Need to quit - for good this time

[nvvicaddict]

Hi - I'm new to this forum and have been reading everyone's posts, all which sound all to familiar to my situation. I started on Vicodin's after having surgeries and just liked the energy they gave me to be a wife, a mom and a full time employee. However, I believe I've lost 2 great jobs because I would be high at work and not able to focus on my tasks and I now I have another great job that I don't want to put in jeopardy.  Also, my marriage is in trouble because of my addiction and my husband doesn't know that I'm still taking them.
Right now I'm on 1 1/2 days cold turkey and just need some moral support. I can handle the withdrawal symptoms since I've done it before, but this time I need my MIND to agree with me.  Thanks to all and good luck!

[rockland45]

Hi friend~

I just caught this post and wanted to say that I'll be praying for you on this journey. I know quitting an addiction like this is not easy, but it sounds like you really know you have a problem and are ready to address it. I hope you also have some support you can take advantage of in your area? Perhaps see a counselor or look for a local support group? Just a thought!

rockland45
#girlluvs2garden#

[Cricketk92]

Morning!  Hope this finds you feeling better!  Hope that you got another good nights sleep!  It helps so much during detox!  You should start to feel better in a few days and then you really need to think about aftercare!!  It will be your lifeline!!!  You also will get used to life without the meds...they arent your friend...they are a monster!!!  Keep hanging on and doing the right thing!!!  Let us know how you are doing!

[nvvicaddict]

Thanks for the reply and it seems a lot of "working moms" have this problem - from what I've been reading on here.  It's pretty sad because I think that we feel like we need to do everything and these meds gave me that energy that I needed to be "super mom" however I wasn't. I was moody and would yell at my girls. They would tell me that I was being mean and now when I think about that, it breaks my heart. They don't deserve that - I need to do this for them and that's what I have to remember.
You can do it too - one day, one minute at a time I guess. That's what I keep telling myself anyway. I have to replace "I can't with I want"

[atthebeach]

Your welcome. That is good news. Stay hydrated. Eat light foods.
Move around as much as possible. Are you working today?
You have been through this before.
Staying clean is what you need to focus on.
Cutting your supplies. Having a new mind set. Doing things
Differently this time around.
Please consider getting some outside support.
No man is an island..
Keep up the good work.
Congrats on wanting to reclaim your life.

[nvvicaddict]

I'm doing better today than I was yesterday. Withdrawal symptoms aren't as bad and I got a good night's sleep last night. Thank you for checking on me, means more than you know :)

[atthebeach]

Hey how are you doing?
Keep on keepin on.
Recovery is a marathon not a sprint.