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WHEN will I feel better????

This is day 7. I wake up crying EVERY DAY!!! Cant stop.  I feel sick but now severely sick.  I have a headache that will not go away.  The main complaint is the crying. I feel the world is ending. My mom and dad passing away wishing 3 years of one another feels like it happened yesterday and it has been 3 years.  I am going to my psychiatrist tomorrow, she gives me my antidepressants.  I am questioning my self whether I should tell her about my relapse.  Will she be able to prescribe me something to help this. My normal antidepressants are not working at ALL right now but I think that it is because Ive been using codein for 5 months. Prior to that they were working.  Someone please tell me this will go away. Hopefully soon before I lose my mind!!!!!!!!
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495284 tn?1333894042
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The sadness and crying will pass.  It takes awhile for our mind and body to heal from the abuse.  There is no time limit for grief.  I lost my parents too so i know how you feel.  You feel like an orphan.  I am glad you have someone to talk to about this.  Being in our own head is a very lonely place.  Keep talking to us as we so understand what you are going thru~
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495284 tn?1333894042
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You need to be completely honest with your psychiatrist.  Have you thought about a grief support group?  Try getting some fresh air.  Maybe walk around the block.  You need to get those endorphins working again.  Hang tight as this will pass.
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I just need to know it will pass.  I do talk to someone about my parents death.  I am still having a hard time with it after three years.  I was using vicodan for 6 years and was clean for 2 years. 5 months ago I started taking Tylenol 3 for some pain and so it began again, only have been taking it for 5 months....  I stopped cold turkey and this is day 7.  I meant above I'm NOT severely sick but just VERY depressed and crying all the time.  I think my psychiatrist is going to be very angry with me. She and I have a great relationship.  It has become almost more like a friendship than Dr / Patient relationship.  She is going to be mad and mistrusting of me now. Thanks for the response. Do you have any idea how long it takes for this to get out of my system?  Do you think the crying is part of the withdraw???
Crying is natural when someone stops self-medicating. How were your moods before you began abusing opiates?
Medical professionals etc should have firm boundaries in place with their client. It concerns me when you say you've become more like friends, this is not healthy for them or the client. No matter how long a client has been seeing a professional those boundaries should never blur.
she has helped me so much with the 6 year abuse and she has been helping me with the depression since.  I just feel comfortable with her. I have seen several Psychiatrist in the past who have been cold hearted and rude and overmedicated me.  Gave me the pills and then pushed me out the door.   think its ok.  My old PCP on the other hand was prescribing me 90 Vicodan a month and 90 Xanax.  Maybe HE crossed the boundary and felt to friendly with me.  (He was older and retired, not like hitting on me or anything)
also, not a friend like we do coffee or shop together.
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I am on day 3, took Norco 10/325 for almost 6 years but the worst of it has been these past 2 years, I've spent all my money, relationships through the drain and I'm only 27 years old. I have a 7 year old and it's now affecting him financially. This is my first real attempt to stop for my self.. I always read these forums but was to embarrassed to post. Ive lost great jobs and opportunities from these pills. I'm feeling OK today not horrible but sneezing, pooping, rls, and no energy. :/ I have a slight headache but not as bad. Typically I withdrawal only when I run out I usually feel like I'm dying but this time doing it for myself has have me hope. I wanna buy cool stuff again, go out to eat fancy again, lol go on trips! I did this all before.

I wanna save money again! The only thing that has helped me is marijuana it's legal here I'm los Angeles it helps with my anxiety and a bit of pain but when it wears off I feel it man so it's hard but it helps. My boyfriend had me walking all day on day 2. He doesn't know so I had to put on a happy face but I was dying I got home and knocked out but I feel ok. Please share your stories I'm in need of hope.
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Good for you... YAY for day 3. Dont be embarrassed to post.  We are all in this together.  I have gotten so much support from these people who have been where we are.  Maybe you should see your doctor and get clonidine.  That is what got me through the withdrawal.  Marijuana is not legal here in Pa.  I was addicted to vicodan for 6 years.  i went into the hospital to get off.  That was in 2014.  Recently I was prescribed Tylenol #3 for a cortisone injection and the addiction started all over again.  i always was able to get them prescribed.  

