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Hydrocodone addict
Hello I've been reading the posts for a few weeks in preparation. And I'm now only 24hours off them as I write this. At this point I feel a little restless but I'm confident I can do this with the help of my love. I was reading the posts and crying this morning because I kept hearing my all to private and debilitating secret being told over and over. It's really comforting to know that I'm not alone. So the main difference in my story from the others I've read is the number I take every day. Up until about a year ago I was pretty steady at 15-20 a day. I'm at the point now that I'm not really sure how many but I'm sure I took 30 a day at least on average probably up to 45 or more even. I stopped keeping track, probably because I didn't want to know how badly I was/am treating my body. So I guess I don't have any questions really, just wanted to share and hopefully help someone. Please comment, it would really help me get through this.
I'll take all the help I can get :)
Thanks,
Sean
I'll take all the help I can get :)
Thanks,
Sean
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You may probably be one of the rare ones who are extremely lucky to have only mild withdrawals. With Hydrocodone you should be way farther into some unpleasant symptoms by now and on top of that you are sleeping. That tells me you will probably get off lucky this time. I have not slept for 8 days before even on just hydrocodone! Even though it is easy this time you should never go back because it may not be so easy next time and that is also a poisonous dose of acetaminophen you were taking. Great job on getting those 37 hours in friend. ! Keep it up and never go back ;))
Way to go Sean!!!! I know this site is amazing, eh? I'm glad that you took some time to read and prepare yourself...so, 45 or more per day of what? hydrocodone? as you've read and found out, that is a huge dose. any of it prescribed? that's a heckuva expensive habit!! You have the help of your love, that's FANTASTIC, I hope that person can be with you day in and out the next week or two, as with that high of a dose, you will have some pretty crazy wd's. In your "preparation" time, did you get the supplements/vitamins recommended? It's in the Thomas Recipe link, I strongly recommend them, lots and lots of water/Gatorade!
Stay close to this site and post often, read, cry, vent, it's very therapeutic! How long have you been on them?
Stay close to this site and post often, read, cry, vent, it's very therapeutic! How long have you been on them?
Hey Sean -
Congrats on taking the first step in getting your life and freedom back!!
You came to the right place -- Plenty of people will be by to support you and give you incredible advise over the course of your detox. Like Spike said keep this forum very close and continue to post here as everyone here has gone through this so we can all relate to your thoughts and feelings over the next few days.. Check out the Thomas Recipe below.. It will help you out with the physicals... Stay strong and focused!!!
Congrats on taking the first step in getting your life and freedom back!!
You came to the right place -- Plenty of people will be by to support you and give you incredible advise over the course of your detox. Like Spike said keep this forum very close and continue to post here as everyone here has gone through this so we can all relate to your thoughts and feelings over the next few days.. Check out the Thomas Recipe below.. It will help you out with the physicals... Stay strong and focused!!!
You Rock Sean! You may not fell very good for a little while but God has a purpose for you. Lots of people have died taking less than 45 pills. You can do this!
I know what your going thru there were some days i know i use to take around 30 sometimes 60 pills only lasted me a day and a half.!! The first 24 hrs of my wd's wernt that bad it was when it hit 48-72. Im glad you wanna get clean!!!! Its a bad habit taking that many pills is not healthy for anyone myself included!!! Please just know its gonna get worse but u have to want it!! I detoxed on my own on the couch i was lucky enough my boyfriend was with me. I remember i was in ur shoes a little over a month ago.... I pray u make it thru this!!! Just make sure u keep up w the fluids!!!! U can do it!!!!
Thank you all for your support and encouraging words. Sorry I'm not gonna write much I'm super achy and can't sleep :( just reading your beatuiful words and crying. Thank you for your help. My girlfriend is right here with me :)
Hi there! (And hi to your wonderful, supportive girlfriend!) I just wanted to add my support. Congratulations on making it to your 2nd day. (Right?) Sounds like you are really getting into the thick of things. Hang on!! No going back now. I know that every hour feels like an eternity right now, but in retrospect this will be over in the blink of an eye. Have you tried a hot bath with epsom salts in it? I would highly recommend it. It will help with the RLS, aches and pains, restlessness, anxiety, and even with sleep. Take them often. It's also a good 'time out' if you get overwhelmed and feel like you can't take anymore. Sounds silly, but it does work. Keep on pushing through this and you will be out the other side in no time! You are doing great!! Please keep reading and posting on here as much as you can. We are here for you cheering you along!! Take care of yourself and try to keep your head up.
You can DO this Sean,,,there is lots of support here on the forum, and you have a supportive partner in your life, you are blessed.....
Keep pushing ahead, and keep posting...
God bless...
Keep pushing ahead, and keep posting...
God bless...
