Thank you. I didn't realize that the amount I am taking is so serious. Its just that I know people who take way more. I also didn't think that the amount of time had anything to do with tolerance, that it was just the actual amount a person takes, because that is what builds tolerance. I am scared, but I will do this. Everyone seems to be genuinely concerned. It's very nice.
This is my first time posting. I read daily and feel like I should respond to you. I am 38 and weigh 95 lbs. (I have always been small but the pills have kept me really underweight!). I have been taking hydros 10/325 for 2 years and I take up to 20 a say. I also will take 6 at once to get my high! I am going cold turkey in the morning but that's another story! A year ago I got sick over the weekend. Thought I had the stomach flu! After 3 days of keeping nothing down, except for my pills, I went to the hospital. My liver was swollen to twice its size and not functioning! I was scared to death! Spent 2 weeks in the hospital then was released with a warning to stop the hydros. I went right back to them and still take them! I know I am dumb but I am a addict! So yes, you can have problems after taking so much! It can happen to anyone no matter how many pills they take! Somehow, my liver is ok today but I know if I continue that my liver will shut down again! I only took 5 today and plan on that being the last time! I hope you are able to taper down to a safe amount! Please pray for me to be able to do this! I have tried many times but this time just feels different!
Hey there,
Good to see you starting the process of reclaiming your life. My opinion is that you have been taking a lot, but it's been about a year, and you are young so that is good.
I could not taper, had to go CT, taking 7 or 8 10 mg percs on my last day which was 2 1/2 weeks ago. Been tough, but it is doable. You can do it, there is a better life in out there. Make your plan and execute it.
In the meantime, focus on damage control, and try to ease yourself closer to the ground before you jump.
Good luck my friend.
You are a very nice person. I like the way you think and talk. I have made up my mind to quit. I am not getting anymore satisfaction from it. I still like intoxication, but it dont feel good like it used to. I dont want to move on to anything new or different, even though I do like to be "high" as horrible as that sounds. I have a plan to quit. I know that I can do it. I've quit other things before and didn't go back, and I did it in the blink of an eye because I was ready. I fear the withdrawal. I have to be functional everyday, all day. But I will do whatever it takes. I am tired of not feeling good, but above all else, I am tired of thinking about the **** 24 hours a day. It's like it consumes my thoughts all day long! Even when I have already taken some, its still there! Oh my God, but what will I do about the pain that I have, the reason that I started in the first place!
just wanted to chime in here.....i was taking 10mg hydros for more than 10 years.....i only took 1 to 1n half at a time but that was every 2 hours....so upwards of 10-12 a day....that was for years....i weigh around 130 lbs....that tolerance you've built up is pretty high and pretty fast...i do wish you the best....if you really want to stop, then now's the time....tapering might be easier on you if you're taking that much at a time.....it's your choice...but i would get on board with your doctor for sure....something will give out....whether it's your liver or OD'ing...not trying to be harsh, we just want you to be healthy and live a good life....being clean is so much better than being a slave to the pills...you can do this if you really want it and get a plan in place....hope you do this soon.
There are people who take way more but usually have been abusing for longer than you have. I think you said you have been abusing them for a year? The guy taking 30 a day has been abusing them for 15 years. I haven't seen many people take 6 10 mg pills at one time and then an hour later take another one (after only using for a year). sorry, I am just being honest. You only weigh 135 pounds too. You can get opinions from others but that seems to be incredible tolerance for abusing them for one year and someone that weighs 135 lbs. When do you plan to start your taper? It ***** but stay on this board or have a friend you can trust help you thru this,. Do you have someone to help you?