Need help getting off of lorcet!! HELP PLS!!

I have been on lorcet 10/650 on and off for about 2.5 yrs now. I have quit approx. 3-4 times. I am absoulutely sick of doing this! I am sooo ready to quit(again) but really feel that I will succeed  this time. With a very busy schedule It is not possible for me to quit for about 2-3 more weeks, but I am really really scared this time, as I am up to taking upward of 15-20 a day! I know it's terrible not to mention very expensive. This is the worst I have ever been on them.So i am alsoscared to just c/t taking them. will it b dangerous?  I worry about my health everyday as I have 3 children. Thats another reasoni cant detox  by myself and take care of 3 small children.These pills are ruining my life!! I have a great husband who is willing to help me but as i said it cant happen for at least a couple of weeks due to work etc.. Another thing is he is on the lorcet too! anyways, i am wondering if i should get on suboxone for now just to make it for now since i simply can not go on like this any more! is it possible to b on suboxone 4 only a short term or can anyone offer any advice on what i should do? i m only using at this point to not have w/ds but the high amts r killing me n i luv my family more than anything n do not want to accidentally o.d!  I cannot believei got myself back into this mess again! and worse off than ever! I feel like a complete fool for getting back on them!pls help i m desperate, your help is greatly appreciated!!!

[vicki595]

You can check into Suboxone therapy. It is very expensive but it does work. The only down side is that you have to taper off the sub because you WILL have w/d's with it.

I think you need to just calm yourself and think of a plan. I'll suggest setting a quit date and stick to it.  Set up child care for several days.  Try to quit on a Thurs. night. W/d's will kick in on Fri. and then you'll have the weekend when your husband is at home to help.  Have help for the following week.

Stock up on all the vitamins in the Thomas Recipe along with amino acids. The recipe is in the health pages,upper right of this page.

Get the house in order and laundry done etc... You won't feel like doing any of it.  

This will work but you have to work at it. I think you have the mindset right now. I hear your frustration!!

Keep posting...you'll get a lot of support here!!

Vicki

[wannaquit2]

Thank you soooo much for the advice! I appreciate it more than you know!  Since i've done the detox thing a few times fortunatly I have all the stuff for the Thomas Recipe and Vitamins Etc... I think you are right about getting a plan and getting things organized. Child care is a problem though and when I go thru the d/t's I feel a great deal of guilt in re: to my children like I should be doing this and that(super mom). I m so fed up will being controlled by lorcet I honestly wish I could quit NOW. thats the honest to God. I have an appiontment on Wed for Suboxone program. I have to be in w/d's tho for 24 hrs. So I have to "quit" tommorrow for 24 hrs b4 my appointment which will be very hard but I think since I have my mind made up I will make it thru it. My concern is with the Suboxone since I don't want to replace one addiction with another. So I quess when I speak with the dr. he will be able to answer my questions? Thanks Again soooo much. And it really helps to know there are ppl out there that care. and are willing to help. Any advice you have pls feel free to let me know. Thx times a billion!

[vicki595]

Make a list of questions to ask the doctor and ask them. Try to think of everything so you're not wondering later on~

Here are some questions (in case you're too tired to think LOL)

What dose do I begin with?
Should I stay on that dose?
How will I feel?
When can I stop/taper off?
How can I reach you if I have a question/problem?

Good luck~

[wannaquit2]

Thanks sooo much for your adviceand that is a great point and list of questions. I am hoping to make the right decision by trying suboxone? Since i have quit and failed a few times I quess it couldnt hurt to at least go to my appt. and find out more info regarding it. I just want to stay clean this time so badly!Thank you again you have been ton of help.

[avisg]

I think  for now sub would be best because of the amout of   APAP you are taking so much it can be toxic to your liver .When was the time you had  you liver count checked it
If you havent I would get it checked asap

[wannaquit2]

thx for the advice!