No one knows; 3 year hydro addiction

[jlannspr]

I'm a highly educated female with a great job who has been taking hydros for several years. It started out my husband and I taking them on the weekends, then after work, then daily. We recently divorced and I started getting them on my own and have been up to five 10's a day. I was paying $210/week. I've tapered for the past three days and have had mild withdrawl symptoms during that time. There is no one I can confide in or who has the slightest clue (besides my ex, and I can't talk to him). I had 1/2 of 7.5 today. I am starting tomorrow with zero. I have marked on my calendar in four days YOU DID IT, REWARD YOURSELF (and not by using!!) My symptoms have included heavy/dried eyes, fatigue, stomach trouble, restless legs, sleeplessness, chills, and agitation. I have made up my mind to quit. I have a boyfriend now who has never drank much less taken pills, and he does not know. I want to do this to save $ and for our relationship. Just want to share my story and look to you all for support. I am going to trying walking at the track, staying busy, drinking lots of water, vitamin B6 and Gingko Biloba. Best of Luck to All of Us!!

[donewitis]

Eat bananas...potassium for RLS. Also did you read Thomas Recipe? Hylands Restless Leg ...find at GNC. Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc formula (in one bottle) also helpful. Addiction can effect anyone; from every walk of life.
Keep posting
God Bless you

[jlannspr]

I am drinking Gatorade. The tiredness and restless legs are the worst. My motivation is not ever feeling like this again, and saving money. Thank you all; u have no idea how much its appreciated. People don't realize anyone can become an addict not just people on heavy drugs for a long time.

[Innerstrength67]

I didn't mean I was in the hospital for 2 years. I was a heavy user for 2 years and even going into the hospital didn't stop me from going back out.
There is so much shame, guilt, self loathing that goes along with addiction. It's what feeds our addictions because when we have those feelings, we just want to numb out.
Keep posting!

[Innerstrength67]

Congratulations on choosing you and not the drugs. You have a lot of courage. Are you staying hydrated? Dehydration can make a lot of the WD symptoms worse. I drank gatorade all day for days. It really helps.
I wish you could tell your bf. We have so much shame about being addicts and when we finally tell a loved one, the pressure cooker(which is the shame and guilt) doesn't build up and explode.
I think being here with us is a huge step because now you know your not alone. Look at all the people here who know exactly how you feel.
I was a heavy user, ended up in the hospital from a accidental overdose for 2 years. I am 49 days clean.
You can do this!!!

[Kendraerika]

Day 1 and 2 you go hour by hour, sometimes minute by minute. Each day your a bit better them the day before. You will probaby get the runs, so immodium helps. Restless leg syndrom at night, and trouble sleeping. good.luck

[jlannspr]

Thank you. I took off work today. Have cold sweats and fast heartbeat. Staying positive. I would appreciate knowing what to expect on day 2 and 3.

[jlannspr]

Thank you. I took off work today. Have cold sweats and fast heartbeat. Staying positive. I would appreciate knowing what to expect on day 2 and 3.

[justsaynotodrugs]

       Just keep tapering and it will work for you, sounds like you really want to get clean.  So keep doing what is working for you and you will be successful. And like the others said Thomas recipe will help good luck and hang in there.

[donewitis]

Check out the bottom right hand side of page..see Thomas's Recipe..can help with Wd.Best to get them beforehand. I tapered within 7 days of 4 yrs prescribed oxycodone. Positive attitude goes a long way...determination. Expect to feal like you have a bad flu. Take deep breaths..get some light movies to watch and keep posting. Gatorade and water very important to stay hydrated.
Congrats on your decision for a pill free life!

[Ann2497]

Congrats on getting clean.  I am proud of you.  There are a lot of people here that can support you through this.