Help weening off Vicodin

[shell226]

I really need help. I have been taking Vicodin for about two years I am up to 10 Vicodin ES a day. I have tried several times to quit cold turkey and just can't. I have to take care of a toddler and I have to work. I can't do either of these while I am going through detox. I found counseling to help me with my psychological addiction but was wondering if anyone could help me with a timeline. I know it is best to go slow but I really want to get off these things as quickly as I can. I am just not sure where to start. For my health and the health of my family I have to quit any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

[shell226]

IB I wish I could but I am to new to my job. Taking time off could mean losing my job.My coworkers know that so I am hoping I can pass it off as being really sick and still needing to work. I have stopped before but at that time my usage was very small (I think no more then 3 pills a day) since my usage increased I have tried to stop but never got past day three. However, I honestly feel good about this time. I have the support I need and I actually asked for help. My biggest scare is how I will deal with the pain that lead to all this in the long run (I have degenerative arthritis in my back). But I will figure that out after I get through this.

[IBKleen]

Hi Shell,

that is great that your husband is helping out. Is there any way you can take a few days off from work? I ask that because your co-workers are going to notice something is wrong. You usage was not huge, compared to some, but it was substantial enough that you are probably going to feel it. Have you gone thru detox in the past?

[shell226]

Thank you everyone for your help. I tapered as best I could (didn't do very well) I have decided to go cold turkey. Today will be my last day I only made it down to four pills a day, but I guess that is better then nothing. I finally came clean with my husband and told him everything. He was great and offered his full support. He offered to take over all the responsibility of our son for the next few days to help me through it. I am still going to have to try to work but I think I can manage. Any advice on how to get through this would be greatly appreciated! I know in the end I will be a lot happier.  

[brian3674]

their is help for you im in recovery....check your local NA meeting or AA i would o NA tho sinse your is a drug addiction i kicked herion cold turkey an it was not fun...wow i hurt yelled at people everything i could think of....just get help

[worried878]

I do know how how to taper//didnt do well at it but know the drill
if u need help pm me
what is ur final Quit day?

I was taking 10 plus hydrocodone when i stopped///5 yrs of the madnss

[Cissy373]

I  know it must be hard having to work and take care of a toddler while trying to detox, but somehow you have to do it. Do you have anyone that can help with the toddler?

Not sure what you mean about helping you with a timeline.........do you mean how long does it take to detox or what? Can you be more specific?