Can someone please give me some advice on how to ease hydrocodone withdraws?

[Justin925]

I've been taking lortabs/hydrocodone the 10's for about a year now I consume about 8 pills a day. I found that I've spent crazy amounts of money of these pills and when I don't have them I feel like I can't do anything. I have a family and I just want to be clean not only for myself but for them also. So today is my last day taking them and I'm already feeling the wrath my body aches my stomach hurts I can barley eat anything when I move around it feels like I'm gonna throw up my head feels out of it. I guess what I need is some support I have no one to talk to about this so I'm basically all alone no body knows I was taking these pills I'm starting to feel depressed. If anyone can just talk to me about this I would greatly appreciate it.

[toothfairie]

Hi there...just wanted to lend some support...I was a long time abuser of hydro 10's...just over a year clean now....the no sleep was a big one for me as well as the no energy....I'm pretty active at work with 2 jobs and that was hard but forcing yourself to be active will help so much....hope the party was a success....just take it hour by hour and min by min.  For me, the first week, nothing helped sleep...then melatonin worked like a charm....just hang on...you will see the light at the end of the tunnel..and it won't be an oncoming train this time...lol  you CAN do this...I promise you, it's so worth it!!  If you have any questions you can always PM me.  :))

[Justin925]

So I fell asleep at 1am woke up at around 345am and cannot fall back to sleep I hate this. The restlessness is overbearing, I'm so tired but I cannot sleep.

[Justin925]

It has been hard today, I've been on the move all day and I have not had the energy at all but I've had to push through. I'm currently at my daughters birthday and even tho I am extremely happy for her it is hard to act like everything is ok when I am hurting. Anxiety comes and goes the WD's are still bad as ever but they also come and go. I just want to be better already!

[Justin925]

You can doit it is very hard but i know if you out you're mind to it you can overcome this. I wish you all the luck in the world.

[Justin925]

Yes I don't have much energy at all but I have to push through it is very hard.

[Soulmindandbody86]

I know what you're going through... I'm on day 1 and already starting to feel the wd's. I've tried getting clean so many times before but a recent surgery sent me back into a downward spiral. I'm just so scared about the wd's. But... I don't want to be this person anymore. I don't want to be a slave to a pill. I'm going to do my best this time and I'll be praying for you too. Good luck. :)

[Pat1956100]

Way to go!!  Don't be surprised if you don't have much energy for awhile.  You also may feel some anxiety and also have trouble sleeping.
You also may have none of the above lol.  
Just don't panic and come on here to post.  
You're doing great.

[Justin925]

Today is day three and I'm feeling way better then the last two days but I still don't feel 100% yet, I have a huge day today so I'm hoping I can manage with the withdraws. I wanna thank everyone for the amazing support this community group has given me in the past 3 days it means the world to know that people can come together and support a complete stranger. I know that I won't be back to my full self and the withdraws are still going to be there but I have to get up and stay strong for my daughters birthday today. Thank you all! I will keep you all updated on how I'm feeling through out the day.

[Pat1956100]

Well it sounds like you are on the upswing.  Keep taking good care of yourself.  Lots of fluids, vitamins, eating light bland foods.  
Like I said before it will probably come in waves now but you know it will pass and then the waves will be less frequent and pass totally.

You are doing really well and I'm glad you hung on through the tough part.
Keep us updated.

[Justin925]

I am feeling better then yesterday. I feel like I might be able to get some sleep tonight I hope! My stomach is feeling better and the diarrhea stopped because I'm taking Imodium. But over all today is better then yesterday but i still don't feel 100%

[Justin925]

Yes that is true being sober is a very good accomplishment, I did feel better for about 2 hours and then when I started to lay down about ten minuets ago I started feeling flu like symptoms again. Imodium is helping a ton with my stomach and the diarrhea, my head still feels a little out of it but I can honesty say that I am feeling better then yesterday. I flushed down the rest of the pills I had earlier today and I felt really good about it. I am never going to use these horrible pills ever again.  Thank you all for the continued support especially you mommymarieme for constantly coming back and checking on me. I will continue to keep everyone update with how I am feeling.

