Hydrocodone Addiction Please Help Me!

[Celisha]

I am a 33 year old mother, no pre existing medical conditions, after giving birth last year I became dependant on hydrocodone, at first it helped the pain, then began to help with the energy, and before you knew it I was hooked, line n sinker. As of today I feel like a slave to these pills, and the mental aspect of knowing what I want and need to do seems like it would make it easy, as I have never had anything in my entire life with such control over me. I WANT desperately to be done, I want to be healthy again, for these two beautiful blessings God bestowed me with and for myself and my happiness. I take 3-4 10 mg daily, somedays less yesterday for instance I stopped at 2.5 yet woke up at 2 am suffering stomach cramps n restlessness. I have no where to turn, a treatment center is not ideal because I have responsibilities as a mother that I can't just put on hold, I  need to do this by myself at home and painless as possible( haha, right?!)  Any suggestions as what would help alleviate symptoms? I will also not be having assistance of a medical professional as far as prescriptions. I am looking for natural or over the counter help.
Thank You For Listening. Hope to find answers soon.

[ariley13]

HI and welcome! It sounds like you are on a relatively low dose. That should work in your favor as far as withdrawls are concerned. It's certainly not going to be pleasant by any means but you can do it! Everyone on here is so wonderful and supportive. They can help you to find natural supplements and such to help as your symptoms come. You can do this, I know you can! Please stay on the forum as much as you need to for advice, encouragement, and support. We are here for you and want to see you succeed!

[WODAgirl]

Thanks. I'm only 11 days in, so, I know my descriptions are distorted (if that makes sense). But, any time you need advice, just ask. Everyone on here is pretty great.

[OpenMind24hours]

To be completely honest and not to sugar coat withdrawal, when you stoke your brain's pleasure center every day for a long time, and then suddenly decide to stop and have diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, goosebumps, tremors, and severe aches and pains, it's quite a shock to the system. You're going to be okay. Get the items in the Thomas Recipe below on this page. Along with the Thomas R. I was told HOT BATHS, and I can't begin to express how the baths helped ease the anxiety and muscle aches right from the start of full withdrawal. I always slept after the baths, although not for long. The brunt of my WDs lasted only about 2 days. I was left with only the restlessness and insomnia for about two more weeks, but felt better and better each day. Keep staying with on this forum. Congratulations on your decision to get clean and get your life back!

[WODAgirl]

Right!  Mentally, you're getting there. Just keep that same thought process, and you can do it.

[Celisha]

Thanks so much, it's great knowing I am not alone, and 11 days, Congrats, I cannot wait to be there! Painless, lol, more meant like the imodium, things like that to curb some of the Icky n aches that come with it. Yes the kids are my motivation also, and I keep telling myself its like being scared about labor, but you have to do it, and you know in your head the whole time as bad as its gonna get, it will soon be over, and what you reap is well worth it. It's not the want to quit, its the fear of those few days of suffering. :)

[WODAgirl]

Congrats on the decision.....11 days in, and kinda in the same boat. I have 3 children (one with special needs)....so, my best advice....get out if bed for them. We're all gonna be really tired for a while, but our kids are worth it, right??  :). As far as remedies....Imodium, ginger, melatonin....protein...and make yourself make your own energy.  None of these solutions is a narcotic...so painless? Ehhhh.....just keep thinking, you only have to get it right once....and your kids are worth it!!!