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Pills are ruining my life. Help!
I finally flushed them last night and feel so sick today. I can't continue this. I'm becoming someone I don't even know anymore. I lie I steal. It's horrible but feels good to get it off my chest. I feel like I'll never be happy again or enjoy things. Can someone give me words of encouragement? Yes I'll be going to AA when I feel better. I'm sad and lonely
Hi well you seem to be on the good side of our detox equasion your young you have only been on them a short wile and your dose was moderet just keep going in a few days it will start to get better and within a month you should have this behind you age and time used are the 2 most important factors and your good in both just hang in there I used for 35yr and 15 of them where on the dam pills if I can kick anyone can just hang in there keep posting for support Gnarly
Glad to hear your getting out of the house, even if it's just riding around in your car. It's weird, but music really helped me a lot during detox, normally I listen to country (I'm from Texas, lol), but for some reason all I listened to was rock?? Try taking a hot bath or shower, as many as you need to, throughout the day to help ease the body aches. Also, if you have trouble sleeping, try something all natural, not anything with diphenhydramine in it, like Tylenol pm. I've heard it can make the restless feeling worse. Stay strong!!! I'm sending prayers your way!
I'm also a 27 year old female. Been taking about 8-10 a day for a lil over a year
Thanks frogger. I feel so lousy. Been driving around listening to music. My whole body aches so bad
Hey there, good to hear from you. Sorry your feeling so lousy. I remember when I was detoxing off trams, the anxiety is one of the worst withdrawal symptoms you will experience, but (and I know your probably tired of hearing this), it will get better, just takes a little time to get all that cr@p out of your system. And please don't beat yourself up, in the past, I stole pills from my dad, grandma, you name em I probably jacked pills from em.
These were all feelings I had to deal with after detoxing. That's why I think it's so important for aftercare. I'm glad your thinking about doing that when you feel better. For now, just rest as much as you can. Take care of YOU, everything else will be right there waiting for you when you feel better. Time and patience. Wishing you well soon, good luck!!!
These were all feelings I had to deal with after detoxing. That's why I think it's so important for aftercare. I'm glad your thinking about doing that when you feel better. For now, just rest as much as you can. Take care of YOU, everything else will be right there waiting for you when you feel better. Time and patience. Wishing you well soon, good luck!!!
I also just want to say that we can't do this alone. At least I couldn't. I had to tell my husband and my mom (I live with her for the time being) and it does feel so much better to have their support. If you can, tell your family. You will feel a lot better! And go to NA meetings. I started to. It's amazing how many people are out there that have gone through this and support us!
I have been addicted to hydrocodone and have tried to quit 2 other times. I told my husband Again a few weeks ago and my mom last night. I was hoping I'd feel better, but I don't. I just feel bad for causing so much problems. But, they do support me and I am taking a few days off next week to get off this crap. I feel just like you. Will I ever be normal again or happy? I am so not the person I was. I am lazier, have no motivation, I don't enjoy life anymore. I lie all the time now to my husband and whoever else. It's awful. I want to be the person I use to be. That's great you flushed them. It's scary and yet feels amazing. Good luck, keep us posted!!
I woke up feeling sooooooo anxious. I am flat out miserable. Think I might call in at work today because i just feel awful
Hey hon how are you doing?
You will feel better than normal but remember you did not become addicted over night so you can not get better over night...time, boy do I hate that nasty four letter word! But time is what it takes.The physical will last about 3-7 days, then the mental will start. That is when you have to really keep your guard up! This is when you mind will start to wander and make you believe you need to take a pill but if you remember this 1 is too many and 1000 is never enough! You will get threw it and be so much better!
You will feel better than normal but remember you did not become addicted over night so you can not get better over night...time, boy do I hate that nasty four letter word! But time is what it takes.The physical will last about 3-7 days, then the mental will start. That is when you have to really keep your guard up! This is when you mind will start to wander and make you believe you need to take a pill but if you remember this 1 is too many and 1000 is never enough! You will get threw it and be so much better!
