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3 days of struggle...need help to keep going!

I love Norco, I take 60-100mg + everyday. It started when I had several surgeries a years ago, and has now spiraled out of control. I moved thinking I would remove myself from those who were supplying them to me. BUT, its just too easy to find them in a desperate act to not go thru wd. What was once necessary is now embarassing, selfish, and I feel like I have no control over my mind. I do want to say I'm on day 3 of no pills. I have a doctors appt tomorrow, and I'm struggling with picking up the phone to cancel. I've pretty much gotten past the pain of wd which is great. Now its my head playing with me! Does anyone have any suggestions for the anxiety I'm feeling? Any advice would be great.
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How is it going today?  Day 9 for me and I'm feeling really good.  Hope your doing well.
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Day 5 - Going pretty good. I had my first assessment at the ADAC, and getting set up for group and individual counseling. I'm pretty excited. My anxiety is still there, and sleep  wasnt so good last night. Still pushing forward though!
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I know you can do this.  Keep up the good work.  Each day only gets better and better.  Trust me I'm only a couple of days in front of you.  It feels great to be normal again, with the pills I was only living day to day.  We are really proud of you.
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my anxiety is building as the day goes on, so I'm trying to do breathing exercises. I think because i cancelled my appt its sinking in that i'm really doing this. i wouldnt be able to get another appt for a month because my doc is so busy. that's good because there is no turning back now! thanks for all the support!
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Im on day 6 from offing percocet/hydrocodone, I must say days 1-4 were super super hard but as everyones said it gets easier and better as the days progress, Just keep a good clean mind as best you can, surround yourself with family if you dont have any non drug user friends, Frequent the forum and ask as many questions as you need, EVERYONE on here are good people trying to help others. If you need/want someone to chat with feel free to send a message. Keep up the good work day 3's already half way gone. Look foward to day 4 you will feel better :)
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At day 4 the worst is over.  Grats on making it to day 4.
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Day 4 what a champ! You're doing great and congrats on cancelling! Yesss!!
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Day 4 - I woke up this morning feeling great! I can't believe how good I feel. Just a little anxiety in the pit of my stomach, small twinge in my back, but overall very happy with my progress physically. I got a good 8 hr sleep last night w/ a little help from nyquil and melatonin.

AND, I cancelled my doctor's appt! Yay!
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I agree. Cancel your appointment! Just do it right now!  I know the feeling of wanting to make the call to get more, just to get through this day... It is a revolving door.  You can do this!  you have already made it 3 days! Congrats to you on that!!!  Keep going now... Just keep positive thoughts and post on here.  

Showsover- You are doing great!

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You have to fight the urge, my friend. The doc, isnt going to help by giving you more. Im glad youre here. Im fighting the urge this very moment, but I have to think about my future. You can do this! Look what the pills have done to you. I have to quit. I feel like crap right now, but nothing is more painful, than when I run out of norco's. NOTHING. The feeling is terrible, I simply cant do it anymore. 24 hours and counting! Its hard but it has to be worth it.
I made a post, and a wise person said to look at yourslf in the mirror, and say "i will NOT take these pills anymore." I suggest, right now, go to your mirror and write down all the reasons norcos have caused you pain. Do it asap. tape it to your mirror, because you can look at yourself. Then reflect on the days before you were on these meds. Ask yourself is it worth it? Im here for you. Peace.
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I know its worth the fight. Its just very hard to get these thoughts out of my head. I keep thinking maybe i'll taper this time, but i know that'll never happen. Even if I give them to someone to help me. I'm pretty sneaky when I'm out and desperate to get more. I've told more stories than I can count, and very embarassed about that. I've stolen from others bathroom cabinets and its just a shameful way to live.

caepain - good for you cancelling that appt, and keep posting so I can follow your lead!
Tram - being a slave to these monsters is so frustrating. One more day is all i keep telling myself.
showsover - i still havent called. i'm hoping by tomorrow morning I have the courage. I want to wake up feeling even better so its no question in my mind to cancel! ugh!
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Im here to tell you, CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL! Think of how much pain its brought you? Your doc probably doesnt know about your addiction, so theres no way he will help you by giving you more.
You know Im starting to see these docs, just don't care, and many of them are on meds themselves, little do they like to admit.. That rush is so temporary and when you are out of them, you WILL feel so much guilt. Its not worth it. Im here for you, as are so many others! Hang in there, thats im detemined to do. But cancel, please.
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Hey, you are almost there!!!  Just a few more days and ALL the symptoms will let up a little.  Sleep is the last thing to return.  You may be anxious for awhile, but 3 days is AWESOME!  Wouldn't you take some anxiety over being a slave to the pills for a day longer???  I would!  I'd take anything over that!
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Cancel the appointment.  I'm on day 6 and feeling great.  I cancelled my appointment yesterday, I know what your going through.  Hang tough, this time next week you will regret it if you don't.  I have been where your at, you can do it.  You don't have far to go, your about to get through this.
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Thanks! It's apparent that you must be taking st johns you are so happy. That's great on the 10 days, and I guess that's what I really need. Confirmation that it does ease up after some time passes. I want off this devil pill forever, and the funny thing is I have to literally talk to myself to keep motivated. Like, "your body is hurting trying to dupe you into taking another pill", or "Don't let this pill take over your life"  lol  BUT, I havent surrendered and i'm proud of myself for that. Whatever works, right?!?
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Good job on 3 days!!! I've been clean for 10 days and I'm having the time of my life. I just want u to k ow that it gets so much better!! The mental game plYed with my head for the first 4 days. That part gets better to. U have already made it to 3 days and like u said u have made it past the physical part. U will just be startng over if u go to ur dr. And maybe me next time it will b alot worst for u when u decide to quit. Pick the phone up and tell ur dr what u r doing and maybe he can help u. U will feel alot better a out. It st johns wort helps with anxiety and maybe try some 5 htp. They promote a good mood. Don't take both. Only 1 good luck
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