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withdrawal from norco
I have been taking norco for almost a year straight every day. About 10 a day. At first it was very small doses and got up to 10. I first started taken them for knee pain but realized they numbed me from all the depression and what not I was going through. I lost my job, found out I was pregnant right after (didn't take them.when I was pregnant btw) then moved to a town where I knew no one. I had always worked so that was hard and moving away from everyone made life Unbearable. Now I want to quit taking the norco but the anxiety and depression is killing me. It's been 5 days.i don't know how I got so lucky with very little physical withdrawls. I feel like I have to learn how to live life all over again. How long is this going to last. It doesn't help that I am always alone. I have no friends here. My family is far. I can refill my prescription tomorrow and I don't know if I am strong enough not to. The pills made me not care about being alone or not having a life out here. I was happy on them.
Thanks for all your support. I won't be getting anymore from my dr. Which is such a relief. Because knowing that my dr. Would refill the script also gave me a lot of anxiety. I found an NA meeting in my area and will be going for the first time sat. I am kinda nervous about it. My mom offered to go with me but I feel like I want to go alone. I have already broken her heart enough over this. I feel I would be more open and honest without her there. What things have some of you done to get through the anxiety. I have been taking xanex and it helps but I don't want to be taking any pills, besides my antidepressants I need those.
Yes cancel the script. That alone will cause you anxiety knowing it's there and you having that battle in your head of what should I do?
I know I would get more anxious when I knew someone had pills because I would have that damn Jekyll and Hyde moment. Plus you are through the worst of the wds why start over.
You are rocking!!
I know I would get more anxious when I knew someone had pills because I would have that damn Jekyll and Hyde moment. Plus you are through the worst of the wds why start over.
You are rocking!!
Congrats on wanting to get your life back. I am on day 12 no Norco. My dose was 4-5 a day for the most part of 3 years. Worked up from low dose over a years time so 4 years total. I also got off 2 other meds at the same time as the norco and got off 2 others just weeks prior (gabapentin 600mg (neurontin), flexeril, Tramadol 300mg and xanax...all multiple times per day except Tramadol)
but the anxiousness was the worst part for me. I couldn't sit still and laying down to sleep was impossible!!!!
I have been taking the supplements from the Thomas Method.
I still have to take an occasional immodium for my stomach and ibuprofen for headache or back pain (original reason I was on the pain meds).
Like you I am home alone all day. The pills were calling my name. Had my husband not started locking them up I would easily be up to 7-8 per day by now.
The feeling I got by flushing the pills I had in the house (over 40 Norco, 20 xanax etc) was over whelming...but not having a way to get more and not having them here HELPED A LOT!!!!!
Keep your eyes on the goal. Do away with the temptation. CANCEL the RX.
but the anxiousness was the worst part for me. I couldn't sit still and laying down to sleep was impossible!!!!
I have been taking the supplements from the Thomas Method.
I still have to take an occasional immodium for my stomach and ibuprofen for headache or back pain (original reason I was on the pain meds).
Like you I am home alone all day. The pills were calling my name. Had my husband not started locking them up I would easily be up to 7-8 per day by now.
The feeling I got by flushing the pills I had in the house (over 40 Norco, 20 xanax etc) was over whelming...but not having a way to get more and not having them here HELPED A LOT!!!!!
Keep your eyes on the goal. Do away with the temptation. CANCEL the RX.
I am so happy to hear you didn't pick it up! :) I would definitely cancel it because I know if I had a script waiting my mind would play tricks on me. You are doing so great and it will get better! :) I started taking them because I had a bone disease and I have always had issues with my back and from then on I was hooked because I liked the way they made me feel. I thought that they made me happy and I felt like I was super mom on them. I was on them almost 4 years and I would take 100 to 120 milligrams of Percocets a day. I decided to get off them when I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I wanted to be the best person I could be not only for me but for my kids. I am eight months clean now and I can promise it does get sooooo much better :) have you tried to drink the protein shakes? I know it is hard to force yourself to eat. That is good that you are keeping busy it really does help when you push yourself. :) I am so proud of you!!
No I didn't cancel it but I didn't pick up either. I am feeling pretty good today. I have to keep moving cause if I sit steal for to long I start wanting them and start getting anxious. I don't have any physical withdrawals anymore unless you count no appetite. Can I ask why you started taking them, how long, how much, what made you want to stop and how long you have been off them?
I can relate to exactly what you are saying. I thought the pills helped me too, they made me numb I felt like I could escape my mind. I did not care and if I was stressed well I would take a few more but then my use went up and up and they were not making me "happy" anymore. When I got off the pills everything was still there waiting for me and it was a rollercoaster of emotion. You are doing great you just have to ride it out. I listened to alot of music and watched funny videos on YouTube. It helped me to keep my mind busy. I am so happy that your mom and sister are being so supportive! That is awesome it really helps and I am glad that your mom understands how serious this is. How are you feeling now? Did you cancel the script?
Thank you everyone one for your response. And yes I do feel guilty being an addict. My dad is a drug (hard core stuff not exactly sure what and I don't want to know) addict and I swore I would never be like that. Well here I am. It makes me ashamed of myself. I can't stand the anxiety part. I would wake up every morning and take one and a half. Now I wake up so anxious. My sister came by today to help me clean my house cause I have had no energy or desire to do anything. Someone mentioned church. I actually started going to a spiritual center 3 weeks ago. I can't seem to find N/A meetings in my era. It's weird cause my mom is taking this so seriously but my husband doesn't get the severity of it. I can only assume because when I took pills I never really bitched or got depressed (I have been struggling with depression since I was 18 and take AD daily). When I said I was happy on them I meant they made me numb to all the depression and stressers I just didn't care. But I also didn't enjoy things either I was just numb to life.
