Can someone please give me some advice on how to ease hydrocodone withdraws?

[Justin925]

I've been taking lortabs/hydrocodone the 10's for about a year now I consume about 8 pills a day. I found that I've spent crazy amounts of money of these pills and when I don't have them I feel like I can't do anything. I have a family and I just want to be clean not only for myself but for them also. So today is my last day taking them and I'm already feeling the wrath my body aches my stomach hurts I can barley eat anything when I move around it feels like I'm gonna throw up my head feels out of it. I guess what I need is some support I have no one to talk to about this so I'm basically all alone no body knows I was taking these pills I'm starting to feel depressed. If anyone can just talk to me about this I would greatly appreciate it.

[mommymarieme]

You will be sober for her birthday tomorrow and that is what matters! A few days of feeling rough for a life time of being free from the pills. You can do this you are almost through the worst. We are rooting for you! Be proud of yourself you are doing something so worth it. I promise :)

[Justin925]

Thank you for coming back and checking on me it means the world to me, and yes I am going into my third day and I feel horrible. It's my daughters birthday tomorrow and I can't help but feel more depressed about it. I just want to be better so I can function ok for her birthday tomorrow.

[mommymarieme]

Hey justin just wanted to check on you! I see things are rough right now. You can do this i know it is hard having your baby there but that should also keep you distracted. We understand how you feel time is going so slow but you are in the thick of it like they said above. Soon your baby will be ready for bed and you can keep youself busy. I know how hard it is i had 3 little ones i had to be strong for it will get better :) showers are great keep taking them and did u get some immodium? keep drinking fluids and keep your mind off what u r thinking and please be proud of yourself you are going into day 3 right?

[Justin925]

Thank you I am doing what I can I bought Imodium and took it and I can already feel it helping my stomach. Thank you all so much

[hlpplse]

You are doing great Justin and it will get better, The Restlessness is hard I found eating bananas to really help. They are easy on the tummy and have lots of potassium in them that help restless leg. Also if you can get outside and walk for 20 minutes or so, I know that sounds dreadful at this point, it will get your endorphins firing and help as well. The immodium is good for the diarrhea and make sure to keep on drinking fluids since the reah will dehydrate you. You are doing great and just think you will never have to go through those two days again, it will get better I promise. Stay strong I also found that Prayer and turning your withdrawal over to God for help is the most powerful tool we have. Try not to fight the withdrawal just hold on and ride it out and know that this shall pass!!! God Bless You

[Justin925]

Thanks tooter that's what I was thinking I am trying my best right now.