Support

Hello, I was just wandering around on the internet looking around for some supportive things to read when I came across this site.  I am 22 years-old and have been suffering from an addiction to pain-killers for the last few years.  Today is my first day of only taking to lortab 10-mg opposed to 10-12.  I have decided to quit taking them because I am tired of all the bad things they bring into my life.  I am tired of constantly thinking of them and wondering and trying to get more.  Tomorrow I plan on not taking any at all,  though I know I will feel like ****,  I need to do this for myself. Any support would be appreciated.  Thanks

[malenurse57]

Welcome and you are in the right place. One of the first things most here will tell you is to check out the Thomas recipe on the right side of the page. Good Luck you can do this.

[rj217]

I read the Thomas recipe and dont have access to Valium, but am currently on an ant-depressant now.   Can I substitute that for the Valium???

[danners]

Make sure you ween yourself...It can be really dangerous to quit percocet and not have an appropriate titrate Schedule. talk to your Primary care doctor about what you should do to quit your addiction to percocet. or if you can do it on your own that would be the best way...jus drink alot of water, Tea, Cranberry juice, Orange juice, pomegranae Juice; Eat things with garlic and vegetables...lots of yogurt and grains. You can titrate on your own...it is possible....also take some potent Daily Vitamins....and if you can tolerate the taste, drink chocolate Boost Plus...that is a health shake thad does woanders with your immune system, it is expensive though...So i hope I was able to help....good luck!


                         -Danners

[malenurse57]

I take 2 different types antidepressants. however the DLPA is a natural pain med and antidepressant. Most of my meds come from the VA.

[10356]

I can also add for sleep I found Melatonin and Valerian Root to be very helpful for sleep it is very cheap and you can get it at GNC or Walmart and hot Baths for rls and body pain keep reading post there is so much life has to offer of the dam pills. I will be looking for your post and will support you any way I can. I'm happy for your decision as life is so much more fulfilling free. Boy did you come to the right place.... Take care

[worried878]

Valium is not an anti-depressent..it is for anxiety...i would not discontinue my AD to begin the valium

[flmagi]

You don't absolutley need to taper off percs, you can go cold turkey. You won't die. You'll be very sick for 5-7 days, and each day after that will get better. Good day and bad days.  The thomas recipe will help. If you can call your doctor and get Clonodine that will help alot. Its a blood presure med used for withdrawels.
Yes, drink plenty of fluids and Boost or Ensure is good.
This will be just one of those things, you'll have to hunker down and deal with for some days. Not easy, you will be very sick. But you can do it.
Good luck and keep posting.