Thank you everyone one for your response. And yes I do feel guilty being an addict. My dad is a drug (hard core stuff not exactly sure what and I don't want to know) addict and I swore I would never be like that. Well here I am. It makes me ashamed of myself. I can't stand the anxiety part. I would wake up every morning and take one and a half. Now I wake up so anxious. My sister came by today to help me clean my house cause I have had no energy or desire to do anything. Someone mentioned church. I actually started going to a spiritual center 3 weeks ago. I can't seem to find N/A meetings in my era. It's weird cause my mom is taking this so seriously but my husband doesn't get the severity of it. I can only assume because when I took pills I never really bitched or got depressed (I have been struggling with depression since I was 18 and take AD daily). When I said I was happy on them I meant they made me numb to all the depression and stressers I just didn't care. But I also didn't enjoy things either I was just numb to life.
ps. I have been dealing with opiate use for 20 yrs. I have been in the exact same spot you are in right now. then I would get off of them and then would have something happen and need them, but continue to take them when the pain was gone. then 4 yrs ago I fell off of my roof while cleaning my gutters. I broke my back in several places, broke left hip and pelvis. Now I NEED the medication. I went for about 2 yrs without taking any, even though I was is excruciating pain because I wanted to be 'tough' and prove I didn't need them. Well, I had no idea that a lot of pain caused blood pressure issues and that caused the ventricles in my heart to stop functioning normal. It is called ventricular tachycardia, which is very dangerous because I have had Long Q-T my entire life.
My point is nobody knows what tomorrow brings. Had I stayed on opiates the entire 20 yrs there probably would be very limited things they could give me now.
My point is nobody knows what tomorrow brings. Had I stayed on opiates the entire 20 yrs there probably would be very limited things they could give me now.
When you said 'I was happier on them', I took that as you enjoyed the 'energy boost'. I can relate to that 100%. When you come off of them, part of the w/d is fatigue and that can make you very unhappy. feel free to correct me if I am wrong. You said you started out at a very low dose and worked up to 10. Just know that eventually instead of 10 you will need 20,30, etc and eventually you will never be able to take enough to get that 'energy boost' or 'euphoria' (as a lot of people explain it). it has been referred to as 'chasing the dragon'.
Try to get as healthy as you can, making sure you have enough vitamins and minerals and PROTEIN your body needs. It will take quite a long time to feel that energy naturally again. Give your brain and body what it needs and eventually you will get there. Supplement your diet with Boost extra protein along with a good multi-vitamin. I am having the same issues and I am thinking of asking my dr for a vit b-12 shot, even though i HATE needles. It is my lack of energy that is causing a lot of my depression.
If I were you I would NOT pick up the script tomorrow. If you have it, you will take it.
Currently I am on the 50 mcg fentanyl patch and 4-6 percocet a day for BT pain. I am one of the many who HATE taking this medication, but cannot walk or get out of bed without it. Not controlling the pain at all was causing me major heart issues. I have noticed since being on the patch (about 4 or 5 months) my depression and fatigue is WAY worse than ever. Anyway (sorry for getting offtrack) because you no longer need the medication and you are trying without success to get that 'energy boost' you are probably beating yourself up about still taking them and becoming addicted. It is a vicious cycle. If you take out the part of your life in which you are taking the meds without needing them, feeling like an addict, you will start recovering of the mental part of stopping these drugs. good luck
Try to get as healthy as you can, making sure you have enough vitamins and minerals and PROTEIN your body needs. It will take quite a long time to feel that energy naturally again. Give your brain and body what it needs and eventually you will get there. Supplement your diet with Boost extra protein along with a good multi-vitamin. I am having the same issues and I am thinking of asking my dr for a vit b-12 shot, even though i HATE needles. It is my lack of energy that is causing a lot of my depression.
If I were you I would NOT pick up the script tomorrow. If you have it, you will take it.
Currently I am on the 50 mcg fentanyl patch and 4-6 percocet a day for BT pain. I am one of the many who HATE taking this medication, but cannot walk or get out of bed without it. Not controlling the pain at all was causing me major heart issues. I have noticed since being on the patch (about 4 or 5 months) my depression and fatigue is WAY worse than ever. Anyway (sorry for getting offtrack) because you no longer need the medication and you are trying without success to get that 'energy boost' you are probably beating yourself up about still taking them and becoming addicted. It is a vicious cycle. If you take out the part of your life in which you are taking the meds without needing them, feeling like an addict, you will start recovering of the mental part of stopping these drugs. good luck
One thing that you said really sticks out to me. "I was happy on them" really?? I don't believe that I believe that it is the mental part of the withdrawals that wants you to believe that. I do understand how you are lonely. I do not live near my family either so that is hard. I know it is not that same but I do Skype with my family so I can see their faces and feel for a moment that they are with me. It would be great if you could get out and meet some people who you live near. Have you tried to find a church, gone to a meeting? Each withdrawal will be worse so you did get lucky not having the physical so bad. You have 6 days now that is great and it will continue to get better each day please do not go pick up the pills today. I believe in you and you can do this! :)
Congratulations on quitting! The mental part of the withdrawals can linger for some some but do get better. Thats why getting an aftercare program is very important. Maybe check out a meeting, go to church, or see a therapist for support. Hang in there and it will get better!
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