Feel Free!

[keepingstrong79]

I just wanted to let everyone know how thankful I am for your support. I recently got off vicodin, and feel for the first time,...free!! I have been taking pills for three years, and was living a lie- a prisoner in my own body and mind. It was the toughest thing to do, but SO worth it. I still feel a bit sluggish--but, it's probably just feeling normal(without pills.) It's incredibly liberating to wake up and face the day without pills. My mind feels fresh,clear, and healthy. Do it. It's no way to live. Your life is waiting for you.... Take charge, and put the pain behind you. good luck.

[keepingstrong79]

I appologize for not responding sooner. I hope that you started your taper. I was also taking a lower dose than most, i guess. But, I don't think it matters. For me, it became a harsh reality to think that I needed them to do anything; laundry, shopping, school, work...whatever. This has been a crazy phisical and mental addiction! After a while though, (4yrs,) it wasn't giving me that spunk that it initially did. I became isolated from my friends and family, it made me moody, and it took all of my money. I hated it. You really need to come from that place, before you start to quit. You can do it. I don't know you or your situation, but I know for sure, you will begin loving your "new self" without the pills. Feel the stress. Feel the problems. Do it with a clear head! Life is soooo good. Please write back and let me know where youre at. Hope you are well.

[misslilac]

I posted yesterday that I'm ready to stop vicoprofen after 6 years. I'm going to taper. I'm inspired by your words and do want to do this but as I wake up again to new problems, stresses, wondering how I'll get it all done and wishing for more hours in the day I wonder how I will be able to handle things w/o the pills. I need more info on the "feeling free" part and "getting your life back" part. Where does that come from?  Theoretically I realize I should not live on narcotics albeit a relatively low dose--30mgs per day but then I say life is so hard why not?

[dominosarah]

Congrats to you on your clean time........Keep up the positive thoughts......sara

[Allicat0117]

It is a wonderful feeling, isn't it?!!!! Congrats to you!!!!