How to detox from vicodin at home

[Tjj1075]

I am 27 years old and have been on vicodin 7.5 for almost a year now. It all started out from a surgery I had. After I healed from that I was ok then I had leg pain and my Dr said I had "Bakers Cyst" and put me on Vicodin. That easy, I didn't know what I was getting myself in because I thought I was to strong to get addicted. I am a Nurse assistant and I see it everyday and now I am one of them. I am also a nursing student and I want to kick this bad drug before I start school in Aug. I am so scared because I have 3 kids and a loving fiance. Noone knows about my problem except the one's who read this and myself. I have been off the vicodin for 2 days now and thats only because I can't find them from anywhere. If I could I would of already bought some. The hardest part for me is trying to get to sleep at night. The backaches are bad to, I dont want to eat and all I find myself doing is sitting by my phone waiting for a call from someone saying they have some.

This is not the life I want to live, I want my old life back PILL FREE!!!

My question is how can I get over this alone at home and how long will it take me? I can not go to rehab because I don't want my family to know. Someone please help.

The only thing I have at home for pain is Naproxin and like 25 tylenol 3's. I really want to get off of the vicodin please help me!!!

[james77743]

I have been addicted to pain killers for 15 years, with 8 years off on suboxone.  You have to be ready to quit.  I'm 5 days clean now and feel like I have it made.  Whatever you do, don't take any more pain killers.  They're evil and once they get their hooks into you it's VERY hard to quit.  I did it on my own this time because coming off suboxone was much worse than coming off vicodin.  I wish you the best of luck.

[aj971]

I have been on and off Vic 7.5 for about 3-4 years. I know inside I have the ability to stop but for some reason the urge takes hold of me and I find myself taking them again. I am 2 days off of these awful pills but going through withdrawals. My wife and daughter have no idea but I know I'm a different person while on them,anti Social mean an ornery finding myself being a jerk to my wife and 15 year old for no good reason. I just want to be off for good, in the back of my mind I keep thinking "hmm I wonder who might have a few to spare"? I'm sick of this feeling! I go to the gym everyday @7;30 Am have a great workout and come home and take 2 before I shower. I hope that this time I can stop forever but I know that the demon is in me and I will revert back to my bad ways once again maybe not today,tomorrow or next week just sometime in the near future. Any words of wisdom from those of you that started and stopped successfully would be greatly appreciated. One thing I learned from this horrible addiction is, "it does not discriminate from anyone or from any walk of life" anybody could be drawn in very easily.. I wish the best to all who are going through this horrific addiction and have high hopes for myself and all of you in the future.

[lizbuzz]

I just read your post and that was me 2 Friday's ago same thing norcos 10 15 pills a day and finally said to myself how did I get here,  well there's a million things we can tell ourselves but you know what you're here and that's an awesome starting at. The husband thing girl we are in the same boat loving supporting, but no Idea my 1st few days were hard but he stuck it out with me the things he gets frustrated with me I sit and explain to him that I did this to myself over a couple of years and its not going to go away over night, trust me keep communication lines open with him start to see the bigger picture, for the freaking out part it will pass I promise on day 2 my teen kept me busy from losing my mind watching tv, on the 3rd my 21yr hooked me on sons of anarchy keep your mind busy  and yes you can do this stick to this forum and you will get awesome tip ideas encouragement I pra you haven't made taht call cause your not alone we're here with you the best advice here is cut all your sources yes even the pharmacy call and tell them cancel that refill. I promise you that I will be here its so worth it and there is a light at the end of the tunnel, please stick around and we'll help you. ......lizzy

[canidothis76]

I have been taking 10/325 for over 2 years....eating around 12-15 per day. I want to be done with it and get my life back. I'm sitting at work and wondering how I got here...it really snuck up on me. I finally admitted how I was feeling to my husband and of course he is supportive, but again he is not an addict so I feel like he can't give me the help that I need. This is day 2 for me and I feel like I want to rip my skin off. I'm aggitated and achy. I don't know how I'm going to do this! All I have to do is pick up my phone and call in a refill and I can have more...but I don't want more...I want help

[strongly]

