Quittin vicodin...new Need some help please

[cpal55]

Hi. I need help/support. I have been taking  vicodin regularly (monthly script) for about 2 yrs, For a elbow injury.  2 mo ago, i broke my foot. I went to dr, and he gave me vicodin. which gave me more pills than I usually get.  However, my husband has a few problems, he works construction got hip replacement 4 yrs ago, and has taken darvocet, then was put on percocets after darvocets were taken off market. So if I ever needed anything, I would take his. This was "recreational at first a few yrs ago, then I I am 4 days offf them.  I get a scrip tomorrow when I see my dr for my foot appointment, but I am not getting it. I AM NOT taking these anymore. This withdraw started 3 days ago, OMG. I ache, am confused, burn all over, plus my foot hurts, I feel like someone beat me to death. My husband takes his pills and quit taking his sunday to support me...We love each other & have been 2gether 23 yrs. I go thru W/D worse than him.  I just need some support here.  I don't want dr's support.  I take xanax as needed and have for many yrs.  I need to take one to help me sleep, I havent slept in days... Just askin for someone to talk to...my husband will be helped by this as well....I know, this is gonna be crazy, but I am a women of faith and I know I can do this...have family (daughter/grandkids/sisters- but not support, love me, but I don't even want to go there with them..lol....HELP

[littlebit667]

I kept telling myself...YOU HAVE the FLU!  It will be over and I will feel so much better.  My brain seemed to get that and settled down a little.  It is hard, but doable!  The Thomas Recipe (bottom of the page under Health Pages will help.  I did not to the tranquilizers and had to cut back on the Ltryosine, but the rest really helped.  Imodium, Imodium, Imodium (liquid or pills if the liquid can't be found or you can't swallow it) will help.  I took double the dosage for a few days (personal choice) and it helped so much..even with the withdrawals in general and the opiate trots which sucked.  

Hydrate and eat!  Even if it is just a little every hour or so.  You have to eat something to keep your energy up as much as possible.  

If you have Restless legs..it is hit or miss what works.  Walking seemed to help me some.  Hot bath with epsom salts..a little.  I finally had to get my doctor to refill my restless legs meds (non addictive) to get some sleep.  If nothing works,your doctor might help.  

One hour at a time is all anyone can ask.  After 2 weeks it gets a little better and I started to say, One day at a time!  Your brain will do all sorts of things to get you to take a pill.  I found if I was hungry..the cravings got worse.  I would try to eat a banana, a few grapes or a few crackers to get that under control.

Good for you.  I hope all goes well.  You have made a good start coming here....this site has helped me so much!!!  Keep posting!!!!!

[justsaynotodrugs]

   Are you addicted to these drugs you probably are and without help its hard to quit.  When I quit I went to a treatment center for drugs 28 day program this was a hard decision for me most addicts are very self centered and let the ego get in there way but I did not have a choice it was go to treatment or go to jail so I was in jail for a while and did not want to go back there got tired of writing my name all over the walls.  So I went to treatment and was wanting a better way of life so I listened to the teachers in the center and this made sense to me if they can do it so can I.  Was there 28 days got out started going to meetings in where I lived and just kept going and sharing in meetings and now I have a few chips in my pocket.  The xanax you are taking is a mood altering drug and will cause you to relapse so be careful ween down on the drugs till you can quit.