Need help please...hydro

[Terri65]

Hello..I have been browsing the forum and doing alot of reading here.  I think I can get some much needed advice and help here.  I have read so many posts that sound just like me.  I have made the decision to stop taking my hydro that I have been on for many years due to a spinal injury.  I just don't want to do this anymore.  I still have 25 pills but I do not want to go to a doctor for help and think I can do this on my own.  What should I do?  I am taking 10/500.  Should I taper?  Please help me!!!  I am a 42 year old mom of a wonderful daughter.  

[Jacqui805]

First off, welcome.  I'm glad you made this decision, and I'll try to help in any way I can.  You have my support.  How much hydrocodone a day do you take?

[Terri65]

Thank you for your reply and your offer to help!  I take 7-8 per day..sometimes 9.  I have got up this morning and not taken any yet.  I don't know if I should take one or just none at all.  I really want off this stuff...not only is is bad for me but it cost way too much.  Please help!!!

[house1]

Hello and welcome it is very hard to taper with only 25 tabs.

If I were you only take one to stop sickness.

try to make those 25 tabs last you ten years.

[Terri65]

I just don't want to spend them money to get another 120 pills and really want to do this.  I think I can do it.  My daughter and I have something specialed planned to do on March 30 and I want to be able to forget all about those darn pills and enjoy myself.  Can I do this?

[Jacqui805]

Well my friend, it ain't gonna be easy either way.  There are alot of opinions here on both sides of the issue.  Either way, you'll experience w/d, and some would say that you shouldn't drag it out and suffer along the way as well, as you probably will with tapering.  Others couldn't have come off without having tapered.  There are some tapering schedules that some folks would use, and I know your pills are limited, but I would suggest a peek at one at least.  You'll probably see one listed in the Health Pages at the bottom right-hand side of the screen....if not, let me know and I'll get someone to you later on with experience tapering off of pills.  I myself, was on 200 mcg of fentanyl (patches).  Because of the drug, and the dose and time I was on (4 yrs.), I had to wean.  I started in Oct. of last year, and was on each reduced dose for one month (starting to experience w/d throughout).  At what was supposed to be one of my last doses, in January, I went into full-blown withdrawl.  I stayed on the dose for two weeks and finally chucked 'em because I knew that I wasn't feeling so hot on it anymore at that point, and I knew what was coming and wanted to get it over with.  It was brutal, as most folks will say....BUT .....IT IS DOABLE.  I won't sugar-coat this, so if you're leary, beware...you will probably feel like you're gonna die, but you will NOT, and it all will pass.  It takes some major strength and determination to get you through, as well as huge doses of support and having your mind occupied elsewhere whenever possible.  Coming here will help you through it either way, CT or tapering.  I promise to do what I can by you...

[Terri65]

Thank you so much for your reply.  I know I can beat this.  I have a beautiful 16 year old daughter to live for and I can do so much more with 300.00 than spend on this ****.  Why do  doctors give us so much of this junk and expect us to just stop it??  I will check ou the health pages as you suggested.  I have read about certain vitamins too here that I should try.  I am going to try to go as long as I can without taking one today.

[Jacqui805]

Knowing you can do this, can make all the difference in the world. Wanting it is of course, first, but knowing it can give you the stones to get through it..

I've got a 16 yr. old daughter, and a soon-to-be 14 yr. old one as well, besides a super husband....I can't tell you, despite the pain, how much better my life is without the cra*!  You have no idea, even now, until you're off, all the things that've been dimmed in you.  Everything I went through in w/d was worth getting to be here now.

You can do it.

[Terri65]

If I am this determined to stop, could the w/d symptoms not last as long?  I was hoping to feel better at least by 4 days.  Today will just be my first day. I aleady have a light headiness sort of.  I haven't taken anything since I got up and I am leaving shortly to take my daughter to school.  I have to driver her to and from daily.  I also do not want anyone here or family knowing about this..I want to do this own my own.  

[Terri65]

I hope my previous post didn't sound like I didn't want help from this forum...I meant I do not want anyone here (at home) knowing what I am going through.  That is why I searched out this site.  Please...I need your help.  I just think I can do this and beat it but I want to not feel light headed and stuff more than a few days.  Did you take anything to help you...like vitamins?

