i need to quit hydro/oxy ASAP, need advice!!

[kim221]

I am 20 years old and have been taking vicodin for about 2 years now.  It started off slowly, just a couple a week, but gradually got to about 8-10 a day.  The past 2 weeks I was also given oxycontin by a woman because I was going on a trip and didn't have enough vicodin.  I took about 60mg oxy a day for the past 2 weeks. Now I NEED to quit because I start school at a new college a week from now.  I won't have access to them of course when I am there, I got them from my mother who has severe pain and somehow she doesn't notice that allll those vicodin go missing..  Does anyone have any suggestions on anyway to significantly improve before my classes start?  I am afraid that I am not going to have the energy to go to class.  How long will I start feeling better and having more energy?  Two days ago I kind of quit, i took 10mg oxy. yesterday i took 1 vicodin, and today I have taken 1 vicodin too.  I plan on none starting tomorrow.  Sleeping is terrible.  Any advice???  THANK YOU!!

[kim221]

that is very true, i never want to end up in that position at all. I am determined to kick this. thank you, and good luck to you too!!

[troubleinohio]

sorry just read above again and see that its someone elses post who is day3/4 and that today will be day ONE for you... all the more reason to take heed to the advice given by all. Good luck to you, we are here for you!

[troubleinohio]

just wanted to add one thing to this.. you stated
"" I'm sure I could get the pills where I am going if I ask the right people, but I could never do that anyways.      ""

never underestimate your addiction and assume you wouldnt stoop to any level when in the throes of WD! I used to think i would never do the things ive done to get pills either, but i did. I made many awkward, uncomfortable phone calls to "friends" and relatives telling them about my awful pain, could they please spare a few pills??   and so on.  I just want you to keep your guard up and never assume you wouldnt do something when desperate and craving. You have to keep strong!
good luck to you and congrats on day.....4?...

[worried878]

Advice above is great..listen to those on this forum who have "been there, done that"

study and read the halth pages...u r on a narcotic so u can flush or taper..keep us posted

[kim221]

thank you so much, your great.  day 3 seems like forever to me!!  You're doing really good... cold turkey? How are you feeling? I don't think I will end up taking it, would rather do it on my own and I know I can.  I'm just trying to weigh my options :).  I agree with you about the exercise, one day I didn't have any pills and I went to the gym and immediately felt better and had more energy.  It is just extremely hard to get there!!  This forum is great too because absolutely none of my friends or family knows about my addiction, so I really don't have any support network.  I have been too embarrassed to tell them.  So finally I can actually talk to someone about it!

[kim221]

Thanks!! I think I might agree with you, I just want to be over everything as soon as possible and I feel like that might extend the process.

[kim221]

Thank you for the advice!!  Yes I am definitely quitting for the right reasons, i am so sick of pills being the first thing i think about everyday.  I'm sure I could get the pills where I am going if I ask the right people, but I could never do that anyways.  Congrats on day 3!!  I will definitely look for the amino acid.  What do you think about suboxone??  I was considering getting some to help but am not sure if it is the best choice in my situation.  Again, thank you!! These forums are definitely a good support network going through this.

[Ella789]

Get what you can from the Thomas Recipe,  esp  Immodium,otc pain med, heating pad,muscle rub.   It feels alot like the flu so try to realize that it is just temporary, within a week you should have most of it behind you.  benadryl,or cold medicine.  Expect to yawn, streach, and feel just yucky for awhile but then, you will be going to school without the withdrawls and just keep busy while there.  Stay clean, you are so young girl,  you got alot of livin to do.

Hugs

Ella