addicted to darvocet

[nana265]

I am addicted to darvocet and feel like I have been hit by a bus.This is only my 1st day.I have a script of 100 I gave to my boyfriend and told him NOT to give me any. He has text me all day and told me he has faith in me and I can do it.I don't want to disappoint him but I feel so bad.I have 5 vicodin hidden in my purse that I didn't give him.I want to give them him to him too but it's so hard to do that. I only took 1 vicodin yesterday and could not sleep all night.PLEASE give me some good advice.I have had 23 ear surgies and getting ready to have back surgery.They will give me pain pills and I am scared to take them.I fel like I am talking in circles and I can't think straight.

[nana265]

Day 5 was really good. The doc was very understanding.Now it is the 6th day and I hurt all over!! I am so used to having pain pill,s to take for severe back pain (actually with or without pain I took them) I am pacing the flooor and taking aleve and the pain will not go away!!! Now I know what real back pain  is like!!! I am so scared to go to my back doc on monday to discuss how bad the disc has progressed and will and when will I have lower back surgery. If I do, what do I do for pain? Is there a med that is strong enough to help with pain AND not addicting? I have had a spinal fusion on my c3-4 and the pain was unreal!! Even with pain pills. I hurt for 6 months and when it gets cold It still hurts.I used to be a C.N.A and was injured lifting my clients.What a mess!! I am having a lot of eye problem's. I mean not pain they just burn and the room spins all the time unless I sit still. Is this normal ? For the first time in years I can think clearer but I am not used to alot of pain. No more quick fixes for me!!! This is not going to beat me.If all of you on this post can do it then so can I. Any advice I get here is so helpful.You all will NEVER know.If I wouldn't have found this I think I would have already given up!!! Thank's again!!!

[Jacqui805]

Sorry I wasn't around at the time of your original post.........I just want to offer you support, and I'm so glad for that boyfriend of yours!  You can do it, and I'm glad you know it.  You are so NOT a loser, or whiny.  Who likes feeling crappy?  You've got a few issues here besides what you originally posted (bi-polar and P.T.S.D.) that certainly gives you a bit more of a challenge, and look how good you're doing.  Your pscyh will not be upset with you today, just concerned for you, and proud of you for having the balls to make such a hard decision and to follow-through with it.  Remember dear, no one expects this to happen to them, it can take anyone by surprise.  You're human.  You're doing great, keep posting.

Jacqui

[nana265]

Day 4  I feel better today, actually compared to day 1-2 it's much better.I have a AA blue book my son gave to me and I read 62 pages so far. I just think of it as a NA book.I need to find a group meeting in my area,I never thought I would be saying that, but the book sounded just like they were talking about me!!! I go to my psych today and fess up to being addicted to pain pills. He treats me for bi-polar and p.t.s.d.. I would imagine he will be very upset with me! Being on other meds for  problems makes it   hard to get out of the habit of taking pills period, but he is weaning me off of most of them a little bit every month. I am very ashamed of this mess I'm in but just to tell someone gives me hope to be normal,whatever normal is. I have been on meds since 1980, I took anything to numb years of s abuse as a child. Everybody has their issues in life.I t could be worse! I am lucky to have this post site. I have never told anyone this except my doctors and my family knows so thanks for hearing me out!!!

[nana265]

THANK-YOU for the post. The time is going so slow the last 3 day's.  I know it will get better!!!!!

[worried878]

Hang in there..it is a rough time but it wll get better...keep posting

[nana265]

Day 3     I went to my counsler yesterday. She called my doctor and he said go straight to the hosp. and detox.Of course I did not do thatWHAT IF i GET ADDICTED TO THE MEDS THEY GIVE ME?I am a little better today.I had my bf take the script and the 5 vicodin and pitch them, When he told me it was done I felt so sick, but just to know I had them around was worse. I have been taking my Ambien cr and was called in Requip by my P.C. I slept a little longer last night. I am still freezing and sweating but I have more faith today than day 1 and 2! Thank's for the post.It is nice to know I am not the only one.I have never been in a detox. What do they do anyhow? By watching Celebrity Rehab is how I knew I would be just like that if I didn't quit right now!!!!! Some people that watched it might have thought it was corny but it struck a nerve with me.I hope everyone reading and posting good luck and don't ever think your alone in this battle.Praying helps alot to.I have memorized this scripture, I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST who strengthens me. Philippines 4 - 13.

[tommm70]

I hope you are feeling better. I won't lie, days 3 and 4 are not going to be easy. But by day 5 you should start to feel better. So hang in there.