[Jacqui805]

Not at all Terri...sounds VERY much like you want help.  I'm glad you're here.

[Jacqui805]

Sorry, site seems slow, just saw your post above the last one.  It's really hard to say about the w/d s/s.  Lots of folks report feeling much better by about day 4 or 5, but lots don't too.  I wish I could be less cryptic about it, but I can't.  Even when you're done with the initial, acute phase, mostly physical w/d s/s, you will have some issues for much longer.  These are usually manageable, but can take people by surprise...some are emotional, some are physical.  

[oxyaddict420]

I dont want to be the one that makes this sound horrible, but in all honesty you should have some realistic expec tations of how this is going to feel and go.  If you are thinking that the lightheadiness is going to be about it for 4-5 days, then you will be Shocked at what is to come.  You can expect extreme diahreah, fatigue, shaking(uncontrollably), tremors, Hot and cold flashes, sweating, NO SLEEP!, extreme pain(since the withdrawl intensifies the actual pain), creepy crawling skin, RLS(uncontrollably).  That is just a few of the worst physical symtoms you will experience.  Then there will be mental symptoms as well.  I wont go into details with these since it differs widely with each person, and I dont want you to feel scared about something that you might not even experince..

I started a thread a while back about the hardest opiates to withdrawl from and their effects on us.  Also others posted on there as well listing their symptoms as well.  So I will look it up and post on it so that it will be at the top of the first page.. This way you can look it over and have some (realistic expectations of what is to come).. In all honesty alot of people including myself have felt literally like we were going to die from withdrawl, but the good news is that WE WONT, AND YOU WONT!! Keep an eye out for the thread titled "HARDEST DRUGS TO WITHDRAWL FROM"(AND THEIR SYPMPTOMS)

[Jacqui805]

I told her the same thing above, that she will probably feel like she's going to die, but won't.  I think that's real important to say because I don't think most folks realize it's going to be that bad.  

I'm glad you reiterated.

[oxyaddict420]

Yes, it is very important to know that despite feeling like you are knocking at deaths door, you are actually healing from the poisin that has corrupted our brains for so long..  My addiction couselor told me that in his entire career as an chemical abuse therapist that he has NEVER heard of anyone dying from opiate withdrawl.. He said Alchahol, Bezodiazapines, Barbituates YES!  But never Opiates!

That is one good thing from a horrid list of bad that comes with opiate addiction.. Glad to see that you are helping so much Jaqui with Terri's recovery attempt.  This is the reason I always come back here.. For the good, and the awesome things people do for eachother to help one-another.  Not the middle school banter that causes drama.. Much praises to everyone that is going above and beyond to help..

[flmagi]

Welcome to the forum terri.  First thing you need to decide is are you going to try to taper with those 25 pills, which are not alot to taper with and you will end up sick anyway. Or are you gonna just jump in and go cold turkey?
I would suggest the cold turkey, since you don't have alot of pills left. But if you really are gonna do this,you need to flush or dispose of those pills, because by the end of today or tommorrow, you will take some and have to start all over.
Withdrawels will last 4-6 days, it will be like the worst flu you ever had. The worst days being 3-4. By day 5 you will start to feel alittle better and each day after that will get better. Lack of sleep is usually the longest lasting symtom. But everyone is different.
You can do this, you won't die (you'll feel like it).  5 days of the flu is a pretty fair trade off for regaining your life and getting out of the hell.
So, its up to you, taper with 25 pills then withdrawels, or cold turkey and get thru this quicker.
Whatever you decide, we're here for you. Keep posting.

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

Terri, I sent you a PM, oxy420 is being very honest and truthful with you about the withdrawals. But like you I have a 16 almost 17 year old and a 9 year old. We owe it to them to break the cycle of addiction. They are worth it and YOU are worth it.

