Percocet withdrawal help

[MikeyCy]

So I'm a 20 year old guy with my whole future ahead of me.  I have a beautiful girlfriend and a loving family. But somehow along the road I was introduced to pain meds. I never really abused them that bad until recently.

I have been taking about 5-9 oxycodone 5/325 a day for the past month. I feel it pulling me into its grasp. I do not want to go down this road cause I have seen it happen to so many people. I stopped taking them roughly 53 hrs ago.

I was wondering if me taking maybe one or two Vicodin a day would help me beat the nasty withdrawal symptoms or if the symptoms would just arise when I stop taking the Vicodin? I only bought 8 Vicodin 5/500 for the next four days cause I know those will be the hardest days of wd.

Is this okay? Or is it just stupid of me? Please help me out  

[abritt121222]

This is gonna sound harsh I know but if u come clean and tell her everything she should respect you for telling her and be happy you told her instead of keeping it from her if she does say on your a piece of **** or anything like that and is not supportive of the fact u were honest and are working on fixing it she might not be the one for you. I can see off u do it over and over again and she looks at u different but being you haven't done it long and aren't strung out she should be happy you didn't lie to her about it. But that's my opinion the rest is up to you

[MikeyCy]

I know for a fact she doesn't have a clue cause she would have called me out on it right away. I'm afraid she will think of me completely different if I told her tough!

[abritt121222]

If you have been with this person for a while I would be willing to bet you she already knows something is going on anyway because us addicts think we can hide it and act and look the same but its not like that at all our loved ones can tell something is different

[abritt121222]

It will make it a lot easier on you to tell her. Just tell her straight up and tell her u know it could turn into a big problem and she will be glad you were honest with her and admitted it before she was walking out the door like my fiancé did. Luckily she's back and I'm clean now but that was very hard and trying to quit when someone you love is leaving makes it a lot harder so don't let it go that far and just be honest with her

[MikeyCy]

I would rather keep this to myself cause my girlfriend is the over achiever type with that perfect family type of setting and I'm just scared to tell her even tho I know she will support me I just don't want any of my loved ones to know this about me cause I have always feared what people thought of me :(

[selfinduced]

I understand the feeling completely. Better to deal now then at 50 like me! You don't have to tell everyone, maybe just a trusted friend (girlfriend) . Keep sharing here. We will never judge, just give it to you straight. Main thing is just don't continue to use. You'll be in for a life of hell.....I never thought it would happen to me, but it snuck up on me before I knew it. You say you have friends that have been down this road......take a good look at them. You got this!

[MikeyCy]

Thank you sir! I just have taken this so hard on my self that it starting to tear me apart and I'm so afraid to tell anyone I love cause it will tear them apart as well. Then ill have to live with them knowing I had a pill problem and I can't deal with that. I hope this is the las time I have to do this...actually I KNOW it will be the last!

[selfinduced]

I have not read above post, but just want to tell you that you have not been on these pills too long and the time to stop the damage is now. Your my sons age and I look at him knowing he has his whole life ahead of him. Read some of these post and see what will happen if you continue. Don't let our story be your story. Lose those pills now and the world is yours for the taking. Is there someone you trust to tell of your whoas? Anyway, Your a bright young man to find this website and be proactive in your recovery. Keep posting for more support.Always here.

[HappyDays2Come]

Hi MikeyCy, yes jump ship while you still can! Only one month of use is not that bad so don't get stuck looking back years down the road and tons of money spent and wondering what you've done to your life. It's so good that you're recognizing the issue now and reaching out! I wish I had (now I'm into it for 3+ years and just doing something about it). Today is my first day too so please jump ship with me.

[MikeyCy]

Just want to say thanks to everyone! You are all so helpful to me cause i am scared silly. I appreciate all of you :)

[OpenMind24hours]

Hi Mikey, Feeling it pulling you into it's grasp is a great description. I'm kicking same for the 3rd time. Each time it gets worse and WDs are going on longer each time. Quit while your ahead. You're lucky, you can stop all at once and go on with your life. But when you feel better and then get cravings, you might want to look into support. Do stay on this site. It's great support. Post your feelings, just like you just did. You'll get lots of love and support here. Best of luck to you.

[Jimmy1975]

Hi MIckey , everyone is right , just stop ! You're young enough that you'll rebound fast ! 5 mg. Oxy. Is about the same as 7.5 Vicodin . The short time of abuse will help no doubt . Good luck . Jimmy

[ChoosingLife]

If I were you..I would get rid of any pills you have ASAP. If you're anything like me, you will take anything that you have. Taking those pills aren't going to help with the w/d process..it will just drag it out. I have tried countless times to  taper, and i never could do it. I just didn't have the control...I would have a bad day..get sick..or use any other excuse to break my taper and abuse just one more time (and believe me it never was just one more time.) I finally had to just jump and do it ct. It's not easy by any means but its definitely doable...im on day 10 today! Good luck and keep posting!

[abritt121222]

Yea unfortunately you did. Oxycodone and Vicodin are pretty much the same oxy is stronger but both opiates. What's going on is your body is used to having opiates to function normally no matter what opiate it is. But I agree with the others you weren't on a very high dose and not for long so withdrawal shouldn't be to bad. You are alot like me in the fact you have a great girlfriend and family and all that and regardless of back surgery I abused my meds and it couldn't figure out why I got like this because I have a great life but that has nothing to do with it pills don't care who or what you are they will destroy your life and relationships but the best thing you can do is tell your girlfriend and family what is going on because it will make it alot easier on you all around.

Good Luck and Godspeed
ABritt

[MikeyCy]

Thank you Ron! So pretty much I just threw away those 53 hrs down the drain? Oh man :(

[Bad Co]

Hello MikeyCy, glad to have to have you here. It's very good to hear that you are admitting that you have a problem with these things. However, I'm not a professional and don't know your entire story so my advice is purely a suggestion. I recommend flushing the 8 Vicodin down the drain as soon as possible. I don't believe these 8 pills will be enough to properly taper you.  I had tried this type of quitting about a dozen times, and for me it just never worked. (It may for other people?) You see, I'm a pill addict and I just can't control myself.  (i'm guessing you might also have this lack of control?) If you truly want to be done with this madness you will have to suffer some misery for a few days. Not gonna lie, it *****. But many many people have been able to withstand this and "make it", myself being one. By taking the Vicodin you are only prolonging the misery. Think of it this way, your withdrawals are going to restart after every pill you take. If you've been able to start this process of w/ding you could very well just see it through until you feel better.
Check out the Thomas recipe at the bottom right hand side of the page. It will help ease the discomfort of your detox.
Long term though you have to admit to yourself that you need help. I'm a tough old ******* and it took me 15 years to finally quit. The one thing that finally helped me was when I was able to admit to myself that I was powerless of these opiates. I confessed to my loving wife, I started going to N/A meetings and I was on my way.
Please take care of this while you still have everything and everyone. The longer you wait, the more painful it becomes to everyone.

Best of luck, and you have everyone's support from here!
Bad Co

[MikeyCy]

Thank you Ron! So pretty much I just threw away those 53 hrs down the drain? Oh man :(

[Norco1947]

Hi Mikey ,
Your using for the past month should not be the hard detox of someone with many months or years addicted . Yes , You are hurting yourself by using vicodine you need to clean your body of all drugs . Ever time you take a pill you go back to day #1 .
Your 53 hours is a good start , 2-3 more days and you will start to improve the W/D should ease and you will start to feel better again .
Read posts to learn what others have gone thru , you are lucky you are doing this now not 1-2 years of the addicted life , Your mind & body are  still young & healthy it will heal fast if you stop now .... Ron