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Suzie
Sharon
The same thing happens to me every time I quit. The only thing that helps me with the anxiety is taking a low dose of Valium or Xanax.
-Anthony
Does this also help with the rest of the withdrawal symptoms? I am on 6mg of methadone and trying to get off! I am very frightened because I have been on this med for more than 15 years! I went from 65mg to 6mg. But these last few mgs are the worse, of course!
Sharon
In the past I have taken very low doses of ativan which have helped. The only problem is you have to be careful because ativan is very addictive. I am going through withdrawal again and this time I am taking a drug called "neurontin" I have found it to be very helpful I don't have as intense anxiety and I don't feel dopey and sluggish like I did when I was on the ativan. I also am not living in fear of getting addicted to the ativan.
I can really relate to what you are going through. I hope you have found my info helpful. Withdrawal is never easy but there are meds that can help.
Take Care
Golden Slipper
Sharon
Yes--for me the Valium helepd lessen withdrawal symptoms, except for the stomach problems. The xanax helped me sleep better than the valium did, but be careful...The Xanax and even the Valium are very addicting. Now of course everybody is different...and when I started on the xanax and valium although it helped I still didn't quit the Hydrocodone and it started a whole new addiction(which luckily I was able to stop before it got out of hand). Good luck!!!
-Anthony
Hope this helps...
Rex
Love Pink...
Hope this helps and Sharonver I hope you can find some relief. I know that feeling about going to the doctor and feeling guilty I have been there. All you can do is be totally honest about how you feel and hopefully you will get some help.
Best of luck to you
Golden Slipper
It wasn't untill a month ago that I realized I was addicted. I have been using for about 14 months 'just for fun', and I never wanted to stop--then when I wanted to I couldn't. Being addicted to this drug is the worst thing I have ever dealt with, I feel like I have NO control over my own life. I feel like the hydrocodone is controlling my life. I can't stop taking the pills. I know I need to stop but I can't, I have absolutely no will power. This addiction has really got a hold on me and it won't let go. Deep down inside I know that once I get past the 5+ days of physical withdrawals all i'll have left is the psycological part...but I just can't stop using, I don't know what it is...it's like a force outisde of my body is controlling me. Addiction is a monster to me!
I just wanted to write down my feelings. Right now I really need a friend...so please reply to this message. And during the day if your online you can IM me @ Bungee7...please anybody, I just need to talk to people who know what i'm going through!
Thanks for listening,
Anthony
My advice would be to tell someone close to you, if you haven't done so already. This will release a lot of pressure from you. When my husband told me....he says he felt so much better...and the next day he quit cold turkey and admitted himself into rehab. So from this experience, it seems to me that telling someone who loves you, about your problem, makes you stronger. You need strength right now it seems, so that would be my advice. In the meantime.
Favorite Quote of mine from University.
Sorry just popped into my head....feel the urge to type it.
Do. Do Not. There is no Try. This gives me strength when i am having a hard time. Just me though.
Take Care and keep posting your feelings.
Catherine
Addiction is stronger than you, no matter who you are. But with help, you can slay the dragon. You are likely thinking that leveling with someone will mean the end of the world.
The founders of the company I work for have a saying:
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.
Do you ever ask God for help? No matter what others may say, I KNOW He helped me..
Hang in there - we'll be here...
Rex
Sharon
He mentions the fears are unlikely- fear of dying, fear of not breathing, fear of going crazy, he doesn't mention the real fear we all have FEAR OF PAIN & WITHDRAWAL and those fears are real!!!
Sharon
I know what you mean about the anxienty, Im on day 5 from quiting a 100 microgram Fentanyl patch habit about a year long. Gak.. all I want to do is sleep but Im too wound up at the moment..
The fear of the pain of withdrawel may be real but that doesnt mean it will happen. My w