day 6

[konrado]

This is day 6 into my vicodin withdrawal. I am doing this thru an ambulatory detox with clonipine and serax. I am also going to group therapy 3 times per week. I still feel like ****. I am tired and cry easily. This is awful. My counselor says it will get better. I am schedulked to go to an AA meeting on Sunday. I have no problem with that. I would be so easy to take a pill and feel better. I know that's not a choice now but my brain is telling me different. Does this get better? I have heard that narcotic addiction takes a long time to get beyond the withdrawl symptoms. I know I have this addictive brain. This sucks big time. 6 days sober  1 hour at a time.

[konrado]

Going to be 3 full weeks tomorrow at 5 pm. That's 21 days without a f****king vicodin. I am feeling stronger daily my mind is coming back. I am working at constructive rather than destructive behaviors. I am learning to keep my big mouth shut and listen before I saying something stupid. I think that is a defense mechanism. Well  nuf of that. I am learning to let go and let my higher power take over. Now this is my attorney. I have to be careful not to give that power to everyone I meet because of guilt or inferiorityh feelings. I am a human being no more no less, no better or worse than anyone else.
I am concerned about something though. Where are the cravings??? When will that hit?? The drug taking seemed warm and fuzzy at times and hellaciously tiring at others. More tired than not. I hate tired. Am I setting myself up for a fall?

[Chezz]

Susie,

I feel for you. I know this must be hard. I am not familiar with Stadol. Although I am going to post this up top, so somebody can help you with this.

We do need the specifics like Jess asked about though. This is the most important thing. Doses, per day, ect.

We are here to help, keep posting.
Chezz

[suzieneedshelp]

hELP PLEASE.  I HAVE BEEN ADDICTED TO STADOL FOR OVER 10 YEARS.  TOOK IT FOR MIGRAINES AND SEVERE DAILY HEADACHES. NOW MY SUPPLY HAS BEEN CUT OFF.  I WILL START WITHDRAWAL TONIGHT I GUESS.  I AM TERRIFIED.  HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TOP EXPECT. I HAVE AN 8 Y O DAUGHTER WHO NEEDS ME.  CAN SOMEONE PLEASE SEND ME PHONE NUMBER ON E-MAIL AND I WILL TALK TO THEM ON PHONE? PLEASE I NEED HELP.  I AM A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN LIVING IN FL.   HAVE A MASTERS DEGREE.
I AM TERRIFIED.   PLEASE POST HERE WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OPIATE WIHTDRAWAL.  WILL I BE ABLE TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL IN THE A.M.?
PLEASE HELP...

[skipper]

susie:
welcome to the forum! there will always be room for just one more
junkie...so please come in! like the poster 'fore me said  POST \
CLOSER TO THE TOP! you know it's people like you that this forum is all about, so please keep posting! you are not alone!

keep an angel on your shoulder!
kip

[pon]

I think it was eveybody...hang in there...keep focusing on the future without the meds...a real life ....one with only the usual worries, not the constant strain and stress of addiction....one with good things and times....one where you are not always looking over your shoulder...you can make it and there is so much more good waiting for you if you do....hang in there!

pon

[konrado]

This has bneen a real test of faith. One of my assistants quit along with every thing else. Am putting a lot of trust in my higher power. Wwo was it in the bible Job?