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Vicodin detox
I am addicted to Vicodin. I am currently taking between 100 and 150 mg. per day. I started taking it about two years ago after it was prescribed by a dentist and was pretty much using it recreationally on the weekends. I noticed that all day on Monday after a weekend of taking it I was horribly depressed. Needless to say my use escalated and I found more ways to get more pills.
I have tried to stop a couple of times before. I went through all of the physical symptoms which were horrible. The longest that I managed to stay off of Vicodin was about 3 weeks. Even though much of the physical **** was gone, I was still very, very depressed - even after a few weeks. That was the main thing that made me start using again. I just didn't feel like I could continue on with a normal life without the pills.
I really want to get off of these things, but I am terrified of not only the physical withdrawal symptoms, but the severe depression I know will be there. I went to the chemical dependency clinic at my health care provider yesterday. They have a 2 week day program, or 8 week evening program and use Clonodine (sp?) to help with the withdrawals. I can't take two weeks away, but am terified of the depression which pretty much makes me unable to function, at times suicidal. Is there something that I can take in addition to the Clonodine which with help with the suicidal depression?
I have tried to stop a couple of times before. I went through all of the physical symptoms which were horrible. The longest that I managed to stay off of Vicodin was about 3 weeks. Even though much of the physical **** was gone, I was still very, very depressed - even after a few weeks. That was the main thing that made me start using again. I just didn't feel like I could continue on with a normal life without the pills.
I really want to get off of these things, but I am terrified of not only the physical withdrawal symptoms, but the severe depression I know will be there. I went to the chemical dependency clinic at my health care provider yesterday. They have a 2 week day program, or 8 week evening program and use Clonodine (sp?) to help with the withdrawals. I can't take two weeks away, but am terified of the depression which pretty much makes me unable to function, at times suicidal. Is there something that I can take in addition to the Clonodine which with help with the suicidal depression?
Aspen,
First off, yes tapering can make the w/d's easier. Some people can taper which is pretty hard unless you have the will power. Cold turkey is another option. With CT I would use the "recipe" that you will find in the archives to help make the symtoms of withdrawl easier.
You have 3 months. Where is your daily usage now and what type of med? How many do you have left? And do you currently have a Doctor that you are seeing?
With this info it is easier to see what will work.
Dirtbag - 1st change your screen name. We are all addicts here. But we still are all people with dignity. Including yourself regardless of how you got here. Stop beating yourself up and hang in there. How you got here doesn't matter a bit, IT IS THAT YOU MAKE IT OUT THAT MATTERS...hang in there, you can do it.
That Quote is one from Pon, another addict on this site.
The same question above need to be answered so we know where you are at.
There are alot of people here to help. Just let us know where you are at.
Chezz
First off, yes tapering can make the w/d's easier. Some people can taper which is pretty hard unless you have the will power. Cold turkey is another option. With CT I would use the "recipe" that you will find in the archives to help make the symtoms of withdrawl easier.
You have 3 months. Where is your daily usage now and what type of med? How many do you have left? And do you currently have a Doctor that you are seeing?
With this info it is easier to see what will work.
Dirtbag - 1st change your screen name. We are all addicts here. But we still are all people with dignity. Including yourself regardless of how you got here. Stop beating yourself up and hang in there. How you got here doesn't matter a bit, IT IS THAT YOU MAKE IT OUT THAT MATTERS...hang in there, you can do it.
That Quote is one from Pon, another addict on this site.
The same question above need to be answered so we know where you are at.
There are alot of people here to help. Just let us know where you are at.
Chezz
Chezz is right...change you're nickname...unless you're a dirtbag for some other reason, you're NOT one because you have ended up here. Lots of good people, strong people, caring people like Chezz have ended up here too..I'm here...
the folks on this chat will hel-p you. What you are going to face is hard, very hard....but lots of people have done it...you can too.
Post the info Chezz listed and people will try to help you.
Chezz, how are you doing? I'll be on more later tonight...have to take my daughter to swim class now...talk to you then?
pon
the folks on this chat will hel-p you. What you are going to face is hard, very hard....but lots of people have done it...you can too.
Post the info Chezz listed and people will try to help you.
