Vicodin withdrawl

[RESTLESSNESS]

Has anybody went off vicodin cold turkey?  Its been 96 hours and still feeling antsy.  Any good tips on how to relax!!!!!

[cathy5841]

thats great.  it only gets better from here.  check in to some aftercare.  some councelling or na or something to help maitain your sobriety.......staying clean is the really hard part.

[RESTLESSNESS]

I did it!  I feel so much better.  Still get a little restless.  Thanks for all your help.  Pills are a awfull addition.  Never again!!!!

[RESTLESSNESS]

HI!!!  I bought the 5htp at GNC, I hope it works...I need to be some what normal after 100hours of no vicodin.  Half of me wants to go the ER to get ananxiety pill to relax...However, I feel why kill one addiction with another.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Several Nurses on the forum. No one is immune to this stuff. You should understand the need for the Amino Acid Protocol - some are good for anxiety while others are as good as an antidepressant....look at right hand side of screen under health discussions for the amino's...............

[RESTLESSNESS]

I'VE BEEN DOIN HOT BATH DRINKING PLENTY OF WATER AND STILL FEEL ANXIOUS..  MAYBE ILL TAKE YOUR ADVISE AND TRY SOME VITAMINS..  ANY NEW TIPS IS HELPFUL..    I HAVE 2 KIDS I FEEL BAD WHEN MOM HAS TO TAKE A BATH EVERY COUPLE HOURS.  I STILL NEED TO GO TO WORK TOMORROW ..THE WORST PART IS I'M A NURSE

[Clamity2]

Wanted to add. I used procrastination. When I thought "I have to go get just a few" I would put it off and the compulsion left and I did it again if it came back.

[Clamity2]

Yahooooo!!!!!   I LOVE to see posts like yours!!  Yes !!  There are an abundance of tips and support here. I went cold turkey the second time I got clean I loved my microwavable disc that I used until the chill left. I had access to steambath and hot tub at the rec center. Or just home hot bath.  I took liquid multi vitimans, lots of antioxidant green tea, water, bonemeal (forgot why) started walking as soon as I was feeling well enough. Came here as often as possible.

You can do it!!   I almost forgot the most important part for me. Prayer

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Look at the right hand side of screen. Under health dicsussions - find the Thomas Recipe and the Amino Acid Protocol. Then try and follow them. You are very close to the crucial point where you start to feel gradually better each day......keep it up----------------