detox

[snybre]

Do you have some tips on detoxing from vicoden at home? On day two....

[conhall]

you can open up to loved ones just let it out you will feel a big weight lifted off your shoulders. And going threw WDs is hard and adding to it by not telling our secret can add to the anxiety. Help yourself tell them. I hope today is good for you and each day that passes is also better. keep posting :)

[candy_17]

Congratulations!! I'm very proud of you:) Everyday will get better!! I just wanted to comment that its so amazing how we as humans have many different opinions on everything in life but in recovery our stories are so similar. A lot of what we say are the same. I've always said that same thing "I just want to feel normal" and I've heard many many others say the same thing. You're not alone and you have many people that share in your same thoughts and feelings. I'm so glad you've decided to do this and I'm sure your loved ones are going to be even more glad. We as addicts often times don't realize that others love us more than we are loving ourselves while in active addiction and we bring all of the heartache and bad stuff on ourselves and our loved ones just want what is best for us, just trust them with the truth and I'm sure they will be more forgiving and loving than you realized they would be. I wish you the best, stay strong!!

[snybre]

fortunately i've had an appetite. i eat every time i get the urge. eating isn't aa problem for nutrients.
but you're right, i'm not ready to let my life go down the drain. i'm ready to fight to my life. i just want to be normal again.
i need to repair some relationships. i need to learn some coping skills. i need to learn to communicate. i've gotta allotta fixing to do. this is the most i've been able to discuss the problem. i wish i could open up to my loved ones too.
is going home after one week too soon?

[cleanguy]

Try and get some nourishment with some ensure... you are right, you will feel better each day. Hang tough!

[kyle505]

All those things that you "almost" lost are still up for grabs. Meds off the street is a tough source to cut. You know they're there, and they know you're there. Dealers could give a crap about you. If you haven't already, you need to talk with someone; get to an NA meeting. You need to be able to vent when you're feeling weak, or you'll end up back at it.
We all hurt people - just the lies I told are almost too much for me to think about sometimes, let alone the rest of the stuff.
You can get clean. Hundreds of us did; no reason not to add your name to the list. Life without pills is wonderful - that's a promise.

[snybre]

unfortunately i never had a script. it's so easy to get on the streets. i spent so much money.
i'm holed up in a motel now. feeling better everyday

[cleanguy]

Consider telling your doctor... mine was very understanding. Felt guilty as hell... but he had to know not to give me anything else. All my best!

[snybre]

i was up to 6 a day. started 8 months ago when i had a back injury at work.
thanks so much for the advice. nightnight 3 was not as bad as night 2.
my mind is driving me crazy though. i hurt alot of people along the way. almost lost my truck, house and family. i hope i can do this. thamks again

[kyle505]

conhall offers a bunch of great suggestions. And asks a good question - how many were you taking a day, and for how long (months, years)? How strong we're the vics?  All this will help determine how long the detox will be and how intense it may get.

[conhall]

How many where you taking a day ?
Congrats on day 2. You are I am sure not very comfortable right now. immodium for stomach issues and also it just helped me overall. I also took many many baths with epson salt.
Gatoraid water Flush those toxins out.
Hylands restless legs For Restless legs at night .
Tylenol Ibreprophen for body aches
short or even long walks for the anxiety helps alot try it you will see it helps clear your mind, Stay as busy as your body allows you to. Makes the time pass and you are not dwelling on the WD.
stay positive take it hour by hour the next few days arent going to easy and you will feel horrible but the good thing is as each day passes the pain of WD gets easier it does.
make sure you have no Vicodin in the house or close by eliminate pill source because it will be too easy to just say 1 pill will not hurt me make the choice to not cave in.
And if pill source is gone that wont be in the back of your mind taunting
you.

keep posting on here you will see the support you get on here can help you alot. Stay close and us know how you are doing .