Chezz, how are you doing? I'll be on more later tonight...have to take my daughter to swim class now...talk to you then?
pon
Are you out there?
i'M SORRY EVERYONE TOOK OFFENSE TO MY NICKNAME DIRTBAG, ITS KIND OF A PERSONAL NAME BECAUSE OF THE BUISNESS I'M IN NOT JUST ABOUT THAT I HAVE MY DIRTY LITTLE SECRET OR THAT I'M A DIRTBAG BECAUSE I HAVE MY ADDICTION GOING. EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE HAS DIRT TO DO WITH IT. SOUNDS SILLY TO YOU BUT CAN I KEEP MY NAME AND THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING SO QUICKLY. I'M GOING TO A MEETING TONITE I TOOK 7 PILLS TODAY AND I BOUGHT THE VITAMINS AND TOOK THOSE TOMORROW I HAVE 3 LEFT IF I CAN HOLD ON TO THEM UNTIL THEN. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKES TO FEEL NORMAL PHYSICALLY. PEACE
keep your name if you like...names don't matter really, but you probably will get a lot of folks asking you about....might be easier to switch...how about EARTHMOVER? We are here for you good luck with your meeting....hang in there
Chezz, didn't get the e-mail yet so I thought i'd go here...no secrets in this group
glad to hear from you...I think you are sounding better too. Chezz, I have to tell you that I was really scared for you when I read your earlier posts. I know how you feel about falling back...I was there many times myself back in 87 when i quit drinking....I may be there again tomorrow...any of us could be.
The thing is Chezz, it really doesn't matter that you fell...and I think you know that inside yourself. If you read through the posts you write to help others you will find the key to why it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter that you fell because you WANT to stop. Our bodies and minds are enslaved and altered by these drugs to the point that they frequently control our very actions. Think of it....think of reaching for that bottle...is it you reaching or is it the drug grabbing you. I may be wrong chezz, but I believe it is the drug grabbing you. When I opened the bottle of vikes lastr night, it wasn't me wanting to, it was my addiction taking advantage of my hurting at that moment. I accept responsibility for my addiction, it is my fault, no one made me get here....I did it, but all that said, there comes a point when the addiction takes control. Our fight is to regain control of ourselves, our lives, our spirits and our freedom. That is not an easy fight to win with a deamon like addiction.
YOU want to stop...you will. You are facing an incredibly difficult situation between the physical pain you must endure with your back and the physical and mental anguish (especially at days 3 & 4) of withdrawl. Chezz, I am proud of you for how far you have gotten already. That you fell doesn't lessen that pride I feel for you...in fact, your determination to make it through your fall and fight again makes me more proud of you.
Chezz, you will make it...I really believe you will. reading your posts gives me an image of a person who will give everything they have to beat this. Don't let this dishearten you. Accept it for what it is...the reality that you may need to get further along in resolving your back pain before you can do this. THAT IS OK. You can only expect so much of yourself, your mind and body. You have to get there through the right path for YOU, not necessarily the same path as for someone else here.
Fact is Chezz, you have mostly won the battle. You determination to be free of the drugs will get you there when your body will allow it...when you back is more resolved. HOLD ONTO THAT DETERMINATION...it will get you there when it is your time.
I'm going to post this now...I will write you some more later after I get my girls to bed...I still haven't gotten the e-mail yet, but please do write to me or to jeff.
By the way I am in PA. I have a wife and 2 daughters with a third on the way...back soon
pon
glad to hear from you...I think you are sounding better too. Chezz, I have to tell you that I was really scared for you when I read your earlier posts. I know how you feel about falling back...I was there many times myself back in 87 when i quit drinking....I may be there again tomorrow...any of us could be.
The thing is Chezz, it really doesn't matter that you fell...and I think you know that inside yourself. If you read through the posts you write to help others you will find the key to why it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter that you fell because you WANT to stop. Our bodies and minds are enslaved and altered by these drugs to the point that they frequently control our very actions. Think of it....think of reaching for that bottle...is it you reaching or is it the drug grabbing you. I may be wrong chezz, but I believe it is the drug grabbing you. When I opened the bottle of vikes lastr night, it wasn't me wanting to, it was my addiction taking advantage of my hurting at that moment. I accept responsibility for my addiction, it is my fault, no one made me get here....I did it, but all that said, there comes a point when the addiction takes control. Our fight is to regain control of ourselves, our lives, our spirits and our freedom. That is not an easy fight to win with a deamon like addiction.
YOU want to stop...you will. You are facing an incredibly difficult situation between the physical pain you must endure with your back and the physical and mental anguish (especially at days 3 & 4) of withdrawl. Chezz, I am proud of you for how far you have gotten already. That you fell doesn't lessen that pride I feel for you...in fact, your determination to make it through your fall and fight again makes me more proud of you.
Chezz, you will make it...I really believe you will. reading your posts gives me an image of a person who will give everything they have to beat this. Don't let this dishearten you. Accept it for what it is...the reality that you may need to get further along in resolving your back pain before you can do this. THAT IS OK. You can only expect so much of yourself, your mind and body. You have to get there through the right path for YOU, not necessarily the same path as for someone else here.
Fact is Chezz, you have mostly won the battle. You determination to be free of the drugs will get you there when your body will allow it...when you back is more resolved. HOLD ONTO THAT DETERMINATION...it will get you there when it is your time.
I'm going to post this now...I will write you some more later after I get my girls to bed...I still haven't gotten the e-mail yet, but please do write to me or to jeff.
By the way I am in PA. I have a wife and 2 daughters with a third on the way...back soon
pon
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