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22years old Adderal and Vicodin?

Well here I go..My name is Heather I dont know how this works never really tried it before..I guess admitting there is a problem is the first step. I have been taking vicodins on and off for about 5 years. I know how it is to have them all the time like clockwork and to not have any at all. I have been taking adderall for about 2 years straight. I take the adderall mostly during the day and at night when its time to wind down I take my prescribed vicodins 10/225. See Iam a 22 year old female and feel like this is really putting a wear and tear on my body and its so hard because i dont want anyone around me to know so i hide it as best as i can. And i think about how happy and healthy i am and could be without them but i feel like they were my old friends i cant just leave them behind. I hate feeling this way, I have my last 2 of each and I want to just say forget it but I feel with no support and everyone around me not exactly knowing what Im going through how am i gonna last??? Plus I am moving on Tuesday how am I supposed to do that. Should I wait until im done with that..should i wein myself??? Im just looking for someone to talk to someone to help me through this i guess. Im really a lot of fun without them..I just dont feel like I will be alright. Someone...Anyone??
Thanks...Heather
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Hey there - I have 19+ months clean, but most every day my mind does something to prove that I still am, and always will be, a drug addict.  My eyes opened wide and I actually got excited when I saw the "10/225" in your post - I immediately thought "those would be good, where can I get some of them?"  Most of the time I was addicted to hydrocodone I was somewhat worried about the effect of the acetaminophen on my liver (not worried enough to stop).  The lowest I ever got was 10/350, but most were 10/500 and some were 10/750.  So . . .

It sounds like you're using only a bit of the hydro, is that correct?  If so, the hydro aspect shouldn't be a big deal.  I know virtually NOTHING about Adderal.  What happens when you go without the Adderal?
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Yo what's up I am a 25 year old. Nice to see young pople on this site. It sounds like your nervous anxious, confused, and alone in your problem. Basically eveyone on here is going through what u are so u came to a good group. Now that I said all that s%^t to make u feel comfortable, I'm gonna start givin my opion. Personally I think if u got till tuesday your screwed if you try to  ct right now. I don't know if tuesday was a goal because your commenting on many dffrent things. But I like to go ct. Lol I thought I would never use I,like, and ct in the same breath. Find the thomas recipe on this site everyone acts like its better then sex. I have been ct for 25 days and yesterday was the first day I could stand long enough to clean my house. Feel free to talk to anybody on here about problems and quetions even if u gotta post all day to help u make it thru. If you need help ask.
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hey thanks for the quick response..i have to delete the history on my computer so noone will no where i have been ..but yeah i was used to taking the ES vicodins forever..then about 6 months ago he switched me to the yellow ones but i think those are norcos? Yeah i take about 5-7 pills a day im allowed 6..and the adderall is for adhd...which gives me a ton of energy and ifeel focused so i think that without it i would be at a loss for energy because im so used to waking up to them..they help me especially when i go to the gym..so yeah thats about it..thank you..
oh and by the way i have 2 750s left i ran out about two days ago so my girlfriend that takes them too loaned me  a few..so i only have like i said 2 of each left not to mention i take low dose colanapin too for my nerves but not until sleep time
i have never felt so out of control in my life
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Youre right..admitting that u have a problem is the first step.  The thing is, this thing progresses so fast so it would be best if u could stop now.  For instance I was also taking 5 mg and then quickly progressed to 7.5 and if I didnt stop I would have been on 10 by now.  I know that u have to move but maybe u could start tapering now?  I started the day after Christmas. I had a horrible New Year's but I knew that if I didnt stop right then and there, while I had the nerve..I would have continued and could be doing only God knows what and how much of it.  Sounds like u have worked up the strength to stop u are  just scared..thats normal.  What will make u feel better is to figure out a taper schedule and a plan of attack.  There's alot of encouragement here so stick close to the board in the meantime for the support that u will need.  You can do it...give it a try.
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but i have not had colonapin in about a week..i forgot to call me doctors..those dont seem to be as important as when its script day..i know i verbally hurt a few people around me because when i take them now i feel like i just take them to feel normal..theres no "high" anymore..andn then i slowly crash into jekyll hyde mode and am wonderwoman *****
About 2 years ago..I quit for good!! I was done forever
I used to look at a pill and laugh and say thank god ill never touch those again...i miss those days all it took for me was a script of like 15 5s and i wanted more what was i thinking...i only got two left what am i gonna do till monday
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You know what I know your life feels outta control but it could be much worse. If u stop now and kick it u will have possibly stopped a inferno. Read some of the post on here from the people who have been battlin this hard and it will probably at least plant a seed in your mind, that says I don't want it to get that bad. Good luck
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theres so much support and feedback so far..thank you so much i need this i am scared
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Hi hun;
I swear I could have written your post as well! My suggestion is this..and I am one who freaks when I am low on my vics. I hate c/t..I could not do it, I caved. With those 2 you have left, I suggest you break them in half, both of them. Take a half in the morning, or whenever your normal time of day is you take it..and then the other half at the next time you take it.

Or...try not taking any at all, and wait until you feel you cannot stand it THEN take the half. The tapering works better for me. I could not do the cold turkey. I just honestly could not.

So just a few suggestions, if you are only trying to get through until Monday and do not want to suffer bad withdrawels in the meantime. Who knows, maybe if you do it this way by monday you won't even want the new script. Everyone is different when it comes to withdrawels. I mean normally we all have the same stuff going on but I have heard stories of someone being on them straight for x amount of years, and not suffering any withdrawels. Guess it dpeends on the person.

Hope this helps.
Thoughts and prayers your way hun

Tracy
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thank you so much..and you know what that is usually what i do when i am low and running short i will break them in half so they serve as almost two in my mind..i appreciate the support really and this is what im gonna do..i just took my last two..i had too..figuring ok i can get a couple more tonight no big deal but when i do get more if i get more who knows im gonna wein myself because i move tuesday i honestly do not feel strong enough..even though i just turned into a big green monster about 15 minutes ago and literally almost gave myself a heart attack..i get sooooo uncontrollably mad andd i dont know why....i hate the way i eventually feel i wish this was easier..does anyone know if smoking marijuana will help? I was told that it may help with the anxiety but i dont know when i do that It makes me feel paranoid...thanks again you guys
Heather
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Hello, Sorry that you are feeling this way.. I know it all to well. I was taking about 10 Norcos a day for a year and 1/2. Today is my 20th day clean. I quite cold turkey and to me that was the ONLY options. I could have NEVER had pills and not took them. Point blank. If you can do that break them try and go less and less each day. (Your Dr. will help you tapper) If not just quit. Yes, it will be hard, it will suck but the good news is the worse of it will only last a few days. Everyday will get better. I now have my life back and can honestly say that was the best thing I could have done. Good luck to you sweetie and I hope you make the right chose. We will ALL be here to help you. Heather
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