will it get better or worse?

[takeiteasyman]

Hey, glad to see so many people getting off these damn pills. There is nothing worse then living out of a bottle. I am 30 hours clean as of 11:30 am, 3-19-11. I used about 7-8 Vicodin ES’s a day (when I had them) for about 4 months. This is not my first time detoxing, but hope it to be the last. There is no way to win, while using. If you abuse you script you will run out, that’s an absolute certainty. I am staying hydgrated and taking Vitamin C supplements. I’m also taking a anti-nausea medicine. It helps a lot with the feeling of wanting to vomit. I do not think I am having the worse withdrawals, but they are definitely tough. It is a lot harder to do everything. Work ***** without a Vic, so does TV, nothing is as satisfying anymore. What gives me hope is the knowing that once upon a time I did not take these pills, and I was fine. None of us were brought into this world, and got handed vicodin. I don’t need it, you don’t need it.

[takeiteasyman]

Thanks guys, I talked to my doctor yesterday, he wants me to taper off the medication. I wasn't very forth coming with him about abusing them, but I told him I want off. I've cut my normal dosage in half, and what's most important I am not chasing the high. I think I'm fortunate in the fact I haven't let my addiction go full blowing nuts, I've only taken the pills for a few months. I can only imagine how it must be for those who have been on them for years.

[gnarly_1]

HI sorry to here your going threw withdrawals but I noticed you said this ant your first time
one thing we have noticed on this forum is repeat customers usually dont seek out aftercare
detoxing is just the first step it is critical that you get the proper aftercare in order to keep your sobriety will power will only get you so far it is the very way we think as addicts that has to change you can hook up with N/A or A/A both have good programs theirs also conslors and therapists that specialize in addiction you just got to find something that fits otherwise you will spend your life on the merry go round of getting clean relapsing getting clean relapsing its best to get to the root of why you use in the first place.... I wish you all the best in your recovery good luck and God bless.....Gnarly    

[Jess31585]

Hey keep up the great work, you are doing great! Stay positive and you are on the road to recovery! Wish you the best of luck! You can do anything you put your mind too! Once I hit day 3 I was feeling so much better, you can beat anything you put your mind through! What also really helped me was staying connected to this message board! Best of luck <3 Jess

[sudie58]

oh dear, that is hard for you, there are things you can do to help, and some natural stuff to help you through, keep posting, and letting us know how your doing, take care,  sudie

[takeiteasyman]

Thanks sudie! I've never had a history of pill addiction, but it developed quick. My stomach hurts and my chest just feels different. Haven't had a lot of sweating but I'm definitely fatigued at work. Tomorrow will be day 3!  I should feel better, I hope. The hardest part is no one is aware in my family. I live with my grandma so I am hiding the withdrawals from her. I don't want her to know or worry about it

[sudie58]

what you say is so true, its a good thing to remember, that we used to function without them, nothing worse than that sinking feeling ,knowing once again youve taken too many and your script is not due for a while, everytime saying " not going to do this again", yet still doing it,   the freedom when your not ruled by pills is so good!! i really wish you well, god bless,, sudie