First of all, im a bit concerned as to why the blog's are many months, even years old...hmmm? I sure hope the higher percentage of bloggers have prevailed with their battle of addiction    
With' Hidrocodone/5.50/500-acitametphrin acitametiphrin 7.50/750 10/325-acitametiphrin  . I HAD AN ACCIDENT on march 6th , 2006 involving both knees . After the surgery I was prescribed the lowest dosage of hydrocodon 5.50/500-acitametiphrin. As prescribed I took the 120 cnt every day thoughts every passing month, for fourteen month

s. May of 2007 visited a sports Dr. Clinic where I received a cycle of steroid injections in both knees, every 90 days for approximately 12 months. Upon my initial visit at the sports
clinic, my prescription had been increased to 7.50/7.50 Hydricodon/  . As June of 2008 approached, I was eating the120 cnt of a7.50s  plus, I was purchasing 150 additional 7.50s from the streets.At age 45 ,each month , I was eating 270 - 7.50/750 hydrocodon/ acitam. Soon I became seriously tired of purchasing the additional pills @ $2.50 ea. Spoon.  I  came up with a brilliant idea%#€\^&@  2009ish at my  request my sports doctor increased my dosage and quality. I was now prescribed NORCO 10/325. 160 cnt per 30 days. I then visited 2 additional DEs and was prescribed 120 cnt of 10/325 NOTCH. DON'T!!! Try this at home...By the mid months of 2009 I waseating400 NORCO A MONTH. I'd wake up at 5:30am  and pop 7 NORCO AT 10:00 am I'd eat 5 more. At6:00-7:00 pm I'd swallow five additional NORCO. THAT WAS A GOOD DAY. Some days I would consume 20-25 Norcs.Today I still retain 3 primary Doctors, Lol. I've a beautiful wife, an absolutely gorgeous home, great job, a truly lovely life, with an over the top extremely out of controle addiction and a bottle that contains 14 NORCO. I'VE made no future app. With my 3 primarys. I WANT SO MUCH TO BE THE MAN I ONCE WAS. focused and attentive towards my love my wife. V I cant go to rehab. House, bills, job, not to mention privacy. I don't intend in killing myself like this. Im scared to death for whats in store. Someone please send  some supporting, reasuring advice.PLEASE!!! Congratulate you all who have beat and put their adictions behind. Good luck to you all

[Tjj1075]

Thxs for the information you gave me abouy NA and counseling. I am on day 7 free of vics and I feel good. Yesterday was the 1st day I did not think about having one. I feel so much better without them then I did on them. I know I am a recovering addict, I admitted that the day I decided to come to this forum. The thing with me, as I said b4 is a am a very determined person and I know how much life has to offer me, I refuse to screw this up. I also know where my life can end up if I don't get clean now. I decided to stop now because I just got to the point to where I felt like I was becoming dependent on Vics. It scared the hell out of me so instead of chasing that scarey feeling away with more vics I decided to quit cold turkey. I will continue to stay strong and if I get to the point to where I feel like what I am doing is not enough to keep me clean I will get further help and I will have to tell my family. I pray to the good Lord on a daily basis and it works. I have faith and I know that I will soon be recovered.

[gnarly_1]

HI I agree with atthebeach on all counts your an addict.....its not the end of the world you can be one living in recovery but first things first you have to admit you have a problem and our secrets keep us sick.....if it was strictly strong will or willpower that would keep us clean there would be know use for this forum you have addict screaming out of you and just because you stop taking the pills dose not mean it goes away.....as addicts we need to change the very way we think and reason to live in recovery...our best thinking got us here...if your going to try and go threw life thinking of how nice it would be to have a few vics here and there your sunk this is a take it or leave it propitiation your ether in 100% or it will run you over like a bulldozer....I consider my life to be fairly accomplished 5 kids 3 houses one of them a custom brand new in the forest of n/w indiana always in the top 5 of sales in my company but for 16 1/2 yr I had a dirty little secret I was a pill addict then on to methadone if you dont treat this you could very well wind up like me aftercare is not optional it is a critical part of recovery.....you have to learn how not to think like an addict....it goes as far as giving up attitudes like ...'''I want it and I want it now"" you have to face life on lifes terms and sometimes there going to su ck you need to learn coping skills other then popping a few pills in your mouth to feel better .....it take work to stay clean you get out of it what you put into it....not to say every single minute you need therapy but an 1hr a week is a good start if not that try an N/A meeting there free and you will be suprized at how much you learn about addiction....this is nothing you will concur alone you need human iteration even if it means coming out of your comfort zone...now you can learn this now I have no reason to mislead you and 16 1/2 yrs riding the merry go round geting on them off them on them off them or you can choose recovery.....trust me recovery is a beautiful place so you can learn from the school of hard knocks like I did or take some loving advise and put everything you got into recovery if im right you have lost nothing and gained insight if your wrong you will loose everything dear to you....I have a lifetime of living in a fog and a host of broken dreams overall I did ok as an addict but I will always wounder how much beter it could have been clean and sober.....good luck and God bless......Gnarly        

