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Hydrocodone help!

by Bungee7, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
I am 20yo and have been taking hydrocodone for a year and a half. I recently came to the realization that I am in fact addicted. I have tried to stop many times (each time gets harder) but I haven't been able to quit all together. I was taking 6-8 10/500 a day. The last few months I have gotten down to 1-2 pills a day. Then I had a stressful couple of months and went up to 2-4. Now, my life is starting to get back in order, and I finally told my boyfriend...and he is trying to help and is being very supportive but I continue to up the ammount of pills I take on a weekley basis. Do any of you have any suggestions on how to quit? I'm thinking of going to NA and possibly even rehab. I'm not sure if NA will help and I can't afford to go to rehab. It is just so hard to quit, and my withdrwal sypmtoms are so bad-physically and mentally. Another reason I want is because I don't get my pills from a doctor and I am afraid of getting in trouble. Anyways, sorry to ramble on....This board has been very helpful, so ANY and ALL replies are greatly appreciated.



-Anthony
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by southernbelle, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: bungee7
you are not alone, my friend.  not in any way.  we've all been there.  i'm still an addict myself (percocets and lortab)...it's such a long, hard road.  i am there for you.  if you need anything at all, please email me at ***@****.  you aren't alone.  try not to be too hard on yourself.  stay around this forum, read the archives and old posts.  stay in touch.  you are special and are cared about.  there are so many more people addicted to pills than you would realize - it's staggering.  i'm still struggling myself, so if anything, we can be there for each other.  love and peace to you.  just try to get through today.  tomorrow isn't here yet, and yesterday is gone.  just focus on today. you are okay, everything will be okay, don't be too hard on yourself.

by Bungee7, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: Southernbelle
Thank you so much. That's why I like this forum--everybody is so supportive and understanding. If only I could find a group like this that meets in person(if you know of anything like that in florida--let me know). Thanks again,



-Anthony

by Adaluver, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
I am new to this forum....I have been taking various painkillers for over 10 years....also I have been mixing them with xanax or valium....Which, from what people tell me makes me appear drunk although I cannot tell myself.....The time has come where I need to find my way out of this horrible cyclone of despair....for myself and my children....Recently my children discovered my "dirty little secret" and I have feelings of guilt and worthlessness that makes me feel as though Iam fighting a battle I just cant win....I have only been clean for 2 days and I know that the worst is yet to come.I just wonder if anyone else has ever dealt with the cross addiction of antidepressants as well as painkillers, as well as any other advice or words of encouragement that may help me beat this for once and for all....I am a 38 yr. old single mother, who, unlike most here, got involved with this plague out of a purely recreational thing....had I ever realized that over a decade later my whole life would revolve around finding, getting, and taking pills....I surely would have never taken that first one. Can anyone relate??? I feel like im running out of time???

by Bungee7, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: adaluver
I had the same problem...when I first started taking the pain meds I also started on xanax/valium. I found it very easy to stop the xanax(even though I was addicted)because I was still taking hydrocodone. So maybe you should try and quit one pill at a time. Now of course this is just my opinion, it's what worked for me.



-Anthony

by Amethyst11, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
Hi!  I am new here, first post, and need some information.  I just learned this past week that my 20 year old daughter has been doing drugs for the past three years.  When she came home January 2nd she looked so sad and angry that I knew something was wrong.  After me questioning her for 30 minutes she finally told me she needs help because of her drug use.  She mentioned pot, crack (or was it meth), opium and the latest cocaine.  About a month ago she told me she needed to go to the doctor because she had blood in her urine.  We didn't make it to the Dr because she is never home -she works and attends Jr. College, is Phi Theta Kappa.  I made a few phone calls and found a treatment in our area (we are in the boonies), but the lady told me they might refuse to treat her if she had a medical problem.  I took her to the doctor that day and told her to tell them why she was there.  As we were walking out of the clinic I asked about the urine test.  She informed me that they didn't do one because she told the doctor she couldn't go again!  So I paid almost $50.00 for him to look at her rash.  Yes, she has a rash all over her body that itches.   Is this rash related to the drug use?



Also, LISABET posted:   check out posts by Bodymechanic, hippee, thomas (who supplies the "recipe" that has helped so many strugglers, including myself),    I have so many questions. Where do I find this recipe?  Will it help her?



Thank you for any help you can give me.



