30th time I have caught my husband stealing my pain meds!

BreeNJesse

And lying about it! I started counting my pills because I was running out of them quicker than I could get them prescribed and honestly thought it was me. I am at the end of my rope with the lying and stealing. Who does that? There is no trust! I know this is supposed to be all happy cheery crap all the time but I'm having a WAY heavy day. I think I'm divorcing him.

BreeNJesse

I live this life of good karma and want to raise my kids the same. What does that say about me staying with someone who lies and steals?

likitisplit

He's a drug addict, liar and a thief. Makes sense to me.

Excuse_less

A drug addict will lie and steal because they can't help it. He needs help.

CorvusCorax77

I agree with everyone else.

BreeNJesse

To clear up no I'm not a drug addict, I have 4 herniated discs in my neck and I am severe chronic pain with chronic migraine. So yes, I do have pain meds to help me through my really bad days, but an addict no!

geekette411

My first husband was like that. When my oldest was 16 he asked 'why are you with him?' His step dad is someone he can look up to.

AlongCame_Molly

I live this life of good karma and want to raise my kids the same. What does that say about me staying with someone who lies and steals?

Get him help. In the meantime, keep the pills hidden and/or locked away.

After a full page of responses, it seems odd I'd be the first person to suggest this. ^^ Seems pretty obvious to me...

hannahpistolas

Keep them locked up!

He needs help! But remember, just because you married him does NOT mean you have to be the one to save him.

PriceK01

Put them under lock and key, then kick him to the curb. He can go find help for his addiction on his own. You don't need a man who cares so little for you that he will steal the medication you NEED.

sullus

I live this life of good karma and want to raise my kids the same. What does that say about me staying with someone who lies and steals?

It says you did something to deserve it? 'Cause Karma ..

hellraisedfire

he needs help. he's either taking them because he's in pain himself, or he likes the high. both require some assistance if you want him not to do that.

craigmandu

I lived on Vicodin and other pain meds for many years...2003-2008...in that time I discovered just how addictive pain medication is.

I suggest getting him some help, and removing the pain medication or putting them in a lockbox that only you know the combo to. It may not stop him (if he really wants he can break into the lock box), but it will drive the point home that aren't his for the taking.

geekette411

Put them under lock and key, then kick him to the curb. He can go find help for his addiction on his own. You don't need a man who cares so little for you that he will steal the medication you NEED.

What they said :-)

btoeps74

As the saying goes, "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice (or 30 times) shame on me". Not placing blame on you but you should've hid them long ago.

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caseyg9888

I think most importantly, why are you asking strangers in an online weight loss forum what you should do with your husband/marriage? Seriously?!

jgollnick

I imagine that the type of pills you have are some sort of opiate like oxy contin or oxy codone. I am very serious about this subject because I have 2 siblings and a son that are addicted to pain pills. They are highly addictive. They are a very difficult to break the habit. The addiction can completely change your personality. Your husband needs professional help. That should be your area of focus, not divorcing because of his lies and stealing. Although I do understand your anger, know that he is not in control of what he is doing. This is your life partner we are talking about. If you love him you should help him, not shun him.

BeinAwesome247

wow....I can't imagine - you can't live that way

Samenamenewlook

I work in substance abuse and prescriptions are more commonly abused than most illicit drugs. Confront him and see if you can get him some help. If not, I wouldn't stay in that environment, it only gets worse. Take care of you and your babies. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

geekette411

I think most importantly, why are you asking strangers in an online weight loss forum what you should do with your husband/marriage? Seriously?!

Because we are awesome.

Excuse_less

I think most importantly, why are you asking strangers in an online weight loss forum what you should do with your husband/marriage? Seriously?!

There seems to be a trend here

passwar

Will your kids be better off with a pill popping weekend dad, or in a home where you have some control?

baileybiddles

My dad has severe back pain and is prescribed serious pain killers that he has to take on a daily basis every few hours to even function. I understand that, so for all the people who are calling you a drug addict, ignore them. You know better than that.

Do you still love your husband? Is it possible that before jumping to divorce, you could sit down and discuss the possibility of him going to therapy for his addiction?

Maybe it's just me, but I would want to exhaust every option possible before getting a divorce. You said you had kids, right? That's really hard on them. You will do whatever works for you in the end!

bethvandenberg

well that sucks....drugs are trickey when perscribed. Best of luck to you and to him.

hbrittingham

My husaband is a recovering addict. He was prescribed the meds because he was in chronic pain with his muscular dystrophy. Eventually he started abusing them. Amazingly, he's been off pain meds since 2007 when I told him I was going to divorce him if he didn't stop. He's still in pain, but not nearly as much as he convinced himself he was in when he was on pain meds.

Your husband is an addict. Addicts lie and steal. They only worry about their next high.

I think both of you need help.

JennaM222

OMG the forums are full of morons today - Thanking you all for the entertainment! :laugh: :laugh:

baileybiddles

I think most importantly, why are you asking strangers in an online weight loss forum what you should do with your husband/marriage? Seriously?!

Why are you so judgy? Sometimes an outside view of a situation is the most refreshing view of all. Get over yourself.

whierd

Assuming you aren't trolling...

Your husband has an addiction issue, not a lying/stealing issue. Stop being a whining brat and try to get him some help ffs.


This is why I lose faith in humanity. People can't seem to deal with real life issues.

sizzle74

30 times??? How long will you need to be on these pills?

JennaM222

I think most importantly, why are you asking strangers in an online weight loss forum what you should do with your husband/marriage? Seriously?!

Why are you so judgy? Sometimes an outside view of a situation is the most refreshing view of all. Get over yourself.

an outsde view about your husband stealing your pain meds? lets be serious.