[mommymarieme]

You will be sober for her birthday tomorrow and that is what matters! A few days of feeling rough for a life time of being free from the pills. You can do this you are almost through the worst. We are rooting for you! Be proud of yourself you are doing something so worth it. I promise :)

[Justin925]

Thank you for coming back and checking on me it means the world to me, and yes I am going into my third day and I feel horrible. It's my daughters birthday tomorrow and I can't help but feel more depressed about it. I just want to be better so I can function ok for her birthday tomorrow.

[mommymarieme]

Hey justin just wanted to check on you! I see things are rough right now. You can do this i know it is hard having your baby there but that should also keep you distracted. We understand how you feel time is going so slow but you are in the thick of it like they said above. Soon your baby will be ready for bed and you can keep youself busy. I know how hard it is i had 3 little ones i had to be strong for it will get better :) showers are great keep taking them and did u get some immodium? keep drinking fluids and keep your mind off what u r thinking and please be proud of yourself you are going into day 3 right?

[Justin925]

Thank you I am doing what I can I bought Imodium and took it and I can already feel it helping my stomach. Thank you all so much

[hlpplse]

You are doing great Justin and it will get better, The Restlessness is hard I found eating bananas to really help. They are easy on the tummy and have lots of potassium in them that help restless leg. Also if you can get outside and walk for 20 minutes or so, I know that sounds dreadful at this point, it will get your endorphins firing and help as well. The immodium is good for the diarrhea and make sure to keep on drinking fluids since the reah will dehydrate you. You are doing great and just think you will never have to go through those two days again, it will get better I promise. Stay strong I also found that Prayer and turning your withdrawal over to God for help is the most powerful tool we have. Try not to fight the withdrawal just hold on and ride it out and know that this shall pass!!! God Bless You

[Justin925]

Thanks tooter that's what I was thinking I am trying my best right now.

[tooter212]

Justin, you've probably cut yourself, don't worry about it unless its a lot. Your almost half way through the physical wd's. Just hang in there and think of the great Christmas gift your giving yourself and all who love you!! keep posting and God Bless you

[Justin925]

I just wanted to add that when i go to the bathroom (diarrhea) when I'm done and whipping my self I see that there is a small amount of red on the toilet paper in thinking blood? Is that normal since I have had major diarrhea for two days already? Is constant whipping giving me a little cut or is this something that I should be very worries about? I am scared out of my mind right now. I just bought Sam-E and just took 2 pills witch are 200mgs each I hope it makes me feel better the depression comes and goes but when it comes I loose it all. Please respond.

[Justin925]

Thank you for the motivation unfortunately I cannot take hot baths because my bathtub does not work but I can take hot showers witch I have been doing. I am trying my best to overcome this and it is so hard day 2 and I feel like pulling my hair out I keep tossing and turning at times I feel like crying and that happens back and forth. Thank you for listening.

[clean_in_ks]

You just hang on with everything you've got...day 2 s*cks eggs for sure..you're in the "thick of it" right now....but PROMISE...if you hang on...it WILL GET BETTER!!
A year of using 8 pills/day versus 5-7 days of detox....we just have to be willing to go thru the nasties....to get to the goodies.

Epsom salt baths (Eucalyptus Spearmint or Lavender) will help you in more ways than you could imagine....it will be the best $4 you can spend!

Sounds like you are staying hydrating and re-focusing you mind as much as you can.  Hot pads....not watching the clock.....distract..distract...distract
yourself all you can.  

I promised myself I wouldn't use even if my butt fell off.....and I moved the dang clocks around.  Sure hope you cut off any sources for pills.....
Keep on keeping on....you CAN DO THIS!!!

[Justin925]

I've just been watching movies all day trying to keep my mind off of things but it is so hard. I have my one year old daughter here so I have to get up every now and again. It is just so hard right now. Thank you for talking to me.

[Pat1956100]

Hang on Justin.  You are probably at the worst of it now and it will pass, I promise.  It will stop and then come in waves.  Just hang on tight.
Are you able to try and distract yourself?  Funny youtube clips, shows, or movies?  
Keep talking to us if you want.