Sounds like your husband is addicted......the moods were an indication and then when you mentioned the sex that was a dead give away.....not to mention all the bottles of pills. Does he have an injury or why is he taking these?
Yes yes yes he has a problem!!!! Yes, also he may be coming off it which is causing his mood swings. Being female, I don't know if it affects men's abilities, sexually. I think it does. Stay here on this website...you will get so much support and answers. Hey-maybe have your husband get on here? just a thought.....good luck to you
stay in touch and be strong.....anne
I feel for you my husband and I are going thru the same problem with pain killers........ He got the prescription because of surgery and now it is just an issue. We have a child and one on the way, and after a month of suspecting that there was an issue I finally just asked him and he came clean and admitted he had an issue. The first thing your husband has to do is admit he has an issue before he can tell you. And to be quite honest the mood swings are just going to get worse along with the chills and bathroom issues. Its not easy............good luck to you.
I have to agree with the others. His behavior and patterns sounds very much like someone with a problem. Even if he isn't abusing the Vicodin for a "high", at this point....this lentgh of time being on them...he is most likely needing to slowly increase his dose, just to keep withdrawals away.
Only you know the best way to approach him about this. Of course it goes without saying....when you do....make sure he knows that you are in his corner, and want nothing but to support him and help him in any way possible...both for HIS sake, and for the sake of your marriage.
Best of luck to you...I hope he handles the convo well. Many don't, at least not the first time around. Keep us posted.