Thank you for any

by kebby, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: Rex , Everyone
Hi guys, I am having a really bad day. As you may remember, I am on day 11 of no percs. Yesterday, I came down w/ strep throat, and the pain has been horrible. I have not been through the flu, or strep, or even a cold w/out my happy pills! I almost went to a walk in clinic today. Rationalizing the whole thing! I thought that I was over the worse, and now this. Also, w/ this struggle came back that old familiar depression. Also, my dh has been really good up until now, but he now feels like...O.k. the whole ordeal is over, get over it. Which of coarse make me want to use, so I can handle the illness, and take care of the kids, and keep that house clean! Thanks for letting me vent. Keb

by southernbelle, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: kebby
just wanted you to know i was thinking about you.  just do one thing at a time, but above all else---take care of yourself.  strep can be very serious, i know first-hand.  i almost lost my oldest daughter because of complications from strep  --- serious stuff!  take things one day at a time and DO NOT BE HARD ON YOURSELF.  you are not in this alone.  i'm in this with you, hell, everybody here is in this with you.  you are unique, wonderful and special, so don't be hard on yourself.  like hippy always says, just take it one day at a time. yesterday is gone and tomorrow isn't here.  i'm here if you need anything.  love you, mean it.

by southernbelle, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: bungee7
i'm in georgia -- miami would be a long drive for me, but i'd love to meet with you some day.  everybody needs a friend, and i would make a long drive to mee somebody who i could help and be there for.  i don't know if that would interest you, but i'm here if you need me, and i sure need a confidant.  again, you can email me at ***@**** anytime.  everything will be okay, just take it one day at a time.  love you, mean it.

by Bungee7, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: southernbelleEveryone


SB--Thank you for all your positive feedback.



Everybody--Another day has gone by and I've already taken 2 pills and wanting/needing a 3rd-4th. I don't know what to do anymore...I want to get help, but I don't know where to turn. All the NA and help places in my area don't seem to be helpful

(or maybe I just dont want help???). I think what I need is rehab, unfortunatly my dad just passed away and the medical benefits I was supposed to have until I'm 23 no longer are there. Do any of you know an estimate on how much a 10-30 day rehab/detox program would be? Also, this may sound dumb, but will they "work" with you and accept payments? The pain I feel is just so awful sometimes( even though deep down I know there is no real pain). Although sometimes I think there may be something wrong, maybe I really do need some kind of pain managment? guess I should see a doctor? I'm just at a loss for answers.....so I appologize if none of this makes sense, I'm just seeking answers. ALSO, Recently I have been losing alot of weight, and have been having stomach problems...I thought it was stress, but now my life is getting back to normal, and other than the drugs my stress level is somewhat low, but I'm still losing weight...I am 5'8 and 128lbs, I'm usually 140-150...is that maybe due to the fact that I keep trying to quit and then when I start back up I take more pills???? Again, ANY and ALL answers are much appreciated!!!!



***Also, I was thinking, we should have a chat room here. It would be very helpful.

by kebby, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: bungee7
Are you in Miami? If you go down the thread to OC> withdrawl c28, Lifeisbetter, detoxed at a very good hospital in S. Miami. She went in under there indigent program, or something like that, and did not have to pay a cent for 6+ weeks.! Good Luck, and just do it! Keb

by kebby, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: Southernbelle
Hi girlfriend, I was worried about you! I knew you took your last two pills on Mon., or Tues.! Well I guess you got more. I live in the Atlanta area. Where in Georgia are you? Keb

The coffee chat sounds real appealing! :0)

by Rex1, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: Kebby, SouthernBelle
Yeah I was in Atlanta for 13 years before coming to San Diego.



Chamblee

Doraville

Norcross

Decatur

Marietta

Kennesaw

by southernbelle, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: kebby
just tell me when and where!  i'll be there.  i'd love to sit and chat for a while, i could meet you half way!  i'm in the Aug area.  you are right, i got some more.  like i said earlier, i just don't have the energy to quit right now.  it's such a long/hard battle, and right now is just not the time.  but it will be soon.  email me when/if you get time, we'll try to set something up.  ***@****

by southernbelle, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: rex
you're just a good ol' georgia boy after all!  hehe

by Rex1, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: SOuthernBelle
Yeah right!



I think I hated every single winter there more than anything else.



I loved Atlanta, then I hated it. What happened. I got married, and then the happy hunting ground lost some of its luster!



But what I wouldn't give for a rack o ribs at Old South Barbecue, or breakfast at Cracker Barrel tomorrow.



What's the plural of "Y'all"?



"All Y'all"



Rex

by oxic, Jan 04, 2003 12:00AM
To: Amethyst11
Read lots here.....all kinds of info.

The Thomas recipe can be obtained by emailing ***@****.

It is posted elsewhere on the forum; so if you can't find it by searching thru the posts, hopefully Thomas02 can provide for you at the above email.

I hope things work out for you and your daughter!!!



Percs No More



....hate to speculate on the skin rash, but numerous drugs have reactions similar to what you describe.  Itching is certainly something most of us opiate consumers have experienced too many times.



by oxic