The drug you are asking about is called Suboxone or Subutex. Both the same, with Suboxone having an added drug to prevent abuse by injection.
I was one Subutex for 4 months, and the withdrawals for that last 2 weeks or longer, depending on how long you take it.
Suboxone.com is where you can learn more about it, and find a doctor licensed to prescribe it in your area.
Understand that you cannot take any type of opiate while on Suboxone, if you try you will go into what is called precipitated withdrawal. Just tink what you are feeling times 10. no fun at all!
Just wanted to let you know a bit about it. Look into it some more, and hang in there!

[mimi1313]

Hi,
Darvocet is not really as strong as some of the other drugs so you shouldn't have physical symptoms for weeks. By day 5 you should feel better, you're almost half way there, so hang in there. Suboxone, from what I understand, is given after 12-24 hours of withdrawal. So that may not be for you. But I'm not an expert on that. I wouldn't take the vicodin, it will just prolong those. Take aleve and lots of hot baths. They really help. The physical part will be over soon, hang in there.

Also, try the amino acids. You can find those in Goingtomakeit's journals. Click on his name and you'll find it.

Good luck and keep posting, it will get better.

Melissa

[nana265]

Day 2 and only a couple hours sleep. If I lay on my side the room does not spin. I have been reading on the posts from other sites that it takes weeks to withdraw! Also heard in just a few days it gets better?I read about a drug called suboxen I probably spelled it wrong. Does anyone know if it works and will my doctor prescribe it without going into a clinic? Thanks again, I am heading back to the couch, I am freezing, my ear hurts,I ache all over. Sorry I am whining so much!!!! I KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!!!! This post site is a lifesaver!!!!

[nana265]

I have NEVER felt so cared about.I don't know how to feel.Maybe there is hope in me afterall! I can't say thank-you enough! It has been a secret of mine for so long that I never thought anyone would understand! With all of you and my B/F support I think I can do it!!!!!!!!

[tommm70]

What you might want to do avoid refills is tell your doctor you think you may have a problem.
And you are definetly not a loser!! you are brave for looking for ways to overcome this. It is not your fault, remember that first and foremost.
My problem, is my addict brain always convinced me to get just one more refill, and then just one more after that. the cycle ended when I called my doctors nurse and said I am addicted to these damn Norcos. I was then refered to a treatment center, and ultimately a Suboxone doctor.

It is awesome to see that you have a good support person in your boyfriend. Don't feel bad about hiding the vicodins, again, it is very normal for what you are going through. You and your brain are fighting. You know you want to be free, you just have to convince your mind to follow suit. It will happen.
Stay strong and keep posting.

[nana265]

It doesn't make any sense does it? I didn't tell my boyfriend until he was already home with it. I then decided to have him lock them up and the fact that they are even in the house drives me crazy.I am hoping my surgeon will listen to my concern and prescribe something else. He is going to take them to work tomorrow and lock them up in his office. I don't know, that doesn't make sense either does it?Thank's to everyone with a response to my problem. I have not ever talked to anyone about this. My doctor has given these pills to me since 2005 and he hasn't even seen me in all those years.But it is not his fault, it is mine for taking them to escape from past problems.Please pray for me as I will do the same for everyone with problem's. I actually cried when I got a response back.I thought I was hopeless and a loser! I can do this ,thank-you all.

[mr.lucky66]

Just wondering, why did you fill a script and then give them to your b.f.? It would make more sense to get rid of them. It doesn't sound to me like the right time to go drug free if you have surgery coming up. all the best

[dove3053]

It does sound like you have a great support system in your boyfriend. Many people don't. I have faith you can do this.

Good luck,

Dove

[swtbreezie]

You can do this!  And it sounds like you have a great support in your guy there.  That's wonderful and what it takes if you truely want to be off meds.  I know I had a wonderful support system with my guy and the forum.  And the with drawals will get better.
GOOD LUCK
swtbreezie

[Missy31]

Hey I am 13 days clean from taking Vicodin, you can DO THIS! The fact that your boyfriends is aware of your addiction and  is so supportive is wonderful. Davocoet I never took but I'm sure the WD will be similiar flu like sympeoms, runs, RLS achiness and cold sweats, I would imagine that its going to take a good week for ya to start to feel an better. This place was a saving grace to me and it is so good to be able to read and see that you are not alone and that others can understand what you are going threw, best wishes and keep posting

[Firefaery1023]

I don't know much about darvocet.  But I just wanted to tell you that we are all here to support you.  I am on day 12 off of 200mg of Vicodin a day.  With enough tylenol in there to kill a normal person.  You will have good days and bad days, stick with it and we will be your support.  

[worried878]

Have you looked at the thomas recipe?  a vitamin regime to help with Wds...do you work?   Sometimes it is better to taper...It may be better to go ahead and ride it out tho since u are 1 day into it...darvacet is a mild opiate but still a narcotic...lots of tylenol in it so toxicity from that is a big risk ...How long until your back surgery?