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]

At this point, I can't imagine what it would feel like to get through a day just feeling normal. Everytime I needed to do something important, I needed to be high. How do I function day to day. I just can't remember what it was like. I hope it comes back to me.  

[gd147]

day 3: Valiums didn't work so well last night. Having trouble putting thoughts together.Feels very much like the flu at this point. Please tell me this gets better.I know I can do this. any one else about this stage. Misery loves company. All I can post for now. be back later gd147

[gd147]

Even though I am hurting bad, for the first time in two years, I am not obsessing about how many hydros I have (none). I am just concentrating on getting through these several day. Of course, I thing if hydos were in front of me I would have a major fight on my hands that I would lose. I can do this, I am doing this. Thanks so much for your wonder feedback.....gd147

[Greatgreebo]

It's not going to be that much longer that you feel like dirt. Stay positive. Look on the bright side!! You're getting your life back. This is no worse that a case of the flu--don't psych yourself out :-) You can do this. Be glad you are tired...I couldn't sleep for 2 weeks when I first went CT!!
The mental aspect are what you will need to prepare yourself for down the line. You have a HABIT and need to get yourself ready to change your bad HABIT. You are almost done with the physical dependency part (yeah!!)...now start preparing to kick the mental/addict part of your problem......Go to my profile (Greatgreebo) and read up on the PAWS (post acude withdrawal syndrome) part 1-3 (obviously start with part 1 and work your way up through 2 and 3 :-)
You can also find stuff online or at the library also. Read the stuff so you can get yourself a plan together to deal with all the nasty little tricks your addiction will play on you in an attempt to get you back on the drugs......You can do this.
stay strong and think about how much better everything is already. no more counting the pills, taking the pills, hording the pills, searching for more pills....and the constant worrying about 'do I have enough pills?!?"
Kiss that goodbye!!
Keep posting
Greebs

[gd147]

Hi,
   Just woke up again. The tylenol seems to help the aches somewhat. I am very spacey and it is hard to move. It feels like my insides are wrapped up in plastic wrap and keeps getting tighter. Thanks to all of you for your words I will get through this. It is day 2 and my hope is to sleep as much as I can before I run out of Valium. I will dry the hot soaks for the muscle pains as well. By the way, it has taken me 15 minutes to write these 5 lines. I will keep posting.....Thanks again...gd

[corey411]

Hi, Just read your thread for the first time and wanted you to know that I will be chearing you on. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Corey