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Just looking for support...
I’ve been taking Vicodin over the past year and today is my second day quitting cold turkey. As of Saturday I was up to about 12-15 pills a day (M361). I didn’t get much sleep last night, and I’ve been jittery all day. Nobody close to me knows that I was using, or that I’m quitting -- so any/all support is welcome. These demons are pretty awful – I just want to turn the corner and enjoy life again – I love my wife and I love my son – God please help me!
congrats to you ! i am so proud of you keep posting and keep on moving forward You have taken your life back God Bless !
I'm on day 9 - and I feel great. Most of the physical stuff has passed. I’m finding that I’m thinking about pills less-and-less as each day passes. I’m starting to feel more like myself again!
Thanks to everyone for the support! Really – it means a lot to me, and it’s a great way to start the day after a sleepless night. I’m about to grab a cup of coffee and start working! I still have a long road to repair my image here at work – I’ve not told anyone here, but I know my performance has suffered over the past year.
Dirty_secret - I’m having the same symptoms – hang in there! Family is the best motivation of all!! In addition, I’m trying to read as many success stories as possible – I figure if they can do it, I can too! Check back and let me know how day three is going for you!
Kyle505 - I was buying off the street. I was taking the pills for recreation at first, then it turned into a crutch, then boarder-line obsession. I woke up on Sunday moning (after one year) and said enough. I called my supplier and toldd him I was done.
I know how you feel.. I am on my second day cold turkey too.. I am 31 years old & have been taking these pills for about 12 years... I was taking anywhere from 16 lortab 10mg pills a day... Sometimes 20.. I am married but my hubby is working out of the country.. He knows I take them but he can't really be here for me now.. It's just me & the 3 kids.. I told the kids I have the flu but I still feel like a crappy Mom right now.. I want to be the Mom they deserve WITHOUT taking pills.. I am hurting so bad right now.. Body aches, severe headache, sneezing like crazy and so over the freezing & sweating at the same time... It's so disgusting!! I am absolutely miserable...I wish these aches & pains would go away NOW!! And all the emotions from just losing my Mom & losing my brother & sister a few years ago are coming out!! I'm a mess right now!! :(
you have great advice given to you Use the Thomas recipe also For Me when the anxiety was intense I made myself go for a walk you would be surprised on what just a walk can do for your attitude.
I was in same position nobody here knew my secret. I just told everyone I had flu :/
when u can try and keep food down even crackers toast it will help yor stomach and Use Immodium it helps so much with bathroom issues. I ate alot of bananas and yogurt and applesauce. Take Hot baths or showers it relaxes you so much.
When you cant sleep at night watch a movie dont just sit and dwell pop in movie or read a good book it will help get ur mind off the WD
Congrats on getting your life back.
It will get easier day 3 was hard for me but in only came in waves and by day 4 alot of the symptoms started to settle down . just push through it and you will be okay. Keep posting on here there is alot of support on here. I promise you it will get better sending you strength and hope
I was in same position nobody here knew my secret. I just told everyone I had flu :/
when u can try and keep food down even crackers toast it will help yor stomach and Use Immodium it helps so much with bathroom issues. I ate alot of bananas and yogurt and applesauce. Take Hot baths or showers it relaxes you so much.
When you cant sleep at night watch a movie dont just sit and dwell pop in movie or read a good book it will help get ur mind off the WD
Congrats on getting your life back.
It will get easier day 3 was hard for me but in only came in waves and by day 4 alot of the symptoms started to settle down . just push through it and you will be okay. Keep posting on here there is alot of support on here. I promise you it will get better sending you strength and hope
yes! what sonrissa said, stay hydrated and fed, and if you can't eat, you probably won't be able to eat right for a while, then get some ensure plus, or herbalife, or instant breakfast even, whatever you can, just stay fed and hydrated. It is not easy, but so worth the work.
Day 24 here, just got home from shopping, something I could not have done last week, too full of anxiety, but today went food shopping with daughter and her friend and came home, and they brought the stuff in and whiel I was putting it away i put on music and did some aerobics dancing aroudn the kitchen while puttting the stuff away celebrating my feeling good.
FEELS GOOD!!!!
ahhhh! you will get here, I promise, hang in,
hugs,
Lily
Day 24 here, just got home from shopping, something I could not have done last week, too full of anxiety, but today went food shopping with daughter and her friend and came home, and they brought the stuff in and whiel I was putting it away i put on music and did some aerobics dancing aroudn the kitchen while puttting the stuff away celebrating my feeling good.
FEELS GOOD!!!!
ahhhh! you will get here, I promise, hang in,
hugs,
Lily
hi Adam and welcome! There are lots of secret Detoxers here, including myself! I sure know how you feel! It can be done! The items in the Thomas recipe will help! Best wishes and please post anytime you have a question or need support! Lots of wonderful supportive people here to help! Make sure you stay hydrated! Very important to help rid your body of toxins! Take care!
Hang in there. Sometimes the hardest part is starting the process.I know the depression and fear of doing this in secret (boy do I know). The jitters will be there for a bit, but sleepy time tea was my lifesaver along with hot baths. Keep busy as that will speed your healing and keep your mind off the w/d's. Please just go with this for a few more days. It is SOOOO worth the time served to get your life back. Your wife and son may not know the struggle your in, but will see the difference in you. Keep posting, we're here for you.
Why do you want to quit? Were you getting meds via a script or buying off the streets? I understand your desire to break free, and that you love your family, but usually there is something that pushes us to finally stop. That would be important to know so we can help.
you can do this. Are you familiar with the Thomas recipe?
I am on day 24 and I have my life back, and still a weeek to go before I am feeling more normal again, but just in this 24 days I feel great. The anxiety is fading more every day, and I am getting more energy every day, and I will never go back.
You iwll feel the same, I promice, just don't give up.
hugs,
Lily
I am on day 24 and I have my life back, and still a weeek to go before I am feeling more normal again, but just in this 24 days I feel great. The anxiety is fading more every day, and I am getting more energy every day, and I will never go back.
You iwll feel the same, I promice, just don't give up.
hugs,
Lily
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