Let me know if I can help

chichi

[Terri65]

Thanks to both of you for your posts.  I will look up the thread that oxy mentioned.  I just feel that I can beat this.  I do have Lorezapan .5mg that is 2 years expired and some Soma.  I haven't taken any of those in a long time.  I wonder if the Lorezapan is still good that it would help me in a few days with some of the symptoms?  I just didn't realize that there are so many people out there in my situation.  This forum is amazing and I too would love to come back here with a great sucess story and help others.  I am reading that I should take Vit b and c to help?

[flmagi]

Go to the health page and look up the thomas receipe. it list all the things to help and how much of it.
Keep posting, you can do this.

[Terri65]

Chi Chi..I sent you back a PM - Thank you.   flmagi...thanks...I looked at it but wasn't sure if I have to take all of that or just pick some out???

[oxyaddict420]

You have to be carefull when taking the Valium is it?  Also the Soma  as well.  You will get a mized bag of opinions when asking about using those type meds to help through w/d.. Since some will say jusy trading one for another, and others will say that whatever helps to get through it GO AHEAD!  I personally think you have to be very careful in whatever choice you make.  I have used Klonopin, Soma, and a few others same type meds to help with the anxeity through the withdrawl.  Also the Thomas recipe says to use a benzo like klonopin to produce sleep for the first few days.. So just make sure to read up on as much info as you can, and take advice that you think pertains to your situation and try to implament it into your schedule. REMEMBER THAT RECOVERY AND WITHDRAWL IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE, AND ALTHOUGH WE CAN EXPERIENCE ALOT OF THE SAME SYMPTOMS, THAT THE RECOVERY IS DIFFERENT FOR US ALL, AND YOU HAVE TO DO WHAT (WORKS FOR YOU PERSONALLY)!!

BEST OF LUCK, AND I POSTED ON THAT THREAD I TOLD YOU ABOUT SO IT SHOULD BE ON THIS FIRST PAGE..

[Terri65]

According to the thomas recipe, you need valium or something.  The only thing I have here is Lorazrpam .5mg but they expired 11/2006.  I can go buy the other stuff at GNC.  I wonder if the Lorazepam is any good?

[Terri65]

I am afraid of sleeping to much as I have to take my daughter to school each day and pick her up.  

[oxyaddict420]

I have a feeling that will not be an issue(TRUST ME)  and most of us would choose to sleep through the worst of it anyway, but unfortuantly NO SLEEP IS ONE OF THE HARDEST W/D SYMPTOMS TO DEAL WITH, AND MOST EVERYONE GOES THROUGH IT!  

Not sure if the Lorazapam would still work at all or not. Couldnt hurt to try it, but then again dont go overboard thinking that because it is old and out of date that you need to take a whole bunch to make up for it ok?  Just get a plan set up, and then stick to it and dont let anything throw you off of your recovery!

[flmagi]

Terri,  You can use everything on the thomas receipe or what ever you can.  I'm not sure what Lorezapam is, but the soma might help alittle, just don't over do on anything.  Hylands leg cramps with Quinine will help with RLS and make sure you have some immodium for butt problem. Just don't bind yourself up (pretty hard to do in w/ds), you'll want to let the poisons out. All these things that people will tell you to take may help alittle, but its pretty much a waiting game, time will get you thru it.
Take tons of hot, hot baths and alittle exercise if you can (slow short walks). The 5 days will seem like an eternity in hell, but it is only 5 days.  And when we say 5 days, thats just an average, and on day 6 don't expect to be all better and cured. It took along time to get to this point, getting clean is not an overnight thing.
hang in there.

[Terri65]

Thanks to all of you for your encouragment.  I am going to try to nick this with what I have here and I am heading to the store in a bit to get the vitamins. I do take blood pressure meds so I guess I can't do the shtp5 stuff.  It says that it can spike blood pressure.  I hate to be sick over Easter but I have to do this and I have to do it now while I have my determination.  I guess I will just have the flu for a week.  I don't sleep good as it is so I am not looking forward to that. I just don't want to get in a situation that I can't take care of my daughter (cooking, driving her, etc).  I will get some immodium too.  I will probably be posting here alot as you all are all my help I have.  Love to all of you for taking time with me.

[Terri65]

I am going to make me a vitamin list I guess and head up to the store.  I hope some of this will help me.  Right now, I am ok but I know later today is when this is going to hit me.

