Withdrawal Ease for hydro addiction

[mshvanslyke]

I have been doing hydrocodone and oxies for about 3 years now. It all started with an infection in my jaw that caused intense pain. Well, we all know the rest of the story.. and addiction was born. Im taking approx. 40-50mg/day.  I DESPERATELY want to get off these and get my life back. I feel like im in a 'fog'. I have alot of memory loss, mood swings, and just lathargic alot of the time. Im normally a high energy, happy go lucky, active, healthy woman. I want her back so bad. I tried detoxing a year ago and only lasted 3 days. The depression and RLS which led to insomnia were the WORSE for me. The RLS was so bad I took trazodone to help sleep but it didnt work- I was taking almost 500mg!!! and still didnt sleep. I was chugging J&B out of the bottle- even smoking pot. Tried ANYTHING.

I dont have a support system, and no one knows about this shameful position Ive got myself into. How long will the withdrawal last?? I just started a new job and CAN NOT take any time off, and I also started working out and trying to get healthier that way. If possible- Id like to not 'disrupt' my day-to-day activities, or at least not have anyone know whats going on. Id LOVE to hear from anyone who has actually beaten this monkey and is sober- how do you feel now? How long did it take?? I need some encouragement. I already know what to expect the first week- HELL. I need to make it 'tolerable' and I need to make sure I get SLEEP so I can work.

HELP!!

[jstntime]

Great hearing from you!!

21 days is awesome!!!  You should be so proud of yourself.

Here's to many many more!!!!

bob

[mshvanslyke]

day 21- Im doing good! The cravings are slowly passing...and getting less frequent. Its nice...

[feohmoon]

Good to hear from you and it seems that congratulations are in order - I am so glad that you are doing well...another inspirational story.
Please continue to post because you can help so many people - and you already have, most importantly...yourself.
Way to go!  Best of luck to you -
Peace

[LeaAnn807]

I'm glad you are going good!!!!!!!!!! : D

[mshvanslyke]

Thank you! LOL @ 'stalking'- I did the same thing. I read a ton of members posts, that helped a TON. Did you try any of the vitamins or aminos? Hows your symtoms? Congrats on day 18!! Thats great. I love this place because I dont feel so alone. Its so hard to talk to anyone in 'real life' cause no body knows... and the fact is, theres more people addicted out there than we think... Keep up the good work! I LOVE not depending on those evil things!! hahaha

[jstntime]

That's great news!!!

We all love a good success story around here.  Congrats on your 12 days!!!
You should be really proud of yourself!!!!!

bob