What to expect, seriously?

[newlife7]

I read on here much of the time how people feel pretty good after 1-2 weeks off the meds, and I want to believe it, but it's difficult. I know each person is different and responds in a different way, but I am wondering what to expect. 7 years ago, I came off a 6? month stretch of vic use and it was not too hard, but this time the duration is much longer. 4+ years and I am taking 6 reg strength vics and 3 norco per day. As everyone here knows I am sure, it runs my life. How long does it take to lose the trigger and need to take pills? And do you really feel like life is better in such a short time? It feels like my life is so entrenched into taking the pain meds. I am pretty sure I can live and deal with my pain without them, but I guess I will find out.

[Calamity2]

I really hope you decide to forget about leaving pills in your pocket. We have to be honest with ourselves. Do you honestly think keeping them in your pocket will really help?  You may not experience it but after I had two weeks clean I took a few pills over a two day period and went right back to the 4 day chill.  
I sure hope you make it.  If it doesn't work carrying pills around then you will probally get clean again. It sounds like you really want your life back.

[Lortab101]

However long you may feel the pain and hurt of withdrawal could not possibly compare to the pain and hurt you have been through while taking drugs.  I am not saying it will be easy.  But I am guessing you already know true pain and hurt, and are tired of it.  I will check back in on you-

[lashamummyof2]

Yes, you have to want it. I never thought it would be as bad as it was (a river in Egypt - DeNial!). I stopped taking any oxycodone on Monday, and that was a 1/4 of my usual dose, then on Tuesday I did 5 mg and they came on strong. It's Thursday, I saw my doc who gave me some mild sedatives and a few tylenol #3 -which are much milder than oxys by a long shot. Anyway, I have two kids, a business, and three weddings to do this weekend and I feel like crap - but - what to do? move on. I can't spend the rest of the week in bed so if I can sleep tonight, I truly feel day 4 will be better. The Tylenol w codeine did help a bit with the nausea and horrid w/d and I'm only taking a few, which is way better than taking 3 or 4 80 mg oxy a day. I feel better. I really want it. I have no desire to go through this again. If I want a buzz, I'll drink a glass or two of wine, don't know why I stopped drinking...oh, yeah, the pills. Anyway...you can do it. I didn't think I could. I didn't plan it, I just had no supply and I had no choice. After the first 2 days it was so bad, I thought: "I can't do that again" - this is my first time going c/t - relatively speaking. wow wow wow. I cannot wait until the magical day 6. I hope I make it through work this weekend, but I don't have a choice. You can do it. Once you start, you see the light. You may not get as sick as I did. I had no vomiting, no diarhhea , just major nausea and complete discomfort. Horrid. Don't let that scare you, a lot of people have mild symptoms and I personally am glad mine were bad. Not going there again. I was even too exhausted to call someone I knew had some...ha ha - that was pretty awesome: too sick to find the drug to make me better! that was the turning point. Good luck and keep us posted. I will be on line all night. Not like I'm sleeping!

[beatingthis]

avisg is right. You have to want it. Most of us started with some type of pain and still do have it. You learn to deal with it in a different ways. w/d's only last 7 to 10 days but it is so worth it. You are worth it. You can have a like without pills.

Terry

[avisg]

I felt better then I ever had 14 days into recovery .I had a very positive attitude. I wanted to get and stay clean .I exercised everyday even the first few days it was not easy but I made it threw .Getting clean is just as much about your mental state of mind as your physical. Wd  is only a week out of a whole lifetime that can be wonderful :)