Hydro Slipup

Hi, I was 2 months clean and I slipped up and took a few vicoprofen for a few days because my back was killing me but thought about all the progress I made and stopped 2 days ago. I dont know what the hell I was thinking. I feel fine just a little tired. Am I going to get all the bad w/d symptoms that I got last time? Please tell me some good news! Thanks.

[avisg]

How many for how many days ......

[IBKleen]

No, you should not have the physical withdrawal if at all. Did you get the pills from your doctor or take them on your own?

You are going to get to the point where you will need to decide if you want to be clean and get on with your recovery. A little here, a little there is not healthy and my fear is that it will turn into a lot here and a lot there. Was the pain really that bad --- think about it or was it just a reason to take a few pills? There are other ways to deal with pain.

You have been around long enough to read about outside support groups and how important it is to participate so I won't go on and on about it. I do hope you will think about it.

I am heading off to a meeting in a little bit, wanna come? LOL I said that to make you smile but I do hope you will consider doing something so you can live your life without the use of mind or mood altering substances.

Hang in there and listen to the members here. Tuesdays are always quiet so be patient as members come on.

[jordy662]

Scared 179,

We all fall, it's the act of getting back up thats important. Get back on the horse, it will be ok. You already have the knowledge to do this. You will be just fine.

[Scared179]

I took them on my own that I got from a friend of mine. I cut off my prescription from my doctor the last time this happened, advise of my therapist, big step. I know I am strong and will overcome this mishap but it still stinks to give up that 60 days.

[IBKleen]

I am strong too hun, but I could not, and can not, get and stay clean alone. I need the support of people who have gone before me and who are going through it now to help me. But that is me.

I am glad you stopped now and you are back on track!!

[jstntime]

No you won't get wd again, not from 2 days use.  As others have alluded to though, you are playing with fire.

I too have fallen (not enough fingers and toes to know exactly how many times) and when I stopped my use immediately as you have, I never repeated wd symptoms.  The problem however is that several of these instances have led to full-blown all-out use which in fact DID bring back wd symptoms of course.  Factor in several close calls from OD'ing and you can see why your "short-term" use can be very dangerous.

You sound as though you have already figured this out!!!!!

Don't beat yourself up, it's over, move forward and make the right choice next time!!!!

bob