what to except

[clv2012]

I will b starting my detox tomorrow from a year of taken vicodens. I'm not sugar coating but I was taken around 6-8 a day. I have been on and off of vicodens for the last 10 ywars but this year after surgery I never stopped. When I run out a couple days earlier I do get the leg cramps and I'm just wondering how lo g the wd symptoms will last. I'm pretty scared to do this and would love somewhere I can talk to people who know what I'm going threw. Thanks in advance for your help

[theaddict]

why would you and hom stopping the pill abuse together be a bad thing? it wouldn't be a good thing for one person to stop and the other to continue using. all that does and will do is bring you or him down and will trigger the other person to use once again. it only ends up being a nasty little never ending cycle among two people. i hope that makes sense.

i think you both should get off the pills for good. there are other ways to tolerate pain. there are so many members here that began taking the pills for legitimate pain reasons and are off the pills but accomodating their pain all at the same time - without the opiates. please just try and stay strong for YOU right now, and know that this forum is a great place to talk to people about this. we've all been there!!

[clv2012]

Of his and that is not what I want. I want to b strong and get threw the wd's because I think once I get threw my mind and soul will help me stay strong. Husband has also talked to me about stopping at the same time. I told him I don't yhink yhats such a good idea. What are ur thoughts about us boyh stopping together? My thought is one should do it first so we both aren't at the same time. Someone needs to b there for are kids. Any ideas?

[clv2012]

The support at home is not going to be much. The only one that really knows is my husband and he's addicted to oxycontin's. So I have told hom to stay away from me for the first 4 days and to take the kids somewhere.  I need to be alone I'm thinking or it will be to easy yo make him give meone

[selfinduced]

This was my exact dose that your on. I took about 5 a day for 3 years. You CAN take the wd;s. As gnarly and kyle said, they are no cake walk , but they won't kill you and will give you a life of freedom from here on out. Do you have support at home? I did do sleep aides, but you have to only commit to do those for 4 days or so other wise you will have a new habit to break (as I did). Hot baths, sleepy time teas, staying busy even when you don't wanna will all help you. The bad part won't last long but your emotions will be all over the place. That is normal. Keep your head up and your mind focused. You can do this.

[clv2012]

I have been on 7.5s now for about 5 month. Before that was it was 5's. I really hope I can take the wd's. Has anyone talked to there doc about sleep aids or musle relaxer's? I'm going to get threw this one way or the other. I have to for myself and my kids. Thanks everyone for sharing ur thoughts. And also saying sorry for miss spelled words.lol typing on a phone isn't the best. Thanks again

[gnarly_1]

HI withdrawals are no fun but it only last about 4 days I tell everybody ....''you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile'' attitude plays a big part in this go into it with a positive attitude when its done you wont be chained to a pill bottle any more get a case of gatoraid and look up the thomas recipe on the right below and pic up the stuff a hot soak goes a long way in making you feel better also move around a lot dont just lay in bed post and post often for support we all want to see you make it out good luck and God bless........Gnarly

[kyle505]

Wow. Your history sounds just like mine. I did pain meds off and on for over ten years, and am now in day 23 of detoxing from a year long dance abusing Norco 10s. I'd take 8 to 10 a day. How strong were the vics? That will determine the intensity of your withdrawals, but no matter, you can expect a rough ride for the first three days or so. I won't lie to you, nor will anyone on this site - you will be in hell for a while. The times you ran out, you experienced mini-withdrawals, nothing compared to what's coming up. BUT, and its a big but, you will get better. I promise; if you stick to the plan, drink lots of liquid, take vitamins when you can, and eat as soon as you can, you'll get through this. After three or four days, you will be OK physically, but you will then have to deal with your mental state. Your head will never shut up; you have to take back control. Read the posts on this site; there are hundreds of people who have successfully navigated the waters that you're about to dive in to. You will find helpful ideas, support and kind words that will make the journey bearable. Keep posting. Others will be along soon to help. You can do this.