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10-20 10MG PERCOCETS AND LORATABS
Hello. I'm new to this forum thing, but it looks as if it seems to help people and boy do I NEED help!!!!!!! I have been taking anywhere from 10-20 percocets or Loratabs a day for about 4 years now. Not everyday, because anyone that has had this addiction knows there are those days when no matter what you just can't seem to score any. However, pretty much everyday and I recognize it is a problem. I'm trying really hard to fix this on my own. I have never been addicted to anything, BEFORE opiates!!!! It concerns me that this is my 5 day without anything, but it so far has been the worse day yet!! Still can't eat and I still have the blahs and diarhea. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've never done this before. I'm a single mom of two who recently realized I had an addiction. I've had other addictive problems before but never felt this way coming off. Today is day three for me and I actually feel better than I did yesterday is it possible to detox faster than other ppl.
Congratulations on lucky thirteen. I'm on day 14 myself. I understand what your going through. The first week was hell, then I started feeling better. For some reason the anxiety has kicked in again (not as bad) and I had the worst night with restless legs just last night. Since I put my body through a year of use and abuse of percs, its probably going to take its good old time getting back to normal. Be strong and keep fighting. I know I will. God bless.
Hey everyone!
I am finally on day 7 of being off my 15-20 vicodin 7.5 and 10mg a day habit. I knew that I was stopping long before I actually did stop. I became very tired of the withdrawals every couple days and I believe that the withdrawals is what kept me addicted. It would make me so happy everytime I scored pills, spending thousands of dollars every month to be "normal," but it was literally killing me. I would leave my house and drive 45 minutes up and then 45 minutes back anytime one of my contacts would text me. I felt like I was alone and that I needed to hide this painful secret. I would take the pills just to be social and normal at work and around my family and friends. I would discourage appointments and dates with friends whenever I didn't have any vicodin, it was terrible. I always felt like I was lying and always felt like I was sneaking around. I finally reached out to my sister and she said that she, "couldn't see through to my heart anymore." meaning that I was a completely vacant and desperate person, always putting on a front. It took me a little while to realize what she was even telling me, but now I know what she meant. I feel it too, now.
I knew I couldn't keep doing this to myself, the emotional ups and downs, the obsessive thoughts, and the lack of self esteem. I never even told my partner about my problem and we've been together for almost 6 years. I would look at friends and family and wonder how did they make it through life without taking drugs? How do they stay happy?How do they find joy in their lives without pills? I would have rather spent all my money on pills rather than eat, and I did too...
Looking back on the past week, I am so glad I put myself through all the pain and sleepless nights, to get to where I'm at now! A week ago, I was broke, restless, upset, hot and cold, and unhappy. Today, I am energized and feeling some sort of bliss. I am so proud of my choice and even more proud of my courage and strength to overcome this addiction, hour by hour and day by day. I still do struggle with some obsessive thoughts towards the feeling that vicodin gave me, but then I think of the pain I wet through to get clean, and this feeling I have now is so much better!
Day 1, was the hardest, I was very confused and my muscles ached, all I wanted to do was sleep, but I had to work that day. I went into work in a haze, I felt very weak and depressed. Day 2, I felt 75% better than the day before, but I was tired and restless when I tried to sleep. Day 3, I found strength in activities outside of the house. Day 4, I felt brand new! Does anyone remember the smell of spring? It's wonderful! Over the past 3 years of this addiction, I never found joy in things... Now I can smell spring again!
I want to say to everyone reading this, it gets so much better! The pain you feel now is only going to last a couple days and things will greatly change for you! I am remembering what real life is like before vicodin addiction and it's wonderful! Find comfort and strength within your life and think about all the possiblities being off drugs will present to you! Spend your money on things you need to keep from spending it on pills, read about other people's struggles and contact friends to give you support. My sister is so proud of me and even though days I felt horrible, I found the strength within myself to call her and complain about the way I was feeling. So understood and was there for me, and I cannot thank her enough.