[Humbl]

I just stopped Taking a variety of pills from roxies to percs to suboxone and was doing it for roughly a month. I know that's not a very long time but I feel the effects and will not go back to this nonsensical way of living. Life has to be truly experienced without alteration. I know I'll go through a rough patch as it's only been 24 hours but it's worth it to have a clear head and no fear. The last two days I took anything I knew I was prolonging the inevitable. It's over

[selfinduced]

Just wanted to tap in and tell you congra on day 5. You are doing a great job. My step sister was a very skilled nurse and has lost her profession due to pain med addiction. She would shoot up the meds in the hospital and give the patients water (or half doses). You are very smart to address this before you are put in that position. She has a family to care for and now has lost her license. The humiliation of being caught at her job (twice) was so hard on her. Keep strong , you will do this!

[Tjj1075]

The reason I said these things is because I spoke the truth and that is how I was feeling at that point and time on my road to recovery. I still feel that way a little but I know it will get better. I am on day 5 today and yes it is hard to be near vic and not want to take them. I love 1st myself to much and 2nd my family to death to ruin my life anymore then what I did do. I truely do not think I will need counseling because I am a determined person and I usually set goals and obtain those goals for myself. I know recovery is harder but I have faith and I know between God, this site, and myself I will make it and be ok. I also know that one day I will be fine to be around vic and pass them to my patients without wanting to take them myself. It just takes time. As for my fiance I prefer not to tell him. I am not scared he will leave me and our 3 kids, it's just that he has always looked up to me and felt that I was always so strong. To let him know is a let down to him and a huge one to myself. I am sure he will help me but I have you all for that. How can he help me like you all, he has never been addicted to vic?

[atthebeach]

hey. glad to see you are ok.thanks for checking in. good job on the 4 days. you said your finance doesnt know you are using. the dark secret is usually more in the light than you think . most times loved ones do know. i am concerned for you because of a couple things you have said. #1 " have been off the vicodin for 2 days now and thats only because I can't find them from anywhere. If I could I would of already bought some."  you dont sound so convinced that you want to stop. you then again said on day 4 "i would take them if i had them on hand"
#2. i think you should talk to your finance. i would definitely recommend some counseling and you are going to need his help and support with this. honesty is the best policy.
#3 if you are in nursing and will be around pills you are going to need support to help you remain a recovering "addict" and not an active one.
that is good you admitted to yourself first and then to your mom.
i am praying for you
debbie

[Tjj1075]

I never have had a problem with anxiety and I don't now. I hope that does not become a problem of mine since I quit the pills. I was really happy with myself b4 I started taking vicodin, I just was not happy with the pain I was having. I fault my Dr a little on this because I think he should never started me on vicodin in the 1st place. Maybe he could of did Naproxen 1st. Whtever the case may be, I truely can only blame myself 4 becoming addicted 2 such a addictive pain killer. I have learned my lesson as we all did. Not to long ago on the phone I admitted 2 my mother that I was becoming depended upon vicodin and I told her I don't want 2 take them anymore. I did not tell her I am already addicted and recoverying. However, I hinted to her that I don't want to take them anymore. I am sure tht is enough.

[optimistic2011]

well you're on day four and everyday after that gets easier physicaly but mentaly i think its harder because now you probably feel like you're on your own...which you are, as far as "vicodin courage" goes lol we r here for ya....even though we are all strangers, i know what you're going though when I stopped cold turkey i felt uncomfortable in my own  and thats why i took vicodin....to not feel anything. But thats the messed up part, there was/is something bigger than just wanting pain relief from vicodin, it becomes a comfort zone and for that little while you are relieved. My problem goes deeper than that, and now that ive been vicodin free i feel lost and overthink things. You probably have anxiety as do i. And we have to fight it with the things that make us happy and that are worth being happy for....like your kids for example :) good luck, i KNOW you can do it.