Slept for a couple hours last night. Not really any stomach pain yet but I'm restless as crap.
Thanks again for advice and keeping me strong
Thanks again for advice and keeping me strong
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Congragulations on your decision to do this. It's so far, been a journey for me that has been...um, different, lol. But so far, everyday clean has been better than my best day using! It helps a lot to have a partner/spouse with u sooooo much, that was a very good idea to get her involved. It is hard but doable and very worth it! Good luck on your journey!
Good Morning Sean. Praying for you today. It doesn't last forever buddy. Freedom is around the corner!
Hi! You are not alone. You are brave. I know exactly what you mean by not keeping track. I know how it feels when the bottle is running on empty. Stay positive. I've decided to start my clean journey also. Work or no work I can not help others unless I help myself. Welcome to the forum.
I've been taking a bath pretty regularly... Going to get Epsom salts today. So far the hot water is good enough to calm my restless body down for a little bit. Is it really better with Epsom salt?
Another question... Did anyone have tremors or "shakes" at all? I'm assuming if I'm gonna start feeling worse it's gonna be any min now. Also I am taking an over counter anti-acid, I'm not sure if it's helping or I'm just not to the stomach pain yet? It's been 37 hours since I took any of the god forsaken pills. Thanks again for your support.
I'm hanging tough ;)
I'm hanging tough ;)
P.S it seems like the nights are the worst because of the lack of sleep.... Anyone else feel that way?
You are doing great.stay hydrated,
.epsom salts are magnesium and are absorbed through the skin.
It will help with muscle aches,pain,promote sleep and relaxes you.
Move around as much as possible that will help with your healing.
.epsom salts are magnesium and are absorbed through the skin.
It will help with muscle aches,pain,promote sleep and relaxes you.
Move around as much as possible that will help with your healing.
That would be great, but I'm ready for much worse... I'm never going to waste all of my money not to mention put my life in danger again for those stupid pills, by the end I was taking them just to function normally!!
Scary stuff these pills
Scary stuff these pills
Keep rocking it out Sean!! Yes, the nights are the worst, just the dark, quiet, not much going on time that we should be sleeping through but can't. I will say that if you really psych yourself out thinking the symptoms are coming and are going to be so bad, they actually don't seem as bad. Y'know..that whole hope for the best but expect the worse type deal. I found out that the worry and anticipation of what's to come was way worse than the actual symptoms.
Epsom salts definitely make a difference. Are you taking other supplements/OTC stuff other than the antacid?
No matter how rough or not rough your wd period is, you know you can't go back! live free and hug that girl for sticking by you through this!
Epsom salts definitely make a difference. Are you taking other supplements/OTC stuff other than the antacid?
No matter how rough or not rough your wd period is, you know you can't go back! live free and hug that girl for sticking by you through this!
Thank you soooo much spike ;) I've been preparing for the worst like you said and so far so good. I'm super emotional too, crying as I read all these complete strangers soothing words. It's so wonderful to hear from and talk to people who have been through it. I can't thank you all enough,
Also I'm finding this forum to be a real help, you know emotional cleansing/purge
Also I'm finding this forum to be a real help, you know emotional cleansing/purge
How ya holdin' up boss? everything still going ok? At work but was thinking about you and wanted to give a quick shout out! The Thomas recipe literally saved me, it was the difference between getting out of bed and still working and maintaining "life"...it wasn't pretty but it very much helped with the wd symptoms, good for you!
I was very emotional...shoot, who am I kidding, I'm still emotional, HA, I know it's from being 'numb' to emotion for so long it seems like that racket is sure firing on alllll cylinders now! haha, you're right tough, purge all of that crap out, it's good to have feelings!! and it's OKAY if we don't feel great or perfect (hence why I chased pills...to 'feel' good and perfect instead of just dealing with life!), life is about ups and downs and enjoying it no matter where we are at.
Check in when you can, hugs to your tough lady at your side too!! :)
I was very emotional...shoot, who am I kidding, I'm still emotional, HA, I know it's from being 'numb' to emotion for so long it seems like that racket is sure firing on alllll cylinders now! haha, you're right tough, purge all of that crap out, it's good to have feelings!! and it's OKAY if we don't feel great or perfect (hence why I chased pills...to 'feel' good and perfect instead of just dealing with life!), life is about ups and downs and enjoying it no matter where we are at.
Check in when you can, hugs to your tough lady at your side too!! :)
I'm not really sure what's going on.... I'm coming up on 48 hours soon and I feel better than yesterday. I'm assuming it's just the Epsom salts and tyrosine.... Lilbock said her bad WD's didn't start till 48-72 hours so guess I'm expecting to start feeling really crappy soon. Does that make sense or am I just thinking too much haha
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