6 Days CLEAN of Percocet 10/325

[KMK523]

I would like to start by saying I think this forum is wonderful! I have read many posts this past week, and find a little comfort knowing I am not alone! I am a 34 year old mother of 3 amazing kids that need their mom back. My story starts like many others that I have read on this page....I had back surgery 13 years ago and was prescribed percocet for the pain. Over the years I have become more and more dependant on the pills and have drastically increased my dose. TODAY I AM 6 DAYS CLEAN COLD TURKEY METHOD!!! I am proud, but realize I have a long road ahead of me. Before I stopped taking the pills I was up to 16 10/325's each day. The physical withdraw was pure HELL, but I made it through. I must also add the pills have always been prescribed to me from my family physician...240 per month. I have never purchased illegally EVER!!! My question is this......I have good days and I have bad days. Bad days are pure HELL. I feel exhausted, bad headaches, diahreah, and plain SAD. When will this get easier?? Right now the only support I have is my husband. He is great, but can not relate to what I am going through. I am afraid to dare talk to anyone, or even attend a meeting because I know a lot of people and I fear being recognized by someone. No one knows that I have this problem (at least I don't think anyone knows). Any advice would be appreciated....first time poster. Thank you all for listening!!

[thewaz]

Thanks for the support of my post Dixie.  It was intended for all of us.  Today is day 18 for me.  Dixie and all my good friends got me here.  We've got you too.  Know that!

[thewaz]

I'm still smoking too. I figure if I could conquer this, I can handle the smoking, right?  I'm going to see my doc Friday for a suggestion on the best way. I want my body CLEAN.

[KMK523]

Hi Dixiechick....thank you!! This past weekend was big for me. I took my last pills last Tuesday. The weekend was my FIRST not taking any pills. Weekends were my favorite time to take pills! Getting through a long 3 day weekend without any wasn't easy. I made it though so I know there is hope!! We stayed home this weekend for that reason. Congrats on 9 days...how are you feeling mentally? I am noticing I have bad days every other day. Yesterday was horrible...today is great. Last week same thing. I have always been a huge coffee drinker. Since quitting percs I haven't been drinking too much of it. I'm starting to think that's where these crazy headaches are coming from!! Thanks for commenting...good luck to you also ;)

[Dixiechick72]

Hi kmk welcome here!! I can't believe u made it through hell days alone (days 3-4)  I'm on day 9 sober. I was going to taper my pills but found this place and stop CT ... So great job on making it so far ... The waz had a great post from yesterday. If u didn't read that u should.  Most of us are secret detoxers in here!!!  It looks like u got all the advice u need so just wanted to offer my support and say good job and welcome to this awesome place!!!!!

[KMK523]

A little past 6 months clean...good for you!!!! That is awesome! I pray that I get there too! I am determined!!! You are right...this site is great!! I am fortunate to have found it. To everyone posting...I can't thank you all enough. It is very helpful and reassuring!!!!! I want this for me first and foremost!!!! Thanks again :)

[minn66]

I took my last hydro on Friday, November 18, 2011, at 5AM. I was taking five to seven a day, toward the end mostly 6 or 7. I found this site on day 4 when I was (gulp) trying to make it though work. I managed to finish the day with the help of wonderful people here. Each day got a little bit better. Just hang in there and I know it sounds like a cliché, but take it one minute, hour, and day at a time.

Hugs,
Minn