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I wanna be done... what do i do? vicodin, percacet, etc

by Darkglare, Nov 09, 2009 10:21AM
Hey I'm another of a million here- 28 and a complete addict ,  been on opiates for along time, not sure when I became an addict instead of a prescribed user, sure it was somewhere around the time I thought it was ok to just take another one because - yes it is "happiness" in  pill form- I decided today I'm gonna quit!  I am already experiencing withdrawls, I could feel the begining last night and knew it would be bad, but wasn't truly prepaired for this.  I don't want to just take more, I won't go the in-patient route,  anyone have some advice for a guy who wants his life back?
Member Comments (6)

by desperatetostop, Nov 09, 2009 10:24AM
congrats and welcome.

have you called your doctor? if you want inpatient I'm sure your doc can recommend some places. or even google some rehab's in your area.
if you want to stay home and go it on your own...prepare yourself for flu-like symptoms. you might want to check out the Thomas Recipe as it can be helpful.
drink plenty of fluids and get as much rest as you can, even if you have to take OTC sleep aids.

you can do this. you are NOT alone...we're all here to help out and support you

by Darkglare, Nov 09, 2009 10:50AM
To: :)
Thanks... I think I really need it

by dominosarah, Nov 09, 2009 10:58AM
Get up and move around as much as you can too.  Exercise in any form helps.  Take warm baths or showers if you are achy, eat bananas, drink plenty of fluids like gatorade or vitamin water.  You can do this!!!  Think positive and stay strong       sara

by NorcoQueenoftheUniverse, Nov 09, 2009 12:02PM
To: Darkglare
oh. i sooooo KNOW that FEELING of the (so called) "happiness in pill form" scenario...Been there.. DONE that!  

I went from an 8-10 Norco habit a day x/s 3 years to being clean for 102 TODAY!  but.. I hafta say.. it wasn't a walk in the park.. to get there... but it's doable... (if I did it.. anybody can)

Check out the Thomas Receipe... drink LOTS of WATER... EXERCISE (when you can muster up the energy.. and it WILL be hard at first) and KEEP POSTING... as this site was a LIFE SAVER for me!

Much support and lots of prayers your way!
NorcoQueen

by Darkglare, Nov 09, 2009 07:20PM
To: omg
How did I turn into this..... what do you take to get rid of the pain when you can't take anything at all that would work!  I feel very bitchy at the moment sorry guys/girls. Please keep telling me about this.  I always thought I could just stop with no side effects,  wow was I wrong!

by hooked4life, Nov 09, 2009 07:49PM
To: Darkglare
Yes check out the thomas recipe. Also get some sort of sleep aid like benedryl or a OTC sleeping pill. The worst part is not being able to sleep when going thru wd. Much needed rest and this site will help.
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