Trying to stop taking vicodin... how do I do that?

[RCG]

About 2 years ago I was in a car accident that led my doctor to prescribe vicodin for me. I feel I am addicted and after many attempts at not taking vicodin I do not know what to do. I am in pain but something tells me that it is my mind that is making me think I am to justify taking vicodin. What can I do to get off of this stuff that is making me depressed. I am too embarassed to tell my family for the fear of them looking at me as though I am a weak person, and I would like to go to counseling without them knowing! Throughout this time period I have remained very active, working out 5-7 times a week in an effort to get my mind off of it, but with no success! Your input is appreciated,thank you!

[sergio1977]

Ive been using vic's for over 2 years now The most I took in a day were up to 10 and I would mix them with oxy's.
I make attempts to quit and I do but the longest has only been for a week. I am currently on day 3 of quitting cold turkey and the way I look at it is you get flu like symtoms so I treat it as if I have the flu I take dayquil for the day and nyquil for the night thats the worst part the night. Which I know its not good but like I said I treat it like if i were sick the first day ***** but then the next day gets better. Everyones diffrent in their mind and how they accept quitting. I know for me I would get anxiety and drinking tea also helped melllow me out. Its a process and you will get through it if you really want help.
I worry for my health especially my liver I have kids and a wife. So I want to stop I dont want to die young because of my selfish addiction. I really hope the best for everyone who is trying to quit. I will keep you all in my prayers.

[cantstop1977]

I am a mother of 6 kids, I started taking pain killers almost 2 years ago. I went from taking a half of one for bout a month then a whole one and so on now I'm up to bout 8 to 15 a day. I don't get a buzz anymore I just feel normal and I miss feeling normal without taking anything thing. I am spending about 300 to 400.00 every two weeks. I want to be me again and I hate the fact that I'm spending so much money. This isn't like me I've always been in control and now I'm not and I'm scared. I've tried for 1 day of not taking anything and I only made it til 5:00. Plz some one help me. What should I do?

[Deidei]

Im going through withdrawls and it sux i had a back fusion 6 months ago and now im cut off i dont know what to do viks are hard to *** off of dont kno what to do

[Deidei]

Im going through withdrawls and it sux i had a back fusion 6 months ago and now im cut off i dont know what to do viks are hard to *** off of dont kno what to do

[ockels2]

I would love to talk to u about getting off pills. This is weird but im stuck and need help.

[lost111]

Don't give up because you aren't alone. I am going to try and quit after 3 years of taking Vicodin.  I have tried to stop many times but when I am having a bad day with the kids or my husband has hurt my feelings I run to take one or more to feel that high I have grown to love more then life itself.  It is going to take my life if I don't stop and I know you feel the same way.  We can do this!! I will pray for your strength.