Am I addicted and will it be hard to break it?

[bubbup]

I was perscribed, about 1-1/2 years ago, hydrocodone/acetiminophen 5-500 to help with pre-menstrual migraines.  I was also experiencing general body aches due to worry and stress due to a state audit of our business.  So to 'soften the world' I would drink a beer and take a pill and it would perfectly relax me and take the aches away.  Well, over time I do this about 4 times a week now and am afraid of becoming a slave.  Now, when I drink a beer, I almost always crave one!  I am not a heavy drinker however and I can abstain from having a beer and/or pill.  But, what do you think?  Z  

[bubbup]

O.K., I'll stick around.  I believe you.  It's already the evening and I'm jonesing but I'll make it.  Good grief, how did this happen!  Just reading the things that have popped up blows my mind how strong this drug is.  Thanks.  I"ll check back tomorrow!:)

[this_big]

Have you cnsidered talking w/your DR.There ARE other options besides CT.If you just taking them to"feel good"YES you have the very begining of a very ugly addiction.And should not put it off.TRUST ME,it WILL get out of control alot faster than you think.Just read through some of these threads alot of peoples stories start right where your at.Including mine,and beleive me this drug is alot stonger than you.Theres other treatments for anxiety...DONT put it off..it only get worse w/time..Stick around here theres alot of good advice and support(ppl who have been through it)good luck

[bubbup]

Thank you for the encouragment.  I have been beating around this site wondering if I should jump in and I think just the fact that I have means I have a problem.  This is going to be tough.  I know it's a low dose but I feel it strongly.  It makes me cheerful, talkative and takes my anxiety away.  I guess I'll have to face what's really eating me sooner or later.  You hang in there too and congratulations for making a goal!

[this_big]

I would be honest,This ones up to you..lol..You "might"need his/her support..Also you could give him/her the rest if any you have"just in case"you might need a taper.But only if.ME I would flush them.With the small dose your taking you "should" be ok.Everyones different though.I also am a very strong willed person.This is my third attemt at CT(farthest i've made it yet)But Iwas taking 3x more in a day than you use in a week...Honesty is the best policy.....You know your spouse....My suggestion...flush em and tell em...just me..lol

[bubbup]

I hear you loud and clear.  OMG, thank you for your honesty.  Do you think I should share this problem with my spouse or see if I can cold turkey, which is what I intend to do and keep it a secret?

[this_big]

sorry slow typer..lol..GOOD for you

[this_big]

Can you really abstain??Have you tried??and for how long?I was RXd 5/500 2yrs ago for back pain.Quick story...Pain went away,liked how they "softened the world",started lying to DR got bumped to 7.5s up until 7 days ago...Hey its exactly 7days now..Go me..lol..sry..7 days ago I was taking between 8-12 10/500s or equiv.in 5s or 7.5s.It all started from taking that 1-2 here and there just to"soften the world".DONT say it cant happen to you,Because it WILL if you continue to take them for anything but what they are RXd how long they are RXd for.EVEN then your not safe.Just read through some of these threads,in alot of cases alot of us have the same story.This stuff is extremely addictive as w/ most narcotics.If you CAN just stop taking them I would,You dont want any part of the HELL i've just been through.TRUST ME.Thats just a small part of my story ,no dirty stuff...answer those three questions.If you answer yes to#1..Your most likely safe,but your the only one who REALLY knows.Either way I would stop..Your at such a low dosage w/ds could be min.if any at all.Keep posting.good luck


Simply said KALI  (I agree)

[bubbup]

I appreciated you comment.  Ironically, I run twice a week, am a professional dancer and do pilates, am a perfect weight for my height etc. etc.  I am a high octane person and while there are people who take drugs to perk up, I like to simmer down.  I will stop the hydrocodone right away, and enjoy an occcasional beer now and then.  One thing I do have is strong will power.  Thanks

[KALICHARAN]

you shuld stop both now.

[slapperman]

What do you think? It says on the prescription do not drink alcohol it will intensive the effects of the drug as well as put your life in danger. Are you wanting to know if you are addicted or dependent then stop both for several days and see if you go through withdrawals as well as crave either or both. You are taking a low dose but when you mix pills and alcohol you never know what might happen. Have you ever tried an herbal substitute for the stress as well as exercise. Good luck and I i wish you well.