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Norco withdrawal
I decided to post a bit of my story. I have been taking norco off and on for pain for a couple of years, but last March 2014 I had a hip replacement and I had a rough recovery. I ended up on Norco 7.5 for pain and got to the point where I was taking more than prescribed because I liked the feeling they gave me. I haven't needed them for pain for a few months now. I have been taking 6-8 a day. I have had short periods of withdrawal where I would run out early, but would always refill the script when it was time and start all over again. I could have refilled it again on May 28, but I decided no more. I am sick of being dependent on these pills. I have just completed 24 hours of freedom from norco and I will not go back again. They didn't help that much with the pain, anyway. It is going to be a little tough, I know. I am feeling achy, tired, sick, and antsy right now. It will probably get worse,but I don't care anymore. I am pushing through these wd symptoms and I won't go back. I can't wait to get back to my pre-norco days. I know it will be a long road, but I'm ready. Reading and posting on these boards really helps me stay motivated.
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your story is like so many of us that said I cant do this anymore and stopped one way or another just remember that 15 years is a long time and this habit will take everything you have to get off your back so hang in there and by day 7 or so it will start to look much brighter.... and like Tina said one of the great things is go sit outside in the sun and just let go you will find its very comforting...
Hahaha. You make me laugh! Funny guy! I posted an update in a new thread. I'm feeling good, no, GREAT this morning. I'm going to a spin class, then later today we are going to a small venue near us to listen to some great music and have a wonderful dinner. One week down!! I'm so happy. Thanks for the support. It has made all the difference for me.
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Where did you guys go? Are you still sober? The thread abruptly ended mid June as far as I can tell and after reading the whole thread I want to know how it's going. Please update.
Good morning Angel, I realize your 2 hrs behind as far as time so your still getting your beauty sleep. Just know I am thinking about and praying for you as I get ready to wrap up Day 5. Could not have come this far without. Stay strong. Will post you a little today. Get up Lazy Girl. Go to the gym and then throw something , talk to Tina on that. You girls are wild. Thanks for everything. Stay strong
I am so proud of both of you. You are both awesome!!! Time to get some rest. Talk to you in the morning.
Geez, the pill counting and rationing is spot on! So over it, need to be more present for my kids and hubby too. We will persevere!
Awww the love:)) I am sooooo pumped about 1 week out! It's hard to believe a week ago we were newbies. Couldn't have done it without you my friend and Charlie. I need to stop typing now and apologize to my husband for yelling and now my broken phone:). We have a BIG check in tomorrow girl.
Hey, I'm glad to see my angels feeling better. You gals are the reason I am in day 5 and rolling. I really don't feel too bad right now. Thank you so much.
It's okay. I love it when you hijack my thread. This thread belongs to all of us! Posting really does help. I feel myself getting all excited. LOL. Bring on day 7!!
More angels indeed!! I am posting like crazy tonight and man is it helping!!! This is going to turn into a full time job posting lol!! It is 1000x easier doing this with you guys. Again nomore sorry for hijacking your posts. It is going to be the longest thread ever.
More Angels? I will be so busy I will forget all about withdrawal and crazy little pills. One hour at a time, One day at a time, One week at a time, One month at a time, One year at a time, ONE LIFE AT A TIME!!!!! We all can do this, we just don't have to do it alone.
Charlie and nomore-- yup we got this. Nomore I feel ya on that with picture as I have felt the same way. Think about how freaking strong we are going to be after this…warriors!!!! Emotionally so much better/stable than 3 hours ago:) It is getting better guys! Also post like crazy with Junip and jlannspr as they need our help and are going to join our little party!!!
I think the mental part starts getting bad about now. I just teared up a while ago looking at an old picture of myself, thinking that that girl had never taken these evil pills. So I get the emotional wreck part! You are doing so good, Tina. Just hang on. It's gonna get better!
Nomore - I am really feeling that last quote girl ! I am having a bad day. Not bad enough to return to hell but thoughts crossed my mind today. I am fighting hard tonight and hearing how good you are doing today is bringing me out of it ! Ughhhhhh we are almost 1 week
Nomore - I am really feeling that last quote girl ! I am having a bad day. Not bad enough to return to hell but thoughts crossed my mind today. I am fighting hard tonight and hearing how good you are doing today is bringing me out of it ! Ughhhhhh we are almost 1 week
In my body pump class today, as we were lifting weights, the instructor said "When it gets hard and you don't think you can make it, that's when you need to push through it, because that's when the change is happening". I just loved that. I think it's a perfect analogy to quitting drugs.
