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First time poster looking for support
Okay here it goes , I am new to this so I will do my best . Just a little background on my situation , I have been on hydrocodone heavy the last year ( 4to6 10/325 a day ) I could get the meds due to several knee surgerys . Before the past year I have been taking pain meds inconsistent sometimes for two days in a row and sometimes just on the weekend . Anyway when I was in my twentys I had my first knee reconstruction and I had no problem putting down the pain meds and did so for 8 or 9 years . Sometime in the last 5 years I started taking the meds again thinking that it would be no problem stopping , well here I am 5 years later on day three and really having the chills and cramps . I have no appetite and the worst for me is the total lack of energy . I feel like sometimes I don't know if I have the energy to take another step . I took the pills to help me get through my daily responsibilities . I own a buisiness that employees 5 and I basically take on the majority of the responsibility as I should . I also own a second buisiness that for the biggest part is self sufficient with some responsibility but not alot . I also have two young boys ( 3 and 4 ) that think their daddy is the best . I also have a wonderful wife that is better than I deserve . I feel as though that without the meds I am not as fun to be around because they give me energy that I pass on to my wife and boys . I am just so tired and what scares me the most I forgot how I feel not on meds , am I always going to be this tired . Also I am on day three and I really need to know if I am going to feel better soon . Well I gotta go I forgot to also tell you I also work a second shift job at a factory ( mainly for the insurance ) well breaks over it is time to go to work . Thanks to all .
I have to say something to all the Men. I love the way you talk about your wifes.
I just hope my husband says things like that about me. And I can say from a wife's point
of view that if you guys remember to tell them how much you love and need them that they will give all the support you need.
Thank in there guys, It does get better and life is worth living
cocobean
I just hope my husband says things like that about me. And I can say from a wife's point
of view that if you guys remember to tell them how much you love and need them that they will give all the support you need.
Thank in there guys, It does get better and life is worth living
cocobean
Welcome Taz, You are in the right place. I am only about 2 1/2 days into w/d from tramadol another painkiller. I know what you mean about energy and the family I am 51 yrso with a Fantastic wife and family. I started my journey with a car wreck 2 yrs ago went from vicodin to tramadol. I also have arthritis in anything that moves joint wise. I own a small recycling business and needed the pills to get through the day trowing stuff aroung loading and unloading trucks. I had scripts from the VA and from a private MD @ the same time plus the Occasional ER visit. But those kids of yours and your wife are worth anything and everything you can do to beat this. I will keep you in prayer. Just know we are all here for you.
I cant beleive how much your story is like mine , I am a 46 yo male great wife and a wonderful son, I have been on hydros for about 4 years the pain center was throwing them at me all i wanted, for a fused ankle. i am at 10 days clean and feel better every day. i am new to this web site just today and found so many storys like mine and yours, but you sound so much like me. I was taking 4-6 10/500s a day, your right i do wonder and scared how i will function without them, i also used them for energy and felt like they gave me the energy to do most things. my ankle pain is better than i was telling the pain center. YOU have to be honest with yourself , dont let the hydros lie for you. i dropped MYSELF from the pain center last week and feel that was best decision i have ever made. they didnt want me to. but you know they dont have to come home every night and look at wife and kids, I DO. I feel better every day i know its just been 10 days. But when i look at my 12 yo son i KNOW its the best choice i ever made.I am a christian man and i bet you are too, dont let the devil tell you that you cant live without the pills. you know he is a liar! You can and will get through this .If the lord is for us then who can come against us. God Bless and good luck, i will pray for you. Johnny
Welcome to the forum!!!! Exercise really does help so much. If you look in the "heath pages " on the bottom right of your screen .There is an amnio protocol that has a lot of great info on supplements and vitamins. Day three can still be pretty rough remember there is a light at the end of your tunnel :)
avis
avis
Just wanted to offer u support and welcome u to the forum....and exercise! walks do wonders for the soul!
well Iam back on break and the support was so up lifting . Thanks so much to everyone I just know my boys are going to have their daddy back soon . Hopefully day four will be better for me . Thanks again .
Hi.
Welcome to the forum. You are definitely in the right place. Everyone has given you great advice. Just try to eat, even if its ensure get something in you, take the vitamins, as soon as you can try to do take a walk any kind of light exercise. You are real close to being done with the tough physical, over halfway there. Most people see a big difference in day 5. You're almost there. Hang in there!!
Melissa
Welcome to the forum. You are definitely in the right place. Everyone has given you great advice. Just try to eat, even if its ensure get something in you, take the vitamins, as soon as you can try to do take a walk any kind of light exercise. You are real close to being done with the tough physical, over halfway there. Most people see a big difference in day 5. You're almost there. Hang in there!!