The gold standard for most of us would be to sleep while withdrawing. Yes, it's ok to sleep as much as you want. Exercise can play a very important role, but for now, sleep.
Does normal return? When people get clean, they sound like a cross between an evangelist and the 300 million dollar powerball winner (if that's anyone's idea normal.) they don't really return to normal, they return to fantastic
Does normal return? When people get clean, they sound like a cross between an evangelist and the 300 million dollar powerball winner (if that's anyone's idea normal.) they don't really return to normal, they return to fantastic
Hi and Welcome!
If you are sleeping now then that is a BIG plus.
Just make sure you drink TONS of water and electrolyte drinks to help flush out the toxins.
Do Not be scared or shameful. However, secrets will keep us sick. You will feel a BIG weight lifted if you reach out for support from your family and friends.
Addiction is a disease and we did not ask for it.
Maybe look this up in a more scientific way and you will understand what happens in the brain. The drugs whack out the Nero-chem and also we have a part of the brain called the mid-brain, (survival) the part that will always remember the pleasure. This is the part that is hard. If only we can put a new tape in..hahaha. Just do not feed it and you should be fine. There is so much you can do to help get through this. Make sure you eat very healthy too. Try to replenish back all the vit/min and electrolytes we have lost during our drug use.
I came off the Methadone with 2 other meds, c/t back in 2012. It was not easy but it was worth it. I had a girlfriend on here that we would talk over the phone and compare notes, as she came off the trams. These 2 meds our very synthetic and do not like to let go to easy. SO the mental on both Methadone and Trams can lingerer a bit. It does take time for the brain chems to balances back. It is harder on ones that are older (like me) and who have used for yrs & yrs. If you only used a short time, and a low dose, you will balance back in no time. Young and Healthy helps too. Just take it day be day or min by min. You will start to feel the clarity of your mind and your body will follow. The BIG thing is working on staying clean. AA/NA and or any Support groups are good. Church is one of my favorites.
I wish you the best and try not to fear the unknown. I know it is hard but lots of us have LOTS of time in. We were where you are at one time.
Keep trucking forward and do not look back.
Keep us updated.
Bless
If you are sleeping now then that is a BIG plus.
Just make sure you drink TONS of water and electrolyte drinks to help flush out the toxins.
Do Not be scared or shameful. However, secrets will keep us sick. You will feel a BIG weight lifted if you reach out for support from your family and friends.
Addiction is a disease and we did not ask for it.
Maybe look this up in a more scientific way and you will understand what happens in the brain. The drugs whack out the Nero-chem and also we have a part of the brain called the mid-brain, (survival) the part that will always remember the pleasure. This is the part that is hard. If only we can put a new tape in..hahaha. Just do not feed it and you should be fine. There is so much you can do to help get through this. Make sure you eat very healthy too. Try to replenish back all the vit/min and electrolytes we have lost during our drug use.
I came off the Methadone with 2 other meds, c/t back in 2012. It was not easy but it was worth it. I had a girlfriend on here that we would talk over the phone and compare notes, as she came off the trams. These 2 meds our very synthetic and do not like to let go to easy. SO the mental on both Methadone and Trams can lingerer a bit. It does take time for the brain chems to balances back. It is harder on ones that are older (like me) and who have used for yrs & yrs. If you only used a short time, and a low dose, you will balance back in no time. Young and Healthy helps too. Just take it day be day or min by min. You will start to feel the clarity of your mind and your body will follow. The BIG thing is working on staying clean. AA/NA and or any Support groups are good. Church is one of my favorites.
I wish you the best and try not to fear the unknown. I know it is hard but lots of us have LOTS of time in. We were where you are at one time.
Keep trucking forward and do not look back.
Keep us updated.
Bless
I feel so sluggish. No appetite. I've been sitting outside in the sun in my chair but sleeping a lot. Is it ok to sleep as much as I can?
