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!!

[ziggydzdz]

mshvanslyke, are you still planning on posting your remedy plan while ditoxing? Thanks.

Hi Everyone. I am 47 yrs old and had Breast Cancer 4 yrs ago. I had a lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. I have been cancer free since then which I am very greatful for. After all my treatments I started experiencing joint pain and doctor started me on 5/500 hydrocodone. I then stopped for about a year with no problems but have had two more surgeries (not BC related) sinced that time and was again put on more vicodin. I want to stop altogether but it has been extremely difficult. I take 3, 3 times a day. My Oncologist just keeps refilling which kind of surprises me. I am on day two of trying to quit once again and am having bad joint pain and low back pain, no energy, very depressed. I am taking advil and drinking lots of fluid. Some days it just seems impossible to stay off of this stuff. Wish me luck folks, and best to you all, many of the stories are inspiring, thanks for your site! :)

[mshvanslyke]

Day Four:

Still feeling great. Another night of interrupted sleep tho... no symptoms still, just tossing and turning. Not even an OUNCE of RLS...which is what I was worried about the most. =) I am still having some cravings... nothing major. I actually almost went to work today because I dont wanna sit home! LOL I planned on being home for days in misery, but thats not the case.. so Im cooking/cleaning/going for long drives with my favorite music/contemplating writing letters or making some calls to people Ive 'neglected' over the years because of this addiction.. Anyone have any advice or stories of their own about how you dealt with this part?? (the 'coming clean' part)  Seems scary to me...

[mshvanslyke]

Well..Im on day 3...woke up feeling great! Slept so-so, kept waking up every hour, not with any symtoms per se, just kept waking up. No RLS, No discomfort at night really, either. This is wonderful!! I cant believe this.... Im not going to question anymore, just share what works...I will post in a bit what exactly I am doing/taking... any suggs where I should post? Here? or somewhere else? I am new here...

vicki595- I did some research on the wellbutrin and 5-HTP, as long as it isnt an SSRI, its okay to mix... however..I stopped the wellbutrin anyway- I was only taking for a week or two before, and decided to stop for a couple reasons- I kept reading about people addicted to it and having w/d's when they stopped, I dont want ANY other addictions...and two- I want to not take ANY RX's if I dont have to...


Thank you everyone for the support and encouragment, and sharing your unique stories..I dont think I would have 'jumped right in' like I did if it wasnt for here- I would have put it off and put it off..... THNKS!

[vicki595]

Hey!  Glad you're doing so well!!  Wow!!   DO share your recipe!

About the 5HTP and others...don't take them with Wellbutin.  They will interfere with serotonin.  The Wellbutin in and of itself will be helpful to you.

Keep posting~

[Dav125]

Please go ahead and share it. Any information is good information for those just getting acquainted with the site and are not sure what to expect..You and "Iwant2beclean have been major inspirations this week to the doubters...:)

[mshvanslyke]

I think I dodged a bullet!!! This is amazing!!! I need to share my recipe so maybe others can get through this like me...