Norco Detox

[kyle505]

I've been posting on other folks pages for the past couple of days, and decided I'd come forward with questions and thanks. I have been abusing pain meds of any kind for over ten years, maybe more. For the past year I've abused Norco 10s, taking 5 to 10 a day. I've lied to my doc, lied to my family, stole drugs from friends, went through med cabinets of homes I'd visit, even stole pain meds from my mother while she suffered the end stages of cancer. I've been through many ct withdrawals because I could never tapper off - I wanted that feeling, knowing full well what was waiting for me when i quit. On January 1st, I felt so much shame for having ripped off meds from a friend again, that I decided to stop. On January 2nd I took my last four Norco, and thus am in day four of detox. I have been in hell. Although I've detoxed in the past, I've NEVER experienced anything like this in my life. You all know the symptoms so I won't review. I'm at the end of day four, and feel a wee bit better. I was able to eat today. Because of the help I've received on this site, I bought Vit B12, C and an OTC sleep aid. I also got some great support and encouragement from folks like Lulu. Finally, I found a quote, and I can't remember where, from someone who said "...count the seconds, count the minutes, whatever it takes to get you through".  Thanks to all of you. I wonder how long, based on the time and amount used, it will be until the hell is over. I know that I've a long road ahead re learning how to live and enjoy life without the meds; I just want the panic, pain and sleeplessness to end. There are moments when I'm glad this is so hard...It is a blessing of sorts because I will never put myself through this again. I can't.

[kyle505]

Vicki - tell me about it. And after review, I owe you a hell of a lot. Can never say thanks enough. You helped change my life; and that includes the life of my wife & kids. You've earned many God points.

[kyle505]

Bryan. Thank you so much. I was surprised that this thread showed up after all this time. Oh yeah - getting people right and pissing some off along the way.

[vicki595]

Wow!    What a flash back!!    xoxo

[kyle505]

Thanks. It is strange to read these. Hopefully jtizzler posts his own stuff.

[Fireby29]

I was a big time lurker on here in December and January, and remember this.    I did not pull the trigger until April and messed up in June.  But I am now on a great track, and hope to get to where you are!  Congrats, and keep on with your fantastic ability to cut to the quick of it and get people right.  I know it helped me.

Bryan

[Sonrissa]

I just read through this whole thread! Wow, Kyle you really have come so far! Congrats on your success!