Starting detox tmr

[leahlee18]

Just took my last 2 Norco.  Tomorrow I will start detox.  I am nervous and anxious.  Good thing is, today was my last day of work.  I start a new job mid Feb so I have some time to get through this.  I have been taking Norco for over a year now for a herniated disc but I started taking it more for fun after my surgery in Feb 2014.  I've been taking it non stop for about 8 or 9 months now.  I was on a taper schedule with my husband, he held the pills and gave me my dose every day but I would find his stash and take an extra one now and then.  I also went last Tuesday and got a refill of 40 which was so so bad.  I replaced some of the ones I took in the bottle my husband had, flushed some and took the rest over a period of a week.  I am mad at myself because if I stuck to the taper schedule, my withdrawals probably wouldn't be too bad.  So I am expecting the worse, but who knows.  I will be posting every day.  Looking forward to all the support!  Thanks!

[Dozeman]

stay positive you can make it

[leahlee18]

Thanks everyone.  Today is day one and its only 7:37am.  I feel fine of course.  I'm sure w/d wont hit till tonight or tmr.  So weird not having my morning pill but I'll just have a vitamin instead :)

Yes JJ we are lucky we can do this together.  It does help having someone to go through this with.

I will be posting later on!

[jlannspr]

Remember you'll be further than you were yesterday, do not look back. I've found through my million detoxes that it's sooo much MENTAL.... Go forth and be Strong.

[refills]

OK you're off and running now, lets stay in the moment. Great decision to stop taking. Being an addict all my life and now, it's just feels good to be clean and sober. Take one day at a time and remember. What time is it? right now. Don't take no from your addiction, although it will ask you several times to stop. Best wishes to you. ike

[Cricketk92]

WooHooo!!!!  Congrats on your decision to stop!!!  It will be a miserable few days but just keep remembering that it will pass!!!  Detox is never fun but its so rewarding when you come out the other side!!!  You and Junip get to do it together too!!!!  It always helps to have someone right along side of you going through the same thing!!!  You CAN do this!!!  Stay close and let us know how you are doing!  So proud of you!!!!!  

[Mittens123]

I wish I didn't have to work all weekend so I could jump with you guys tomorrow too!! I'm right behind you guys, and will be checking into this site often to see how you are doing!  Stay strong, we can do this, we have all these others, just like us, doing this too!! It's going to get tough, but with this support we will get through this!!

[Junip]

Tomorrow is our big day- let's stay positive, post a lot and text me anytime.  We have all of these awesome friends here to support us, too. Let's do it!!

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

Congrats Leah. What a huge step. Just Remember to stay focused and have a plan. First do not have a back up plan of pills. Cut all ties. Stay hydrated, take hot baths, and vitamins. Remember we are all here for you.

[Mittens123]

Leahlee, don't beat yourself up, congrats on starting your detox tomorrow! I have told myself so many times, "ok, this is the last 20 pills I'm buying, I'm going to taper down and quit with these" only to have the 20 pills last  not even 3 days! I am spending so much money on these things, my husband has been working side jobs after work and on weekends, to try to help us stay afloat, but is unknowingly working extra to support my addiction.. It's not fair to him, our kids, and even to myself, to keep living this way. Stay strong, leahlee, we can do this!!