Hydrocodone withdrawal

[Scared179]

Hi, I have been here many times before trying to kick this niightmare. I have been taking 6 10/325mg hydro's a day and am trying again to kick it. I had taken my last pill at 1pm on Friday and here I am 1pm on Sunday. I feel lousy! I just want to know that I caved in yesterday and found 1 pill and took it and now Im scared that the withdrawals will start from that pill on not when i stopped on Friday. Can someone give an honest answer on this. I dont have anymore and want this to be it but it playing games on my mind thinking I just now delayed it another day by cheating. Please tell me this is not the case and keep my spirits up. I CAN DO THIS! THanks

[cathy7871]

Wow, has it only been 10 days!!  What an unbeleivable feeling!!  I cant beleive how much energy has come back to me.  I actually feel like getting up in the morning and doing something. I used to think them demon pills gave me energy.  What a joke.  Well, at first they did, but over the last couple years they actually made me more tired. I didnt feel like doing anything.  I slept good last night, for the first time since going CT.  Feel so good today.  Glad to hear you had fun at the hockey game.  I agree about not being online as much either, but I will try as often as I can to offer hope, support and encouraging words to newbies. I think of you often and wonder how you are doing!  Have a good week and stay focused!

[Scared179]

Hi Cathy7871, yeah its been just over 1 week and you are right, it does feel like a lifetime ago. I am happy that you stuck to it. I feel in control and getting better everyday. I am trying to post as much as I can even though I feel a little ashamed that I am not on as much as I was a  week ago. I am trying to get my life in order and keeping busy. Today my daughter and I went to an NHL hockey game and also got to skate on the ice after the game through her girl scouts, What a blast!  I hope you are doing good and wish everyone else here the best on getting through these demons. Keep up the great work, you all deserve it.

[cathy7871]

What do you mean, you hope it lasts this time??  Of course it will. Think Positive!!  Beleive in yourself, cause if you dont, know one else will either.  You may still have some rough days, but it will be over sonn. Hang Tough and Stay Focused!!!

[sealgaire65]

I took my las 1 and 1/2 pill yesterday, so it has been about 24 hours.  I really think the tapering has helped.  I slept great last night. I I feel good today.  A little bit of a headache, sweating, but other than that, I feel good.  I hope this lasts this time.

[cathy7871]

Yeah, we have done it for one week!!  I went back to work today and felt so much more focused.  Didnt sleep too great last night, but I think tonight will be better.  I am also getting over the cold, hot, clammy, sweaty feeling.  Have you reread any of our posts?  We have come so far in one week.  I so feel for the newbies as I know how hard it must be for them.  I have hopped online when I can and am trying to offer them encouragement and hope.  I would read other peoples posts, who had been clean a week and thought that it all seemed so far away, but here I am and I just cant beleive it. Stay strong and stay focused!!  No turning back!!!  I missed too much stuff already, from being in a daze.  I am ready to start living again!!

[carla1982]

I have been taking hydro and norcos for the last 2 years almost everyday. It started off small and then it got to where I was taking 8 to 10 a day. I took my last one wed morning and I have not taken one since then. I honestly know that I wanted this and I feel great. I am still trying to get used to actually feeling pain, such as headaches, body pain, etc...There are some bad sides though. stomach cramps and bathroom issues. I have had those and it wakes me up. I also have been taking alot of vitamins and some relax and sleep vitamins and they really do help me sleep. Its a long rough road but you can do it if you put your mind to it. My husband recently quit using heroin 10 days ago and he is also doing great. Honestly what made me not scared to do this is bc I wanted it and also if he can stop using so could I.

[Scared179]

Thanks, I did not know that about the tea. I will try to stomach it since I do not like tea. lol.  

[gnarly_1]

hi the tea I recommended dosent have conventional tea in it it is a combination of herbs
one of witch is chamomile...spearmint ....lemongrass ...tilia flowers ...blackberry leaves...orange blossoms...hawthorn and rosebuds....I have tried many thing to both relax and sleep this stuff seam about the best its only 3.50 at walmart it a cheep cure will help with both anxiety and sleep...I add e spoon full of sweet/n low to give it a bit better flavor suger is a no no if your tring to sleep...again the best of luck to the 2 of you hope this help ....it was a life saver for me God bless......Gnarly  

[cathy7871]

Hi..hard to beleive tomorrow will be one week since I have taken a pill.  I have also been waking up with headaches.  I take a coule Aleeve and it seems to help.  Had a hour long massage today and it felt pretty good.  Gonna do another one in 10 days or so.  Still not sleeping good either.  Back to work for me tomorrow.  I am ready for it.  I need some exercise.  Still getting the cold, clammy thing going on today, but not as often. Keep going!!!   Stay on guard and stay focused!!

