Just Found out I am pregn,ant and am addicted to painkillers

[AshamedMariah]

Hi there, I have been abusing pain killers on and off for about 6 years. I just found out 1 week ago I am pregnant.  I have been taking 4 10 milligrams hydrocodones a day for the last few months.  I have 3, 5 mgs left. I wanted to taper but I am more addicted than I thought.  I am 5-6 weeks pregnant.  I am not sure what to do? Is the dose i was taking small enough to go cold turkey, although at this point i dont have enough to taper.  I am so ashamed so please avoid trying to make me feel any worse than what I already do.  Does anyone have any tips to make withdrawls easier?  HELP please.....I feel so desperate.

[lynnalb15]

I was using norco about 45 mg a day before I found out I was pregnant. I found out and just stopped using. Stupidly. But I didn't know any better at the time I thought I was doing a good thing by just quitting. My baby girl is almost a year and fully healthy. In not at all saying to just stop but that was my experience. I was however only a month along. But please talk to your dr. It's very dangerous. And they can help you stay sober thru your pregnancy. Good luck Hun

[dominosarah]

How are you feeling now?

[kelseybunkerkb]

I have been taking narcotic pain medication since my car accident in 2010. I found out I was pregnant March 29, 2011. I gave birth to my daughter November 14, 2011. I could never find it in me to share with any of my doctors how serious my addiction is/was. I just recently went for a drug & alcohol evaluation and got accepted into the suboxone program. You are a brave person. I am sure you have the courage to overcome this. As far as you asking if you take a small enough dose to quit cold turkey, everyone is different. Just because you take a small dose doesn't mean you won't have horrible withdrawals! Best of luck!

[dominosarah]

Good Morning!  I dont care if you are taking half a pill every 3 weeks, this is a problem for you.  The mental part is tough and we usually recommend some type of counseling.  Is there anyway you could see someone?  Your brain will play some real nasty games with you.  It takes awhile for our brain to get used to not having any pills.  You are doing a fantastic thing here by tapering down the safe way.  Stay busy thru out the day, turn on some music, go outside, just stay busy.  You can do this!!

[AshamedMariah]

Ok so definitely easier said than done.  I am so glad I got on here this morning and read your comments.  They are definitely motivating to do better.  I have taken 1/2 a pill more than i am supposed to Saturday and Sunday.  I really really need to work on my self control.  If I dont my withdrawals will be worse on me.  I feel like I 'need' them to be happy.  I know that is horrible, but its really how I feel and I hate that Ihave given these little things so much power.  I know some people say the dose I am taking is super easy to get off, its not for me.  Its awful.  I have to though. I have to put these wants aside and  get more tough.  Thanks for your support.  Couldnt do it without this place.

[dominosarah]

Going cold turkey is NEVER recommended for a pregnant woman.  Pre term labor and miscarriage can happen.   She went to her doctor today and the doctor is helping her wean down.