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1970885 tn?1435860428

Norco Detox

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.
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1926359 tn?1331588139
Hey Kyle...

I love that album...and I'm younger than your oldest kid(:

The sleep thing takes patience and letting go...Trust me I was obsessed with not getting enough sleep..which of course caused me anxiety which prevented me from sleeping....

I know it is awful...But it will get better...every day...Promise...Just keep doing all the good things that you're doing....Lu
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1979360 tn?1328143865
so glad you're almost at the three week mark.

i am not happy with you right now. because now, i want a donut. UGH! and to top it all off, it's raining outside pretty badly. yum! haha
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Hey Kyle!  You're at the 3 week mark and that's wonderful!  Remember Day 1? UGH!!  LOL

It's time now to begin a new thread because this one is getting too hard to open!
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1926359 tn?1331588139
Morning Kyle...
this is your LuLu morning check in(:
21 days is a great milestone and you are doing awesome.  Our lives got pretty small while on pills so now it feels like there is just SO much.  I have found personally that a good routine (even on non-work days...don't have many of those(:)  is key.  Also taking 'me' time...Just to be with myself and process emotion, being kind and gentle and generally just taking good care.  Patience and understanding.  Also-connecting with others as much as possible.  I was so disconnected on the pills I had no idea.  My relationships are so much more precious to me now.  

Awesome job on 20 days!  We'll have to have a little cyber party for your big milestone tomorrow LOL...
Happy Sunday...
Lu
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1970885 tn?1435860428
Day 20 - and I'm off to treat myself to a donut for breakfast! I've been eating healthy, taking my vitamins, etc., but I woke up this morning and decided a donut is in my future.
Slept ok, same ol same ol. A little tired, eyes a little stingy, but I'm planning on having a great day. And with a donut for breakfast, well how could it not be a great day?  Thanks again to everyone who's helped me get to today.
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1970885 tn?1435860428
...and one back at you. Thanks.
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1979360 tn?1328143865
digital high five, as always!
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