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last day without and scared
Have been taking Lortab 10 for 4 years. 3 months ago got kicked out of pain clinic...got caught getting them from primary doc and pm..stupid! I have weened from last rx..have one more left. No one knows what I am going through..have no one to talk too...I am extremely sad, anxious and trying to act normal...will I ever feel like I want to live again????? Please someone talk to me........
Hi,
Have you ever gone thru withdrawls? Meaning do you know what to expect? It's tough in the beginning but you will GET THROUGH. Just keep posting on here and there are alot of helpful people with good advice.
You will feel like you want to live again, you just have to get over this hump...first step is wanting to do it. Do you want to this time? If so, stick around...everyone will help you thru this nasty A$$ time. Promise!!
Have you ever gone thru withdrawls? Meaning do you know what to expect? It's tough in the beginning but you will GET THROUGH. Just keep posting on here and there are alot of helpful people with good advice.
You will feel like you want to live again, you just have to get over this hump...first step is wanting to do it. Do you want to this time? If so, stick around...everyone will help you thru this nasty A$$ time. Promise!!
How many a day were you taking? How much have you weened (tapered) down to? As it will make a difference on how you will feel when you w/d. Please give us more info on your usage so we can give you help if we know the answers to the question above.
4 years ago started with 4 10's a day b/c of degenerative disc and bone spurs..maintained with this for awhile...then stopped working. went to primary doctor and started getting more was up to 8 or 9 a day...then got busted..I am done..have been tapering for months b/c refills were running out. no refills for past week have been taking one 5 3x a day today I have had 3 5's and have 3 5's left...breaking them apart. I absolutely don't know how i am getting through the day...sad all the time, want to just sob all the time look at my husband and kids and want to be everything I have been to them (a constant) I can't imagine telling them and will never!!!! I am so depressed..minutes feel like hours and life is not looking good at all right now!! I know this sounds minimal to others but I am living my own major hell....I just want to know someone elses story and know this will not last forever.Thanks
I am on day 3 from stupid amounts of oxy cold turkey no tapering and have worked all 3 days.That being said it has been no picnic its been down right awfull but to keep using is a worse never ending hell at least this way the hell will be over in another week hopefully.Keep positive thoughts and u will get thru it I promise u will not die but u may feel like it.For me the rls and anxiety is what kills me more the anxiety I guess I can take the other physical symptoms or take stuff to mask them.Keep posting the people on here are the most amazing people I have ever met.God Bless
It sounds like you have tapered down enough so the physical w/d shouldn't be that bad. You will feel like you have a bad flu for about 3-5 days after that you should feel better. There are a couple of remedies you can try that will lessen some of the w/d. They are the Thomas recipe and the Amino Acid protocol. They are not a cure but they helped me through my w/d. Also get yourself some Imodium and drink lots of fluids (juices, water etc;). Get some melatonin to help you sleep and take HOT baths/showers they will help with the aches and pains. Right now you are probably getting anxious and emotional and its all part of the detox (w/d) so don't worry. You will get through this as many of us have. I will pray for you and God is on your side helping you through all of this. If you want to read my thread on how I got through it and all of the wonderful advice I recieved along the way go to:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Addiction-Substance-Abuse/goin-cold-turkey-off-oxys-and-need-helpppp/show/1253109
I hope that it will help you through this and you are not alone. Kepp posting especially when you feel like you are losing hope and all the great people here will help you throgh this as they did with me. I am pulling for you and you will make it. --quitin
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Addiction-Substance-Abuse/goin-cold-turkey-off-oxys-and-need-helpppp/show/1253109
I hope that it will help you through this and you are not alone. Kepp posting especially when you feel like you are losing hope and all the great people here will help you throgh this as they did with me. I am pulling for you and you will make it. --quitin
Hey I am on day 8 clean from like 10 vic 5's a day!!! and even more on weekends...and my husband was doing the same thing I was......he got a script every month...so did I...we also bought my aunts whole script and still ran sort every month.....Well we both quit cold turkey on the same day.....I used to revolve my entire day around the vicodin...they are what I thought was giving me the energy to maintain my busy life!!!! well the first 3 days were the hardest.....I am at day 8 now and I cannot believe the natural energy I am getting.....I was an emotional wreck the first 5 days but I started taking my celexa again....so hopefully once it takes effect tat will get a little better. I know things seem unbearable right now bt trust me it will get better.....are they pressing charges??? some physicians will and some will not......hopefully not but things always feel like they are getting worse before they will get better for you.......Just do what I did...looked into my children's eyes and that is what is giving me the courage and will power to do this!!!! and I will be $600-$800 a month richer woman also.....lol good luck and keep us updated.
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Did someone tell you to get hylands RLS? I didnt have the energy to read everything, but it has been a life saver for me. Get into the sun as much as you can stand. Hang on! I'm on day 5 and just FEEL the good around the corner. You can do this. Breathe a lot when you feel anxious.
