Quitting Hydrocodone. Best way to do quietly??

[maintexas214]

  Eh.  So I come here hat in hand to admit I goofed.  Back around 15 months ago I began taking hydrocodone for mild pain.  Probably didn't even need it but knew it would take out the pain.  At the time I started I was not in a good place job wise and found that the drugs were an escape for a very boring situation.  Long story short I have been on hydro since.   At this point I take 1 or 2 10/200's a day.  Based on what I read that seems fairly low, but still I don't want to be on ANY.  I can and do go 48 hours without. I would be lying if I said that was a piece of cake.  After 36-48 hours my body aches and I feel a bit irritated.  I figure that is the WD's.  Lately (last couple of weeks) depression has started to be an issue.  

Anyway I am ready to jet this stupid habit.  No one in my family knows about it and I would like to try to kick this without anyone knowing.  Can it be done?  Am I in better shape because of the low amount I am on??   I am getting ready to take a tropical vacation with family and don't think that is the best time to cold turkey it.  But, once back I want to stop this habit.    I am going to be a daddy in 7 months.  I don't want this pill in my life.

I would appreciate any input, assistance, moral support for this dumb decision I made.

[maintexas214]

Nothing like a curve ball.   Just found out I will be laid off on the 15th.  Still plan on stopping though.  Probably even a better idea to stop now.

[donewitis]

That's GREAT! So glad to hear this news!

[Tattoo67]

I am on day 5 cold turkey from 10 to 12 7.5/750 Vic's a day.  The first fours days were rough but i would try to get over it as soon a possible.  It took me two years to get to this point.  I know its only 5 days but if you are committed to stoping its not that bad.  I started out like you taking 2 a day and got up to 20 before working my way down to 10 and then zero.  Hang in there, best of luck.

[maintexas214]

Well.  Tuesday the 6th has a red target on it.  I am planning on that being day one..   I will post back with progress.

[abmetalman]

I'm into day three and feel very good and since your your dosage is about the same as mine it will probably be about the same. I did use some Withdrawal Ease they have daytime and nighttime I have acupuncture scheduled today and a massage tomorrow. My wife does not know and for now I have plan to tell her. I know I'm going to be a better husband after this. If I slip or fail this time around she is the firt person I'll turn to. Good luck to you. I think posting here was the driving force with me. Makes failing less of an option.

[LeaAnn807]

Gnarly brings up a good point about airport security!  You have to have a script for any med you're carrying....period.  Not just controlled ones.  Unless it's OTC, you have to have it in a labeled bottle.