7 days off of hydrocodone - new problem well not so new

[dar1956]

I've made it 7 days. However, the anxiety had been so intense, i overtook my ativan, like three instead of two a day. so i ran out early. right now, i'm finding mhyself breaking ambient in half to calm down for anxiety until i can get my renewed script for ativan. one thing after another. is there anyone who has similar experience or problem with anxiety?

[dar1956]

thank you

[ImDONENoMore]

Long hot baths or showers with epsom salts (I even use epsom salts in the shower as a scrub) as it's great as the magnesium helps to draw out the toxins from your skin, your largest organ, meditation (the benefits are long lasting), valerian root (helps produce a calming effect in the CNS) and exercise.  The supplements and vitamins are great too (check out the thomas recipe, very helpful although I don't necessarily agree with the suggestion for a benzo unless you're sure it's for short term only but not many of us addicts have that discipline).  And eating well, try comfort foods (pasta, soup).  And bananas are great too - the potassium is wonderful for the RLS.

Keep going - there are ways to deal with all of this that make it more manageable.  And staying positive really helps too!  :)

[dar1956]

sorry my post caused such a stir - i still really would like to hear from anyone with advice for anxiety when out of ativan. thank you

[vicki595]

Thanks Cheryl! Quick work!

[MH Community Mgr]

Hi,

Thank you for alerting us. We've taken care of the post for everyone's safety.

Cheryl
MH Community Mgr

[ImDONENoMore]

I believe you have to connect with the medhelp moderator - I believe her site name is:

Meilena_MHModerator

I think they can either close the thread or remove your post.  Send them an email requesting that it be removed.

[vicki595]

I have flagged that post with your phone #. The mods should delete it. A million people look at this forum...

It's rare for .25 of xanax to hurt your stomach. have you eaten?  We're all different though...

Try try try to calm down! It will be okay but if you continue to feel so uncomfortable you need to call your doctor.

[mommyoffive0529]

How do i delete that comment withmy number

[dar1956]

don't get me wrong - i'm not overdoing ambien's now - just taking little piece of them to take edge of anxiety since i'm out of ativan. the bigger picture is that i've not taken hydrocodone for 7 days. i just need help about the anxiety thing and also can offer any encouragement for those who are coming off of hydrocodone. it does get better.

[laurel453]

please, don't leave here your phone number, you can have unwanted calls, it is not a safe thing to do... you can private message her to give private info , ok ?

[mommyoffive0529]

OMG me me me me!!I am going crazy here and it has only been 10 days...i hate to take the damn xanax the docs gave me and i will never take ativan again!!makes me crazy....I think i may go to the ER...i  feel pretty bad and i have not slept in dayss...the anxiety is brutal..you can call me if you want to talk..maybe we can keep each other company on the phone..Lisa, take care