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Bye norco lortab
Im doing this 2nd time. I dumped my pills and am tired of being sick, lazy, no energy. That's what pills do to me. So I want to be me again. I just want it more than ever. My 3 kids deserve it. I am doing on my own and can only take Imodium sleep aid and restlef leg, due to bad stomach. Took up to 17 a day. Disgusting . Took last dose at 4 and dumped. So by tomorrow am I'll be in full mode yet still have to take care of household. Can't tell husband . 2nd time around he will leave. I'm happy but afraid.
I am almost ready to admit it ti him , after the lower back pain I felt.... I thought No way. Excoriating . No words, really. In tears. Because of pain. The other withdrawals were not hard. Sneezing, stomach, sweats, etc. but my back was snapping . I could hear it. I called dr, he wants me to see surgeon. I've had 3 surgeries in 2 years. Don't want back surgery I'm only 34. :( but I wonder if I would of held on 1 more day I could of made it. Just tons of aleve. Dunno. I'm ready ti b honest. I need help for pain and this nasty habit . No other option.
Yes I could try 1 more time ... 3 times a charm I pray to Jesus Christ. Prepare with heating pads, icy hot etc. I'll try once more then if I can't , maybe rehab. I'm thinking I'll still have my legit back pain there if not worst . Stuck on decision and feel horrible. Like I failed myself. Im no good.
Yes I could try 1 more time ... 3 times a charm I pray to Jesus Christ. Prepare with heating pads, icy hot etc. I'll try once more then if I can't , maybe rehab. I'm thinking I'll still have my legit back pain there if not worst . Stuck on decision and feel horrible. Like I failed myself. Im no good.
If you are truly in a lot of pain that's not related to withdrawal then you need to come up with an alternative plan for pain. Once you have done that then you need to cut your sources, tell your spouse and get aftercare. You are talking about rehab but can't tell your husband about your addiction? Think about what you are saying. You can do this but you are going have to give it your best fight!! We, as addicts, will ALWAYS find a reason to use if they are available. Please do what you need to for yourself foremost and then your family. My heart is truly with you.
Well, no need to beat yourself up. We all know that helps nothing.
My only thought is that this is your 2nd attempt to quit, is that right? If so, then I don't think rehab is necessary. At least not yet.
You've read a lot of the posts here right? Every successful recovering addict repeats the same thing over and over. REMOVE all access to the drugs. That means calling your Dr. and telling him/her NO MORE. You are an addict and can no longer be trusted to take the meds safely and you have to stop. Simple? Yes. Hardest thing you'll ever do? Yes. But it's a must if you really want this.
I had to make myself accountable and that meant telling my husband, my Dr.'s, even the pharmacy, that I could no longer be responsible for taking the meds as prescribed and that I had a problem. Course, most of my Dr.'s knew that already (lol). But the thing that surprised me the most, after I did this, was the RELIEF I felt. And the sense of empowerment was pretty great too.
So how about quit no. 3? Third time could be the charm. It's up to YOU.
My only thought is that this is your 2nd attempt to quit, is that right? If so, then I don't think rehab is necessary. At least not yet.
You've read a lot of the posts here right? Every successful recovering addict repeats the same thing over and over. REMOVE all access to the drugs. That means calling your Dr. and telling him/her NO MORE. You are an addict and can no longer be trusted to take the meds safely and you have to stop. Simple? Yes. Hardest thing you'll ever do? Yes. But it's a must if you really want this.
I had to make myself accountable and that meant telling my husband, my Dr.'s, even the pharmacy, that I could no longer be responsible for taking the meds as prescribed and that I had a problem. Course, most of my Dr.'s knew that already (lol). But the thing that surprised me the most, after I did this, was the RELIEF I felt. And the sense of empowerment was pretty great too.
So how about quit no. 3? Third time could be the charm. It's up to YOU.
Womp Womp Womp! I went 24 hrs and could not take back pain. I failed! Called dr for refill. Just took 2. So disgusted! But my pain was unbearable. I sat in tub for 2 hrs! I don't know what to do . Rehab maybe???
Thank u all. I'll post as soon as I'm going through motions. Ok as of now. Thank you greatly. All of you!
:) congrats twice!! These type of determined post make me so happy to read. Best of luck to you during your withdrawls and recovery. I will be praying for you.
