Trying to quit Vicodin

Question

I am trying to quit a 10 x 7.5/750 a day habit I have had for the past few years.  I am tappering down as of yesterday and really want to know how fast I can get down to zero.  I was hoping 2 weeks.  Anyone think that is too fast.  I really have to get out of this life style.

mdeez88 · Answer

I feel your pain. My wife has been there for me no matter what and the last time I did this she was gr8. Now it's awful. Family is #1 and these little white devils call to you and make you do some dumb sh%t. I have been tapering off the p10's. I got close to flushing but can't do it. I know how u feel. Just stick to what works fir you. Friday is the best time to go ct if u can just relax and not have to work. My story is very similar. Wish u the best.

Innerstrength67 · Answer

Thanks for your honesty Tattoo67. I just told my girlfriend yesterday that I have been back with my addiction for the last few months. She also thought I was clean. I feel so ashamed and can't believe how much energy it takes to keep this addiction going. I'm going to quit and like you feel like this forum is finally giving me the courage.

Tattoo67 · Answer

Thanks for the support.  I am afraid to tell my wife becuse this is the second time going through this.  She was very supportive the first go around but she thinks I have been clean for the past 18 months.  Truth be told I only made it a month last time and pick up right where I left off.  I quit drinking over 20 years ago and it is true that we just cant have one drink or one pill.  Wish I could give you some advice but I am struggling to keep it together and don't know what is right or wrong for kicking these pills.  What I can tell you is keep posting it has got to help and read as many of these post as possible.  It has only been through my contact here that I was even able to give this a try.  Best of luck and try not to beat yourself up over the slip.  Try to get back on track I know we can do it togehter if we really want to quit.

freshstart01 · Answer

You can do it tattoo. I detoxed 1.5 months ago and used a few a day since. Now mentally it's difficult, but don't want to fo through those withdrwals, so I am trying not to take 1. My husband said if I ever take them again, he would leave me and take my kids. Scared to tell him.

Tattoo67 · Answer

I am still on track, but I am really startign to feel sick.  It is taking all my energy to stay on schedule and not cheat.  I am down to 7 today and hopefull 6 1/2 tomorrow and so on.  Thanks for all your support.

10356 · Answer

Hi Tattoo.. Congrats on your decision to quit..  You may be surprised to find your wife suspects something is up. we think we hide it well but the difference is obvious to those around us especially if they have been down that same road with us before.. coming clean and getting home support would be very beneficial to your recovery and taper. delete your dealers numbers if for anything but a symbolic reason. You are right your wife and kids need you in the moment You.. not the guy that is in a opiate fog. I wish you well on your taper. keep a positive attitude ok. take care, lesa

Tattoo67 · Answer

Today I am down to 8 a day. I cant tell my wife as this is my second time detoxing and she does not now that I fell back into it. I am not returning and of my suppliers calls and trying to stay positive. I really need to do this I have a wife and two great kids that need me and I can not lie to them anymore. I will keep you posted as I progress. Hopefully I will be able to get down to 2 a day over the next two weeks and stop C/T. Thanks again for the support.

ANewLife4Me · Answer

That is great you are trying to quit.  Tapering certainly takes a lot of discipline for an addict.  Is somebody holding the pills for you?  How many are you down to now?  Were not allowed to post tapering schedules on here but I really agree with avisg and say go with how you feel and just jump when ready.  At 10 a day, or whatever you are down to now, the physical part should be over by day 5 although everyone is different, but then the mental will kick in.  Do you have any aftercare lined up?  It takes a lot to get out of that type of lifestyle but it can be done and you can do it!