The Tools I Need

[movin_on66]

Ok, I've been addicted to hydrocodone for about 5yrs now. I've, unfortunately, gotten up to taking about 20 a day. The question I have is this, what tools do I need to better help me when it's time to quit? I'm planning on trying to quit within  the next two weeks but I really wanna have my stuff together when I do. I want the best chance possible to succeed at this. Thank you and have a great day.

[SophieShine]

Well done!!! You'll get used to this site within no time and don't worry about the NA meeting, they're all ex-addicts, it's non judgmental at all and the support is tremendous, the best aftercare there is.
Sending you strength. xoxoxo. sophie.

[kona2009]

You came to the right site.  What the other 2 said above will work cause your gonna need it.  One thing I changed up for me staying clean I have been seeing an addiction therapist whose been thru the crap and she is great to open with.  I also came clean with my doc of over 13 yrs and he is well aware of my addiction that he was fueling.  I put be on clonidine and gabapentin to stop the withdrawals and they helped me out big tim with sleep at nite.

Let me knw if you need anything else and good luck.

Kona

[movin_on66]

thank both of you very much. I still haven't learned how to use this site to it's fullest potential so I appreciate the advice. I've also googled NA in my aea and found that there's weely meetings. I'm a little worried about people might think of me when I show up there but I guess it's time to swallow my pride and do it. I'm so tired of this addiction having a death grip on my life and controlling every aspect of it.

[SophieShine]

Welcome to you!!!
Is there a possibility for you to find an NA meeting? This site is a life savior but aftercare is the secret to a successful long term sober life...
Best of luck to you, keep posting. sophie.

[dominosarah]

Hi and welcome!!!  We have a ton of info in the health pages that are found on the right hand side of the page.  Look for either the Thomas Recipe or the amino acid protocol.  Replacing our bodies with healthy supplements will help.  Are you planning on tapering or going cold turkey?  You will find a ton of support here.      sara