I plan on making this a lifelong thing, but I still have to take it hour by hour and day by day. I can't keep looking into the future and thinking, "what if?" I have to live for today, and I have to keep positive! It's going to be rough sometimes, I can guarantee that, but I need to remember the pain and strife I went through to be safe and sober!
I started Day 1 reading this forum and it's given me great strength. I read it everyday now, especially when I think about using. It helps me tremendously!
Start Day 1 today! You will not regret it!
I am finally on day 7 of being off my 15-20 vicodin 7.5 and 10mg a day habit. I knew that I was stopping long before I actually did stop. I became very tired of the withdrawals every couple days and I believe that the withdrawals is what kept me addicted. It would make me so happy everytime I scored pills, spending thousands of dollars every month to be "normal," but it was literally killing me. I would leave my house and drive 45 minutes up and then 45 minutes back anytime one of my contacts would text me. I felt like I was alone and that I needed to hide this painful secret. I would take the pills just to be social and normal at work and around my family and friends. I would discourage appointments and dates with friends whenever I didn't have any vicodin, it was terrible. I always felt like I was lying and always felt like I was sneaking around. I finally reached out to my sister and she said that she, "couldn't see through to my heart anymore." meaning that I was a completely vacant and desperate person, always putting on a front. It took me a little while to realize what she was even telling me, but now I know what she meant. I feel it too, now.
I knew I couldn't keep doing this to myself, the emotional ups and downs, the obsessive thoughts, and the lack of self esteem. I never even told my partner about my problem and we've been together for almost 6 years. I would look at friends and family and wonder how did they make it through life without taking drugs? How do they stay happy?How do they find joy in their lives without pills? I would have rather spent all my money on pills rather than eat, and I did too...
Looking back on the past week, I am so glad I put myself through all the pain and sleepless nights, to get to where I'm at now! A week ago, I was broke, restless, upset, hot and cold, and unhappy. Today, I am energized and feeling some sort of bliss. I am so proud of my choice and even more proud of my courage and strength to overcome this addiction, hour by hour and day by day. I still do struggle with some obsessive thoughts towards the feeling that vicodin gave me, but then I think of the pain I wet through to get clean, and this feeling I have now is so much better!
Day 1, was the hardest, I was very confused and my muscles ached, all I wanted to do was sleep, but I had to work that day. I went into work in a haze, I felt very weak and depressed. Day 2, I felt 75% better than the day before, but I was tired and restless when I tried to sleep. Day 3, I found strength in activities outside of the house. Day 4, I felt brand new! Does anyone remember the smell of spring? It's wonderful! Over the past 3 years of this addiction, I never found joy in things... Now I can smell spring again!
I want to say to everyone reading this, it gets so much better! The pain you feel now is only going to last a couple days and things will greatly change for you! I am remembering what real life is like before vicodin addiction and it's wonderful! Find comfort and strength within your life and think about all the possiblities being off drugs will present to you! Spend your money on things you need to keep from spending it on pills, read about other people's struggles and contact friends to give you support. My sister is so proud of me and even though days I felt horrible, I found the strength within myself to call her and complain about the way I was feeling. So understood and was there for me, and I cannot thank her enough.
I plan on making this a lifelong thing, but I still have to take it hour by hour and day by day. I can't keep looking into the future and thinking, "what if?" I have to live for today, and I have to keep positive! It's going to be rough sometimes, I can guarantee that, but I need to remember the pain and strife I went through to be safe and sober!
I started Day 1 reading this forum and it's given me great strength. I read it everyday now, especially when I think about using. It helps me tremendously!
Start Day 1 today! You will not regret it!
So today is my 13th day and I feel yuck, AGAIN!!!! Why is this happening? I thought it was over with......It's raining and yucky here and I'm hurting.........My anxiety is horrible today.....It's like it's starting all over again....Why IS is coming back? I'm so confused I was feeling so good, but now I feel like I'm on day 3 or 5 again.....Any suggestions would help....Hope eveyone else is well.....
I was a lightweight too,but i realized a problem was developing and I decided to stop taking Tylenol #3 approx 8 to 10 a day,sometime a percocet thrown in but mostly tyl#3.
