The new girl here

[LexiDoodle01]

Hi and thank you for reading this if you do , I am hooked on Norco 10/325 taking a bottle of 50 in about 4 days , It is supposed to last for 7! I want off but at the same time have gotten so used to living on them that im scared that I dont know how to live clean, Is there anything that I can do to make the detox easier ? or anything that you have found helps? Im going to get them refilled this week and after that im done so we have a week to get ready ,,,,

Thank you
Lexi<3

[confused456]

Welcome!! Great to hear that you want to stop and of course you are scared. I think we were all scared too!! There are ways to detox easier, yes, but first, are you wanting to stop cold turkey or do you want to taper off from them?

[confused456]

If you want to taper, you can use your refill to do that, let me know. If you want to stop cold turkey, let me know that as well. How long have you been taking them and what do you do for the 3 days until you can get a refill? Are you buying them off the street or do you go without for those 3 days? Sorry but all this info. will help determine the best option for you in stopping! Thanks.

[LexiDoodle01]

I dont go without I get from Friends never off the streets though . I want to use this refill to taper and please dont think bad of me for that , I want so badly to be able to get clean so that I can help others here as well thank you so much and I sent you a message back .

Lexi

[confused456]

Lexi, honey, I do not judge!! I do not think badly of you. I think very highly of you for even being here. I will get back to our personal messages, LOL, I just wanted to tell you this.

[LexiDoodle01]

awww thank you ! Fixin to go outside to hide eggs =) But I will be back and promise to write you back! you are my angel stick with me

[Penelope14]

Keep in mind that you cant close the door on your addiction simply by not using, once you are detoxed its always helpful to get to the core of the reasons why you were using to begin with, by getting into some kinda support group NA or AA is something that shines a whole new light on a persons addiction, it can help a person only if they want & desire help, it has me, as I spent many years living with my addictive personality & I am finally begining to understand what got me from A to B. I also recomend that if you can, to taper down as low as possible before you go cold turkey, I tried this many times in the past with oxys & couldnt do it, as I always found myself justifying taking more, as addicts its hard for us to control our wants & needs, so if you could find a responsible person to help with your taper that would be helpful.  Take Care Penelope

[confused456]

Lexi, yes...I promise I will stick with you through this. I did reply to your message and have fun with the egg hunt. I will be around so just message back whenever it is convenient for you.
By the way, I am no angel...LOL...but thank you! I know what you mean and I too have a few "angels" here that helped me so much!!
I am happy that I can now do the same for others.

[LexiDoodle01]

I know that its going to be a fight ! I stopped once before for 2 years and when my husband deployed it just got to be to much and I started back again due to a fall that hurt my back . Im in it for the long haul and I know that its going to be a fight and I have my brainready for that

[newmanagment]

hey , welcome to the forum. i just played easter bunny!!
glad ya decided to take back control of your life, many on here can help ya wit the w/d's, and all that comes with it! ya need to go to the health pages , in blue top right, and read the thomas recipe. it is full of info and things that will help ya get thru the w/d's!! and confused knows alot, as she been thru dis herself.. good luck to ya, and if ya need to talk , chat, cry, or jus scream. feel free to message me, im a good listener ... good luck and much love....

[confused456]

LOL...thanks New!!
I can feel that you are truly here for the long haul and I am happy to hear it!!!

[road2recovery]

welcome----  glad u are here..i am over 6 months clean , all because of these wonderfull people...Stay with us , and get your life back.
happy easter
r2r

[LexiDoodle01]

you all have such a wonderful support here its amazing , I got here by what I believe to be someone telling me it was time and not to be scared anymore! Its so nice to know that you are going to log on and have support! Thank all of you so much for the sweet caring words and thank you Confused you are my angel

Have a great easter im off to play bunny
Lexi <3

[GoingToMakeIt]

Welcome to the forum. Make a decision to stick around here for awhile. As you do you will gain knowledge and a support system that is your lifeline.

[confused456]

Have a fun time watching the kids hunt for the eggs!!
Happy Easter to you and your family!
You are right, the support here is amazing!!

[K Todd]

You came to the right place, and welcome to the family!

You can keep posting, and also off to the right side of the forum page, there is a lot of useful information for coming of opiates.

Day 5 here....It's soooooooooo worth a few days of hell, to get your life back!

Keep your spirits up!
Love,
Todd

[bmc1976]

Welcome to the forum. I was able to taper once and I didn't have to bad of withdrawals. The thing about tapering is it takes a lot of willpower. Usually if the pills are there we take them. Just get a good taper plan and stick to it. It would help if you had anyone to hold on to the pills for you and give them to you as needed. Another thing that helps so much is exercise. I didn't do anything too strenuous, just some long walks. It makes such a huge difference! Also, be sure to drink plenty of water to help flush the system. You have taken the first step to getting off these pills. You have to want to and you do! Just get a plan together, stay strong, and this will be in the past before you know it! If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. This is a wonderful forum and everyone is so helpful! I know I couldn't have done it with everyone on here. This is a great place for aftercare too. Hang in there and best of luck!
brian

[toxictome]

Welcome to the forum. I tapered off vics...you will still have wds, but they will be minimal compared to ct.....Get all your supplies together and get started... the good thing about a taper is you can still work , do whatever w/ you kids, do all your activites, but the bad thing is you are in some form of wd for a longer period of time....it's easier on your body, I think...but again...a long, slow burn......but i would do it again!!!

So Good luck and keep posting...we're here for you... YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

[LexiDoodle01]

Hi and thank you , Im waiting on my great friend Confused to send the list . Then im heading the the store tomorrow we have decided to taper and will help me with that ! ( my angel ) I am going to get one mroe refuill and make this work on a script of 50 so I am going to have to make myself do this . I know that it is going to be a struggle and I promise that I will be here as long as you will keep me haha =)

All my love
LEXI <3

[lostmarbles]

welcome welcome !!!!....... i have no clue about the meds you're on as mine were different but Confused has huge understanding and she is a good friend, listener and gives great advice !!! keep posting...glad you're here xxxoooo

[confused456]

Awww...thanks Marbles!!

[lostmarbles]

'tis true Confused !!! xxxooo

[cathy5841]

welcome to the forum...you will find all the support you need here to get through the w/ds.  congrats on decideing to take control of your life.  once you get throughthe w/ds you will need to line up some type of after care many use na/aa and i hear they are great.  i personally use the forum here and my church group.  you can do this many of us have.  i have 115+ days clean andlike many others find that this forum really saved my life.  keep posting you will make it
cathy

[bmc1976]

Like Cathy said, this forum is great aftercare! I find just being on here, reading posts, and answering them has helped tremendously in staying clean. Everyone on here is so wonderful and caring. Best of luck to you! You will beat this addiction!
brian

[worried878]

Welcome to the forum....make a plan and stick to it be it CT or tapering...pick a day to quit and dont change it...confused is a great support... and everyone else is here to support you as well