Hydrocodone withdrawal

[Scared179]

I fell off the wagon again and now I am out of pills and dont know what to do. I am so upset with myself that I am here at this point again. Now I will start feeling these damn withdrawal symptoms again. I don't want to do this anymore, I want to feel normal without relying on pills. I did make an appointment to see a therapist to talk about my habit, money and marriage problems which got me here in the first place beside my physical pain. I can deal with the physical pain but the depression is getting the better of me. My wife thinks I should talk to a doctor about getting on suboxtone. I told her I don't want anymore pills, it's an additing medicine also. What should I do. Please help!

[pharma9]

I also took whatever helped my WD symptoms.Tylenol 1000mg 4 times a day,Ibuprofen 800mg 3 times a day,Nyquil WITHOUT the decongestant at night for sleep and all the minerals and vitamins.,epsom salt baths.
I was able to get through that week and work as well.
I am almost 9 months opiate free and do not need any sleep aids and otc pain meds help control my rheumatoid arthritis pain.I even need less of those as well now that the rebound pain has disappeared.
As i have said before,once I realized that I did not NEED opiates in my life,I did not crave them anymore.OTCs do a better job.

[PoochieRachetToe]

I'm on day 76 and took whatever I needed to treat the withdrawal symptoms. I have also been consuming myself with energy required activities. It really helps to get up, get out and do something. I was on narcotics because of headaches and went down a terrible path. Headaches are far less frequent off all medicines. I am back to taking Excedrine Migraine and in early aura, I get motivated and exercise. The increased oxygen has helped. Seriously, call it quits. Why continue with something that is of no help? Thats what I had to ask myself? I wound up in the ER pretty scared of the amount I had ingested. I was fine, all tests' showed I was a healthy S O B that just needed to get away from the pills. My wife helped me and here I am today cycling, mild weight training in the morning and "Insanity" in the evening. Working full-time and chasing my 18 month old around.

Get out there and get yourself healthy. No use continuing down this path. I had Hydros in my hand yesterday. A pile of them. Did I think about taking one? Of course! However, I was more afraid it would hinder my body transformation. I am actually treating my body as a temple again. I had one sip of my favorite beer the other day and dumped it. Just didn't want anymore after that sip.

[LovePBKJ]

There are actually a couple medicines your family dr could give you to help with the withdrawls.  I honestly don't know what they are but if you talk with your dr they would point you in the right direction.  I have been on 4x a day Norco for 4 yrs. due to severe back pain and have went through the withdrawls myself and know how it feels as I wouldnt wish it on anyone.  I too wish I could just get off of the pills because I feel like it easily takes over one's life but it's hard to do with the severe pai I go through and not being able to hold my kids without medication.  Drinking lots of water helps and Ambien for sleep isnt a bad idea because I had many sleepless ngights but on the same note, you must make sure you dont develop a new addiction to the other pills helping you cope with this addiction.

[Scared179]

Thanks for the advise but you said do not take any PM aspirins. Why can't I take them. I am taking Excederin for migranes because I am having headaches now. Also I am taking Ambien for a few days to help with the sleep.

[stupid954]

If you can deal w/the physical pain then you're a lot stronger than you think. Do you, "Really not want to do this anymore?" How about going through W/D's time and time again, do you want to keep on that merry-go-round?
It's up to you, the people on this site are wonderful and caring, but you're in charge.You and your mind. Wrap your head around the idea that as long as you've already started W/D and there's nothing you can do (you are out of pills, right) then go for it. The "Hell" is at most 10 days. You've got family that will help. Then after the 10 days you'll still have no energy, and trouble sleeping, But that is a walk in the park after those first days. TAKE NO DRUGS, not even PM aspirins. NO DRUGS. they will only make things worse.
Listen I've had a total run of 30 yrs. I'm told it's going take 6 months to a year before I get right. I'm sure your "run" was a bit shorter. You'll be fine before you know it. And every time you get impatient and discouraged, think of that poor son-of-a-***** that's got a year sentence on the "rock pile."
Take B-Complex vitamins for energy (thanks gnarly).
That's it. IT'S UP TO YOU! You'll find all the love and support you'll ever need on this site.

[Scared179]

I was taking anywhere between 4-6 hydros a day for about a month. I took my last one as of this morning and the withdrawals dont seem that bad (yet). I'm sure they will get worse. I have been off and on every few months and I keep ending up in the same place.

[dominosarah]

Adding the therapist now will do you wonders.  Getting to know who you are and dealing with the past demons is vital to our recovery.  I would stay away from the sub if you can.  That is also very addicting and the wd's are usually worse.  Keep posting.......sara

[JordanKnight]

How much were your dosages? How long?

I'm in the exact same boat right now (GF instead of wife, but everything else is verbatim).

Where are you at exactly (in your withdrawal and drug use, not location)?