relaxed, I'd imagine

Or you're asleep. :)

[Minimus]

9. I wish I was asleep.

But even when I do manage to get any sleep over the last few days I just wake up reaching for Sonic. Or I think I hear him.

[ldf]

18. ambien will make you sleep

but it is a hypnotic (spelling?)

a few times i have taken it and sat down to watch tv. my partner had to put me to bed. i don't remember a thing. he also said i groped him, which is pretty normal.

you sleep well, even dream. but if you take it a couple nights in a row then you have trouble getting to sleep the third night.

still it is good to use when you really need it, as you do now. it is very important that you be able to sleep. it will help the grieving process, and allow you to start to come to grips with the situation.

again, good luck.

[Minimus]

21. I have taken Ambien before. It is a good sleeping pill. I asked my

doctor for some but she told me to see if the Xanax helped me be able to sleep and if not to call her.

I think I will call her tomorrow. I do need some sleep. Even after I manage to fall asleep I wake up all night long.

At least my precious Sonic is resting in peace now.

[Jessica]

4. Okay ... is the top of your head tingling?

[Minimus]

13. No. Should it be? Do I need to take another one?

just kidding.

[Jessica]

22. If it's not tingling .. your head is likely just numb.

Just kidding as well. :) And I'm so sorry about your loss. Growing up, I had a cat who was my age - and she died when we were both 21. It was very hard.

I hope you feel better .. but it sounds like you're on the right track!

[Minimus]

29. Thank you.

It helps to talk about it. Hopefully I will be able to go to sleep soon. I am going to get in bed and try.

[lateo]

5. Do you feel?

Like I do?

[Minimus]

10. I feel with my hands.

dumb joke I know.

I feel a little drowsy, relaxed. It is good to finally have stopped crying.

How do you feel?

[lateo]

33. Why...

where you crying?

[Minimus]

36. Missing my beloved pet.

[Groggy]

6. gotta love percocet

I had it in the hospital once and the nurse cut me off!!

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

39. They gave me a prescription of percocet

after I gave birth to my son. I'm not sure what the big deal is about this drug. The pill was supposed to help with pain. I didn't really have much pain that I couldn't bear anyhow, but it didn't seem to do anything for me. I stopped taking after about three days because it didn't seem to help.

[LynzM]

8. My husband had to take Vicodin and Xanax together

How are you functional to sit up at the computer?

[Minimus]

15. I do not know. Shear will power I guess. I am anxious for sleep to come.

[Ellen Forradalom]

12. Got any spares?

:silly: :silly:

[Minimus]

17. The doctor gave me Xanax XR. It is extended release so

it is supposed to stay in your system longer and keep the panic/anxiety from overwhelming me.

It hasn't really helped, but taking the percocet for my headache has seemed to give me the relief I am seeking.

[flamingyouth]

26. I take Xanax XR too

It's better than having to take it when you have a panic attack, really. Take care.

[Metatron]

23. Minimus, my condolences

It is so hard to lose a pet. :hug:

[Fleshdancer]

30. My condolences sweetheart

It always surprises me how painful it is to lose a pet. Just think of all the wonderful times and allow yourself as much time as you need to grieve. No rush. :hug:

[Minimus]

34. Thank you. DUers have really helped through this.

I posted in the Pet Group before making the decision and after it was done. Everyone has had kind thoughtful words and I am grateful.

[Marnieworld]

31. Can I have some?

That's the only question that came to mind

[The Doctor.]

35. Do.......youuuu.......haaaave.......anyyyyyy........reeeeegretttttsssssss?

[Mike Niendorff]

37. How many fingers am I holding up?

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