[freshstart01]

Positive thoughts equals positive results.

[Tjj1075]

Thx you for ur concern, I was fine just had to get off the site because my family was home and I needed to busy myself because I wanted pills so bad. I am day 4 clean and trust I am gonna fight for this. What you put in your post is so true. Thank you ll for the help. I will try to be back on here when I gwt off tonight.

[Tjj1075]

I was taking almost 10 a day. 2 in the morning and I would pop another to a few hours later and 1 here and there. Then b4 bed 2 more. When I 1st started I made sure I did not go over the 4,000mg of tylenol a day. After a while I told myself, "Oh you'll be ok as long as you don't do it long term". Deep inside I was really scared that I was damaginf my internal organs and taking yrs off my life. My main reason 2 quit was 1st for my babies. I felt so bad for them. They r so innocent and knew nothing about mommy being a addict. Wow never thought I would call myself that but that is what I am until I recover. Eventhough I am 4 days clean I am still an addict because if I had vic on hand right now I know I would take them because I am so fresh at being clean. I hope and pray that one day soon I can hold vic in my hand and not take them 4 myself. I have ti get that strong because as a Nurse I will be passing them like clock work when I finish nursing school.

[selfinduced]

I can so relate to your story. That was the dose I was on except I was on and off for about 4 years. I was physically dependent before I knew what hit me and stopped taking for the energy burst, and just took to keep withdrawals at bay.Like you, my family and friends have NO idea. Trying to check out of life for 3-5 days was not going to happen. I found friends on here that you could vent to and not feel ashamed. You can do this! Dominosarah told me that when using pills things will get worse and there are no happy endings (something like that). That hit home. It is a stop now or stop later and it will be harder with more damage to your body and soul. How many pills were you taking a day if I can ask?

[finsfan4ever]

You are at the right place and asking the right people questions. You are in much better shape than you think. 2 days is fantastic! You only have a couple more before you lose most of the physical stuff, and then it becomes a mental game.
I am on day 16 clean. I was also taking vic's, 10mg/3x/day for almost seven years, then when that wasn't enough, I would supplement my script by buying 20-30 roxy's/month...
TRUST ME, YOU DON'T WANT TO BUY MORE PILLS! Because that's where you are headed if you continue to use. I too thought I was too strong/too in control/too educated for anything like getting addicted could happen to me........WRONG!
When I first came here I was scared as he** and was amazed at the wealth of information and support the people here had. Have faith in what advice you get here. Also have faith that you are stronger than you think and can beat this!
I was advised to look into the "Thomas Recipe", which you can find on the bottom right hand of the page. It has a full list of supplements that will help with the aches, and the sleep issues.
PLEASE give this a look. It has helped me a lot and even 16 days later I am still using them. I have found hot soaks to help with the aches, along with EXERCISE.....even though most of the time exercise is the last thing you want to do, to help also....I try to get in a good walk before bedtime......
I know that sleep is tough, and has been the last thing to return for me....Guess thats why I'm up at 2:30 responding to your post...LOL............BUT, it is slowly returning.
And lastly.....lastly?, anyway, KNOW you are at the right place. You are among a lot of people with a lot of experience. You might not always get the answer you want to hear, but it's the answer you need to hear! So post, post, post! There is always someone hear to talk to, and it's good for your mind/soul to put what you are feeling into words.....We can all relate..
Hang tough...........AND, don't answer that phone call for more pills! You can do this! And you don't have to do it alone, OK?

[Brisco77]

The worst for me was day 2-3. But everyone's different. You should start to feel "better" about day 5-7. If you can fake a flu now is the time to do it. Praying for you.

[Brisco77]

2 days! That's awesome. Get through 2 more and the hard physical part will start to go away. Get some sups. B12, magnesium, a good multivitamin. Eat lots of fruit esp bananas, and try to get some exercise. Take a hot bath the hotter the better. Be positive... Music is a fantastic way. Sleep is the hardest part. Comes back gradually. The back pain is rebound pain. It's your mind trying to trick you into getting some opiates in ur body. They subside after about 5 days. I'm here for you. Your doing great!!!