Need help with Lortab tapering

[Flowergirl43]

I really need some advice.  I am tapering off 10-15 10mg lortabs that I took for two years. First thing I did was cut back to four pills and it is day number 7. I am still depressed, feel like hell, have NO energy. I lost my job so staying home through w/d's is easy. Went to the drug store and got anti diarrhea meds, benadryl to help sleep at night, vitamins, water and juices. It has been like having the flu. I have cried a lot with the depression but worked through all the things that were making me want to feel no emotions, writing through tears right now.  My whole muscle system screams and I take tylenol, showers,baths My stomach cramps but the diarrhea meds help, drinking water and juice. Rented movies, read books(anything but thinking about those **** pills) Does anyone know when the physical pain stops and the deep depression.  I am ready to go to the next step and cut four to four halfs but cannot get past this first step to take the next. I made a list of things to accomplish and cannot get a thing done. I just want to wash dishes or take out the trash. I have read everyone's stories and have followed all the advice I could find. God bless everyone who walks with this pain.  

[joann1975]

Ok...good plan...then if you wanna tackle my dishes cool! Kidding.. But you are doing great!

[Flowergirl43]

I will try that thank you! I just came back from the drug store and found some SAM-e and 5-HTP for depression.  Found the Thomas detox on this site and went and bought all the vitamins he suggested.  Looking for L-tyrosine now.  Added more names for prayer and think tomorrow I will try to tackle the dishes:)  

[Sunnyd210]

Hey I want to be on that list too :) What i would do with the taper is mayb stay where u are for a few more days and then cut down by a 1/2 pill every few days. U are doing GREAT!! The other thing I found to really help me get through the depression and anxiety was an anti depressant.

[joann1975]

That is a good idea...will you please add me to the list! LOL... I always pray for my MH friends...I love the friends I have made on here!

I never thought I would have been in the mess I was in or be able to take as many pills as I was!

Take Care...it will get better!
JoAnn

[Flowergirl43]

Thank you so much and I know that time will heal the pain. I would have never thought I would be in such a mess.  I have a new respect for people who pull themselves up because it is so hard. I started a list of the people on here who need prayers and I think that will help me accomplish something today.  Smiles

[joann1975]

Welcome to the forum! I know what you are going through right now is HARD...but I promise it is so worth it! I didn't taper quite as fast as you...so I didn't have the symptoms as much as you are. However, I read all your stuff and you seem to be doing everything right and that is great! My personal opinion is if you are already feeling like this you have 2 options either just totally quit CT b/c you are already in WD and you have the time off and you can just get it over with ... OR wait a few days and let your body adjust to the 4 per day and go down 1 pill every 4-6 days or so... (we are all different so we feel it differently). I would have gone CT if I didn't have a toddler to care for. I am guessing you have read the health pages since you said you got vitamins etc.. The depression can last a little while...it takes some time to undo what the drugs did to us... if it ever gets completely undone... the aminos/vitamins help with that though. Great idea on the movies and stuff... I think watching mindless TV to pass the time during this is a good idea...just no tearjerkers! LOL... You really seem to have it all together! Keep posting...and talking to us... we are all here to support you. This forum is wonderful for that... I wouldn't be clean w/o this place!
Take Care!!!
JoAnn

[dominosarah]

Hi  i am going to send a note to a girl who tapered and will be able to help you.  Just know we are here for you so keep posting.  She will be here shortly to help.    sara