trying to get of hydro's again

[momof3931]

Hey. I was here a few years ago kicking my horrible habit and kicking its butt! I have since gotten back on them sadly. I want off! I only take 4 -7.5s a day which seems really small compared to all the strong people out there that are getting off of way more! But I do feel that even taking the 30 mils a day has a horrible hold on me. I told myself when I started back I wouldn't take as many as before and I wouldn't get addicted, yeah I know I was justifying my use. I have a diabetic 5 year old and a son who has ad-hd and a 13 year old who's a typical teenager. I'm starting to feel like my personality is changed due to the mess and I am rarely happy anymore. I guess my question really is with it being just 4 a day would tapering be impossible? Should I try and find the strength to just drop them like last time? I have to be functional for my daughter to get her scheduled meals, snacks, and shots. I'm really scared this time. Before my mother lived with us and was a tremendous help! So confused

[Sweetness91]

I totally agree with Blondechick...the FEAR is what kept me on them for 8 years!! I just absolutely did not wanna go thru the mental and physical anguish of withdrawal! And had I known that it would only take a few months...I would've said heck with the fear, because instead of bearing with it for a few months, I stayed on them for 8 years...so....would I rather be kinda laid up for a couple months or be controlled by something for 96 months?? I'll pick the couple months of discomfort over letting something...anything...control me for years. Took a long time to realize this...but once you're off them, your mind is clearer and you start thinking more rationally. I'm glad I chose the few months :)

[BlondeChick10]

Hi
Please don't underestimate the amount!  I am finally free from a prescribed 2 (750)and 1 (10 )mg  daily habit plus what ever other various Perc' s I could get.  My main dependency was to the daily habit.  So as you said it's not that big of a habit but a habit none the less.  I am 7 day s completely free as I had wanted to end the facade .  I did taper but very quickly as Sweetness did.  Although, my physical symptoms on that "small" amount were not as bad as I expected.. The FEAR of not knowing  for me was big and the mental anguish is big.. I did as suggested use most of the Thomas Recipe during my taper and continue the supplements now.    This site is tremendous support as when ever I was having thoughts I would read a lot of entries and remind myself that it does get easier..   Also, you have to be honest with your self as to why you decided to take them again.  Are they prescribed? I am only asking because if you get them from friends I just recomend not interacting with them so that you don't become tempted.. Just my thoughts and you can break free. Trust me if I was able to do it YOU will too! Good luck.

[Sweetness91]

For me tapering is definitely possible...I wouldn't be off methadone & Percocet right now if I hadn't tapered. I was too afraid to do ct. Lol. The key for me was not necessarily giving them to someone to control them for me, because at some point, WE have to learn self control for ourselves...because that person who helps you with that, may not always be around. I actually locked mine in our firesafe....that my husband has the only key to since the other key disappeared years ago...and when it was time, I couldn't just grab my bottle and swallow...I had to get him or call or txt him at work to find out where he had put the key that day. I found that it was easier to do it on my terms...I wanted to be the one to decide when to adjust my dose down...which was usually every 3-4 days. Making them harder to get to helped me break the cycle because I ALWAYS kept them in my purse. Now I keep ibuprofen in it just to still have some normalcy and routine. Lol. I know...sounds silly. But what works for one doesn't always work for the next person. Anything is worth a try when you're trying to rid yourself of this burden! Good luck my friend :)

[killerzoey]

Hi and good for you! If you have the strength and determination you could try to see how little you can get away with taking, starting tomorrow. You may find that you can get by on just half, and still attend to all you have to do. You could go as far as you can go between pills until you start feeling withdrawals, and then try to push a few hours past it, then take the minimum you can get away with, and so on. I feel like that might be one approach to consider for us parents and breadwinners who can't be incapacitated... It is what Ive been doing. Of course when you eventually jump off you'll want to make it at a time when you can "get the flu". And that's always the tricky part, it seems! Best of luck to you.

[meegWpaw]

when i first got clean i tapered off a LOT of vicodin and since i was super committed to it it worked.  but it took a lot of discipline and i was rigid about sticking to the taper.  it worked really well for me because i was on so much i couldn't have ct'd.  but if you have a lot of fear of ct'ing maybe it is best to taper.  if you do though i will stress that you have to stick to it steadfastly ... absolutely no deviations!  if you really want to do it i think you can accomplish it either way you choose.  we will be here for you!!!

[nbhope]

I tappered fast, I felt I was delying the time it was going to take me to feel better, so after 4 days I jumped and havent looked back and tomorrow is my 1 month, it hard but I wanted off these dang things.what helped me the most was reading this forum every day. I didnt join untill I was 1 week off tho. The support here is great and there are many people with some really good advice. You can can do it!! You did it before :))

[BarbRTR]

Hi Mom.. I'm pretty new here, so just going to bump this for you.. Kinda slow on weekends.

I'm on day 18 ct from a lot of Roxie's. I got all the support to do this here.
You can too!

The others will be along! You're not alone here!

[Pat1956100]

Hi and welcome back.
You could try and taper and see if you are strong enough to do it.  It is hard to do because usually if we have pills we will take them.
I have seen several members try tapers recently and it really seems to prolong the misery.
If you can get your doctor's help that would be a huge plus.  You do have a busy household so I can understand why you would want to try tapering.
Do you have someone that can hold your pills and only give you them according to your taper plan?