[corey411]

Hi Terri, Im new to the site too. Im on day 4 wd from Vics and I started to feel better yesterday. Today I feel better than that. You got alot of good advice. Good luck on the path you choose. Corey

[toxictome]

Welcome to the forum....this is a great place for help and support. i tapered off  vics..you have enough pills to do that...you will still have wds...but they will be minimal compared to ct...I had NO diarrhea, sweats, nausea or vomiting....plus, you will be able to continue your daily activities.

the other thing...when you detox it raises your BP (blood pressure)..so since you are already on BP meds..you may want to take that into consideration for taper vs. ct....it will be worse w/ ct

avisg is good w/ taper schedules...PM her if you want to taper

YOU CAN DO THIS>>>>>We'll be here for you!!!   GOOD LUCK..KEEP POSTING!!

[Terri65]

Thanks to both of you for your posts.  So far I am 6 hours with no meds.  I am feeling lightheaded.   I don't want to take a hydro but I know that feeling will go away with it. Yes, I was wondering about my BP.  I will PM avisg.  Thanks!

[Terri65]

My daughter and I share this computer and I am now going to get her at school. I may not be able to get back on here until later today but I will be back. I need you all.  I am doing ok so far but feeling a bit axious.  Is that normal?

[ADGNGKG]

Im on day 6 off of tramadol after 8 yrs.  Your blood pressure is going to rise.  When you are out of pills you are gonna have trouble with the driving, girl so be careful! Just some advice, if your needing to be clean for a certain event thats not far away, i think you r putting yourself more at risk for a relapse, cause if you are feeling like cra# then, and determined to attend event, your gonna take some pills.  Not that i dont totally hope you dont, but something to think about.  Ive been in the exact same situation more than once.  You should wait til you have a good week that you dont have to do anything.  Im a stay at home mom of a 7 yr old boy and ive used "having to be well to do something with him" deal on myself and caved in SOO MANY times, so I just want you to think about it cause id love to see you SUCCEED!!!

[MizDemeanor]

Hi Terri and Welcome :)
I am happy you found the forum. This place helped me get off of the same drug.  (I mixed in some percocet but it was mostly lortab 10's I took)
The w/d was like they say, and I was thinking maybe you should think of a back up to getting your daughter to school in case you need it. someone you could call and tell you have a stomach flu and need help? Just a thought in case.
I see that I was kind of late on the thread so most of the other replies have covered your questions. We have alot of good peeps here, and my best advice is to COME HERE every day as many times as you need to. Talking to others who understand was the most important life line I had. I have a teenager too and I wanted him to have a clean mom not a "pilled up Mom". I understand how you feel.
Another good thing to do is read people's journals. I didnt realize about that at first, so heads up. You can click their names where its blue (hyperlink) under their posts, and it will show their profile. Lots of FABULOUS motivation here. Once you get past the physical, the mental part is hard. Just dont want you to think once the pills are out of your system you wont ever WANT one again. When you do, come here and type or read. It really does help.
If I can do anything please PM me. I feel you, girl.
Peace~

[toxictome]

Anxious is normal...take a pill and we will start w/ 28
..I'll PM avis for you.....check your inbox when you get home!!!

[ADGNGKG]

Anxious!!!  So normal, just ur brain having the fear of whats to come.....

[ADGNGKG]

This is the longest ive ever been off my meds in 8 yrs, and its day 6.  If i take one pill to help ease these w/d will i totally relapse?

[K Todd]

Hi there.

Well, welcome to the forum. It looks like were in the same boat. (exept today is day 1 on 7.5/500 for me.

I have been coming to this forum for a year now, and have seen tremedous changes thru people's lives here.

There is no easy way...just as today I already am feeling the flu like symptoms and bone aches etc..

Trust me, it goes away!!

R2R is a very good person to talk with when she's on the forum. She has been thru many surgerys and over the past year, she is now over 5 months free of the bondage! (despite the pain, she did it...as well as many others)

Do not fear! We have to face the fact that we have to pay the price (only for a short time)...then the reward after...is what we all are looking foward to and fighting for!

