The Imprisoned Mind: One Man's Journey Through Addiction (Paperback)

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I was 35 years old when I was injured. At that time I had been working for a major aircraft company for almost 18 years. I never imagined that I would become disabled. After 3 lower back surgeries and 2 neck surgeries I was totally dependant on pain medications and other pills. I didn't know east from west. After a decade and a half later, I was taking 30 pain pills and 12 sleeping pills every day, and still the pain was there and hardly any sleep. I was so depressed and unable to do any physical labor, and to messed up to do any mental work. I had gone through many withdrawals. It has been shear torcher. Over the years I have been through 6 rehabs, but to no avail. They just didn't have anything to help people trying to get off of prescription pain pills. More times than not I would end up in an ambulance on my way to the emergency room. My blood pressure would get so high I often fainted. It's almost impossible when you're in that much pain, coupled with the fact that they had nothing for the cravings of the drugs themselves. Until now, this new drug, Suboxone became available, in which I was able to now stop taking the pain medications at home, with the use of this new medicine. Although I am in severe pain, in my opinion it is worth the trade off to be of sound mind. This journal will walk you through my journey of the imprisoned mind.

About the Author

I'm a 52 year old middle class man. Before I was injured I was a standard tooling engineer for a major aircraft company. I would like to say, that I met my wife when we were attending the same high school. Unfortunately, I had to stop attending school at that time and help my step-father work to support the family. My wife and I were married at the age of 17, and we have raised 2 sons. It was difficult after marriage, working full time and going back to school, but nearly anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I never had a desire to write a journal, as matter of fact I didn't understand why a person would want to write a book. It seemed to me that there was enough books. You can nearly find a book on any subject. The reason that I have written this journal is because I felt absolutely compelled to share my experiences with being dependant on prescription pain medications, so that it would help my fellow man, not to follow in my footsteps. And, if you are following in my footsteps now, I will explain to you how to get off the precription pain medications, without the DT's, severe withdrawals, depression, achiness, diarreah, and the sickness, and actually be able to go back to work the following day after starting the program, if you are physically able to work. If you are not physically able to work, such as myself, I will explain to you in this journal how to live your life free of prescription pain medications and enjoy life as you once knew it. Other than this, as far as writing a book in the traditional sense, I would say, I am not a qualified writer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (November 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438925581
• ISBN-13: 978-1438925585
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,079,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Errors, errors and more errors, July 18, 2009

By	Garry Wallace (Wyoming) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The only thing I found well done in this book was Mr Keith's honesty. Clearly he has suffered terrible physical and mental pains. He lets us know that he is not a professional writer, and that much is also clear. From spelling errors to grammatical errors to errors of fact, one must ask if anyone proofread the manuscript. I think not! Authorhouse should be ashamed for allowing this book to be published in its current form. With today's technology, there is no excuse for such shoddy workmanship. If you think I'm being overly critical, read the book. If anything, I'm holding back. Nevertheless, I empathize with Mr Keith, for I, too, suffer chronic pain. I've had five operations on my spine. I took prescription opiates for six years, and I became addicted. And also like Mr Keith, I am now taking Suboxone. As many say, it is a miracle drug. But instead of going to Mr Keith to learn about Suboxone, I suggest you go elsewhere. Do an internet search. Because if you think Mr Keith's book will lead you to the physicians certifide to prescribe Suboxone, or inform you in other ways, you'll most certainly be disappointed. "The Imprisoned Mind" is a deadend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, Sincere, and To The Point., December 11, 2008

By	Dyllan Chase (USA) - See all my reviews

I have recently finished reading this short journal, and enjoyed it very much. It is an excellent look into the hell of addiction to prescription drugs, and the hope of recovery from someone that has truely been through it all. Perfectly honest, blunt, and sincere, the author has written this journal over the course of over a year while going through the Suboxone program to get off of prescription pain medications. It is written in plain simple, easy to read english, and I believe that it will be a great help to anyone suffering with addiction, or their loved ones. While sometimes repetative in some spots, I think that it is key to remember that it is written by an addict, while he is coming clean off of pain medications that he was on for over 15 years. In his own words, it is a long road to recovery, and that can be seen in the sincerity of his writing. I higly recomend "The Imprisoned Mind", and hope that it might help you as much as it helped me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars you are not alone, February 26, 2009

By	Clifford L. Evans (usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It was my honor to have read this little book before it was even finished. Daniel gave me a copy of his working manuscript several months ago before he attempted to get it published in order to get my opinion on whether I thought he should even go forward with his attempt to publish it. I was impressed with his conversational tone and his introspective recording of his thoughts and feelings as he progressed through his daily struggles with his addiction problem. Daniel is a patient of mine and so I can attest to the authenticity and honesty of his story. This is a short book and an easy read. I think its strongest feature is the fact that Daniel is not a professional writer and he writes like he is talking directly to you. Thus his feelings are expressed in a personal tone and are not sanitized by a sterilized professionalism. I enthusiastically endorse and recommend his book especially if you feeling alone in your prison.