NorcB is right, I forgot to tell you about hylands RLS it really does help so put it on your list of things to get. As all of the posters have said the w/d will only last for a few days (3-5). I know you can make it so hang in there you have a lot of support coming your way from the people on this forum. So keep posting.
I so appreciate all the replies! This is the first time I have spoke about this to anyone since beginning of April. Please keep the encouragement coming. I only come around the post when I feel I can't take it anymore. No charges I was lucky..just don't have a doctor..very ashamed my family doc of 15 years will not even talk to me. you all have no idea the tears I am crying just reading what you are writing. keep helping I am trying!!
Hi! You are going to be ok. Just take some deep breaths and a hot bath. Do you take vitamins? A good mag/cal/zinc supplement at Wal Mart will help you SO much. Also the Hylands, Gatorade, immodium, apple juice, epsom salt for baths, advil or tylenol, and a heating pad if you have one.
The thomas recipe and amino acid protocol in the health pages on the top right of the page will help you too.
You can do this. It is SO worth it. Just hang in there.....it's the best decision of your life to quit!
The thomas recipe and amino acid protocol in the health pages on the top right of the page will help you too.
You can do this. It is SO worth it. Just hang in there.....it's the best decision of your life to quit!
Welcome,
I understand that panicky feeling as your pills are about to run out and you wait for yourself to get sick. Yes it $ucks.
It's not the end of the world though. Many have gone through this and while not fun, it's doable. You need to relax, it's going to be ok. Once you get through this, you will realize it was not nearly as bad as you assumed it would be.
Don't let something so positive depress you. See the "glass half full" in this. You are going to get your life back and won't be a slave to this drug.
I hope you want this. It's all yours if you want it bad enough. Try and keep yourself distracted, it will help eat up some of those slow moving minutes on the clock. Hang in there!!!!
bob
I understand that panicky feeling as your pills are about to run out and you wait for yourself to get sick. Yes it $ucks.
It's not the end of the world though. Many have gone through this and while not fun, it's doable. You need to relax, it's going to be ok. Once you get through this, you will realize it was not nearly as bad as you assumed it would be.
Don't let something so positive depress you. See the "glass half full" in this. You are going to get your life back and won't be a slave to this drug.
I hope you want this. It's all yours if you want it bad enough. Try and keep yourself distracted, it will help eat up some of those slow moving minutes on the clock. Hang in there!!!!
bob
I feel your pain and just know that there are some great people on here that will help get you through this. You will go through some pretty crappy days but know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you are gonna feel so much better. The best thing you can do for yourself is to get off these drugs they overtake our life. I was in rehab for 3 mths and I went through some hell but it saved my life. YOU CAN DO THIS I now have 320 days clean but in the beginning I didnt think I could do it. Keep talking to us we are here for you...God BLess..
What is hylands RLS? I want to respond to everyone...please know how grateful I am to ALL of your posts...I have been on the internet probably everyday for the past month just reading post and googling every thing I could think of...it is like preparing for the perfect storm...thanks bob I will try and take your advice and try to keep my wits about me..I don't think right now I want it bad enough..all I want is another pill...but that is not going to happen..I will not try and get more...my god I wouldn't even know where to try..haha! there is some humor to this...I have been so anxious and can't think straight..I am trying to be as normal as I can to my family...anyway I was frying steak and put powdered sugar on it instead of flour...hehe! Thank you all for what you have done for me in the last several hours. Bless you and when I can stop thinking about me maybe I can be of support to someone...
Hyland's restless leg syndrom can be bought at wal-mart. its a small package so look hard, but it works wonders. keep posting, and tell us how you feel. it IS the reason I stay on here. Everyone is so great!
Hey again,
I was glad to see you have a laugh. It helps soooo much. Powdered sugar huh??? Good one!!! ha ha
Get some funny movies, spend time with a funny friend but try and laugh.
You CAN do this and we're all pulling for you,
bob
I was glad to see you have a laugh. It helps soooo much. Powdered sugar huh??? Good one!!! ha ha
Get some funny movies, spend time with a funny friend but try and laugh.
You CAN do this and we're all pulling for you,
bob
Congratulations on wanting to quit, you are doing great. You are at the point where alot of us were not to long ago. You mentioned that your family does not know about this or your husband. My wife is my best friend and I tell her everything, My family was supportive when I told them, I have never had so many I love yous and we are here for yous. Might wan to consider it. We are all rooting for you.
managed to get up took 1 5 pill 2 hrs ago...have one left and thats it...I am trying to hold it together, smiling at my kids made breakfast washing clothes...while inside I am dying I just want to curl up in a corner and sob..this is awful!! I can't imagine living and functioning without the pills. One minute I think I can handle this and then the next thought is How???? I am sooo sad!! How in the world did I get myself into this...its like you want to run but you can't get away from yourself
Hi Sad,
Good you are going to be done with the pills today. You are torturing yourself right at the moment. May as well get it over with. I know you are scared and I do understand it, I have there many times. But, you can stop now and get it over with in a few days or be a slave to the pills for the rest of your life. Believe me, it does not get any better. You said yourself that you began taking more after a while. That won't change. Your tolerance builds over time and before you know it, there is never enough.
