in need of help or comfort!

[gettingclean90]

hi all well i am an 18 year old male and i started taking norcos probalby 5 months ago and ive been taking them everday. i got so bad i was taking 15 a day. but just recently i taperd down to 4 or 5 a day. my last use was 2 days ago so today is my second day of this. I feel really weak, restless and achy. what would be the best thing for me? and how long is the physical symptoms of withdrawal going to last? thank you

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Way to go - you are making the proper decisions and correct moves. You have great advice frompeople that have been there.........

All I can add is that a heating pad or electric blanket may help greatly with abdominal cramps or restless legs ..... do take vitamins and supps - I am a big fan of the Amino Acid Protocols........these can be found in the Health Pages of Med Help ..... and good luck to you - this is the time to get it under control ...... you have heard from some what can happen if you dont ...... and they were being easy on you. Best of luck - PM me anytime if you wish to chat or have questions.........I really wish I could have put it down when I was 19 years old and in the Republic of Vietnam - where we bought pure quarter ounces of China White at Plieku for forty dollars.............

[liscamdave]

You are 18? You have your whole life ahead of you. Take this as a learning experience of what can happen when you take these pills too much. they can and WILL ruin your life. You are smart enough to stop now, so continue to be as smart to not go back. I wish you all the luck in the world. The worst of your w.d should be over in a day or two...you will get through this.

[dominosarah]

Everyone gave you great advice.  I dont really have anything to add except for my support too.  Keep posting.  We are here to help!!!        sara

[10356]

Day 3.. Intelligent choice to get out now.. Today and tomorrow will be the worst days for you I believe.. Hot hot baths our showers often will get you through.. if you have any aleve or motrin.. that will help with the aches.. You can do this.. believe it or not you are getting off lightly.. If you would have pushed this at the rate you increased.. you more then likely would have traded up for a harder narcotic.. this is usually the pattern.. Drop friends that offer or use.. Although you are determined now.. she plants a seed when we abuse her.. hanging out with those who use are like her watering can... walk as much as you can.. it will help with anxiety and depression.. This is only temporary and you will be back to yourself soon.. just remember this life lesson..Addiction is a deep well and the bottom goes far for many.. I wish you well in your future.. Be kind to yourself... lesa

[gettingclean90]

thanks alot everyone!  this is difficult, i tried a month ago and on day 2 i had to get some more pills. but this time im not going back. while i was on like 15 a day i felt like my life was falling apart, and that i couldnt get through this without going to rehab. i feel good about myself now especially that i got you guys to help. well i will see what tomorrow brings i feel its gonna be good!

[jt808]

well if u went 2 days already than like 3 more or so and than itll get beter and let me tell u im 25 now i started when i was about 17/18 on norcos 10/325 and whatever i could get my hands on and take it from me stop and stick with it now b4 u get to the point were im at now i have to take like 50 a day just to feel normal (not high) normal how does that sound and if u thnk stopping em at 15 is hard wellll it is super hard and its only gona get harder and harder plz belive me i kno truly from experience and wouldnt wish this on  my worst enemy i really mean that. so b4 u get worse and are still somewhat under control i mean u already saw how fast u can go up u were up to 15 at one point thnk god u went down to 5/6 thats make it lil easier so just stick with it its gna sux for a few days but ur already almost thru it so dnt give up. and belive me when i tell u u dnt wana be were im at riet now...good luck and if u need to talk or just ***** bout thngs im around usually later at nite

[broknbck]

you may have a couple more days of feeling sick. then it starts to slowly get better.
as soon as you can, start eating some really good foods. like raw, fresh vegs. lots of protein- chicken, fish, eggs.
there are amino acids that are like vitamins that i took. they help to heal your brain
faster. the drugs have been messing with your brain and it will be a bit before it is straight.
it is common to get somewhat depressed. just try to surround yourself with upbeat, funny
people.
try to stay away from caffiene and sugars. they will make you anxious and wired. it is going to be alright real soon. just hang in there. think of it as getting a real bad flu.

[cathy5841]

hi and good for you.  i wish i had stopped after 5 months.  all the symptoms you are feeling are normal.  the physical w/ds last about a week and you gradually get better...a little each day.  you can take really hot baths for the aches and eat bananas..lots of bananas, it replaces the potassium.  look in the health pages to the right of this page and check out the thomas recipe...it helps...and exercise and more exercise...it helps the brain start to produce the endorphins the pills have been supplying.  i would strongly recommended some aftercare...aa/na or a therapists that specializes in addiction.  you can do this...you are so young and have your whole life ahead of you....good luck and keep posting.