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Quitting Hydrocodone - Day 11

The anxiety is really kicking my *** today it is horrible my hands are so sweaty they're soaked and my even my shirt is getting damp from the sweating.  Still having the runs b/c of the anxiety.  For the first time since I've quit my mind is starting to fantasize about taking the pills.  This really *****.. I'm not giving up.  But damn, it really really *****..  
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These are just some rough days.During the day 11 area I felt like my mind was amped up and my body was just exhausted.Not a good mix.The day is over though and are you sleeping ok?
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You're right.  It's one big waiting game.  It's pure hell.  But ultimately worth it in the end.  With how today's been going I shouldn't feel any less than spectacular tomorrow! =]  Hopefully it's a good rebound lol.
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I take 5mg of adderall every morning to wake up and drink about a cup of coffee other than that I dont touch caffeine, at least not right now.  And you're right what would feel good tonight will make me feel even more trapped and hopeless tomorrow than I do right now.
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Thank you addicted its tough but I know I'll wake up tomorrow feeling better and thanking myself for keeping at this.  The devil thrives on uncertainty, fear, despair, and the overall feeling of being powerless, and these things all seem to mirror addiction on a scale of grand proportions.  We can't rely on a higher power to help us through this, though.  The power and the strength to perservere is found from within.
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Hang in there!

Tomorrow will be day 14 for me, these past two days have been a massive drop compared to some of the natural highs I've had the few days before it.

With every down, there's a rebounding up (and vice verse, unfortunately.)

We're entering the waiting game period -- healthy choices and exercise along with slowly rebuilding our lives is the key, even if the pay off isn't immediate.

Congrats on coming this far, let's keep it going another day, and the next, and the next, etc.
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Ok I'm back from class.  First I'm going to respond to you psychobillyqueen, since you're roughly where I am right now.  It feels like my withdrawals are back had really bad hot flashes mild tremors some chills and my back was sore plus my body feels rundown.  This is insane, this is insanity at it's finest.  It feels like I'm doing the same damn thing everyday expecting to feel better (a different result than I'm getting) which is the exact definition of madness.

But you're right I've come too far to quit now my promise to myself is still there that even if I'm miserable for the rest of my life I won't go back to pills.  My mind is doing everything in its power to break me, what an *** hole!  I'm not going to give that ********* the satisfaction of getting its way with me!
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Keep it up Hun! We are the same day. I have great days and horrid days! Just remember we don't wanna go throw the withdrawals again! Keep me posted!
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1827057 tn?1397520277
Yes that will definitely help.Putting yourself on a schedule for a week will help too.I need to do more of that.I think that might be one of the big reasons that rehab makes people feel better quicker.Having something to do throughout the day definitely keeps your mind from wondering into miseryville.Have a good class!
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Thank you guys I will give you both a full response later I have a class I got to get to so that'll be a good way for me to get out for a while.
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1827057 tn?1397520277
Hey hydro,Yeah dont give up now cause tomorrow could easily be better.The immodium in a higher dose may be the best thing right now.Don't cave though.You will feel awful if you do that.It will get better if you don't,guaranteed.If you are drinking caffeine stop that.When I was at day 11 I drank a coffee energy drink and thought my heart was gonna explode and my head was gonna launch off of my neck like it was a rocket!I am just now getting where I can drink those things again.Keep up the good job you are doing.You are young and in a week or two you will be back to normal.This stuff will go away.
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I loooooove your determination despite the extreme discomfort you are experiencing. Try a shower and get out of the house for a short time. It's important to find normalcy in simple things. When I detoxed CT from dilaudid over a year ago, I had no idea what would make me feel better. I know there are alot of supplements that people rave about..some kind of thomas remedy? Anyhow I would definitely take some immodium. 4mg to start and 2mg for each movement after that. Sleepytime tea is awesome! Drink lots, eat what you can and avoid caffiene. So take a trip to the store and give us an update on how you're doing k? The fact that you're posting and expressing your frustration is to be commended! Don't give up! DO NOT let the devil highjack your brain! You CAN and WILL survive this...and be a more empathetic and loving person because of this ****** experience :o) Hugs and well wishes to you my friend!
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