Aftercare

[shadow863]

I am on my third day of my third time, C/T, of stopping Hdrocodone.  This time I was up to 10 7.5 tabs a day, sometimes four at a time needless to say my first day was pure hell.  The last time I quit I made it 45 days and went back to them.  My question is what is the best kind of after care should I look into.  I have insurance through a medicare HMO, Wellcare and cannot afford to pay somewhere.  I have had enough of these damn things and do not want to relapse again.  Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

[mamakeb]

cancel the appts. scripts everything  you may think you'll be fine in a week but the closer it gets and the more you think about it your back in the cycle  you have to otherwise its going to be a repeat back to square one which we all know *****.

[Mandapanda17]

I agree with wild, I found out that I had a scrip sitting at the pharmacy for 2 months after I'd quit. the good part was, an evil friend of my took it upon herself to pick it up for me. Of course we're not friends anymore, BUT if I would've known it had been sitting there at the pharmacy, I know it would've been all over for me.... congrats on quitting again, and hopefully you can find some aftercare that works for you!

[wildwoodone]

Shadow, while you are feeling strong you need to cancel your scripts.  It is too tempting to have them there are available when you hit a week moment!!

[shadow863]

I am much better today but the cravings come and go.  Physically I am fine and have got back a lot of energy.  To answer your question meeshie the first day is always the worst for me.  I go from cold to hot, sweating, not sleeping, cannot lay still and just move all over the house the first night.  The first two days I am very, very, very, anxious.  For me it takes 6 to 7 days for the physical part to stop, but it can be done because I have done it three times now.  

[meeshie69]

I am just curious cuz I am kinda dealing with a similar situation but I havent gotten off my meds yet because of the amount of constant pain I am in. I think I just to mentally weak too. But detox is my biggest fear. How did you deal with that part of it?

[worried878]

having prescriptions waiting at the pharmacy, pills in ur house, or contacts like doctors and friends left untold..r almost set ups for most to fail..can u cancel that scrip?

[persnick38]

I completely agree with the need for aftercare. I too relapsed after about 30 days or so and am now back. I had a lot of support from this forum but know I would benefit from more. My problem is that I live in a very small town and work in a field that would cause me to run into many clients with whom I work at NA meetings. This would create a great deal of discomfort for both them and me. There is only one NA meeting in the area so I don't really have any choice.

Does anyone have any other ideas for aftercare?

[shadow863]

Thanks for the feedback, I am on day five now and feeling human again.  I still am having the urge mentally but my prescription cannot be filled for another week.  If I cannot control it I am going to seek aftercare.

[worried878]

there is a strength in meetings for me....living today folks and that is it...but today turns into tomorrow and the next and ur habits change..it is no longer a struggle to stay clean like it was....at first i thought meetings were  a pile of dog poo poo til my x-alcolic friend kept pushing me to go with her as we both quit the pills together ..and i dont go like i used to go...during the first few months i rarely missed a day without a meeting...often didnt even talk...just listened and felt at ease...made me feel safe as i found i was not alone

[j34]

Good job in thinking of aftercare. I used to make plans for aftercare and then I wouldn't follow through with the aftercare and wonder why I would get loaded again??!! There is a  saying I like mean what you say, say what you mean, don't say it in meanness.All the best to you.

[cathy5841]

very smart tro get aftercare this time around.  REMEMBER NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES...we have to learn to live sober..  good luck to you.

[worried878]

mettings are free and there are AA or NA meetings in every crook and cranny of every city at all times of the day and night.  As far a insurance, you will have to check with them and see who is covered or if you call a place they can help you./  most counties have a mental health group and they have addiction treatment based on income.

There is also a society of addiction medicine who can put u in touch with an addiction specialist in your area
1-301-656-3920
or u can email them at   "email at asam dot org"

[10356]

I also have a HMO I had seen a Psychiatrist for a year once a week.. I paid my co/pay only.. I had traded addictions.. never straight.. I'm straight now and could not be happier.. I wish I had done this at 12... Take care lesa

[avisg]

That  truly depends what works for you some do meetings ..I have a therapist ...Lots of people see the pastors .Take some time to think about what will work for you.