Day 1

[leahlee18]

This is my 1st day off hydrocodone.  I was prescribed it 2 years ago but started taking it heavily about a year and a half ago.  I got up this morning, got ready and I'm at work.  I just need to get through today and I have the next 5 days at home to feel lousy and get better.  I don't think it's going to be as bad as I think it will be.  I think i'll just feel crummy for awhile.  I love this site and all the positivity it brings.  I'm actually going to a N/A meeting tonight with my husband.  He said he will be here to support me.  How lucky am I?

[Jerry198]

well hows day 2 are you still out there??? hope all is well

[leahlee18]

Oops meant 'I get to sit on the wonderful 405 freeway'

[leahlee18]

Thank you Gnarly,
You always have kind words to say.  I know I have to be ok without being ok for awhile.  I'm already suffering and its day 1.  Back hurts, legs hurt, have the chills and I just feel plain icky.  When I get home I am going to take a bath, I already bought everything to be prepared.  Epson salt, hylands restless legs, bananas, gatorade, soups, imodium AD, salonpas, etc.  I'll be home for the next 5 days, so I'm hoping when I return to work Tuesday, I will feel ok.  I have 30 more minutes till I get to leave work, then I get to sit on the wonderful 401 for an hour and 15 minutes.  If I feel ok I'll go to a meeting tonight, but if not I'll go in a few days when I feel better.
Thanks again!!

[gnarly_1]

Hey Lea good to see you begin your jurney YOU CAN DO THIS!!! your starting out with a positive attitude and that is the most important thing you can bring to the table it makes the difference of being uncomfortable or suffering  suffering is a choice  this is 1/3 phyical and 2/3 mental so be ready to fight it out on both fronts  pick up a case of gatoraid and force the fluids plan some simple meals lean protien try to stay away from junk foods  pick up some epsom salt for the bath  a hot soak will really help most of the symptoms  walgreens carys some stuff called highlands restful legs  it is a all natural help for restless legs  it is good to have it on hand try to keep the mood light  funny movies go a long way and they will give you something to do wile your up all night  I have said this a million times but it is true....''you just got to be ok without being ok a wile'''  this to shall pass....this forum can be a life line for you wile doing this  post  post and keep posting we all want to see you beat this  im also happy to here your going to try N/A  it is the single best thing you can do to make this successful it will give you somewhere safe to share with people that understand what your going threw.....we all look forward to seeing you get to the other side may God be with you..............Gnarly...........................

[leahlee18]

I wasn't really taking 1.  Yesterday I took 17.5 mgs and Monday I took 20mg or something...but i'm at work right now and my legs and back hurt.  I'm feeling a ton of anxiety and I just want to go home.  I can't even concentrate.  Ok I need to stop and concentrate and work so this day will be gone.  6 hours left ugh

[Krissy_123]

That's awesome Leah! You'll be ok. You were down to just one pill a day anyway weren't you? Unless I read your last post wrong? But either way,yes you'll be feeling much better by next week. I'm so so happy you're going to NA meeting and so happy your hubby is going with you!! xox

[Frogger76]

Yes, sleep will s_ck for a while, but try to stay away from anything with diphenhydramine in it, it can make the restlessness worse. Try something all natural. And, I don't know why, but music really helped me during my detox, it helped relax me a lot.  

[leahlee18]

Congrats on day 6, thats great!  Yea I am expecting sleep to suck but what can I do?  It will pass..

[leahlee18]

Yes finally doing it this time.  Well I guess it's technically not day 1 until this day is over, but we both know it really is day 1.  I want to get past day 3 since I've done this twice and didn't get past 3 both times.

[leahlee18]

Tikki,
You have no idea what a wonderful, amazing husband I have.  Seriously, I dont know how I got so lucky.  And for that, I must stop because he doesn't deserve this!!  He is too good to me.  I will be lounging this weekend at the house, i'm sure i'll get bored but I had my husband download movies for me and i'll be reading 50 shades of grey again LOL

[nikkip7878]

Hooray for day 1 and for finally do it this time.  

[nike123456]

Leah,

im almost at day 6 and i must say i am feeling very good physically.  I had a rough night but i know those nights will eventually pass.  

[TikkiTT]

Your husband sounds like a terrific guy.   Having someone who supports you really does help this battle.    Be kind to yourself this weekend and you are going to be just fine.

[leahlee18]

Thank you Frogger!
Thats exciting, to think i'll be feeling better next week.  I come back to work Tuesday so I hope I am feeling better.  I'm just sitting here at my desk staring, don't have much energy and my head is just every where.  But all things considering, it could be worse.  Thanks again.

[Frogger76]

Hey there!! Congrats on day one!! By this time next week, you'll be feeling soooooo much better. Very proud of you girl!!! Take care!

[leahlee18]

Thank you Jerry!  Appreciate it!

[Jerry198]

Right on I will follow you so stay positive and you will be free soon enough !! I will be away from the PC over the weekend but will keep you in my thoughts good luck.