i have no desire for them any longer.  They def can ruin  your life.  You want to get stronger.  You CAN do it!! Go to the top of this page and click "ask a question"  Tell your story and you will get alot of support and answers and help from fellow MedHelp members going through the same thing.  You can inbox me also if you need to chat! Prayers To you Ashleyyyash.  No need to feel ashamed.  You are young and have your whole life ahead of you.  YOU CAN DO THIS !!!!!
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All walks of live can become dependent on opiates it doesn't discriminate. I am so sorry your feeling so depressed and cry a lot.  I did too.  It will get better. Today is day eight for you woo hoo that is awesome. The mental part of withdrawal is IMO the hardest to deal with. Your almost through this. Keep posting so we can help you through this.
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Today is Apri 17, I've been off of opiates since March 2.  That is a good thig. I dont know how much longer I can take the sadness.  I've posted that many times on here.  Also i didnt realize that sicking to one thread helps people follow, sorry. I changed my name to Wonbyone, I was sadnessislife but that was too negative.  Trying to stay positive but the crying and sadness are getting the better of me. :((
I am on day 3, took Norco 10/325 for almost 6 years but the worst of it has been these past 2 years, I've spent all my money, relationships through the drain and I'm only 27 years old. I have a 7 year old and it's now affecting him financially. This is my first real attempt to stop for my self.. I always read these forums but was to embarrassed to post. Ive lost great jobs and opportunities from these pills. I'm feeling OK today not horrible but sneezing, pooping, rls, and no energy. :/ I have a slight headache but not as bad. Typically I withdrawal only when I run out I usually feel like I'm dying but this time doing it for myself has have me hope. I wanna buy cool stuff again, go out to eat fancy again, lol go on trips! I did this all before.

I wanna save money again! The only thing that has helped me is marijuana it's legal here I'm los Angeles it helps with my anxiety and a bit of pain but when it wears off I feel it man so it's hard but it helps. My boyfriend had me walking all day on day 2. He doesn't know so I had to put on a happy face but I was dying I got home and knocked out but I feel ok. Please share your stories I'm in need of hope.

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Reading this just reminds me of what I'm up for. I've been struggling off and on for 5 years. Got clean for 6 months talked myself in to just these few and that led to 6 months later. I'm just now on day 3 have the sneezing and sense of worthlessness and sad. Though w/ds physically aren't horrible the mental is a huge battle can't even get up and get going.anyways keep us posted with your progress.
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You have to quit the codeine. That has to be your target. It is a tricky drug. Withdrawals may be get very uncomfortable but they are very short term. Cold turkey always works well. Tapering gets out of control. Stay hydrated during the process. And the mental aspect of withdrawals may take longer ranging from occasional cravings to feeling less of external world. But you need to make the right choices no matter what. Believe in yourself. you can do it. Doctor will help you but even with or without his help you are the one who has to fight the battle ultimately. You cannot hurt yourself for ever through drug abuse to subside your loss or emotional pain. Burning yourself never helps you or your loved ones. It just makes the matters worse. So, do good for yourself for a change and be in charge and choose and make a great future for yourself. God created you for good purposes. So make use of this precious life. I am sure your parents will be proud from your progress too. Crying is okay at times. Don't be ashamed of it. A day comes when you get stronger and know how to control those tears and when to let them flow. God bless!
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I have quit the Codeine. Cold turkey and this is day 7.  I had been taking it for 5 months.  I have been a strong Christian for many years and dont know how I ended up in this scenario!  I am a 57 year old housewife, not a 24 year old girl as my profile says. This is so unlike anything I have ever done before
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It's great at a time like this you have a psychiatrist appointment (do you get on well?) Tell them whatever is in your head. Absolutely you should tell them about using codeine. If you're asking here then of course it's a yes. Go and make the most of your session. You will get through this, I know it's really hurting for you right now, it will get better. Stay in touch. Let us know how you went with your appointment. Thinking of you.
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