HELP PLEASE :(

[mommyof4321]

I'm a mom of 4 beautiful kids and I've been taking vicodin for 7 years (more on and off) I was in a terrible accident and broke my neck and back in 5 places. I have been wanting to stop taking them for years and am needing more and more everyday. I'm very scared of what will happen if I don't stop, but I'm scared of what's going to happen if I do. I lost my sister 7 years ago to a herion overdose. She left behind 2 children. I don't want that to happen to me! I'm affraid of what the withdrawl will be like and if I will be able to do it with the kids home. I feel like I'm not a good mother because I'm always in a "cloud"
Can someone please give me some advice and honest answers?? I'm scared that I'm not strong enough to deal with the pain...

[Ann2497]

You want to just quit the norco right?  Not the xanax?  I ask because benzos are a completely different story and stopping both complicates things.   Do you have a dr that can help you with a taper? or are you interested in stopping cold turkey?

[mommyof4321]

I always tell people that I take 6 or 7, but it's honestly up to 10 now. I've tried for years to keep it cut back, but just recently have gone from 7 to 10. I've been taking them for so long that I don't remember what it's like to not take them. I don't think I know how to deal with everyday pain (physical and emotional) without them.
I am very scared. I want to just STOP but I don't know how

[mommyof4321]

Please ask me anything...I don't know what I'm supposed to share. This is my first "group" I didn't know who else to turn to for advise and help. This doesn't roll of the tongue easily to other people. It's easier to be honest with strangers than family and friends...

[mommyof4321]

They are norco 10mg. I also take xanax to sleep at night

[mommyof4321]

I always tell people that I take 6 or 7, but it's honestly up to 10 now. I've tried for years to keep it cut back, but just recently have gone from 7 to 10. I've been taking them for so long that I don't remember what it's like to not take them. I don't think I know how to deal with everyday pain (physical and emotional) without them.
I am very scared. I want to just STOP but I don't know how

[Ann2497]

Sorry to hear about your sister.  I lost my sister too.  She was murdered by her husband.

You can do this.  There is a lot of support on this site.  We just need more info.  As littlebit asked - how much were you taking?