Cold Turkey from Hydrocodone

[PinkStars07]

I am so glad I found this forum.  I have been looking for one but all the ones I have found have been dated back to 2010 or even older!  I was on the hydrocodone bandwagon for almost 2 years.  Taking 1-2 a day.  Sometimes 3.  I know that is not a lot, but I came to realize that it is a problem.  This is my thrid time trying to detox but this time, I am determined. I am only on day 2, but I dont feel that bad....I hope it wont get worse.  You guys are wonderful with all the support.  I cant believe what a grip this has had on me.  I remember taking them once in awhile and then it turned into everyday.  I know I have to get better, I have a 2 year old daughter and she is my everything and my focus on getting better.  I have had panic attacks about my body shutting down due to taking those, I know I am being a lunatic, but I think that is what I needed.  My only fear, I have a dr appointment tomorrow for a bruised cartliege in my ribs, if they offer me something, what do I say?  I dont want it know I am/was an abuser, however, this pain I have *****.  Again, thank you all for the support.  God Bless

[Pat1956100]

You are rocking it.  Congrats on Day 8.  I have learned a lot from my 3 years on Med Help and the biggest thing I have learned is you can't stay clean alone.  I have seen so many people do well yet end up relapsing because they didn't get any aftercare.  (Myself included).  If you don't like AA, there are addiction counsellors and other types of after care.
I also used to get really annoyed with people pushing it on newbies to the forum.  Silly me.
I just don't want you to put it off and feel like you have everything under control.

You are an inspiration to others now.  Your positive attitude has been so refreshing,
Hugs
Pat

[PinkStars07]

Thank you Gnarly!  That is what I am trying to do, stay positive!  During my cleaning spree, I actually found an old ipod, I'm talking from 2004, and charged it and its great listening to this with all these songs I forgot about!  It also helps me to remember what my life was like and how i was before all this which just gives me more motivation!  I need to find a meeting on the weekends, I work during the day and my other motivation is when I get home, I have my little girl waiting for me.  Making dinner with her and then going out to play.  Hopefully I can find one on the weekends during her nap time  so I dont miss out on time with her.  Thank you again!  DAY 8!!!

[gnarly_1]

Hey Pink  good to see you great to see you clean  congrats on 7 days your off to a great start keep doing what your doing it is working...the emotional part is tuff  but as I have said b/4 it is all about attitude and yours ROCKS!!!!  try to get to a meeting you will feel right at home keep posting for support.............Gnarly

[PinkStars07]

Thank you Never and Jerry!  I am so happy to be this far!  I am doing things to keep me busy and it's great!  I just want these mood swings to stay in check lol

[PinkStars07]

I actually worked through my entrire detox except on the weekends of course.  I think it all depends on the person.  Working helped me because it kept me busy.  Thank you for your compliment =)  

[leahlee18]

Hi,
good for you! wow day 7.  I can't wait till I can get to day 7.  I need to get to day 1 first, which will be Thursday.  I will have to go back to work on day 6, do you think you would have been able to work on day 6?