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Vicodin-withdrawals-anxiety does it stop.
Hello,
I am a 34 year old single mom, I recently found that I have had a vicodin addiction it wasn't till I found myself taking 10 or more pills a day that I realized I was on a road of self-destruction. Now I am day 17 of no vicodin and I have the worst anxiety, cravings. I just want to know does this go away or will it always be like this? I do have Valium but I don't want to fill one void with another. I see that I have a addictive personality. Can anyone give me some sort of hope please? I feel so lost.. so worthless I can't believe what these pills do to you.
I am a 34 year old single mom, I recently found that I have had a vicodin addiction it wasn't till I found myself taking 10 or more pills a day that I realized I was on a road of self-destruction. Now I am day 17 of no vicodin and I have the worst anxiety, cravings. I just want to know does this go away or will it always be like this? I do have Valium but I don't want to fill one void with another. I see that I have a addictive personality. Can anyone give me some sort of hope please? I feel so lost.. so worthless I can't believe what these pills do to you.
Your headaches should respond to simple paracetamol. Drink plenty cold fresh water and fresh orange juice too.
Water before bed and immediately on waking will help the headaches too.
Sounds like you're doing OK.
We're very proud of you. Keep it up!
Take care
Water before bed and immediately on waking will help the headaches too.
Sounds like you're doing OK.
We're very proud of you. Keep it up!
Take care
You can expect headaches for a while, they will go away. I sleep 4 hres--which is really good for me--then I sleep a few more hours-I got clean on June 22 and am still recovering. JYV
I have health insurance but I fear it wil get back to my company I work in corporate america.
I don't even know where to begin looking. Today I feel great my spirits seem to be coming back. I actually enjoyed watching TV last night with minor anxiety. Yes I sleep I'm up to 7.5 hours per night
But wake up with a headache like I slept too much. Is that normal? Happens all the time.
Thanks for the support.
I don't even know where to begin looking. Today I feel great my spirits seem to be coming back. I actually enjoyed watching TV last night with minor anxiety. Yes I sleep I'm up to 7.5 hours per night
But wake up with a headache like I slept too much. Is that normal? Happens all the time.
Thanks for the support.
Oh thank you I will go to the Whole foods tomorrow I need some sort of supplement.. I actually think the mental withdrawals are much harder than the physical for some reason I guess it's the reality of it all. I just want hope that it will lessen as time goes by.. I actually sleep now I guess that's a step in the right direction but the depression is insane.. I found that I'm fine at work but when I'm at home or on the weekends I just want to crawl out of my skin But I know I can't go back now I have gone too far to turn but I am scared of these feeling never going away. Thanks you all for your comments they help me continue with my recovery.
Hi Lost,
Please don't lose hope! You've done so well sticking it out through the physical withdrawals.
Worthless? I don't think you are and I bet you're kids don't think so either. If you're right there's one hell of a lot of worthless people, all over this list and all over the world! We are all valuable and every bit as valuable as everyone else on the planet. Dare I say sometimes more so? because our traumatic experiences often result in us increasing in kindness and empathy,makes us less judgemental of others and often more willing to offer a helping hand.
The anxiety and cravings WILL lessen with time.
Because I'm a herb fanatic I always recommend valerian tincture to people in withdrawal. It's meant to be taken at night to help you sleep, but you can just as easily take it through the day for anxiety. In my experience the natural amino acid 5HTP is very good too; it's calming and helps to ease both anxiety and withdrawal. They are safe and non habit forming, and you can get them without prescription from any good healthfood store or online. Why not try them? There's nothing to lose.
You're very right not to take the valium despite the temptation they must be. To be safe from temptation, you may be better off flushing them. If you keep them 'for an emergency' you'll see that you can easily find an emergency.
If you feel like screaming, or shouting and swearing, then get on line and do it to us. we can take it!
You've done so well and I'm very proud of you. Keep strong.
Take care
Please don't lose hope! You've done so well sticking it out through the physical withdrawals.
