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Q: Im An Addict.

asked by: EMCSQ on July 22nd, 2005

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I am a drug addict who suffers from a long history of depression. Lately I have been taking it upon myself to self-medicate. Consuming thousands of milligrams of morphine, amphetamines, hash, alcohol, not to mention smoking cigarettes like they are going out of style. Please do not judge I know the issues needed to be addressed. It is a recent relapse. I was planning on going back to a dual diagnosis treatment center and just a few minutes ago I found out I was pregnant. Im assuming it has been around 4 weeks now & my relapse has been around 6. I would be more than willing to take the appropriate measures to bring a healthy child into this world but I fear it may be too late for that.

I am extremely superstitious & asked god to tell me with the flip of a coin if this baby would be healthy or not. Heads-healthy.....Tails-not. 7 times in a row it landed on tails. I am crying & scared & I hate who I am. Does anyone have any feedback for me? Please?

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jbugg412

replied on July 22nd, 2005

New User

First of all you need to go to a doctor. If you don't have one I suggest the er or planned parenthood. Secondly, I have known a woman, whom smoked crack her whole pregnancy, and had a healthy baby. The baby was a born addict but otherwise fine. So it could be very possible that you baby would be ok. Many women do things not realizing they are in fact pregnant, but the important thing is you now know you are pregnant, so if you value life I seriously suggest you stop what you are doing and get help. There are plenty of programs available. Best of luck to you and your baby!

vanessalouanne

replied on July 22nd, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

I totally agree with jbugg412. There are a lot of women who are drug addicts and abuse while pregnant and deliver perfect babies, and there are also women who are perfect and healthy and have babies that are sick. Get sober as soon as possible. See the doctor. While there still is a huge risk, there is still hope. Dont let a coin make an important choice for your life and the babies. God never gives us more then we can handle.

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