34th Hour.

[jandyrone]

Wow! This is so much harder than I thought it would be. I have been on prescription Vicodin for the better part of 5 years. It started when I ruptured my L5-S1 disk, and I have had 5 surgeries since then. I have realized several times during the past few years (aside from back pain) that my body is addicted to the meds, and decided to stop.

I figured the 1st couple of days would be the worst until last night and this morning. Yes yesterday I felt pretty bad… Last night I couldn’t sleep at all. My body can’t decide rather I’m hot or cold, stomach cramps and several visits to the rest room. My extremities feel like they are on pins and needles, and my head hurts bad!

Most folks here probably know where I am at right now. The big decision I need to make is rather to continue thru with this over the weekend? I have been off work the last few days, but have an interview for a promotion at work on Monday morning. I can’t feel like this come Monday. I can get a couple of weeks off work regardless, just not until after my interview.

What should I do?

[UnsureMS]

Good luck with your interview. Glad to see you found help. Keep it up, and ask for help when needed. We will be here to encourage you and to lend advice where needed. May god be with you.

[HumbledXtian]

Jandy, you're doing great. There's no one-size-fits-all way to kick because everyone's psychology and physiology is different but it seems like you're on the right track.

Have you consulted an addiction specialist? Many on here have found it helpful to work with a professional.

Good luck with the interview!

[kyle505]

So do you still have meds or access to them? Didn't see that question referenced in any of your latest posts. Positive feed back and support are great, but moot, if you haven't tossed the pills. Otherwise it's a waste of time.

[Life360_Dave]

Your this far into it and should stick with it. As kyle said excuses will always come to avoid what your going through. You will start feeling better day by day but if you have them around you will take them. again as kyle said this is not a matter of will power but not having them around.

[Norco1947]

Way to think , Stay positive , I Like your fight
I just could not eat at first , Try Ensure i lived on it thru the first week . You must eat to heal & i found the milk choc. Ensure ice cold made my tummy feel better .
About day 7-8 i got hungry for the first time , my tummy felt weird thought i was haveing W/D again  . tummy Just wanted food .... Ron

[clean_in_ks]

Yeah.....yeah......yeah....!!!!!

I'm clapping for you.......from Kansas:):):)

Connie