I had all the withdrawal symptoms but not as intense but had restless legs,insomnia,chills,sneezing etc.
I took the vitamins and otc pain meds and worked full as well.
I have not touched or even craved opiates for 6 months and I feel great and my chronic pain is controlled with otc
pain meds
Good for you recognizing a problem and tackling it now before it gets too much
.
I had all the withdrawal symptoms but not as intense but had restless legs,insomnia,chills,sneezing etc.
I took the vitamins and otc pain meds and worked full as well.
I have not touched or even craved opiates for 6 months and I feel great and my chronic pain is controlled with otc
pain meds
Good for you recognizing a problem and tackling it now before it gets too much
.
I am soooooooo sorry I am just now seeing this. I was so busy yesterday. I accepted your invite. Anyway, congrats on your clean time. As you will start to see, it will get easier and easier. But please be careful, once you are through the physical part, the mental part will kick in. If it gets too bad, don't go back to pills. Stick with this forum and call on us for help. Also, talk to your dr about an anti-depressent. Sounds like you could use it anyway with your situation. Not that I am saying you need it, lol, just I know how it feels to lose a parent. My parents were addicts too and their addictions took their lives as well. It also took my husbands. So, what I am saying, is I can understand and am here to chat, anytime.
Again, welcom and we are so proud of you. Keep it up. Once all this is behind you, stay strong. You don't want to end up like anyone else. Just be you. Be clean and be a good mom. And make sure you drill into your head "It is NOT ok to just do one once and a while, lol". I made this mistake after being clean for 3 months. Thought I could take one on the weekend and went right back into full blown addiction. I also did it after two years clean. So be careful.
Again, welcom and we are so proud of you. Keep it up. Once all this is behind you, stay strong. You don't want to end up like anyone else. Just be you. Be clean and be a good mom. And make sure you drill into your head "It is NOT ok to just do one once and a while, lol". I made this mistake after being clean for 3 months. Thought I could take one on the weekend and went right back into full blown addiction. I also did it after two years clean. So be careful.
I am a "light weight" compared to alot of people but I was taking 4 Lortab a day for the past 5 years. Not a lot but for a long time. Today is day 10 and so far so good. My bad time is between 2pm-8pm when I still feel sick. This used to be the same time frame when I took the pain pills. All I know is that I do not every want to feel that type of sickness again. Lortab=Poison.
woohoo! then it should be smooth sailin from now on (i hope)!! congratulations & keep smiling, the worst seems to be over!
Just wanted to say I am SO much better today!!! I feel like I'm going to live now! LOL! Thanks for all of the support! You guys and gals are awesome!!!!!
Yeah, I didn't make it to work today. I tried, but just couldn't make it. The headaches are killing me. Hopefully it will pass soon. 10 days at the least seems to be the con senses. Can I ask how many you took a day? I just wonder if it's been so bad because I took so many a day.
To be honest today is the first day were I feel like being a "functioning" person. Went out to the store this morning, cleaned up the house and did some laundry. I am blessed that my job allows me to work from home. In fact I have a review today. Thank God it was not last week, or I would of been a wreck. My boyfriend basically took care of the house last week and made dinner every night. During the day I am on my own but it is better to be alone sometimes I think. I get irritated with people very easily. I think everybody's WD's are similar yet different. I would give yourself at least 10days. For me day 4 was the worst and yesterday I felt sick all day. Today I am fine so far, but I know it can come back but I have been through the worst. Stay strong.
It really helps to know someone is where I've been.......So how much longer do you think before I will start feeling better? Tried to make myself go to work today, but couldn't do it! Ugh, I hate this crap!!!!! Good job on 9 days!!!!
