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[denise3606]

I am on day two of taking Hydro...I am hanging in there a Minute  at a time and need support

[Norco1947]

Hi Denise ,  Welcome , The people here can offer advise & support , Many have recoverd there lifes using this site .
I was takeing 100mg a day Norco . Been pill free now over 2 months thanks to the support i received here.
Day # 2 is a great start , The W/D will ease soon , The first 100 hours are the worst then it gets better day by day .
You will need to eat & drink lots of water , If you just can't eat drink Ensure . You must eat to heal .
Do you still have pills ? Best to get rid of them , In a weak minute you can't take what you do not have ...
I to am over my teenage years (65) and yes its tuffer for us to heal our bodys . Rest , eat , move around , post to pass the time you can do this , the tuff stuff will end stay positive keep fighting ..  Were here to help .. Ron

[denise3606]

Thank you so much for posting..I am sore, you know the rest..I have no more pills. Today I had to see a friend that has them all the time and I have been stealing some almost every time I go there...I had to go there today and did not take one..She even left the room..I cannot believe I have stooped this low in my life..I am so upset and disgusted with myself...

[toothfairie]

welcome D.....we have all felt the shame and disgust of things we've done to get pills.....i am on day 10....still a struggle but i feel better than i did few days ago....i had the luxury of taking off work without anyone knowing what is going on....just rest when you need to.....walk around as much as you can.....drink lots and lots....gatorade....imodium....ensure.....anything you can keep down....nothing will taste good for awhile....but please keep posting and know we are here for you!!  just ask alot of questions....i posted alot and stuck to this board like glue....still do....there is some wonderful people on here that have been clean alot longer than me....it's truly a great site.....just keep pushing thru!!!  you can do this!!!!!

[denise3606]

Thank you thank you for your post..The leg cramps are starting..I have no energy at all..I did walk almost 2 miles this morning..I am almost done with day two..I guess that is the miracle one day at a time...I have so much to do this coming month and no more pills to help me..I am so glad for that...not really, but I am...I was thinking of starting a journal of my journey and maybe get rid of some of those demons...You know I will...I will start tonight to see my progress...This is a miracle to come here and be honest and know that I am not the only one going through this...Thank you again..Denise

[denise3606]

How do I do a status...I am not too good on the computer...

[toothfairie]

that's awesome that you want to write in the journal.....and for your status..click on your profile and where it says status....click the edit button and you can type in what every you want...then save it i think...keep posting....sounds like you are doing really well.......and for leg pain and aches...hot hot baths for as long as you can sit in them....get some epsom salts for the bath.....they do wonders....makes you relax...keep posting...we are here for you!!!

[denise3606]

Whomever you are I could just give you a Big Hug right now.. Thank you for your advice...I will do it

[Pat1956100]

Hi Denise
I just wanted to welcome you to the forum.  You will be on day 3 tomorrow and it may be hard so don't expect too much of yourself.
You should be taking imodium as well.  It helps with the bathroom issues and also other withdrawal symptoms.
Try and tell yourself you have the flu for a few days and curl up with a blanket and watch some comedies.
Keep posting.
You are doing really well.

[toothfairie]

you are more than welcome hon.....i like you was scared when i first joined....still am actually but the people on here are awesome and will help you anyway they can.....any questions just post them...or post in a new question so more people can see..i'm new to this site too and still navigating it so hopefully we can get thru it together!!!  it helps me to help other people even tho i am new at being clean.....i was on norco for ALOT of years so the WDs have been hard.....but it's getting better each day.....just keep posting and listen to some music you like too...that always helps me....we are here to help each other hon.... :)

[ImDONENoMore]

Hi denise and welcome from me too!  Congratulations for deciding to quit.  And pat and toothfairie gave you some great advice, so hang in there.  You are doing great :)

[denise3606]

Day 3, I don't have the runs anymore, but am very tired and no energy..I did not write in a journal, but I did get it out...When I get done writing  I will MAKE myself go for a walk and drink more water today..Is this ever going to end...I think what I am worried about is life after the drugs, but I probably showed not think about that yet..One day at a time...I can't express how amazing all you children of God are in my life right now...Thank you...I will be back in a few hours...Love

[abritt121222]

Day three congrats. I was also on the pain pills and was really bad on them I was up to 450-550 mg of oxy a day or 300-400mg of opana whatever I could get my hands on really bad news so congrats on catching this and starting to fix it before you let it get that far. Are you taking any vitamins or herbs or anything like that? I didn't read all the above post so they may have already told ya bout the vitamins and stuff to help

Good Luck and Godspeed
ABritt

[Pat1956100]

You are doing great and good for you going for a walk on Day 3.
We have to stay as active as we can to get our energy back.
Make sure you are eating. Even if it's just soup or crackers.
Ensures or boosts are great too and you will need them now for energy.
Don't worry about tomorrow.  We will deal with that then.
Just think about how well you are doing today and that you are not going to use today.
Hugs
Pat
Oh and fluids, lots and lots of fluids.  I love gatorade now, but water is wonderful too.

