VICODIN ADDICTION HELP!

[babymakesthree]

Well I am proud to say I am 3 days OFF Vicodin .... it has been very painful doing this alone. It all started 4 years ago after having my last Daughter I had horrible back pain. My doctor prescribed Vicodin and very quickly I became addicted to it. It effected all areas of my life, I called it *my happy pill* In reality it was slowly killing me. I was in a constant high all day and felt great! Little did I know I was turning into a drug abuser. I was up to taking 30 a day!
I called my doctor 3 days ago and told her the truth so she stopped me cold turkey. No more prescribtions. Man, I didnt know how painful and axiety ridden i would be. I am still having some trouble with it. I ahve no more so i cant get any but does anyone know how to reduce the symtoms of withdrawl????
I feel like i am going crazy. I also feel like i am not as happy as i was on them. This is a stupid question but one i am asking myself did i do the right thing?

[babymakesthree]

I know exactly how you feel. What is actually going through my mind as it becomes clearer is why would any ETHICAL doctor prescrib so many Vics when they are this addicting is beyond me. Now i never thought that before because i used to be happy she gave them to me.... now I ask why? My head hurts to and WE are without a doubt doing the right thing. We just dont feel it right now. Normal i spose. Hang in there!

[im-done]

Congratulations on 3 days off.  I am 6 days along and I feel the same.  I am questioning maybe I should wait to stop till I am past the many things I need to get done here.  I feel useless and I can't think.  I can't get anything done, I have no energy, and my head hurts!

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

It will not be fun - but you certainly did the right thing. While you are waiting for other replies.....look at bottom right of page and find the health discusssions, I think. Anyway find the box that has The Thomas Recipe and the Amino Acid Protocols listed. Then customize them to your situation and try and follow them. Some of the Amino's will help anxiety and depression. Others help with energy. You could probably use them and some other supplements. And good lucvk to you.....its time to do something..........eagle