Your at the right place, and DON"T GIVE UP! - Keep on believing!

My heart and prayer's go out for you!

God Bless You,

Todd  

[toxictome]

If you are already on day 6...no, do not take any pills...you should be turning the corner any day...hang in there....it does get better.

I was telling terri that  becuz she hasn't stoppepd yet...she wants to taper.....

To ADGN/KTodd  Congrats to both oif you on your clean time...tha tis a big leap toward the drug free life you desire!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!  keep going!!!!

[theeagle]

Unfortunately your will power will not make a difference here - read more on the forum. A physical addiction can be addressed and helped, - BUT time is a major major factor in how you come back. I have a habit that went back to 'Nam days - almost 40 years - I quit around Thanksgiving and am just recently getting decent sleep and loss of anxiety/panic issues - do not underestimate the power of nutrition and supplements - look up the Thomas Recipe and take it to heart.

[Terri65]

I am back...my daughter was on the computer...I have been reading everyone's post since this morning.  I am going to beat this...today was horrid though...I feel like I just need to take one pill and that will get me until I have to sleep....but I am not...I will not do it.  I am going to quit this **** CT I think and endure 4 days of hell. I would rather have the flu for 4 days now...long weekend then to wait another week.

[toxictome]

ok...ct it is...go for it....you can do it...that is the bad thing about taper....it's a long slow burn...with minimal wds or...... go ct w bad wds...but it get ot over much quicker...what ever works for you..I'll be here to support you....Keep posting!!!.

[persnick38]

Welcome! I felt like I was reading about myself when I read your post. I have a 15 year old daughter and I took just about the same number and mg of hydro that you had been taking. I am now on day 13. Not much I could add that hasn't been said by all of the experts here. Just want to wish you luck and let you know that you will find so much support and encouragement here. Feel free to send me a message anytime. Can't do much but listen and give you hope that it will get easier but sometimes that's all you need to get through the toughest of times. Hang in there. You can do this. Your daughter is so lucky to have a mother who loves her so much.

When it gets really tough, try to visualize that special day that you and your daughter are planning later this month and how good and clear-headed you will feel. Focus on how great it will be for her to really have ALL of you with her rather than having half of you in a cloudy, drug-induced state.  

One last but certainly not least thing - PRAY, PRAY, PRAY. God listens and will get you through this.

[sterling_silver]

if you are going to C/T. Get rid of the rest of the pills. I have high blood pressure. 5htp does not affect it. Either does the L-tyrosine.
Good luck

[Terri65]

Ok..day 2....I am up now and this is the worse part. I feel I need that pick me up.  But I am not going to do it.  I slept 7 hours last night which is a record for me. I have to get up daily at 5:30 am to get my daughter up and ready for school.  What will today bring?  I have nothing to do here today so I am afraid I will be on here alot posting.

[jim811]

hi...

i read the posts above and you have received some good advice.  Myself...I tapered by cutting my pills in half and dosing at scheduled intervals.  25 or even 50 halfs may be enough but it won't be pretty.  On my 3rd day of stopping, I was in the gym and I was experiencing wds.  I believe the sweat helps cleanse the body of toxins, forces you to drink lots of h20 (I was drinking a gallon a day for the first month) and keeps you focused on your recovery.  Of you going ct and are determined, i agree with posts above...get rid of your pills.  

we all did this here and so can you...people here are great and we have many med pros...worried, jacqui just to name a couple...they helped me quite a bit.

Nick

[Terri65]

Thank you Nick.  These people here are is what is getting me through this.  Does anyone know when the wierd feeling like crawling skin and lightheadiness will ease up?  Soon as I get back from taking her to school, I am soaking in a hot bath. I hope that will help.

[Terri65]

I am still here and holding on...so far so good.

[Terri65]

still here...fixing to try to take a hot shower and go get some aminos.  I just feel sluggish right now.  Still tingling a bit.  Please someone post for me..

[GoingToMakeIt]

You are doing great! Just take it 1 day at a time. Try a hot bath with Epsom salts. It relaxes the muscles. Eat bananas too.

