first day

[happypill]

ok guys so its my frist day today, no vicodin....im ok.... but tomorrow i will be in a world of misery, right?
I usually took 7 or 8 es vikes, but this past week, i went through all 90 . I have been on the 7or 8 per day for about 3 years.
i have xanax, prescribed, all the thomas stuff,
it will be ok right? do you think i can go back to work on monday?

[gnarly_1]

HI and welcome to the forum....so your on your first day well it is doubtful you will sleep tonight so I just want to encourage you to keep pushing on if it 3am and your reading this
the best thing you can bring to the table is a positive attitude...this is a battle one or lost in ones own mind....try not to let fear into the equation it only make it worst and its always worst in our minds then it turns out to be....get comfortable with the saying..''you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile''....the symptoms are only temporary this last about a week
get out and rent a bunch of movies your going to be up all night it will give you something to do....as far as most of the withdrawal symptoms a hot bath goes a long way in releaf
you may need several a day for the next few days....try not to get discouraged remember this is all about attitude it can make or break ya hang in there you can do this we will be here for support we all want to see you succeed read the other posts and post often for support I will check back with you later good luck and God bless.....Gnarly    

[jeffclowns]

and sorry happypill i called you a dude my bad im still cleaning out myself didn't even think to look on that icon ,still learning this site ...lol...lol..

[jeffclowns]

hey dude you will be fine i am on day 3 and it does help to be here i have my post out there if you wish to read my full stories,  the last 3 days it wasn't easy but we are all here together even if you are alone you have a computer you got someone it's been helping me alot posting keeping the mind off the stupid pills and i do know now what you going through me and my boy would crush and snort up to 10 a night for fun and im not going to get into everything it could all be read on my post, but you will be good by Monday i think just keep at it man and don;t give in and pray that never hurts..good luck my friend and keep your progress posted..have a great one dude..one day at a time...

[kimbo546]

Yes you will be alright, Im not gonna lie..its not gonna be fun, but if you are ready to get clean you will get through it. I know it sounds funny, what helped me was telling myself that I had a terrible flu and there wasnt anything I could do. Its good you got the stuff for the thomas recipe, that will help tremendously...also hot baths, I lived in them for the first 1-4 days. Keep posting for support. Im at 42 days today, It gets soo much better! Hugs Kim

[curlygirl2]

Good luck and congratulations.....I'm sure it wont be easy but the first step is what you have decided to do......Just dont give into the cravings and you will be ok......
Take care of yourself!  Best wishes.....

[udoschoices]

It won't be fun but you will be ok- use the weekend to detox, use the vitamins in Thomas recipe- hot baths/showers.. I wouldn't hit the Xanax unless the anxiety is unbearable but you should be ok. By Monday you will be able to go to work, but may be weak and not have much energy. Try moving around/ exercising after day 2 is down, it works wonders. Just walk around your house worse case, or around the block. Staying cooped up in the house not a great idea because time seems to move really slowly when detoxing so you don't want to dwell on the pills or your desire to take more.

You can do it- a lot of people here to help; but remember most important thing is the mental battle and having some support or aftercare (meetings, counselor, whatever) is crucial- it's very hard to just quit on your own... Take it from someone that knows and has been struggling with being off and on the pills so much over the last few years....  Good luck and my prayers are with you