[toothfairie]

congrats on day 3 Denise!!  we are still here for you....i know these days seem like 100 hours in them.....but i PROMISE it does get better...we all have had dark days and there is always an end to them.....just keep as active as you can.....i know some days you want to lay around....i still do....but sleep when you can and get up when you can....try to eat solid foods as soon as you can.....it seemed to help me feel better.....good music and hot hot baths worked wonders for me....still do....you got this girl....just keep going thru the fog...it will lift....  we are here for you  

[denise3606]

I am very depressed right now..I have to get the energy to take a shower and go car shopping with my daughter...I am so happy I can't get those flipping hydro right now...I am going on my knees for a good talk with my Heavenly Father..Thanks so much for allowing me to tell it like it is without judging...You truly are all angles here...I am still am trying to figure things out from this site..I am 65 years old and not too bright on the computer...I did manage to get myself here and for that Sooo grateful

[littlebit667]

Denise, I am 61 and am almost 10 months clean from a long term opiate addiction.  I promise you it does get better. I saw you are drinking water...that is good, but try gatorade or ensure as well.  You need to keep hydrated..it helps with the withdrawals overall.  Keep posting..it really works.  I am here to tell you it did for me.

[Pat1956100]

Depression just seems to go with detoxing often.  It will pass.
Getting out with your daughter will really help and good going for forcing yourself to do it.  I know how hard it is but forcing youself to do things really helps with your spirits.
Keep on pushing yourself and don`t forget to drink, drink, drink.  LIke littlebit said, Ensures, boosts or gatorade really help now.
Keep posting.

[denise3606]

Thank you, I did get on my knees and now I am going to take a shower..The day is almost over...Thank you so much...I know now that there is no way I can do this without all of you...LOL...Denise

[toothfairie]

Denise we are all here for you!!!  you are doing great to be able to get out and car shop!!   just keep coming back and posting!!  we will help all we can girl!!  hugs to you!!  stay strong!!  

[Norco1947]

Hi Denise ,   Way to fight
The depression & energy & sleep will improve , All part of normal detox . Your almost thru with the hardest part of detox . Few more days and you will feel good and be so happy to be pill free . You will go the whole day enjoying things , no more 2-3 hours I need the pills thats over .
Remember you need to eat & drink water to heal .... Make them give your daughter a great deal , next month the 2012 cars are 1 year old ... Ron

[denise3606]

Day 4, I doing a little better today, I read a post last night about a lady that lost her son because of a drug mix..I prayed for her last night and this morning..I have 5 children 4 girls and 1 boy..the girls are great, my son on the other hand has a life of drugs, he is now in jail and going to a mental facility, I don't even know him anymore, he has so much brain damage from all the crap he has taken..But I have to tell you with the faith that I have in A Loving Heavenly Father and we are all His children and He loves us He even loves me...I know that her son is in a much better place and that there are things in life that are worst than death, My ex husband of almost 38 years was an alcoholic and I hated alcohol and drugs, but amazing enough I got trapped in pain pill addiction...Do I understand addiction and I never say it coming.. I am still very tired, but the runs are gone and forcing myself to do anything..We did not go car shopping because my daughter had too much school work to correct, so because I made the commitment to go out...I went to the store and bought one of my granddaughter's Christmas present...It was sooo hard...Thanks for listening...

[overeasy]

hey denise.  So sorry you are having to deal with all this :(  YOur in my thoughts and prayers!!

[Pat1956100]

Great job on forcing youself to get out on Day 3.  Now you are on Day 4 and the worst is almost over.
Are you feeling any better today?
The depression will lift but yes you will be emotional.  Keep forcing yourself to get out and do things.  It is helping me so much.
I know you have a lot to deal with but your main concern is getting clean and you will be focused and able to help your family.
Keep us updated.
Hugs
Pat

[denise3606]

You are so right about the emotion..I am crying so much...I can't believe I got into that trap...I hate drugs and alcohol...I have a girlfriend that has invited me to her house for dinner with others tonight, my first thought was no, but because of all of you, I said yes..I am thinking a little less about the pills, but not much..I am thnking the emotional addiction will be worse, but I will come here and get support and worry about that later...Thanks...