I need some support

[Jennifer1984]

I am 23 and I am coming off of Vicodin ES. I have been dependent on it before, and after having a complicated pregnancy and a c-section, I am afraid I have become dependent again. I don't want to talk to my family or husband about it- I know how disappointed they would be if they found out I let it happen again. I just need a friend to help me out by supporting me and not judging me. Please let me know if you would be interested in being friends with me.

[Mandapanda17]

you can definitely get off the pills too. I really believed I was never going to be able to and here I am, 9 days clean :) we're all here for you, come here for support, it makes it a lot easier and you'll have many people to pray for you :) ttys

[james2069]

Mom 4a is axactaly right. taper of with vicodin. Do not go on methadone or suboxin it will mess your head up realy bad. Plese take this advise. Your freind James.

[JDRMinSD]

Eveybody on here understands.  Trust me.

[Jonnyboy84]

It sound like we are this same boat. I cant talk my friends or family about my addiction. they all think i am hunky doory. would be happy to talk to you about it. I also need some friends that understand at the moment.
I hope to speak to you soon
Jonny

[Soon2BMrsTurner]

I would be more than happy about being your friend =)
I am tapering off of Ultram after being on it for 4 years for health problems and just finally had enough , I also take Lortab10 for female problems but I am going in for surgery on the 2nd of Sept to fix that , I cant wait to taper off all together and live my life as me again without all this pain =) anything you need im here keep your head up and im sending you a PM now =)

[wannabefree330]

One thing to remember is that people like us are ALWAYS dependent.  Just because we arent using, or even taking pills 'as prescribed' doesn't mean we are not addicts.  Once an addicts, always an addict.  Thinking otherwise leads into sketchy territory and eventually relapse.  Try going to a meeting (AA/NA), that will also help.  You can also go to your doctor and let them know you've become physically & emotionally dependent on them and they can help you get off of them, or at least lead you to someone who can.  Telling your husband will be a BIG weight off your shoulders, and he can give you support (after he's done being angry--which is understandable), as well as be there the next time something like this happens.

[JDRMinSD]

Just a quick comment about family, I didn't have the guts to tell anyone but then was found "with my hand in the cookie jar."  At the time I thought that was the worst thing that could have happened and in retrospect, it was the BEST thing.  

[ochooked]

I don't see much judgment on this site -  - perhaps lots of understanding and encouragement but no judgment.   Tapering is tough and most cannot do it without help.   I also think most people overlook the help they so desperately need right in their own families - -- hope you will reconsider telling your husband --- didn't he say something about "in sickness and in health?"  "for better for worse?"  Maybe it's time to claim those promises  ---- and get some help.  The best thing I ever did was tell my wife.  They can do amazing thing for you but you must allow them to help you  -  To deny them that priveledge is to not honor them - - if they really can't deal with it wouldn't you rather know now?   Anyway, just a thought.   I wish you the best - - hang in there  - this is doable - and you can do it.

[mom4CA]

I know exactly how you feel. Right now I am "tapering off"  vicodin. I have been taking it for over 15 years. It is hard, and I had to do this before. I also had surgery, that's where I got another prescription, and, now find myself in the same shoes as you.  Just do like you did before. Taper off- maybe start by taking 1/2 less tablet per day for a week at a time. That's what I'm trying. Let me know if that works for you. I wish you the best of luck I know it will be hard, just try and think of  something pleasant when your body asks for that next tablet (like your new baby). Whatever you do, don't give up, you CAN do this, you did it before. Good luck.!

[JDRMinSD]

Agree-
We're all here for you and each other.  You won't find any judgement here, just understanding and support.  

[dominosarah]

Talk to us girl.  We are here to support you and not judge.  You will find tons of encouragement here.  How many were you taking a day?         sara