Need help

[ccassil]

I've been 'lurking' here for a few days, and decided to post... been addicted to vicodin for about 3 years, started after a surgery and just escelated to the point of taking 20 10mg. a day.  I finally Realizethis will kill me, and I want to live, too much to live for. my children... and like everyone who is here, tired of depending on them, and feeling sick when I'm out, so I am quitting them. (Not to mention that I cant afford them anyway)
well, here's the thing, kind of wierd, but last week I cut down to about ten a day, then just flushed what was left, about 8! and then Monday and tuesday I just went without alltogether. I was stupid to take 5  yesteraday ( because I was on my way, I know I always feel better after about 4-5 days) I just 'caved' because of the depression , and the butterflies in my chest and stomoch...but i know that is part of it to get to the other side....
anyway, today I have had three (7.5's yesterday and today, i forgot to mention) and have five left.... can I do any kind of 'taper' with those five? I feel guilty for starting again after 2 days...but have tried a few times and am ready to make it past 5 days ( this means telling the one person who calls me when he has them to leave me alone and be strong enough to mean it)
also where can I find the thomas recipie? (spelling?) I just read that amino's help and i need to know what kind or what to get....thank you for any help, I think this forum is the best thing I've found

[NINJAMUFFIN]

HI IF U CLICK ON THE HEALTH PAGE TO THE RIGHT IT WILL SHOW U THE THOMAS RECIPE AND THE AMINO ACID PROTOCOL.   you can do this it will be hard but im tapering off a large amount of oxycontin which is even stronger than vicodin and its hard but its worth it in the end. if you have any more questions let me know. good luck!

[mimi1313]

I don't think five will help with a taper too much but you can try to cut them in half and space them apart as far as possible in the next few days.

Start taking the vitamins and amino acids now. Also try to move around and do light exercise. I know it sucks but it really helps.

Good luck,
Melissa

[cathy5841]

HI WELCOME TO THE FORUM.  I DONT THINK YOU DO MUCH OF A TAPER W/ THE 5 YOU HAVE LEFT.  IT WILL JUST PROLONG THE ENEVITABLE.  I SUGGEST FLUSHING...IF YOU CANT/WONT DO THAT JUST EAT THEM.  LOL AND BE DONE W/ IT,.  YOU CAN DO THIS.  STICK WITH THE PLAN.  IN A WEEK YOU WILL BE MUCH BETTER.
GOOD LUCK
CATHY

[ccassil]

thank you for the replies... i didn't think 5 would help much either with a taper and i think c/t is best (even though not fun) but didn't know for sure if I could benifit any from trying to taper with them so thanks!! I am going cut them in half's...taper that way and if i am feeling fine, will just flush...deleted the person's phone number who I was getting them from, and let him know that I'm done...can't wait till it's been at least two weeks and I am myself again
thanks

[toxictome]

Welcome to the forum. You will get lots of help and support here.
I tapered off of vics..and like everyone else said, the 5 you have prol' won' t do much..but cutting them in half and spacing them out may help.  

If you can stay busy and keep your mind occupied that helps you from focusing
on the wds. Exercise also helps. It increases your energy level and helps the mood.

Take HOT BATHS for restless leg or aches and pains. Drink LOTS of fluids.

Good Luck and KEEP POSTING!!

[poetrygirl1960]

I'm with Cathy on this - flush or eat lol!  Take today to make a plan, buy what you can from the Thomas Recipe and Amino Acid Protocol and dig in to it.  Good luck, and keep posting:)