Thank you all so much. I'm trying to stay positive. I know it will take time I'm just soooooo embarrassed. I want to just get passed this and move on.biggest mistake of my life!!!!
Hey dollover. Oh I hear you. Yeah it seems we addicts like to back ourselves into a corner. Sustaining an addict's life can be exhausting. What about the next pill, what about the next drink, what about the next minute?? Tomorrow is a long ways off. When do we draw the line? How about right now? You have a start and yeah it's tough, the one thing that kept me going was the hate I have for that other life. It's no way to live. Keep thinking about that when you just don't feel well. I looked up when I should have kept my head down. You need to try and break free of the life you have and look towards a new life for yourself. I tasted it and it's good. You can do this, keep your eye on the prize that is the other side, the good side. My Best Wishes...ike
Oh ya, my friend Karibear there, is awesome isn't she!? Never bad advice from that chickie. Hugs
Hi there TL,
My gawsh, grats on your flush! You need to give yourself the biggest high 5, props, hugs, strokes,......you are awesome!
Don't be scared...your addict brain wants you to be scared...that's the plan...to have you running screaming back to the trams. Unfortch...the ol addict brain is going to play this game for awhile. I hear that maybe a little longer than other opys as it has that damm antidepressant "note" to it as well. Which if you think about it; only makes sense that if you take the "anti-d" away...you're gonna be left with the "d" for awhile, right?
This is where a lot of us have the most probs....the depression. Just drown yourself in positive ..EVERYTHING! music, movies, shows, exercise, nature, humour, food, (live food), water, Epsom baths, reading, writing journals, sex, art, sports,.....whatever floats your boat!
Btw, shame is a good reminder of the reason why we don't want to go backwards ....but ultimately, shame, is self destructive. When you feel negative feelings such as shame and guilt; thank your ego kindly for reminding you of the "dark side", then immediately "flip the switch" and set your mind to your happy place or "goal"....don't bother fighting it, or giving it any mellow drama........waste of time and will set you back.
Wooo hooooo....!! This is exciting!...right?! I'll be watchin and Rootin and here if you need to talk. Tell us more about yourself girl...let it all out!
Your new friend, Spider ((((8))))
My gawsh, grats on your flush! You need to give yourself the biggest high 5, props, hugs, strokes,......you are awesome!
Don't be scared...your addict brain wants you to be scared...that's the plan...to have you running screaming back to the trams. Unfortch...the ol addict brain is going to play this game for awhile. I hear that maybe a little longer than other opys as it has that damm antidepressant "note" to it as well. Which if you think about it; only makes sense that if you take the "anti-d" away...you're gonna be left with the "d" for awhile, right?
This is where a lot of us have the most probs....the depression. Just drown yourself in positive ..EVERYTHING! music, movies, shows, exercise, nature, humour, food, (live food), water, Epsom baths, reading, writing journals, sex, art, sports,.....whatever floats your boat!
Btw, shame is a good reminder of the reason why we don't want to go backwards ....but ultimately, shame, is self destructive. When you feel negative feelings such as shame and guilt; thank your ego kindly for reminding you of the "dark side", then immediately "flip the switch" and set your mind to your happy place or "goal"....don't bother fighting it, or giving it any mellow drama........waste of time and will set you back.
Wooo hooooo....!! This is exciting!...right?! I'll be watchin and Rootin and here if you need to talk. Tell us more about yourself girl...let it all out!
Your new friend, Spider ((((8))))
I cannot tell my family only a few ppl know. The ones closest to me. I pray in a week I'll feel a difference. What is everyone's thoughts?
I found that telling all my family lifted a huge weight off my shoulders! I will check back on you I have to go pick up my son who has been with my daughter for a week.
Wow you are amazing. You have already made a huge difference in my life. I'm exhausted of taking the pill. I steal from my grandma. I'm married to a pediatrician for crying out loud. I know I can quit on my own but will need AA and lots of encouragement on here and from my husband
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