Depressed, fighting this battle

[So_tired_ofhydro]

I'm currently detoxing from hydrocodone and use heavily over many years. I find myself wanting to eat constantly, is this normal at all? This is my first time wanting and trying to get clean. This  drug has taken enough out and from me.

[mary577]

Vent any time you feel like it.   The main thing is you have a place to come and talk about your feelings, what you're going through, and so many people who understand and can walk you through the hard times.  

[So_tired_ofhydro]

Thanks for clarifying all my issues up. I to Have quit diet soda and only from water. I been quit with soda for 4 years. If I pick up any habit id hope it's that one. I never want a pop or think of it. Funny how ppl in my house drink it like I drink water and doesn't bother me but if it was hydros around I'd be a wreck, (i think). I havent ate like a pig today either prob bc depressed. Its hard to shake this feeling, with physical w/d I could do things to help,but I won't keep rambling. Thanks for all the support bc this is all I have to vent and get advice

[mary577]

I would say that the foggy feeling is normal and also the blues.   When I quit, I was depressed because seemed like my pain (the reason I originally got started taking them) was so bad that I couldn't see having to go on feeling so bad every day.   But, now I hardly notice the pain, except in the evenings when I have been on my feet too long, but then I can take it easy and I am better in the morning.

I didn't have very much trouble with wanting to eat more than I should.   At the time I quit hydros, I quit sodas and started eating healthy.   I haven't relapsed on the hydros....but I have to admit....I did go back to drinking Pepsi.   (Need a forum for that withdrawal!!)

Hang in there....it does get better and you will be so glad you stopped them.

[IBKleen]

Did you read my response at all? Everyone is different hun but TYPICALLY you should start to feeling better by the weekend.

[So_tired_ofhydro]

What should I expect for weekend? I sure had better day yesterday take away leg pain. I feel really weird, I'm not high but I feel like that in my head or something, is that normal? Today is a drag and it's like I'm foggy with the blues.

[IBKleen]

Day 5? You are exactly where you should be. Allow yourself time to heal. Give it the weekend and you should start to feel much better. Hang in there and whatever you do--don't use!!

[So_tired_ofhydro]

Today isn't a good as yesterday in some aspects, has this happened to any of you all? Today is first day I haven't had to soak in hot water(thus far). I am not Hungary like yesterday. I feel like I'm running a fever and that down feeling today, low energy but anxiety don't seem out of wack. I know I'm still weak, but why the good day yesterday and this down feeling today? I did have leg pain yesterday but none today.

[So_tired_ofhydro]

Hang in there, we can do this this is day 5 for me. I am tired still but seem to have alittle back if that makes since. Sorry to hear about your husband but you know that you have to put you first an get clean and say clean do cutting all our suppliers and connections off. I felt good as well not buying yesterday, you should feel proud of yourself. Have you told your husband or have him any ultimate? We can get through this tog and with all the great ppl on this formula.

[dyingtolive3]

Great work! There are many peole here coming off hydros...myself included. i used 12-20 10's a day and here lately cant feel anything..its like taking an aspirin...sad..i failed at my first attempt to get clean..that was last week.am tapering down this week and starting over again.. i had someone offer me some yesterday too out of the blue...but i didnt buy any..YEA FOR ME!!! Ive got an addicted partner here at home too and hes unwillling to quit so thats anothe battle im facing. im afraid that when these pillsare out of my life once and for ALL....he will have to go too..which is terrible, because i love him, hes my bff but i have to be my own bff, ya know?
aftercare is just what the name implies...going to NA or a shrink for help to find out why you used, and what your triggerss were so you wont relapse the next time..keep up the great work and keep posting. my friend...you are  not alone...

[So_tired_ofhydro]

And one another thing I wanted to mention. Thus far more on day 4 I didn't feel like I wanted them at all. Yes the crossed my mind but maybe was just a better mental day for me, hope the rest are the same! I also haven't had the craving yet but I guess I haven't made it that far?

[So_tired_ofhydro]

Kyle this far besides turning my buddie down yesterday for good deal on hydrods I haven't done that step yet, I hear ppl talking about after care but I'm not sure what it is. When I said I drove yesterday, it was too spend money lol. It felt good even though I was buying food and etc. I thought going through the door man this feels better than buying, I don't want to gain too much weight bc for me the hydros sucked life from me an kept me from doing things I use to sovim hoping to loose a bit after awhile. like 10 pounds or so. Butterfly- do you want to quit the hydros?

[ladybug7380]

Ive done this. I craved carbs..Ive heard its normal ( at least for the carbs) that they just make you feel better..like an antidepressant. Google it. When I decided to detox, I went to the grocery store and bought anything and everything that made me feel good. Its been so long since ive felt anything good, anything i liked besides pills...eat and be happy.

[Sonrissa]

Hi there! I don't think I ate anything for about 10-12 days! A few bites here and there! I mostly drank protein shakes! I tried to eat but everything just tasted like crap! I think I lost about 15 pounds! Finally started getting my appetite back in the middle of the 2nd week!  Good luck! Stay strong and keep posting!

[kyle505]

I ate like a pig on day 4. You're almost over the hump. What have you done to prevent a relapse?

[butterfly99]

im also addicted to 12-20 hydros a day to and 12 weeks pregnant dont know what to do

[So_tired_ofhydro]

Hydros 7.5 mg is my prescription however I also take the hydro 10 if I have them

[So_tired_ofhydro]

*as far as vitamins ago* sorry typos on my phone

[So_tired_ofhydro]

I have been on hydro on and off 10 years. But the last 5 Years is been my problem so to speak, I taken 20-30 daily last 2 years. Yes I am c/t. I am on day 4. Today I went out and actually drove. I found myself wanting to eat constantly today. I have been doing Thomas recipe as well. I take several hot baths daily. I have ate fruit, drinking water and gatoraide a lot and also been eating anything I want today even fast food. Not sure if that's a good idea. I haven't read anyone post about eating a lot. I have read a lot of post and ppl storys and it helps me push through but it is hard I won't lie, as far as the cute mans I seem to gag trying keep them down and laid off them today. I am going to try and start them back. My family or friends doesn't know about my addiction, I have legit pain issues but this has taken over my life and changed me so much that I don't know who I am anymore.i want met self back and to smile Again and be free. Thanks for your support.

[kyle505]

How strong were the meds? How many a day for how many years? That info will help us help you.
Be thankful that you're eating. When most of us detox we can't eat. Keep your body fueled. And keep posting.

[littlebit667]

Sorry, sometimes the place slows down.  I found that need to eat started for me after the second week.  Tell me about your addiction.  I also detoxed from hydros!

[dyingtolive3]

no its the right place...just seems to be a slow night here. Ive seen that some people have an increased appatite when detoxing...it varies person to person. try to eat lots of fruits and veggies...lots of proteins too. stay hyrdated and take vitamins daily. you're body is trying to come back to life.give it what it needs...not WANTS..but NEEDS. keep posting , read the other posts and know that you are not alone in this. We are all on this god foraken road together and some ae farther along that others but we all are for each others successes. Are you detoxing cold turkey? congrats on your decision to take your life back. Its not a fun road but its managable and you will get through this.Keep posting!

[So_tired_ofhydro]

Did I post wrong place