Day 1 WD Vicodin

[I_AM_READY]

This is day 1, I have been these animals (Vicodin 7.5/500) for about 7 years and originally used for back pain. Once the pain was gone I ccon't like an idiot and became addicted. I have seen a lot of money, dr's visits etc go by trying to get what I needed to feel human. I would have to take in am just to move, and of  course all through out the day to KEEP moving. I hate what they have done to me, how often I look to obtain them and the person I have become. I DON'T spend quality time with my family because I always just not in the mood. This is just not who I am, I hate who I have become and want OUT now. I am feeling a bit emotional right now and not sure why, no appetite and didn't sleep last night. I want my life back. I want to be happy doing things in every day life with those devils anymore. I just want to be ME. I know this will be the toughest thing I have ever done, but I am 42 and am ruining my life completely. I can't enter a program but I can do is maybe post here and pray to god I get better and fight for my life!  I have a horrible taste in my mouth I can't quite explain, stomach is little nasty and hands a bit shaky. Looking for advise, wisdom and a friend here to help me. I can not let anyone know this, it is my beast. I will allow others in later possibly. Is day 2-3-4- any better than 1st 24hrs? I have been drinking a lot of water and peeing a ton, is that a good thing? Need a friend :(

[I_AM_READY]

Hasn't been quite 24hrs yet (5pm will be) I find myself peeing an awful lot even though I am not drinking a lot of fluid. I mean like really peeing every time. Like twice an hour. Normal? I have an awful smell going on that I can not explain. In my nose and everything tastes blah. I should expect to feel lousy for how long? Day 1 is surely a HUGE fight. Praying to god (I guess) I can beat this - I am so so ready to start a good life for me and those around me WITH OUT those darn things. They were everything, energy, euphoric everything. Now I have to try and live with normal feelings - scary

[kitascloudy]

Welcome! I'm 30 days clean from norco and vic's today! I basically took them to function daily. Well, that's what your brain is tellin' ya anyway. The first week i smelled everything 10x and everything smelled yucky. It's part of WD's. For me, the 1st and 3rd day were the absolute worst. It was the anxiety and insomnia that was constant for about 2 weeks, but OTC natural sleep aids helped a lot! I can't stress enough to use The Thomas Recipe!! I wasn't a vitamin popper at all, but now i am! We have to help our body and brain get back on track. I gotta tell ya... i said the same thing .."when will i feel normal?" I had to think about that and finally realized my "normal" was high. I don't really remember how i was without those pills.
But today i do. It's my NEW normal! I've been where you are and I know you can do it. Keep posting updates.. there are a lot of helpful peeps on this forum! Good luck and be strong!! xoxo

[overopiates]

The worst of w/d will probably b day3+after day4u will notice a big improvement.

[I_AM_READY]

I am half way through my day at work, 1st day off Vikes. Chest is heavy and seem to be smoking more often, but they taste HORRIBLE. Gonna try and eat a little something as haven't had anything all day and thinking that cant be good. God this is an awful feeling. Good god this is going to be a Looooooong several days. 3 more shifts (12hrs each after today, Ugh)

Can use all support I can. Sorry if posting so much today :/

[littlebit667]

Post as much as you need to!  This is the time you need the most support.  Be sure to drink as much water or gatorade as you can.  

[I_AM_READY]

Thanks guys. I am really serious in this. My damn legs are just bouncing away and sit at a desk so moving around is hard. Everyone notices a difference in mood and my behavior so I am saying I am sick, yet can't go home cause need the money so bad. I will log on later once home about 7ish and see how I am then. God willing It wont be too much worse. I hate myself for going this long and not doing anything about it. I could be clean by now, YET I am just barely starting this nightmare :( Hopefully tomorrow and later will be somewhat better. Thank you all for being here for me - I will surely be returning the favor once I am well (and during the fight of my life) So, again thank you all.

Oh ya. I am peeing every hr, lots. Yet not drinking too much to make that happen. Is this normal?? Have my kidneys just woke up or what? I'm slightly concerned. Keeping the fight on this real - I will win!