Melissa
Hi Taz,
I am proof that you will get through these beginnings and feel somewhat better shortly. Its been 8 days for me. I'm so far from terriffic but I'm a hell of a lot better than 8 days ago--even 5 days ago. I totally understood your comment "I took the pills to help me get through my daily responsibilities" That was me too! I just read a comment by lonelyinCA entitled "A note to the little white pills." Check it out. It will probably help.
It's tough going right now but you can do this if you want to. Keep posting whenever you feel the need. There are so many extraordinary, loving people here to help.
God Bless.
I am proof that you will get through these beginnings and feel somewhat better shortly. Its been 8 days for me. I'm so far from terriffic but I'm a hell of a lot better than 8 days ago--even 5 days ago. I totally understood your comment "I took the pills to help me get through my daily responsibilities" That was me too! I just read a comment by lonelyinCA entitled "A note to the little white pills." Check it out. It will probably help.
It's tough going right now but you can do this if you want to. Keep posting whenever you feel the need. There are so many extraordinary, loving people here to help.
God Bless.
The pills only give you that boost and pleasant personality for a short time after you take one.
If you take them long enough, however, the effect will be to shut you down.
You just will NOT CARE about anything.
Do you like making love to your wife?......
well, keep using and you won't much care whether you do or not.
Do you do things with your kids?.....
in time you won't even want to leave the house.
Please take the advice of people who have been there and done that.
Our situations here are so similar.
Stop before you get in too deep.
You can tough out the w/d's. They will not last forever. I promise.
If you take them long enough, however, the effect will be to shut you down.
You just will NOT CARE about anything.
Do you like making love to your wife?......
well, keep using and you won't much care whether you do or not.
Do you do things with your kids?.....
in time you won't even want to leave the house.
Please take the advice of people who have been there and done that.
Our situations here are so similar.
Stop before you get in too deep.
You can tough out the w/d's. They will not last forever. I promise.
Good luck to you and great decision to quit. Thomas recipe can be found on the right of page in the Health Pages. Lots of bananas energy drinks were mentioned. Ensure helps too.
Try and get some vitamins in your body (http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Addiction/Amino-Acid-Protocol/show/15?cid=66). I'm convinced they cut my w/'d symptoms in half. Stay hydrated. Your muscles need the water because you are not giving them any energy through food. Maybe you can get some soup down today if possible.
Stick around - based on how you are feeing today and that you are taking the pills to compensate for things you don't believe you can do sober... speaks of an addiction. Know that just about everyone here has been or is going through the same thing. It helps to know you are not alone in this journey.
Do you remember yourself before the pills? I'm guessing you didn't get these businesses because of the energy from the pills... I know it takes a lot of energy to manage companies.
You are going to be dope sick for a few days. I think it helps to keep busy if you can... I realize you don't have the energy, but you need to push through it somehow. We did it to ourselves and it's time to pay a short price for a long term habit.
By the way - you are not too far off. I just came off a 20/per day (10/500) and had a good night sleep last night (day 3). Hang it there - it gets better every day. I promise you will not feel this way too much longer.
Stick around - based on how you are feeing today and that you are taking the pills to compensate for things you don't believe you can do sober... speaks of an addiction. Know that just about everyone here has been or is going through the same thing. It helps to know you are not alone in this journey.
Do you remember yourself before the pills? I'm guessing you didn't get these businesses because of the energy from the pills... I know it takes a lot of energy to manage companies.
You are going to be dope sick for a few days. I think it helps to keep busy if you can... I realize you don't have the energy, but you need to push through it somehow. We did it to ourselves and it's time to pay a short price for a long term habit.
By the way - you are not too far off. I just came off a 20/per day (10/500) and had a good night sleep last night (day 3). Hang it there - it gets better every day. I promise you will not feel this way too much longer.
wow you are one busy guy. but, the good news is yea, the energy will return. but i will be honest. it takes awhile. it is the last thing to get back to "normal". congrats on your 3 days. you have about 5 days left and the worst will be over. at least it was for me. try an energy drink...they helped me. welcome to the forum. you will get lots of great support here. good luck and keep posting.
cathy
cathy
Welcome and please know that you have come to a place where you will get all the support you will need and then some! Usually by day 5 you will start seeing a difference the RLS and the sleepless nites will last a little longer. Check out the Thomas Recipe it reallt does help alot look it up on the site! Best wishes and again Welcome!
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