[BETTYBOOP01850]

i am not an addict, my fiance is and seems to be getting very little help. we have been together 9 years, we were in a accicent 2 years ago, he has spinal injury, this is not the first time of him trying to come off, the first was with morphine patches, that was a rough one, now on hydrocodone, he is just nasty with attitude. nothing i do is correct.  
he has quit exactly 2 weeks today, his first week was flu like symtoms, his doc put him on valium 2 a day for 4 days, it helped him sleep. then he put him on darvacet for 3 days, now he is being an *** again, he is so up and down and i know i am supportatvie, adn there doing the best i can, he does nothing around the house, lucky to get him to work. he wants no pyschology help, refuses that. i  dont even know if he will stay off but what can i do and how long is this actual procedure of riding this stuff out of your system.  iam strong and doing all i can 1 person can only handle so much of what this makes a person.  at wits end

[GoingToMakeIt]

First, copy your post and start a new one. More will answer you.
Look at the Health Pages near the top right of page. Thomas recipe and amino acids have things that will help him.

[Terri65]

First of all, I am a huge bettyboop fan :)  I feel for what you are going through. I don't have anyone here to help me except for my young daughter and I don't want her to know about this.  It is very had for your husband right now.  You have to try to be patient.

[BETTYBOOP01850]

patients are sooooooooooooo thin, i know this is hard, i just wonder if he will ever be back, what is the average detox, just so i know what signs to watch for. at 14 days no more sweats and fevers says his is in pain from time to time, moody on and off like a light switch. this is someone that has changed me as a person made me stronger, now i care for him but get the wrath of it,  thank you guys for answering, i will keep reading because some of yous are a help.

[GoingToMakeIt]

Total recovery is months to 2 years. Somewhat normal can be as early as 1 month to 3-4 months. There is improvement each week but it is a slow progression.

[BETTYBOOP01850]

thank you you are all in my favorites to help us. i am going to try to tell him to post here i hope all of you do better. thank you and i am trying to find more patients at this

[GoingToMakeIt]

Having him post here is an excellent idea. Sometimes we addicts feel that no one understands. It is a huge relief to know others have gone through this.

[Terri65]

I can't really help you on the detox time as I am only in day 2. I am praying for better days after 4-5..well the physical ones anyways...

[toxictome]

Another thing that helps..try to keep your mind occupied...when you dwell on the wds...i thinki t just mkes them worse...read a book, put a puzzle together, watch a movie. go for a walk

HOT BATHS too...lots of them....with epsoms salt  


BETTYBOOP: Yes, see if you can get your hubby on here to read...tha tmat=y help his mood.....good luck...he is lucky to have you put up with him at this time.... :D

Both of you keep posting...

[enemy48]

Hi there.  Sorry I didn't see this post earlier.  Read my profile,  That was the beginning of January after several failed attempts at tapering.

I was so in love w/my hydros that it was like a death to me.  But I really, really needed to stop.  I almost got in trouble and that was really a blessing.

You can get through this.  I didn't have this forum in my failed attempts, but got lucky to find it.  These people were my guardian angels.

Start a new life with us.  Not easy, but you'll love yourself for it later.  

[Terri65]

enemy...yes this forum is great.  I couldn't wait to get back here today and get on here for support. I had an urge but it passed....It is been over 30 hrs with no hydro..can I make it???   This skin thing and weird feeling is the pitts.

[Terri65]

I am here...just now starting a queziness in my stomach.  I did eat a little a while ago after nothing all day but cheese crackers.  I am in day 2 now.   Maybe I should take a hot bath?

[tylersblueeyedmama]

First of all, congrats to you for wanting to come clean!  The people here are WONDERFUL and AMAZING!!!!  They have truely helped save me, especially AMY!!!!  

Everyone here is kind, generous and will NEVER judge you.  It is hard to taper off with only 25 pills.  Have you discussed any of this with your doctor?

I wish you the best of luck and please keep posting to let us all know how you are doing!!!!

