Just wondering if anyonelse deals with this.

[limodan73]

Hello once again everyone!  I am back in the forums, trying to figure out what the bleep i keep doing wrong. UGH, I am at the end of day one. And I know whats coming. I lost count of my relapses. It somehow just keeps finging a way back into my life. *****! Anyways, my wife keeps saying that I am over dramatic. She has seen me go through this TOO MANY times, I am thankful she sticks around. But, my question is this, does anyonelse, while goiing through this, become HYPER-SENSITIVE to all your sences? What i mean is that for short periods going through this, I can smell/hear/see/feel etc. on a massive scale.  Its crazy!  Am I?  Thanks.

[paying_it_forward]

Good on ya mate! In those crappy times you go through...remember that moment you felt happy...even if it was a brief moment...and KNOW that it WILL come back, because it will.

We're in this with ya my friend :) you're doing so well :)

[limodan73]

Hello all, just wanted to say THANK YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH for taking the time to help me keep strait. I am on day 2, ugh, but listening to the suggestions. I also wanted to answer a couple quick questions. I tried weening, but that never really works out right for me. I am either all in, or all out. Wish I had to will power to do that. Something thats tough is there are pills in the house due to my wifes condition. Soooo, as you all know, crazy thoughts pile up. O well, I refuse to back down. On a better note, for the first time in a long time, I had an ACTUAL feeling!!!  I felt happy for a breif moment. I could tell the difference immidiately. Thats what I want back, my REAL  life. I want my joy for the things i love back. Thanks again to all of you. Although none of us know each other in the world, I feel like we are all attatched in will and spirit. Thank you so much for being here. No way could i pull this off without knowing others are with me in this fight.  God bless.

[sandstone27]

Hi!  I know exactly what you're talking about.  I took hydros for the past few years and when I stopped,  I not only had the more acute sense perception, but I was easily agitated, which is pretty normal.   When I was having anxiety/panic about 5 years ago.  I was taking medication (benzos) and seeing a therapist and doing biofeedback so that when I came off the meds I could handle the anxiety better when it cropped up.  I was weaned off the meds after about 9 months, but, and my doctor warned me what would probably happen - I would always have heightened senses - Noise seemed louder than it should (I was forever turning the TV down), lights were too bright.   I wouldn't wish a heightened sense of smell on anyone. :(.  I started doing yoga and meditation and doing controlled breathing exercises which really helped.  Long story short, I think for me, the anxiety and/or the benzos triggered all of this, and then it lessened over time.  When I quit taking the vicodin about 4 months ago, it triggered those same heightened senses, but this time, they dissapated much more quickly. For me, the anxiety that accompanies  withdrawals was far less coming off of the hydros than the benzos.  I hope it is short-lived for you too.  Keep posting, and let us know how things are going. Wishing you the best! Sandy

[dominosarah]

Hi Dan!  

You must still be trying to do this your way.  We all ended up here doing it our way.  Doesnt work.  We all want a magic wand but that isnt reality.  Time to get real honest with yourself here.  There is no happy ending to active addiction.  Instead of thinking you are doomed to always be on this crap, change up your thinking.  How about what can i do to make sure this doesnt happen again.  There is a life out here with your name on it.  You can do this so start fighting for you~~sara

[snakejones]

Hi there. Yes, it is actually normal to have heightened senses while you are fighting getting off drugs. The reason: our five senses come from our brains, and all our drugs  we do affect the central nervous system. Now, what happens when someone goes cold turkey off drugs? The body and brain goes into total spastic overdrive. The body and brain behave more like a pendulum than a switch---extreme swings rather than on/off, followed by a gradual drift to the center/normal feelings. Your central nervous system is still in an agitated state; it must reach equilibrium in its own time, on its own schedule. You must be patient and wait, and it will be okay.

[paying_it_forward]

I don't think you're doomed at all....the fact that you keep on trying and haven't given up is a sure sign you're strong. And rant away my friend...god knows I did (still do lol).

I was taking up to 30 codeine based painkillers a day...for about 2 years....started for my stuffed knee and a bad tooth....then I just found myself taking them to function for work because i was really depressed among other things. Then went on Suboxone for a year and slowly tapered down (during that time I'd cracked my knee cap too! crappy!)...that was last year. This year I went back to school...studying to be a drug and alcohol counselor....I've gotten sick heaps and also got diagnosed with ADHD...oh joy! It's been hard but I only have about 5 weeks left of classes :)

This time last year i never would have thought I'd be where i am now. So when i say I rekon you'll do it....i do believe it! Are you doing cold turkey? or have you tried suboxone to make the transition smoother?

[limodan73]

Thanks, just sometimes wonder if I am doomed to this crap! Ugh, *****. Anyways, for all reading, thought I should give a little better back page. I have been on and off Hydros for over 8 stupid years. Got started legit, as most, but, I am a really bad addict. been self medicating my manic depressive sindrome since I was 13. I was an alchohalic and pot smoker for most of my years. Then, unfortunatly, I started these stupid things. My wife at the time thought it was great! No more drinkin, no more late nites, home being the good father. Yeah right, this crap stole everything i loved. And here I am, pushing 40, feeling like a damn junkie. ugh, sry i don't mean to rant. Just wish I could wave a magic wand and go back and smack that doc who first prescrided this garbage to me. Hope everyone has a good nite. Gotta go hang out in the John for who knows how long.  Wish me luck guys, I hope and prey I do this right this time.

[perchance23]

Wow. I had the same thing happen to me today. Glad im.not alone.

[paying_it_forward]

The most important thing about this, is the fact that you make that decision to keep on trying! Feel proud about that!

Yeah I had amplified senses too...I still do at times (though i think that could be my ADHD meds).

Keep on truckin' ...you WILL get there...you're already one step closer

[limodan73]

Thanks, good to know I am not the only one. I know I am a little nuts, but, who isn't? Thanks for responce.

[LeaAnn807]

Yes....I did that.  It will go away some, but not completely.  Your senses have been put to rest for a long time.  Just hang in there!