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vicodin withdrawals
Am I really gonna be sick for a whole week? I was taking 8 10/325 vics a day for the past few days I've been taking about 6 I feel so lost?
Well I finally made it to one week starting to feel better but not too energetic I hope this will pass soon I feel like a bump on a log... I can't believe it's been a week....
So proud of you girl! Yes, it is hard with the kids, but at the same time they are a good distraction to keep your head pre-occupied! It's ok to sit them down with a movie or video games - it keeps you all sane while you are going thru this. My kids also like to actually "help" mom when she doesn't feel good. Maybe give them simple things around the house to help while you are sick.
You are doing it.....you ARE doing it!
Stay strong, keep posting!
You are doing it.....you ARE doing it!
Stay strong, keep posting!
Well its day 2 I don't feel too bad I'm trying to keep myself busy but it's hard sometimes when I'm not feeling good sometimes its hard keeping up with the kids
Keep in mind that everybody is different and experiences are different. Some may get certain symptoms that others don't get...so don't convince yourself to have any particular symptoms...with that said, i think universal withdrawal symptoms seem to be lethargy, insomnia and some tummy issues...with insomnia being the one that lasts the longest...tummy and energy (sort of) should start getting better on days 4 and 5 and by day five you may even feel human to a certain extent...
I advise you follow the advice you have read from others and just ridge forward...remember that it is doable and you will survive...your seven year old is old enough to help you some, but having to take care of the kiddos is actually a decent way to keep your mind off of you...
try not to clock watch, either...time seems to slow down anyhow (days in withdraws seem to measure about 60 hours each) and clock watching makes it way worse...
if you can get any help do so, tell em you are ill, have a flu or ate something bad and were up puking all night (if you cannot be honest)...
good luck.
I advise you follow the advice you have read from others and just ridge forward...remember that it is doable and you will survive...your seven year old is old enough to help you some, but having to take care of the kiddos is actually a decent way to keep your mind off of you...
try not to clock watch, either...time seems to slow down anyhow (days in withdraws seem to measure about 60 hours each) and clock watching makes it way worse...
if you can get any help do so, tell em you are ill, have a flu or ate something bad and were up puking all night (if you cannot be honest)...
good luck.
Absolutely .... sent you a message. You really are strong. It is, as jugglin said, a matter too of not letting get to your head. That is our worst enemy. The physical aspects will pass before you know it.
Blessings and I will check back later to check on how you are feeling.
Blessings and I will check back later to check on how you are feeling.
Good Morning Kit - I took gabapentin a year or so ago but it was for nerve damage not WD's. I have heard others talk about it helping. I so hope it helps you thru some of this. I will truly say WD's sucked but were truly like a bad flu with a few other symptoms thrown in there. You are doing great - keep on thru each hour, each minute. Yes, 3rd time is your lucky time! I feel it - you CAN do this! Prayers out to you!
The gabapentin is supposed to help tremendously. Have you heard anything about it before at all?
Day one went pretty good today I got some gabapentin I've been reading up a lot on it and as long as ur only on it for 1 week you will ok so I'm gonna start on it tomorrow. I'm very confident that I can do it this time and take care of my kids this is my third time trying and the third time is a charm I know it will be I can beat this this time all of the support on here is really helping a lot...
Stay strong...you can do this. I went thru vicodin WD's with 3 kids at home and life didn't stop. I did only what HAD to be done...feeding them, driving them, work, etc. I didn't worry about the house, laundry, et al. Truth be told, they kept my head pre-occupied so that I wasn't so absolutely focused on myself and how crappy I felt. I did have to make a conscious effort not to be hateful to them because I felt crappy, but I did it. I am nobody special, not better than you or anybody else, so if I can do it you can do it. Follow the advice of others and the Thomas Recipe (at the bottom of the screen). Get outside and walk around when you can. Put on your fave music or a funny movie to distract your head. I also prayed a lot.:) Know that you are strong...find it from within you. Beat this for you and for your family!
Prayers your way for strength, comfort, healing, and patience!
Prayers your way for strength, comfort, healing, and patience!
I did this once before and by day three it started getting better its just making it through the first three days if I had someone to watch my kids I would just go to treatment
Thank you guys so much I just feel bad for my kids this addiction has went way too far I know I have to get off these things their horrible my son is 7 and my daughter is 10 months old
Ok, yes you can definitely do this. I was 8+ years of addiction on major painkillers and benzo's, OxyContin, Oxycodone and Xanax. You will beat the crap out of this. One year .... look at it as one and done. Now, once you get thru this, you have the rest of your life.
You will beat this !!!!
You will beat this !!!!
It does I know .... horrible experience. I almost slipped into coma and lost 15 - 20 pounds. Like others have written, pump yourself with fluids, most importantly Piedolyte and Gatorade. Follow all the advice for banana's, hot baths and showers etc.
If clearly sounds like you have the mental fortitude to take care of your two little ones and deal with this. Thus, you are incredibly strong, I can say much stronger than I. I was literally bed ridden for days. Fight and remember your kids will have you CLEAN once this passes. The clarity is heaven sent and reality is so unique.
Physical first, then tackle mental thru any means possible. Believe me, I asked God to take me, the withdrawals were so bad, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Reach out for help. You are not alone.
Take good care !!!!
If clearly sounds like you have the mental fortitude to take care of your two little ones and deal with this. Thus, you are incredibly strong, I can say much stronger than I. I was literally bed ridden for days. Fight and remember your kids will have you CLEAN once this passes. The clarity is heaven sent and reality is so unique.
Physical first, then tackle mental thru any means possible. Believe me, I asked God to take me, the withdrawals were so bad, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Reach out for help. You are not alone.
Take good care !!!!
Thank you I have to detox at home and take care of my kids this really ***** I hate life right now
How long were you taking the 8-10 dosage a day. It depends a lot on your body type, general physical health and age. I stopped cold turkey from easily over 350 mgs of Oxycontin, Oxycodone and probably 2-3 mgs of Xanax daily for 8+ years. Really crazy, as I am clean 30 days and still a physical mess, getting around but hard to reverse years of abuse in days. It took me 7-10 days to get going, yet that was pushing it, as I was shaking and delirious.
Find someone to help nurse you back to health, if at all possible, in an environment where you CANNOT touch anything or have the ability to get anything. It's a living hell, but the consequences of continuing is MUCH worse.
If I can do it, anyone can. I am over 50 years old which means physical recovery takes longer. Mentally, we are all the same, you have to work on that once the detox is done. Otherwise, relapse is too easy.
I know this sounds crazy, especially the angst and withdrawals you are dealing with now. It will end ... just put yourself in the right environment. You will make it !!!!
Find someone to help nurse you back to health, if at all possible, in an environment where you CANNOT touch anything or have the ability to get anything. It's a living hell, but the consequences of continuing is MUCH worse.
If I can do it, anyone can. I am over 50 years old which means physical recovery takes longer. Mentally, we are all the same, you have to work on that once the detox is done. Otherwise, relapse is too easy.
I know this sounds crazy, especially the angst and withdrawals you are dealing with now. It will end ... just put yourself in the right environment. You will make it !!!!
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