Withrawal question

[gd147]

Hi,
   I need some help with my situation. I have been taking Hydro 10-325 for about three years now. Currently taking about 240mg hydrocodone a day. I have to stop. I am so sick of spending everyday obsessed with taking Hydros. It is taken over my life completely. I have to stop cold turkey because I don't have enough to taper. Also, I can't get any real time off from work right now, just one day. I was thinking about starting the process on Friday and then taking Monday off from work. I know everyone is different and there are no simple answers but is it possible to come into work on Tuesday and at least function? I really don't have much choice right now. Please help.........GD

[gd147]

Hi again,
   Once again, I really appreciate the support. For me, having this support is crucial. I don't feel like I'm alone. I do have about 55 Valiums to help me sleep through the next week. I will stop the hydros on Friday as recommended and pray I get through work that day. I have already arranged to take Monday off but I really can't take more than that. I know I will be sick on Tuesday, but I am going to try and suffer through. I don't have any illusions about trying to do this cold turkey and then try to go to work 4 days later. I know it will be hell. That is why I really appreciate the support of this group. I am so sick of worrying all day, everyday, if I have enough hydros to get by. That is all I think about and has got to stop. I want my life back. With support, a lot of praying, and some Valium, I have to get through this. Thank God for this forum. I will post through the weekend. Thanks again for the support......GD

[worried878]

u r a very determined person and congrats...u know sometimes staying busy can be easier than laying aroud thinking about how bad u feel...u will make it on tuesday and u will survive this...and it will be over..plead the flu..no one will know..thing is u need to be relaxed so u can move forward..i know jobs are hard to come by these days but nuttin is worth losing urself like u do with pills etc...no job in the world is worth it but u will come thru with ur job intact...sounds like u r ready for this and u r gonna carry this thru...post and keep us updated cos it does help lots...those valium will help alot..that is what i used..course dont get carried away with em but i can tell u already know that....hang tight

[gd147]

Well, it's 2:30pm on Thursday and I just took my last 5 hydros. I'm already scared but determined. I have never let myself run out on purpose so it's a wierd feeling. I have a work meeting in the morning which makes me a little nervous but I have  been through the 24 hour routine several times in the past so I have a little expectation of how I will feel in the morning. It's what comes after the 24 hour period that worries me. I have no access to hydros so I have to do this. I do feel ready but definately scared. I will keep posting as much as I can through the weekend. "I can do this" keeps running through my mind. I will appreciate any support I can get through the next week. Thanks again for all your encouraging words and support. GD

[Kevin_Bacon]

Since you're going ahead with this, all I can suggest is ust the Valium as much as you have to -- you can sleep through some of the w/ds, and you won't be clawing the wallpaper off.

Please keep posting -- I'll be in the same shipwreck in a week (it's not too pleasant right now, on the taper), and it will be helpful for those of us who find ourselves in the same situation (or are already where you are) as well as for you. Best to stay connected, if you're up to it.

Cheering from the cheap seats ...

[gd147]

Hi,
   Made it through my meeting this morning. Already am starting to feel really crappy. Just want to go home and go to bed. It's been almost 24 hours. I took 1 valium to get me through the afternoon at work. It's really all the anxiety that I think is the worst part. The aches and pains are already starting and I just want to lay down. I will keep you posted....GD

[gd147]

I feel like a truck ran over me. Does regular tylenol help the pains. My body is one giant ache. I'm going back to bad...I will post later, thanks. GD147