More than halfway through day 6. I am tired today, sneezing a lot and I have a runny nose. Just part of the process. I got through a gym workout this morning and then I went to Costco. Now I need a nap. LOL. Hope everybody is hanging in there. It's worth it. I feel fantastic!
Yes, I get that feeling in my stomach often when going through this. It comes at different times during each wd. It's like you are missing something. I try to feel those voids with something I enjoy or get a change of scenery. Remember Idle hands are the devils playground. Keeping busy helps.
Good morning Angels. This is Charlie. Quick update. Headed out the door. Not real bad this morning. Strange empty pit feeling in the stomach. My mind is telling me a pill would fix that. I no longer listen to that voice. Just wondered if anyone had that feeling. nomore, I have not had a cigarette in 10 days and with this withdrawal from hydros I don't seem to be focused on them at all. Thank God. I guess going through two withdrawals at the same time is not all bad. Yeah for Day 6. Stay strong and I will post later.
p.s. Divorce court next mon will be a breeze after this week. LOL.
Live, Love, and Laugh!!!
p.s. Divorce court next mon will be a breeze after this week. LOL.
Live, Love, and Laugh!!!
yea, its two different highs. I found the life high lasts longer, you have more clarity, tend to follow through more on promises. Pills allow you to neglect a lot of things you have to deal with once getting sober. I'm aiming for this to be my last relapse. You are inspiring.
Well, the gym thing......I have always loved going. When I got started on Norco, it was for hip pain and then I had a replacement and wasn't really able to go to the gym much because I had a rough recovery with lots of pain. Hence, the pills. So, I couldn't really do much gym work without pain. It was the pain that kept me away, not the pills. Then the pain got better but I kept taking the pills. I actually liked going when I was high, talking to everybody and feeling strong. I won't lie. I miss the feeling of the pills. But, I love being clean and off of them more!
Oh, yeah. The counting! I did that ALL THE TIME. Sometimes I couldn't remember how many I'd taken, and I'd count two or three times a day. Crazy. It is so freeing not being on the pills, isn't it? Wow. I just got a shot of euphoria thinking that I'm free. I know you are going to have a great day today! You are doing so good. How is the quitting smoking coming along? I quit about 16 years ago. That was a tough one, too. I have been addicted to and then quit many things throughout my lifetime. I am a child of the 60's and 70's. The hippie era.....I think this Norco has been the hardest to quit. But, I'm doing it. And so are you! Have a great day. And Tina, you are doing great, too. I love you, girl, and I've never even met you! It is strange. Here I am at day 6 and it feels like it's been an eternity since I quit.
I love going to the gym when I'm sober. I found when I would start using again that I would quit going or make excuses not to go. Would you do that as well? Seems like the pills gave me an "I dont' care" feeling about the gym and eating healthy.
Meeg, I DID go to the gym. It was tough but I just did the best I could. I have always been a gym rat, so it is normal for me to go. Here on day 6 it is feeling a little easier. I just make myself go and do something, even if it's just to walk on the treadmill. I didn't go the first 3 days of my wd. That would have been too much! The endorphins gave me a natural high and make me feel a little better, at least for awhile.
I woke up this morning, turned on my iPad and came directly to this forum. First, I am on Day 6 today. I am feeling pretty good. I am not done yet with the wd's but they are much less intense. Still some weird brain zaps, and body aches. I had a dream last night where I found a pill and took it. I put it in my mouth and let it dissolve a little and then swallowed it. I used to actually like the taste of Norco when I would first put it in my mouth before I swallowed it. In the dream I kept waiting to feel high, but it didn't happen. I was so disappointed in myself and was so happy when I woke up and found out it was a dream. I've been dreaming like a madwoman the last two nights. I haven't had to take anything to fall asleep, and I've slept well. I used to dream a lot, but haven't too much since starting on Norco. I think I would just collapse in bed at night after taking pills all day. Now that I'm clean, I'm dreaming again. I am really happy I am sleeping so well. I thought I wasn't going to be able to fall asleep last night, but tried a deep breathing thing I read about and it worked. Anyway...... Day 6! I am so happy. It's good to be clean, off those devil pills and looking forward. I have been here before, but this time feels different. I know I'm going to make it.
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