first step.. I think

[maria150834]

I do want to quit so bad.  I'm done with this part of my life.  I take about 60 mg a day of lortab.  I hate the way I feel in the morning I hate the way I feel each time I take a pill.  At first I use to think I didn't have a problem because I don't do any drugs and these were prescribed by my doctor but then I realized that i do have a problem.  I do want help I do want to not ever take these pills again.  I don't want to search around for them and count them and hope that  I will never run out.  It is out of control but I know I can quit.  I am just scared of the symptoms or withdraws that I will go thru.  I am terrified of that.  I love my family so much that I absouletly have to stop taking these pills.  Thank you for your message it opened my eyes because everything you said is what I do when it comes to pills.   I can't be another addict... A addict can't be me :) Thanks :)

[joann1975]

maria.... good luck you can do this... do you mind sharing your plan with us? are you going to taper or go cold turkey? i think it is great that your husband is supportive. you are very lucky to have that. you are in my prayers and please keep us updated!

[maria150834]

WOW.  Thanks everybody for your imput on my issue.  I am so amazed that everyone is willing to help and share their own experiences.  I am ready to do this but I am really scared at the same time.  I keep waking up in the morning with the worst feeling and each day I say o.k I'm ready but then by the time I get to work I give in and take these pills.  I just have to do it and not think about it.  I have never been without I always have them and I am just so scared but as it was said before it's just like the flu.  I can do it I just need to do it.  I will keep everyone posted on how it is going once I start my process.  My family kows we'll my husband my kids are too young to understand.  But my husband said he will be there for me so at least I have him to help with my symptoms.  O.K  - Here I go...................................................Pray for me.... thanks

[mimi1313]

Maria,

Hi! Welcome to the forum! You can do this. Like sad said the phsyical can suck. But it will be over in a week or less and you can start looking into alternatives to deal with pain.

I tapered and it did lessen the withdrawals, if you are scared of the withdrawals you may want ot do that but it takes great willpower or someone else to hold them and dole them out to you. I fyou wan tot do this message avisg or me and we can set up a taper plan for you.


Good luck,

Melissa

[worried878]

An addict can be anyone....no regard to race, religion, income or educational level..i was at about ur dose when i quit...what is ur plan?..there is alot of support here and some good info in the health pages...keep posting

[desperate1111]

welcome. you have the attitude it takes to quit. make a plan and stick to it.
congratulations and i wish you the best.

[sadinmichigan]

ok maybe our minds are most of the battle after the initial physical w/d goes away..and yes this is the first step..congrats to you for making it..

[sadinmichigan]

I am so glad you found this forum..I am also glad you have recognized your need to quit and have the desire..Your mind is half the battle here in this addiction arena..yes the physical part sucks..But you can do it..You should be feeling better within a week..not 100% but much better..I am here for you as well as everyone else to help you along or just cheer for you!! You can do it..