Okay, so do you drive and can you can to Walmart? If so, the Hylands was a great idea. Also, go to the top right hand corner of this page and look through the health pages. You will find The Amino Acid Protocol. This contains supplements that will ease the withdrawal process. Be sure to stay hydrated. Water is good, Gatorade or something like that is better. Be sure to eat even if it is only something light. Take hot baths to ease the muscle aches and use a heating pad if necessary.
Right at the moment I can't think of anything else but others will come up with suggestions that worked for them.
Post as often as you have to. there is great support here and the members will guide you through.
Last, and again, remember this is only a few days for the physical part so by the weekend you will feel better. It is worth it.
Good you are going to be done with the pills today. You are torturing yourself right at the moment. May as well get it over with. I know you are scared and I do understand it, I have there many times. But, you can stop now and get it over with in a few days or be a slave to the pills for the rest of your life. Believe me, it does not get any better. You said yourself that you began taking more after a while. That won't change. Your tolerance builds over time and before you know it, there is never enough.
Okay, so do you drive and can you can to Walmart? If so, the Hylands was a great idea. Also, go to the top right hand corner of this page and look through the health pages. You will find The Amino Acid Protocol. This contains supplements that will ease the withdrawal process. Be sure to stay hydrated. Water is good, Gatorade or something like that is better. Be sure to eat even if it is only something light. Take hot baths to ease the muscle aches and use a heating pad if necessary.
Right at the moment I can't think of anything else but others will come up with suggestions that worked for them.
Post as often as you have to. there is great support here and the members will guide you through.
Last, and again, remember this is only a few days for the physical part so by the weekend you will feel better. It is worth it.
Thank you for being there!! Yes I will can go get the hylands...I take a good vitamin with amino acids in it..got the gatorade...just took a xanax but I want to feel good with energy and hate the sluggish feeling it gives me...however the anxiety is bearable at the moment. I can't stand this impending dome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much! Be back on later Don't leave me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
None of us will leave you hun. Just scream if you need something. And please, please be careful with the Xanax. It is addicting in itself and dangerous to withdrawal from. You want to be clean from all mind and mood altering substances so you need to be very cautious.
I am glad you are going for the supplements. You hang in there!
I am glad you are going for the supplements. You hang in there!
Hey I just wanted to let you know that today is day 9 clean from hydros for me and I feel unbelieveable today!!! I am almost my old self again.....So I am proof this can be done....I went cold turkey and it was hell for the first 3-5 days and after the physical part was over I was fine..........please just hang in there!!!
I know exactly how you feel about taking that last half a pill! I was there a few days ago. I'm on day 6 now with no pills and I, like others in the same situation, feel myself turning the corner. I was trying to wean those last few days to make the pills last, but gave into the cravings far too often. I was using about 2-4 tabs of hydrocodone a day for about 18 months for chronic, severe pain. The first few days were the worst, but not as bad as I had expected. The worst was the lack of energy, but my energy is coming back now. I had some aches and anxiety, but those have almost gone. I'm still craving the drug sometimes though. With the help of Ambien I'm not having any trouble sleeping or staying asleep. Maybe if you make an appointment with the pain specialist who kicked you out and let him know you're ready to off the meds and would like his help to get you through it, he might be willing to help. My pain specialist is wonderful! In fact, I have a bit of a crush on him. **grin**
You have plenty of friends to talk to right here. Many of us have been right where you are, out of pills and scared. I know I have been. And the "is life worth living" thought has gone through my head on more than one occasion. But I'm still here and yes, life is worth living. Your life is worth living. Worth living without these pills either. And if you need help there is nothing wrong with that. Everyone in their life needs help with something at some point. Hang in their, you can get through this.
I'm right with u. I had 28 5's left and decided this is it....... I've wanted it for a long time but felt scared of how it would feel..... I used to take 4-5 10's a day now I'm down to 3-4 5's and now I plan to break them into and do that tomorrow. I'm excited about getting my life back. I've been taking them for a year and it started with a 5mg 2 times a day and went to a 10mg 2 times and etc...... I have made great progress and I feel like I can do it. Stay posative and know u can do it. I plan on trying the Thomas recipe as well good luck 2 u and know ur not alone.
One question with the Thomas recipe: does anyone know if I should start all the vitamins now or wait until I'm out??
U guys out here on this fourm are wonderful it's helped me with this soooo much! I have the will power to do it now where as before I thought it was impossable!! Thank u all :-)
One question with the Thomas recipe: does anyone know if I should start all the vitamins now or wait until I'm out??
U guys out here on this fourm are wonderful it's helped me with this soooo much! I have the will power to do it now where as before I thought it was impossable!! Thank u all :-)
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