You deal with the after effects of an overdose for a long time. After surviving an overdose, some of us need help emotionally, getting back to work, physically to get over withdrawal, and many other things. When I overdosed, I had a lot of trouble getting my health insurance to pay for the emergency room visit. So, what did you most need help with after an overdose? Let's get a conversation going so that others know what we are going through.

I think one of the hardest things after an surviving an overdose is how to talk to your family and friends about it. They might know you were in the hospital, they might notice you're a bit shaken up. What do you say to them? And how do you say it without getting a lecture or feeling even more guilt? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments section below.