[Scared179]

6 days, yeah!!! I feel better today just still not sleeping well and the restless leg thing. Ugh. How are u? I been waking up with headaches which I think is from grinding my teeth or from my sinuses. Excedrin seems to help but makes my stomach upset even with food sometimes. I am glad to be off of the stuff and hopefully for good, just trying to stay positive. My energy is still down and its hard to find motivation at times. I do not like tea so that wouldnt really help but it seems to be getting better. Besides doesnt tea have caffeine in it to keep you awake? I dont know. Well gonna go and have lunch because I can again!!!! yeah. Keep up the good work.

[gnarly_1]

HI how you guys feel today.....we always like to see the buddy system on here it usually helps to have someone right where you are....you all are making good progress the aleep thing is ruff for every body I found the sleeptime tea you can get at walmart to work about the best
try the double teabags dont separate them sip on a cup about 1/2 hr b/4 bed  melatonin works also but the room has to be complexity dark for it to work....in time sleep will come back it might mean crashing when you get home from work take sleep anyway you can get it ...just know your winning at this good luck and God bless.....Gnarly

[sealgaire65]

I have been tapering and down to 2 a day with the last one or 1/2 around 6pm.  I was having some withdrawals during the first couple nights and could not sleep and during the day, sweating and sneezing etc... but am not really having too many issues now.  I slept really well last night.  I will be out of meds tomorrow but a new rx will be available by Monday.  I am going to continue to taper down with that rx until I am only taking 1 then missing a couple days etc...  I think I am at a place where I can do this now.  I am seeing signs of coming back to life already after just tapering from 5-6 to 2-3.  I am hoping the fact I never really used them to the degree some have in 10 plus a day and then cold turkey will help me.  I have really noticed in recent months, how very lethargic I have become.  No energy at all and really irritable.  I think my system was used to the norco and I was not getting the high anymore, just the lows.  This freaking drug has taken too much of my life over the last 2 years and I need to be off it.  I hope this time I can do it for good.

[cathy7871]

Another feel good about myself day!!   Tried the Hylands stuff last night and didnt seem to help me either...ughh..Finally fell asleep around 3 and slept till about 9. Not too bad.  The thing that scares me is when I go back to work on Fri, i get up at 4:30 in the morning for work and I am so scared I wont fall asleep until 3. That already is causing me anxiety, and I know it will be so hard to sleep just thinking about it. I am definately going to the health store today and see what I can find for stress and anxiety. Also today, I am cold and clammy.  I thought last night that it was going away, but hit me again this morning. I am also thinking about going for a massage Thur evening and seeing if that helps me relax and sleep good Thur night. I have never had one, but I have heard you will feel like sleeping after one.  Stay Focused!!

[cathy7871]

Darn, I was hoping you would tell me the Hylands Restless Leg stuff helped.  I know it doesnt work for everyone, but gonna try it.  Also, gonna go to the health store tomorrow and see what they recommend for a nerve/stress pill.  Wow, 3 days ago I didnt even wanna get dressed and leave the house.  Glad you are skipping the ambien.  How old is your daughter?  I bet playing the drums is a good stress releiver. The clearer mind does feel good, doent it?  Tomorrow is a new day, stay focused!!

[Scared179]

Hi, I have not tried Nerve Tonic but have used the Hylands but I feel it really did not make much of a difference for me. I am glad you are feeling better, me too. If i get just get a full nights sleep I think that would really help. My wife has ambien but I really rather not take it because it is also addicting and actually makes me groggy in the morning so I have been sticking with the Melatonin. More natural. I really feel clearer today and had a decent day at work and with my little girls. They really dont deserve someone that is in a fog and can't help when they need it. I feel good about that. I also have been focusing my time playing my drums which gets me exercise and lets off some restlessness. I have been playing for almost 30 years now and in the past couple of days I have noticed now how much better I have become just being more clearer and really proud for that. I am glad you are feeling better, another day down!
Keep on going.

[cathy7871]

Wow, almost another day down!!  I am feeling good this evening, except for some anxiety.  I stopped at Walgreens tonight and grabbed some of the Hylands Restless Legs pills.  Gonna give them a try tonight. I also seen some stuff called Nerve Tonic, for stress releif.  Have you tried it?  Wonder if it helps?  I think I am gonna go and pick it up tomorrow and see if it helps.  Cant hurt, right? Glad to hear you ate today. Too bad about the sinus stuff going on.  I think I read that a runny nose is a withdrawl symptom, but I am not sure. Anyway, relax tonight and stay focused!!

