Vicodin Withdrawals

[elwoodsf]

Please tell me, what do withdrawals feel like? I have been on Vicodin 7.5's for two or more years due to a blown out knee, migraines, sinus surgery and broken tailbone (I'm falling apart). About 5 days ago I decided I didn't need the pills anymore; the only part of my body that is bothersome is my tailbone which is something I may have to live with forever. My surgery on November 19th took away the headaches and surgery pain is gone. I am bipolar and I am unable to take anti-inflamitories due to the medication I am on. Five days ago I started crying (sometimes uncontrolably), hid in my room, slept for hours on end, not eaten (I do keep fluids down), my entire body aches, physical and emotional pain. I do not do well around the holidays anyway but this year was gruesome. I didn't see anybody outside of my own home and didn't want anyone over. I know my family is concerned and I feel they are a bit disgusted since I won't go anywhere. I HAD thoughts of suicide (bipolar?). Death would have felt better than the pain but I'm over that now with the help from my group. Maybe I'm being too hopeful that this episode could have something to do with withdrawals too. Please share any experience/thoughts with me that you would like to.

[elwoodsf]

I really appreciate everyones input. Before I signed back on to the post I was in the shower and I decided to flush the pills. I read a post earlier that stated after she flushed the pills she wanted to chase them down the septic. I felt that way. I also remember that IF I need to take them, the doctor will be the deciding factor in that equation. Not me. I think I am over the worse part, except for energy/sleeping. My body doesn't ache like it did 5/6 days ago, my mood is more joyvial and I am eating something in a few minutes. I'm hungry. (Never loose weight when I quit eating - what's with that!!!). I changed my sheets, dusted my room and I am taking down the tree. Baby steps. If I don't finish them all, oh well. For two years I've been taking opiates so I'm not expecting any miracles, just some peace of mind. I really believe I am through the worse of the withdrawals yet I will definately stay in touch to get the help I need to stay "clean". Does anyone find stress relief tapes help? Or, any suggestions on any other type of tapes? I listen to Travis Fox - hypnotherapy tapes.

I know this is not the end - I'm not going to fool myself. I have trouble living in the real world in my real skin. I keep searching for the miracle.

[Believer1179]

Hi. I am on my 4th day of withdrawling from Lorecets (pain pills) and xanax. This has definatelybeen oneoformaybethevery hardestthingI have ever done! DO NOT TURN BACK AND TAKE NOT EVEN ONE SINGLE PILL!!!!!!! I cannot stress that enough,because I have been battling this for a coupleof years. This is the best I've ever done so far and believeit ornot, the best I feel (but at the same time the worst...make sense?)

If you are on day 5 and I amon day 4 we are about the same in our detox process....it does get better.....we can root each other on since we're equally sober, ya know. It helps more than you'd think on here!

Take a look at the bottom right of the forum under the "Amino Acids Protocol" process...I have started taking some of that today and can ALREADY tell a huge difference.

One of the worst parts of my detoxing is the RLS when it's time to sleep. last night I stayed up till 4:30, then kind of slept for a bit.  EXERCISE really really helps. i know you absolutely NO desire or much less a drop of energy....I didn't even exercise before this...and all I am talking about is simply taking a short walk. And doing leg squats helps with the RLS. And many many baths (with epsom salt) helps too.  

Yes, you want to isolate yourself...you feel like ****! and you don't feel like talking or socializing in any form......I feel the same...it's all part of it....I used to take my pain pillsto get my energy and feel comfortable around othersand feellike socializing...it just takes a little time......but if you go back and take a pill to ignore the thoughts and feelings and pain, then you WILL have to start this process again.

Have you talked to a Dr. for direction in the detox process? There are a few things a Dr. can give to help ease the withdrawls.

And I understand the whole bipolar part of this.....I too am bipolar and take Seroquil for that. I also have super high anxiety!

STAY STRONG! GET ON HERE! WALK AROUND THE BLOCK! TRY TO GET MOVING! EAT HEALTHY! TAKE THE VITAMINS!....if you lay around and sleep too much (like I did the first few days) you will get real bad RLS. Are you sleeping at all? Last night I was up writing lists of things I NEED to do and drawing and tossing and turning and watching TV until 4:30a.m.!!!! IT SUCKED ***!! And the crying is completely normal....thge pills were holding those emotions inside for a long time.....you just have to "let it all out"....that too will pass with time.

Let me know if I helped? Also....really...we should support each other and share our thoughts....we are prettymuch in the same boat right about now.

I pray that I get some sleep tonight. I have a few things that might work. (Calcium and Magnesium)

Write me anytime....I am going to friend request you now.

GOOD LUCK> STAY STRONG> REMEMBER THE REASONS YOU WaNTEd TO DoTHIS IN THE IRST PLACE> YOU WANT YOUROLD LIFE BACK, right?

Keep me posted.....

[steveo30]

please listen to what refusingbondage said.i could hardly believe what i was reading .hang around this forum a little longer,and i guarantee you will catch on quick.

[steveo30]

how many were you taking everyday?(just curious).you were definately going through withdrawal,everything you said i can relate to,especially the isolation,just wanting to be alone.i wouldn't even answer the phone.the good thing is, your now probably over the worst part,and since you didn't know what withdrawal felt like going into this,may have been benefical in a way.maybe you thought you just had the flu.whatever the case i think next time you will know a little more about what your getting into.good luck and keep posting

[refusingbondage]

HI elwoodsf.  If I am getting it right- you stopped for 5 days and experienced all those terrible things after stopping.  All the things you described seem consistent with opiate withdrawal.  Want some good news?? If your are post 5 days now and feeling better - its not going to get worse.. Usually withdrawal is between 5-7 days.  The bad news - DONT start taking them again.  You will only go through this whole process again.  Yes, they can give energy but if your not in pain, you dont need them.  Flush them. Eat healthy - look into the amino acids that will help with energy and give your body time to heal.  Fagitue is also a part of withdrawal but it will get better.  Unfortunately, even if you take them as prescribed physically your body will be come dependent on having them so taking them for extended periods of time, your body will be dependent and when you stop your body will go into withdrawal.  Best thing you can do is not pick them up again.  If you dont need them, dont take them.  You've come 5 days - dont go back!  Be strong -you can do it.  Best of luck

[elwoodsf]

One more thing, I want to start taking them today because when I am on them I stay awake and I have energy but I'm not in pain. Oh, and I did take them as prescribed yet there were days when I wasn't in too much pain (migraine) and took them anyway.

[elwoodsf]

Yes, I quit taking them five days ago. The 22nd or 23rd. I didn't pay too much attention to the date because I was told they were not addictive if taken like prescribed.

[liscamdave]

So did you stop the pain pills? When was your last one, 5 days ago?? Because depression is a hugh w.d symptom and for some the worst of all them.