vicodin withdrawls

[pensacolafl26]

My husband has been abusing prescription pills for almost 3 yrs, I was an alcoholic in recovery and about 6 months ago, i started experimenting with the paine pills he was taking(hydrocodone, Oxycodone). at first, i would stop, and threaten to leave if he didn't stop, but when i would see him suffering withdrawls, i would always give in, now i fear and know, that my recent use will result in me having withdrawls as well, as i have been taking almost as much as shim, he has no intentions of quiting, And as long as he is here, i will continue to use with him, because i am angry and frustrated that he wnt quit nor leave. i know the withdrawl symptoms will be horrible, His starts always a day before mine after stoppinf equally at the same time, but he always gets more before i can suffer the real affects. The most i have suffered so far was insomenia, diahreah, restless legs, and irratability, is that the extent of it?

[pensacolafl26]

Yes, i know this will be hard.I have the determination, i just don't know that it will be so easy for him, as we have been going through this with him for 3 years.:) I''m tyring to remain optimistic, i would have liked to ween myself off, but they never seem to last w him present. It is a big strain, financially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, as i am perscribed them for medical reasons, but unable to take them with him here, since it would be detrimental. I'm unsure on how to go about this. i am emotionally taxed, but i am definatly praying for the wisdom, thanks for your thoughts
tia

[udoschoices]

its going to be hard for you to resist if you have him doing them right there or if he caves in and doesnt stop with you. You can do it, it isnt THAT bad in the end, but sounds like you have bigger issues with him not stopping... if you can convince him to help you stop, or both of you stop - maybe so... not trying to be negative, just stating the facts. I have been there, my gf/ex would want to do them, i'd get some, then we'd both be re-hoooked again... then detox, start over, etc...

lather, rinse, repeat... lol

anyway, you can do it - hopefully together for your sake

[pensacolafl26]

yes thank you, i was wondering how bad it was going to be . I 'm glad to hear i am not too far gone. MY husbands withdrawls start a day or more before min, so i know my problem is not as advanced as his.. I definatly do have a strong desire to quit, just living with the problem every day will be the hardest.

[pensacolafl26]

yes, thank you. We have been going through this for a couple years. Every day is a new promise to quit, but i'm always disappointed. His withdrawls have already starting, and i am keeping my fingers crossed i can make it through another day.I dont mind the withdrawls so much, they're horrible, but worth it to quit. Your analysis is correct. My situation is not unique. I just don't know what to do. he's not going anywhere, and i make threats to leave, haha, so, it's difficult to stay and not participate, even though the euphoria of the pills have never been as exciting for me as for him, but hard to resist none the less as an addict. so we are at an empass. I will test my strengths today w resisting,presuming he will do as always and see how that goes, thanks for your comment>
tia

[Florida_Guy737]

Simple analysis here on your situation (you didn't ask but here it is anyway):

1. You want to stop and your spouse doesn't
2. If he is using, you will continue to use
3. Yes, wds do become harder each time they occur

Stopping meds is only facet of your recovery; I think you know this as a recovering alcoholic.  Congrats on recognizing the need to stop now before you find yourself 10 years later wondering what happened.

Good Luck

[seahorse1963]

Yup, the sooner you stop the better...If you have only been doing it for six months and want to stop your waaay ahead of the game, do it now because the longer you do it the worst your brain will be effected...the opiates make your brain quit making normal receptors that fit like a puzzle, opiates are not puzzle fitting and the longer your brain quits making them the longer it will take for them to come back on their own...six months isn't a long time for most addicts so consider yourself lucky...if I am wrong please someone chime in here I wouldn't want to put out wrong info.
Good luck, the road to victory start in your head you have to want it more than anything for it to work...God Bless!