Norco and Painkiller people quick ?

[therealmattj]

To all you angelic friends out there, please read. I have been struggling with Norco for about 2 years, taking 15 a day. I recently tapered down to 6 and seriously feel better and less hungover in the morning how sad is that! Obviously those who have struggle with painkillers know that my memory is shot, I feel foggy, I have no emotions, I am depressed, and I am no where near myself, I just need a brush of inspiration to get through this weekend where I am deciding to cold turkey. Ive done the research on how to safely do it and I appreciate everyones post's who have helped me out in the past.. My Question is.. Does anyone have a story for me, or have went down my road or is going down my road and how did you get off? Also will I have a moment of clarity of being myself again. Will my personality come back, will I be me again or did I pay the price and damaged myself? Thank you for your time. All of my love and respect to you!!

[kell1977]

i was a long time user of oxys 5 yrs and up 2 260mgs wen i stopped ct.. i was scared frightened by wat was going to happen the 1st wk was hard and i kept thinking will i ever b myself again ... now 86 days clean i can tell u that im enjoying life, love life much more than i was wen using i use 2 argue with my girls always and now im a much happier mother 2 and my eldest has noticed even though she didnt no about my add now she says u r so much happier mum,, which makes me feel bad as i had no idea that i was grumpy all the time.. so glad i came off them wen i did 1st time of trying and as i said havent relasped and 86 days clean,, i no the situation yr in believe me it does get much better if u really want it ,,take care god bless i no u can do this

[therealmattj]

Thank you guys seriously for your words.. I take it to heart and im glad there are people out there that care. I am debating right now of tossing them or not, but I know I have only one choice if I want to get clean sooner.. thanks again.

[beatingthis]

I was a long time user of norco, lortab. 5 years. Taken as many as you are.
Vicki is right. Toss them. You are prolonging the wd's.
I swear you will feel better in a few weeks. 4 days of having no sleep, sneezing, you know,
flu feelings. It can be done. I did a major taper. If you want to to go until next weekend cut down to 1 3 times a day, then 1 twice a day the be done. Some can't do a taper. If they have them they take them. What ever works. Just be done with them.
I am almost 2 years clean now. You can do this.

Terry

[Wolfmedicine]

Hey,

I have traveled the road that you're on many times and it's a rough one.  Don't be skeert, your personality, emotions and feelings will come back when you're done.  They won't until you do however.  Opiates/Opioids mask all of the above and we all have different reasons for using them.

Two years of use is a long time.  It's great that you've ramped down to 6 NC daily from 15.  If you can drop it and stop, I'm proud of you, do it.  But be aware it will be tough and you won't get over it quickly.

If you can't, set a goal for yourself and track it daily, maybe on a spreadsheet.  Like 6 per day for 1 week, then 5 per day for one week etc.  Maybe note daily feelings and progress.  This has helped me and encouraged me in the past.  Prayers to ya.  All the best.

[vicki595]

Hi!  I'm assuming you work. I'd suggest stopping today(tonight). So,no more. Just toss them!  You won't feel too bad to get through tomorrow. The weekend will be nasty but you know that.  The important thing is to WANT to do this. If you want to,you can!!

I,personally,don't have a story for you. I had to taper off my DOC. It was hard to taper and I wish I could have just stopped!    But,I DO know you'll get better!  You'll feel better,your brain will heal,and you'll enjoy everything again;without pills!

Others will post. You know this time of day it's a little slow on the forum. Post back with your thoughts~