percoset help

[AkA_The_Truth]

I don't know what to say but I need help. These pills are taking over my life and I have addictive personality. percoset 10 was perscribed  to me by my doctor do to a car accident. Now I don't care how much pain I'm in I want out of this nightmare. Please someone help me out.

[waterLilly7]

Just checking in, Truth, how are you doing?
I guess you are not so good right now.
Prayers going out to you.
hugs,
Lily

[waterLilly7]

keep up the good work If you have to take one to function, well you know if you really have to, like if you will get fired if you don't, but don't lie to yourself, if its just for the symptoms, you are only prolonging it. I am tapering due to my job, I would prefer to just go CT really. Just think, about 4 days and it will be done.or at least a whole lot better.
I know its hell, but if you firgive the idiot maybe it would help you out mentally. That is tough I know.

Let us know how it's going, I am thinking about you.
hugs,
Lily

[AkA_The_Truth]

It's a fight pills almost took my life in 08 so I know I don't want to end up there again. But last night was awful cold sweats stomach pains the hole nine yards. I'm trying not to take one this morning but I don't know if can handle it. God this blows all because of someone not paying attention driving ruined so much of what I had going on for myself.

[waterLilly7]

To taper you want ot look at mg per day. You want to cut down on the mg per day. so when you wean you start by taking every so many hours and increase the time in between doses. When you are uncomfortable at a certain point, start taking it more frequently again, but less mg. keep that up and you can wean.
God Bless and like someone said, you have been on them for two months so it isn't as bad as most here I think.
hugs,
Lily

[akitagurl12]

how many are u taking a day?  For me, i just had to quit cold turkey, but i first had to get rid of any pills i had & cut off my connection to get more.  Other people taper down.  Either way, you may feel sick (like the flu) for a week or so. After that it is just alot of mental work, like just getting used to dealing with life & emotions without masking it with pills. For me, the intense cravings went away by week 3.  Now I get cravings, but they are no where near as intense as when I was using or as those first couple of weeks. It is totally doable & worth it.  I am glad u found this site:)

[vicki595]

If you taper off the pills instead of stopping abruptly, you won't suffer as much. We don't give taper schedules here but it's really just cutting back a small amount of the drug slowly, over time.

Two months is a brief time to me(lol) so you should do just fine! Push all fluids and eat well. Stay in touch about any symptoms that appear. We can usually come up with a remedy. Good luck!

[littlebit667]

There is nothing to be ashamed about or afraid of.  Well, you may think differently, but you are not.  You were hurt and you took the meds to feel better as the pain was..well, painful.  You moved from dependence to addiction, so did most here.  My suggestion is to tell your doctor and have him/her help you.  I promise most doctors (mine included) will want to help you and will be glad you told them.  There are some meds they can prescribe (non addictive) that will help.  You have been on them two months...the withdrawals will hopefully not be terrible.  Everyone is different, though and that is only a best guess.  

[AkA_The_Truth]

Thank you all for taking the time to help means a lot to me. I have a great woman and family support but they don't know what I'm going though.

[AkA_The_Truth]

I'm been on them for about 2 months now but since I had to work I was popping them like tic tacs. I'm an electrician and my work isn't easy so I was abusing the pills. Now I'm home out on disability I want to stop this now. What would be the best way to start coming off the pills without suffering .

[vicki595]

How many are you taking and for how long? Have you talked with your doctor?

[waterLilly7]

Litlebit is right, please tell us more. This is a great place to be, and you will be ok. i cut my 240 mg dose in half, then in half again, then now I am at 10 mg every 4 hours and still tapering, and I feel so much better today. It will get better. You have support here. You are important to us.

hug,
lily

[smiles4eva]

I like your screen name :) You have come to the right place, this forum is full of amazing people.  

[littlebit667]

How long have you been taking them and how much a day?  This will help in figuring out what to say to help.  I am so glad you got here.  This is an amazing support group and I promise you will get the support!