Going cold turkey

[Spentshells]

I'm going to spare you the long boring story of my addiction, seeing how it's been told before. I guess the bottom line is I'm tired of letting a little pill control and utterly destroy my life. I've been taking about 10-15 10 mg norcos a day, which is actually a lot less than I used to take.
This isn't my first rodeo, but hopefully my last. I've got my daily vitamins, cal/mag/zinc, immodium and plenty of tv shows on DVD for the sleepless nights to follow. I also have some Valium to take for the first few days only, as I don't want to switch addictions.
I'm so very tired of living this way. The constant worrying about running out and finding more. At first they were used for pain, but quickly became recreational. I've lost so much because of my unwillingness to give my sobriety 100%. My life has lost all meaning and purpose. I've been going through the motions for too long! I want my life back! I want ME back!!!
So here I am, as ready and prepared as I possibly could be. Thank you for taking the time to read all this and thank you for caring! I've always loved this site and plan on being here and posting constantly.

[Spentshells]

Oh I feel you there Will!!! The insomnia is always the worst part for me! I love sleeping! Ha! But 2 days! That's awesome!
Thank you harms! Wow! 2 months! I dream of the day that I'll be able to say that! But in reality I need to keep my eyes on tomorrow, and choosing to be clean!

[harmsnogood]

Hi,just like to say well done for wanting off this poison and good luck.You know what its all about and are very well prepared.Your post is like so many other experiences,including mine.I'm 2 month clean now and for me,and you each day a little bit of you will shine through.Again,good luck and take care
Harms

[will136]

hey good luck..im on day 2...pretty much hating it...everyone is sleeping and im pacing the house...cant wait to be free of this bs

[Sonrissa]

Well, good luck tomorrow! Lots more people will be here so please post how your doing! take care and very best wishes!

[Spentshells]

Thank you so much for your support!!! I guess I did forget to mention that I'll be stopping tomorrow, well tonight was my last dose! Hehe! I realized as i read your replies and began writing my own that i was smiling! It felt so good to be open and be welcomed with open arms.
There's no more high, just taking to feel normal. Then it dawned on me that takings them doesn't make me feel "normal". That person isn't me and I really miss me, and I'm sure my friends and family do too.
Thank you again! Soooo much! I'm sure I'll be posting again soon!!!

[Pat1956100]

Welcome back.  It sounds like you have a great plan and are going to do this.  It's amazing how you put it all in a nutshell.  We think we are the only one going thru it and come to this forum and find out there are so many of us feeling the same.  So many of us that are allowing our lives to be controlled by pills.  It is so comforting to find out we are not alone and that this forum is here to help us not only thru our detox but with all the other things that arise after.
Good luck and I think you've got this.

[Sonrissa]

Hi Spent and welcome! Congrats on your decision to stop the madness! It sounds like you are prepared and know what to expect! We will certainly support you every step of the way! When will you be quitting? Make sure to keep hydrated and get excercise when you can! Try to smile and laugh, it really helps! I wish you the very best! And keep posting when you feel anxious or need support! Take care!