[Terri65]

No I just went CT.  I wanted the bad w/d's over quick and I will deal with the emotions later.  I hate these pills and don't want them anymore. I will deal with my spine pain and just try to walk more to help that.  No, I am trying to do this on my own by myself. Thanks for taking time to post :)

[tylersblueeyedmama]

I tried a few times myself, but it never really worked, but I have to tell ya, there is something called Hylands Leg Cramps that worked wonders for me,  I have been using it for years and it was the only worked for when my legs would act up during the withdrawals.  Ammodium worked good for the stomache stuff.  

I wish you the best of luck!!!!  Keep us updated!!!!

[Terri65]

Thanks for your encouranging words.  I need all the help I can get here.

[flmagi]

Hi Terri, How are you doing? Tommorrow is day 3 for you, right? Expect it to be a pretty ruff day. Day 4 too.  You did get rid of those pills, didn't you? Because now its gonna get really hard and if you still have those, chances are you will use them.  Trust me on this, flush them.  Keep posting and let us know how you are progressing. You can do this, be strong.
Magi

[worried878]

Hold o and keep doing like ur doing girl!   It is great how u decided to quit and get it done...keep posting

[Terri65]

So far so good...I just got up at 4:30 am after sleeping since 9:30 pm last night..I woke up with chills though but that really is about it...maybe a hot bath and back to bed?

[Terri65]

Ok..after the hot bath, laid back down and slept until 8:30...craving coffee.  I am a coffee nut.  I am sneezing like crazy though..is that normal?  Other than that, just feeling ok...

[Terri65]

Just got ready with a hot shower and getting ready to take my daughter to a friends to work on a school project...day 3 and only runs a bit, some chills, some tingling, lots of sneezing.    I think I am doing well.  When I have a crave, it just passes. I try to do something else.Music helps me alot.  Gets me in good spirits.  I am going hour by hour and even made a log of hours...I have a goal and I will MEET that goal!!!  You all are the ones motivating me right now.  I know I will be bored here today but I don't want to venture out in case I need a bathroom.

[Terri65]

Still here..back from dropping my daughter off and getting a few errands done. I am doing ok...listening to the new Def Leppard - 9 Lives (with Tim MGraw as guest)..what a great song.  Seeing them next weekend and so hyped!! I have to keep thinking these thoughts.

[beenthere125]

Hey...congrats! I could never go cold turkey. I've tried and ended up in emergency because I couldn't stop vomiting. I went four days straight and by the end I was just heaving and bringing up blood from all the high acids. My lips were raw and burnt from it all too. I was in excrutiating pain from dehydration and had to put on IV to get my liquids back up. It was hell!! This time...I am tapering and I didn't set any schedule for myself. I just took less and less over time. I would essentially take as little as possible to acheive a buzz and as of today...I'm down to 4 Tylenol 1's at a time and will be down to zero by tomorrow. I can't believe I went from 17 pills at a time to 4 and I'm getting mildly buzzed from 4!! It also helped me from getting any w/d's at all. It took my over a month to slowly cut down...but this week has been my biggest cut back...I went from 9 to 10 at a time last week to starting this week at 7, then 5 and now 4! :)
I wish you all the best...keep up the great work. Just remember...if you end up taking one...it's not the end of the world...just so long as you've decided to make these 25 your last ones...you can strech 'em out to ward off any possible withdrawals. But...day 3 cold turkey...sounds like you've got the determination to do this without!
Have a great one and keep us posted!
beenthere125

[mimi1313]

You sond like you are doing pretty well for day 4. Keep doing what you are doing,you are almost over the worst.

And yes the sneezing is normal.

Good luck and keep posting!
Melissa

[toxictome]

Terri,
Sounds like you are doing pretty good for day 3. The sneezing is normal. Keep on doing what  you are doing....hang in there...keep posting!!

[Terri65]

I am doing ok...no vomiting...and no runs since earlier today...just weird skin feeling, chills...I can do this...I know I can..I just have to make it 2 more days and I think I will be over this feeling...I hope.  The crawly skin is the worse.

[Terri65]

Morning everyone...still hanging in....slept another 7 hrs last night...still having slight tingling skin and took a reg. tylenol this morning for a headache...tomorrow will be day 5.  I am so excited to get this over with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flmagi]

Congrats Terri! Sounds like your doing good.  This is great watching you get thru this. Your new life awaits you Madam.