Worthless? I don't think you are and I bet you're kids don't think so either. If you're right there's one hell of a lot of worthless people, all over this list and all over the world! We are all valuable and every bit as valuable as everyone else on the planet. Dare I say sometimes more so? because our traumatic experiences often result in us increasing in kindness and empathy,makes us less judgemental of others and often more willing to offer a helping hand.
The anxiety and cravings WILL lessen with time.
Because I'm a herb fanatic I always recommend valerian tincture to people in withdrawal. It's meant to be taken at night to help you sleep, but you can just as easily take it through the day for anxiety. In my experience the natural amino acid 5HTP is very good too; it's calming and helps to ease both anxiety and withdrawal. They are safe and non habit forming, and you can get them without prescription from any good healthfood store or online. Why not try them? There's nothing to lose.
You're very right not to take the valium despite the temptation they must be. To be safe from temptation, you may be better off flushing them. If you keep them 'for an emergency' you'll see that you can easily find an emergency.
If you feel like screaming, or shouting and swearing, then get on line and do it to us. we can take it!
You've done so well and I'm very proud of you. Keep strong.
Take care
I'm so with you!!! I love this site. It's for everyone and there are a ton of people on here with excellent knowledge. Do u have health INS? It does help to read other peoples storiesand also to post some!!! Let people know ur story and how u are feeling. Do u have a close family memeber or friend u can talk to? I also know what u mean about people touching u that u don't know!! Haha I'm the same way. Andbim real shy in person so I don't like to talk to people face to face. That I don't know. I bet 17 days clean feels awsome to u right now beside the anxiety!! Has ur sleep came back? Keep posting and u will get alot of help and knowledge!!!! There are some very good people here who care and are concerned
Hello,
I was taking vicodin/hydrocodone 7.5, for about 4 years I went to NA a few meeting but I found that its hard to be in there I feel like when I leave there I want to go home and find pills, I know that sounds crazy but it just doesn't work for and I have tried 7 meetings I get clammy they like to hug upon arrival, and I don't want to be touched if I don't know you. I found in NA I can't really relate to what is going on in there I know its all an addiction, what I need is to hear from people who have walked in my shoes and it's so hard for them to relate to me or me to relate to them. But I know its a great program but I would rather open up on my own then the pressure in there. Maybe I've just been going to the wrong meetings. Now on day 17 I am so scared to wake up in the morning out of fear of how I will feel that day. I am scared that I will never have the energy I used to have. I just can't believe that these pills took over my life. I just want some sort of hope. I got thru my first week by reading what people were posting on this site, I got my Blackberry out and googled and just read from work for hours, and seeing how supportive people on here are and when I get anxiety, get on here and read and look for new post showing that this addiction can be beat. Thanks for listening.
I was taking vicodin/hydrocodone 7.5, for about 4 years I went to NA a few meeting but I found that its hard to be in there I feel like when I leave there I want to go home and find pills, I know that sounds crazy but it just doesn't work for and I have tried 7 meetings I get clammy they like to hug upon arrival, and I don't want to be touched if I don't know you. I found in NA I can't really relate to what is going on in there I know its all an addiction, what I need is to hear from people who have walked in my shoes and it's so hard for them to relate to me or me to relate to them. But I know its a great program but I would rather open up on my own then the pressure in there. Maybe I've just been going to the wrong meetings. Now on day 17 I am so scared to wake up in the morning out of fear of how I will feel that day. I am scared that I will never have the energy I used to have. I just can't believe that these pills took over my life. I just want some sort of hope. I got thru my first week by reading what people were posting on this site, I got my Blackberry out and googled and just read from work for hours, and seeing how supportive people on here are and when I get anxiety, get on here and read and look for new post showing that this addiction can be beat. Thanks for listening.
Hello lost!! Yes it does go away!! Eventually!! Are u in any type of aftercare? A counsler or AA/NA?I hear they work food for anxiety and espx cravings! Congrats on ur 17 days! That's wonderful!!!! Keep posting and I know when I get the craving to take more I usually go for a run or walk my doggies or clean. I hope this gets better for u!! What were u takin and for how long??
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