@NURSEY7:we must have been writing@the same time.The comment about u flushing&being mad none rose to the top HILARIOUS(CONGRATS ON UR CLEAN TIME BTW).
She said all I didnt n my post thats sooo important.
She said all I didnt n my post thats sooo important.
Flushing is huge sweetie.It shows ur really serious about this.I flushed many a pill but that was after cold turkey w/d was well n the rearview mirror.I will say u did something that@the point u r at I wouldnt have and Im like520+days clean so u should be really proud.U do have3kids who will b forever greatful for u doing this.I get u dnt wanna break up ur marriage.Dnt let this happen gain(aftercare is huge make a plan and stick with it).Can always say u got the flu as it is going around.U have the most important things for w/d(n my opinion)make sure u get name brand immodium(not sure if u now how much better it works&take generously I took2-3x the recommended dose those1st few days and myself as well as many others will tell u it helps with many other w/d symptoms.)I dnt know the technical/medical way to say it but the way I would put it immodium is similiar to opiates as it has the same/similiar ingredients(works the same way)as opiates thats why it stops the runs and opiates will stop u up,it helps n larger doses w/other symptoms.U just cant get high on it.I have no clue if that made sense but trust me it helps a lot.Im sure others will back me up on that(just dnt take it longer than u need to and I wouldnt take more than the reccomended dose past the4th-5th day@most).Good luck,keep posting and remember u will feel bad a few days but the detox is the easy part its the staying clean we addicts have a harder time with so get an aftercare plan and stick to it.If u have one and ur doing it get a new plan cause that ones NOT WORKING;-)
You should be proud you flushed them! I know i was and then even madder when none floated to the top!! That was 60 days ago now. Did you cut your sources now? How about last time; did you go to any meetings? You may be able to do it alone but it's going to be very difficult. Did you discuss it with him last time? This is an ongoing committment for the rest of your life that has to include him. Man that devil was talking to me so bad like that! " Don't tell him" "You should be ashamed." "You aren't strong enough." Is there anyone else you can tell? A friend? a co=worker? A pastor? My heart is with you ;-)
Hi there and welcome! Yes, I would start taking Immodium right away! I'm not going to sugar coat this! It's going to be very tough to hide this from your husband and very tough to work through this! Have you cut off all your access to pills? This will be very important for your success!! Make sure that you drink tons of water and Gatorade to stay hydrated! Check out the Thomas Recipe for vitamins and supplements that will also help!
I wish you all the best! Keep posting here for advice and support! Take care!!
I wish you all the best! Keep posting here for advice and support! Take care!!
I wish I could. He's not supportive. In fact I said I was sick and he got upset. . I know the root, I think. Trying to be perfect backfired. I wish I could tell him. Waterworks started. I have to go to work too! Oh joy. This is going to be tough but I want it more than what the pills do to me. Hope that's enough inspiration. Thank you for kind words. Also, should I take Imodium as soon as I awake. ?
Hey twice congrats on taking the first step. I want to say this. My husband knew the first time around and i stopped but then relapsed with something worst than pills.. heroin. I kept it from him for a year and i couldnt tell him or ask for his help bc i thought he would leave me too. Well one day he found out and i thought well this is it my husband is going to leave me with our kids.. well it turned out he didnt and he supports me getting clean now. Im still having a rough time with the emotions but coming here and talki g abt it helps alot. My point is u may b surprised if u were to go to him and ask for help. Dont get me wrong sone ppl dont ever tell their loved ones but for me it was sooo much better being out in the open. Kinda like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders ya kno. Good luck! !!!
Hey twice congrats on taking the first step. I want to say this. My husband knew the first time around and i stopped but then relapsed with something worst than pills.. heroin. I kept it from him for a year and i couldnt tell him or ask for his help bc i thought he would leave me too. Well one day he found out and i thought well this is it my husband is going to leave me with our kids.. well it turned out he didnt and he supports me getting clean now. Im still having a rough time with the emotions but coming here and talki g abt it helps alot. My point is u may b surprised if u were to go to him and ask for help. Dont get me wrong sone ppl dont ever tell their loved ones but for me it was sooo much better being out in the open. Kinda like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders ya kno. Good luck! !!!
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