[Scared179]

7 hours sleep, thats great! You sound better already. You should be proud. We all should be proud that we have made it this far. The journey does continue but hopefully will be better for it. I am just so tired and my stomach is upset, wish that would go away. I finally was able to eat breakfast and a full lunch, hopefully that stays down. lol  It just seems my sinuses are starting up now. Give me a break. Thats great about seeing your daughter, that will be good to have that connection with a clear head and you will enjoy them more. I know what you mean about the good buzz but just remember the outcome when we have to stop. NOT FUN! Keep up the good work.

[cathy7871]

1.  Life is not a race..but indeed a journey.  2.  Be honest, work hard.  3.  Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord gives and the Lord takes.  4.  Love your life and what you have been given, it is not accidental-search for your purpose and do it as best as you can.  5.  Dreaming does matter.  It allows you to become that which you aspire to be.  6.  Laugh often.  7.  Appreciate the little thing in life and enjoy them.  8.  Forgive, it frees the soul.  9.  Take time for yourself- plan for longevity.  10.  Recognize the special people you have been blessed to know.  ......LIVE FOR TODAY, ENJOY THE MOMENT!!!

[cathy7871]

We have survived another night. Yeah!!    It seems like I am not thinking about the "demon" quite as much today. Trying to just stay focused.  Its cold here, and I live in a pretty small town so I cant really go anywhere, and I am getting bored.  I will be getting my daughter tonight, and will have her until I go back to work on Fri, so I know that will help pass the time.  Cant get over the clammy, sweaty feeling. Its weird though, cause before this I would never sweat, no matter what. I could foget my deoderant in the morning and never was stinky...lol...now, I cant stand myself!!..My mind seems to be clearer and I dont feel like I am walking in daze. I beleive I will see my daughter in a way that I have never seen before and it kinda scares me. Not that I have ever been so messed up that I dont remember things, cause its not like that at all. Its just that the little feel good buzz wont be there, know what I mean?  I have not been eating much either, but I have been drinking lots of water.  That has not been too hard to do cause I always have been a water drinker. Never cared for soda. I slept about 7 hours last night and woke up with a headache and took a couple....Aleeve, and feel better. I am gonna keep thinking small steps, one minute at a time and make it through another day. Thanks for listening also.

[Scared179]

I think you are all brave for taking that step. Its a vicious cycle and I can not wait either. I have some naseau and not sleeping good at all but I have to get through it. I have been here before and I know it gets so much better. It just doesnt feel like it at this point because I am too anxious for it to be over. I have pains in my back which I am sure is from the withdrawals and have been taking motrin or excedrin since that gives be some kind of energy push. The only problem is that I am not eating too much and it makes be a little sick when I take the excedrin. I have been using melatonin at night and not doing to much, still tossing and turning. We just have to be hopeful this is the last time and stick with it. Thanks for listeneing.

[sealgaire65]

I have used hydros and norco for about 3-4 yrs pretty much daily.  There were a number of times I ran out and had to go up to a couple weeks.  I have not gotten to the point that some people have in using 20 or more a day.  I use about 5-6 a day.  I have really come to the conclusion now that these pills have changed my outlook on life and want off of them.  I am running out, til my new script is in next week, but I am going through the tapering off process now.  I have been taking 3 a day with only some sleep loss.  I really look forward to seeing a month without a single pill.  I am a ways away from that.  I have to do this myself.  I refuse to tell anyone due to the shame of it.  I am very disappointed in myself for getting into this situation.  I have to taper to limit/control the WD's to where they are manageable.    

[packerman1957oh]

the one pill will prolong your withdrawls. Istarted taking 750s 12 yrs ago. started abuseing them 6 years ago.ive been clean since dec 22 2010. i put myself into detok.it took me 7 days to get to feeling ok. i still have cold and hot flashes.ive found out that it is better to talk to some one whos been there to give encouargement.just take it one day at a time.keep it simple

[cathy7871]

Thanks for being my "buddy".  I beleive having a partner to get through these days and long nights with will be helpful. You asked how much I had been taking?  At one time lots, but in the last 2 months or so about 5 or 10 5/500 daily. Just depended on how many I would have till my next refill.  How are you feeling?  Today I have horrible chills and sweats all at the same time. Last night I didnt sleep a wink until 5am this morning and slept till about 9.  Called into work sick for today and tomorrow and then my next scheduled day is Fri. I think I will be over the worst by then.  Thought about a nap, but I wanna sleep tonight so I am not gonna do it.  I have been trying all the OTC meds for sleep, but nothing is working.  I guess no one ever died from lack of sleep. I am still amazed at the control of a pill. Keep me updated and keep plugging along.  Life is not a race, but a journey!

[Scared179]

Good for you Cathy7871, I know we can do it. Like everyone says on this great site is that you take one day at a time. Its hard i know and I wish it would end already but dont give up. I wont. We and everyone on this site will be a better person for it. How much were you on? Keep up the great work, keep posting.