I think it really helps not to be embarrassed. For me, my family knew I took pain meds but they didnt know I was addicted. In fact I really didnt know I was until my prescription ran out and the pharmacy said it was too soon to fill. Within 24 hours I was fully aware I was an addict because my body was craving it. The next day I could of gotten my refill but I didnt. I told my family that I was not going to take the Lortab anymore. Also told them I needed their help, patience and understanding. Today is my day 9 and am feeling so much better than I did a week ago. I am not embarrassed by this as my doctor prescribed them to me but really didnt go over any of the dangers. I am more angry than embarrassed. Be strong for your kids! We are all here to help.
Hi hun!
My husband was on the exact same pills and he just reached his 14th day I believe of being clean. The withdrawls were terrible his body still twitches and he has back problems and is in pain all the time!
My husband was on the exact same pills and he just reached his 14th day I believe of being clean. The withdrawls were terrible his body still twitches and he has back problems and is in pain all the time!
HI im sorry to here your going thew withdrawals but on the bright side your almost threw the physical part just mabe a day or 2 longer and things will start to look brighter for you
now would be a great time to get involved with N/A meetings you will find some comfort there that or a substance abuse conslor but aftercare is critical to long term sobrity
congrads on your first 5 days clean there always the hardest so you got that almost beat
hang in there if you believe in God nows a good time to pray ...it dose help try hot baths to relax b/4 bed sleep may be hard to come by for a wile but it will return with time
right now you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile...it will pass your doing great so far just hang in there and you will start to feel better soon...good luck and God bless ......Gnarly
now would be a great time to get involved with N/A meetings you will find some comfort there that or a substance abuse conslor but aftercare is critical to long term sobrity
congrads on your first 5 days clean there always the hardest so you got that almost beat
hang in there if you believe in God nows a good time to pray ...it dose help try hot baths to relax b/4 bed sleep may be hard to come by for a wile but it will return with time
right now you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile...it will pass your doing great so far just hang in there and you will start to feel better soon...good luck and God bless ......Gnarly
Yes, Idefinitley WANT to stop. This is a decision that I made on my own. I could get some and I think that is what makes it really hard because I have a inner turmoil in my head. When I feel like I can't take it anymore, I want to run and get some. BUT.....I don't that by doing that I am only putting off the ineviable. My dad died as a result of mixing OC and Methadone and so far my mom has been in the hospital every month of this year for OD's. It was the pain from the combined two, that made me decide I WILL NOT put my children through this. I know its right, but it's hell right now! Rehab is not an option. I have 3 small children and I'm a single mom that HAS to work. I don't want to tell anyone because frankly I am SUPER embarrassed. I have never had an addiction before and I haven't been very understanding of others (prior to my addiciton) that have had problems with addiction. Besides, everyone tells me how strong I am and I don't want to disappoint. I am eating Imodium as much as I can, it slowed it down a little, but not much. Please past fast........................................This *****......................
Welcome to the forum and congrats on those 5 days clean now. You came off a fairly large dose, but I bet in the next day or 2 you will see an improvement, so stay strong and keep reaching out for support.
Do you have any immodium to help with diarhea? Also melatonin can help with sleep if your not getting much. Hot baths can help too. Look here in the top right of this page, under health pages. In there you will see the thomas recipe and also the amino acid protocal, it has helped many. Good luck and don't go back to pills, you have come too far now. Good luck.
Do you have any immodium to help with diarhea? Also melatonin can help with sleep if your not getting much. Hot baths can help too. Look here in the top right of this page, under health pages. In there you will see the thomas recipe and also the amino acid protocal, it has helped many. Good luck and don't go back to pills, you have come too far now. Good luck.
Well, first off, welcome to Medhelp. We are definitely here to help so you came to the right place. My name is Lisa. I too am an addict. I am in recovery now from a very large Oxy Contin addiction. Anyway, let me ask you this. Do you want to stop? It can be done alone. But having support from family or friends is essential. Is there anyone you can tell that would support you? Is rehab an option? If you are on day 5, is this because you can't get any or you wanted to stop. Definitely be honest as I can't help you unless you are, completely.
I truly want to help too, so just ask or tell us anything you feel you need to in order for me to help you better.
I truly want to help too, so just ask or tell us anything you feel you need to in order for me to help you better.
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