what will life be like after pills?

[bella561]

I have finally made the decision to quit the pain pills that i have been hooked on for 4 years...i can't even remember what it feels like to not be dependent on them. I know there are lots of ppl on here who have been clean and i am just looking for some insight on what i have to look forward to...How bad will the detox be ? I am really nervous ...i think the hardest part is just working up the nerve to actually stop...perhaps if i can get some advice or hear some of your stories... it will help me out... :)

[bella561]

Hi everyone! i just wanted to post that tomorrow will be my Day 1 to get clean...i am extremely nervous and not too sure what to expect but heres hoping! Kinda wishing i had a fast forward button for life but i am just going to take it hour by hour and day by day :)

[bella561]

i definetly will. :) thank you!

[halstead124]

      hit me up if u need to talk cool?

[bella561]

I want to Thank everyone so much for all of the advice and support !! it feels really really great to know ur all out there:) This will be my week to begin my new journey and once my day one begins i will be sure to keep everyone in my heart and thoughts ...thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart.. much love xoxoxx

[halstead124]

   hey,you still hanging around? JUST checking

[BrotherFrankie]

in answer to your question.. what will life be like after..

at first it will suck.. the first 90 days suck..

but, have hope and faith...

*     you will no longer live in shame but freedom from hiding
*     you will no longer have to worry about running out
*     you will no longer have to count pills
*     you will no longer have to worry about WD
*     you will have more money
*     you will think more clearly
*     you will feel good again about accomplishments from doing the laundry to yardwork,             ......whatever it is you do it feels good when done
*     you will have a sex drive (real big at first..)
*     you will get your awesome life back and feel good as well as bad emotions.. but it is real life stuff..

LIFE WILL BE GREAT..

you are loved
Brother Frankie

[halstead124]

  hey bella sorry all about all the know it alls on here i was just trying to give you some time to think ,look however you decide thats your call if you wanna talk let me know

[distractedetcartisd]

worst part for me was illing after stopping. the physical withdrawal isn't pleasant but if your deep in already you prolly know this. People's mileage vary, but for me it was less psychological then even quitting weed, was just real mad for a few days and it got better.
And if you can deal with the sick I strongly recommend trying cold turkey, it's much more reassuring to say you are completely off it for a few days then still taking a bit of it, and it's easy to make excuses to start again when you're still taking it in low amounts.
Best of luck to ya no matter what you choose. but if you do quit you can hit me up on here anytime if you wanna talk.
Peace

[dominosarah]

Yep!!

[hiskidd]

Flush the pills, rip the scripts, Cold Turkey. You won't regret it. Blessings.

[halstead124]

i was talking about you helping him!

[dominosarah]

Everyone please be careful about giving out tapering schedules.  What works for one person may not work for someone else.  We dont know the medical history of everyone.  We want everyone to be safe during wd's.

Bella, when you decide what you are going to do let us know okay?  We are here to support you.     sara

[halstead124]

     just let me know

[halstead124]

       tell ya what i can see that your on the fence with this but i have been on pain killers and xanax for four years but ya know sooner or later they get old feeling like you cant do anything without them i understant but they will just take total control of your life its affected my family my work so its my time to stop ,if your on this site now that tells me your wanting to quit so lets just do it ill talk to anytime im home for a couple weeks before i move ok

[bella561]

No offense taken , not to worry...i am just glad to know that i/we are not in this alone :) makes me feel  so much better. And yeah i dont want to do this w/o having a solid plan, which is why i want to research and figure out the best way to beat this....

[Plshelp2011]

Halstead124 pls clarify if u r totally clean from using any pills and is so step by step / day by day breif discription on what u did and the affects u and/r experiencing to date. That would be most helpful to us newbies. Also, is this ur first time, etc. Others who want to share with us would be welcome. Bella561, i hope u didnt mind my questions as this is ur post. If so I truly did not mean to invade or any disrespect. I'm here w u and all of us r in this fight together ;) ...warmly

[halstead124]

        so what do ya think i can get that lady back here she knows about everything about getting you on tapering count dont!try to do this without a real plan thats what i did but i could have had easier but still wasnt that bad

[halstead124]

         well ya there are a couple differnt ways to go if i were to ween or taper down there right ways and ways that dont work if your in control of the pills ,i tried to taper but i was in control i did better than i thought but not good enough but im on my sixth day now feeling preety good but thats your choice

[halstead124]

       how about this you can ask me questions if that will make you feel better anything thats happend to me its  not that awful

[bella561]

Thank you ..it feels really nice to know there is support out there because i have never had any...and i am really really nervous :) but ready///Yea right now i am still using...10,  5mg of percocet a day...used to use a lot more than that a day but i managed to cut it down. I have researched weaning down but i am not sure if i could do that cause i probably will just continue to use. I was thinking of just cold turkey and a strong regiment of vitamiins, advil, hotbaths etc. Not to sure which way to go.....any suggestions??

[halstead124]

          so where do you wanna start tell what and how much of what your doing ,once you start talking about it your going to feel alot better because thats why were all here

[halstead124]

    your just nervous im sure what everyone told ya are you still using now

[halstead124]

    people here will tell you the right way to make it as easy on you they can ,i wished id looked here first

[bella561]

sorry i am new at this ...didnt realize :)