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I am searching this site desparately trying to find the right string to help me begin my war on kicking Vicodin/Norco forever. Can anyone direct me? Currently taking 5 to 7 10/325 Norco per day. Started at 2 5/500 per day for 6 years then 7 months ago I found out how to get a few off the street to hold me over until my next script. It blew up from there. I have been buying pills through a person and am just now realizing I have a problem. I just got my doc to give me 10/325 for the first time on 1/8/10 at 90 pills a month. By my numbers, I will still have to buy some off the street to support my habit. My abuse is only months old, but use is years old. Help! Please!!!
You are right. The demands of working full time, autistic almost 4 year old baby and a 16 and 17 year teenager, I have been using this as one of my excuses. I tell myself I won't be strong enough to do what I have to do every day. I have been honest with my family and they are waiting patiently for me to stop. They said they will help me with house work and the baby. I have just asked for a week off work end of February. That is when I plan to detox. I do plan to tell my doctor about stopping because he gave me many refills and if I don't tell him to revoke the script, I'll be too tempted to go fill it. Well, here's to planning....wish me luck.
ur dose is not Huge..it is very do-able
I was at 100 mgs//like u I progressed very slowly..but when it hits..it Hits! now is the time to do this...do not dwell on the stress of negativity in ur life//not that u r/but many do and use it as a reason to stop Next month...then next Month never comes
Often is is best to go with the feeling//in ur case..as in mine..sounds like u will have doctors and friends/dealers to Cut Off...break ties...Doctors r usually thrilled u r seeking alternative pain measures//as a rule most drs hate prescribing narcs long term as they understand the laces this can lead////plus/not to cut them down but they get audited about the narcotics they prescribe and if there is no legit reason to RX them...a doctor can cut u off out of pure self protection//scary but true
Dealers can be a different story...they thrive off of ur abuse as do other friends that abuse...these are the toughest to cut off..Doctors r not...no drama just the fact that :"I do not want narcotics anymore" As a rule they r thrilled..anyone who understands narcotics long term and the destruction of the brain in the process r usually very happy to c u "let go"
keep us posted..lots of support here
I was at 100 mgs//like u I progressed very slowly..but when it hits..it Hits! now is the time to do this...do not dwell on the stress of negativity in ur life//not that u r/but many do and use it as a reason to stop Next month...then next Month never comes
Often is is best to go with the feeling//in ur case..as in mine..sounds like u will have doctors and friends/dealers to Cut Off...break ties...Doctors r usually thrilled u r seeking alternative pain measures//as a rule most drs hate prescribing narcs long term as they understand the laces this can lead////plus/not to cut them down but they get audited about the narcotics they prescribe and if there is no legit reason to RX them...a doctor can cut u off out of pure self protection//scary but true
Dealers can be a different story...they thrive off of ur abuse as do other friends that abuse...these are the toughest to cut off..Doctors r not...no drama just the fact that :"I do not want narcotics anymore" As a rule they r thrilled..anyone who understands narcotics long term and the destruction of the brain in the process r usually very happy to c u "let go"
keep us posted..lots of support here
Thank you all for your responses and support. I am happy to know someone really cares. Even if this post doesn't go on an on like some others, I am still logging on and reading and learning and praying for others that I read. I will be starting my exodus soon.
I promise you that it is best to get a hold of the problem now. Since you are bright enough to have realized it this early on. It can consume your life and everything in it. You will avoid long term problems by quitting right now. You will be uncomfortable for a few days. So glad your here!
You can do this we are happy you are here you will get tons of support i was a 13 year heroin addict now 219 days clean so dont be afraid you can do it best of luck to you ,,,,,,James
Pax,
You are most definitely not alone. All of us know the fear you're feeling. It's HARD letting go of something that's become so big. But, you reach a point when it's harder to hold onto it.
You have a lot going for you, Compared to many of us, you are starting at a relatively small daily dose. You also have been using for a relatively short period of time. You will experience a few unpleasant days - as you know - but there's a lot you can do to help it be more manageable.
Scroll down on this page to the "Most Viewed Health Pages," and look at The Thomas Recipe and the Amino Acid Protocol. You can help make your body strong, replacing some of the nutrients that have been stripped from your body through your Norco use. Start the Thomas Recipe and Aminos right away.
When you're ready, start tapering your Norco use by even one a day. Several days, later, decrease by another. And so on. It may take several weeks, but if you do it gradually, you will decrease your discomfort.
If you can't find the discipline to do the tapering yourself, find someone to hold your pills for you, only giving you what you need at any given time. It is extremely helpful to have support with this. Find an NA (or AA) meeting. Keep posting here.
The fear can be overwhelming, but you have so much going for you. Once you make the decision to face this and do something about it, you may be surprised to see the fear dissipate.
Good luck to you! Remember: You are not alone. All of us know exactly how you feel and are here to support you.
You are most definitely not alone. All of us know the fear you're feeling. It's HARD letting go of something that's become so big. But, you reach a point when it's harder to hold onto it.
You have a lot going for you, Compared to many of us, you are starting at a relatively small daily dose. You also have been using for a relatively short period of time. You will experience a few unpleasant days - as you know - but there's a lot you can do to help it be more manageable.
Scroll down on this page to the "Most Viewed Health Pages," and look at The Thomas Recipe and the Amino Acid Protocol. You can help make your body strong, replacing some of the nutrients that have been stripped from your body through your Norco use. Start the Thomas Recipe and Aminos right away.
When you're ready, start tapering your Norco use by even one a day. Several days, later, decrease by another. And so on. It may take several weeks, but if you do it gradually, you will decrease your discomfort.
If you can't find the discipline to do the tapering yourself, find someone to hold your pills for you, only giving you what you need at any given time. It is extremely helpful to have support with this. Find an NA (or AA) meeting. Keep posting here.
The fear can be overwhelming, but you have so much going for you. Once you make the decision to face this and do something about it, you may be surprised to see the fear dissipate.
Good luck to you! Remember: You are not alone. All of us know exactly how you feel and are here to support you.
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