enough is enough

[miserable3455]

So here I sit feeling helpless... Not in fear of what's to come, just scared. I weaned off of morphine for 9 months with the help of a doc. Used colonodine (howev u spell it) to help me out. It was smooth to be honest...  It really messed with my personality after being on it for 3 years. I did an accidental withdrawl changing to a cheaper rx. messed up my doses and cut it in half.... thought I was dying. After 4 days did I realize what I had done. So that error put it in check that my bod was dependant and it freaked me out, so came the tappering off process. Now the biggest beast of it all....  Vic's.  I'm up to 12 a day (10's)  I've been on them for 3 years. I've lost myself, I'm not even "me" any more. I'm gonna dive in head first and go cold turkey. Prob starting tues... (have to time it right with college and time off with break for thanksgiving)  How long is it going to take to start feeling the wd? No tappering.....  gonna take it like a man. I had the help of an aid with morphine ....  and I was only at a 50% decrease when I thought I was dying in my bed. Sweating, didn't sleep for days, legs kickin everywhere, sneezing nonstop. I'm so nervous with what I'm going up against I can't stop cryin

[Turbo1250]

Way to go kicking the morphine.  Opiate W/D are the ***** but very doable.  One hour at a time until 72 (3 full days) then it should be easier physically.  The next  weeks will be mostly bad/uncomfortable ( with some positive changes) and you can get thru it.  No "just one pill" - total abstinence - and it will work.  Every day is a huge accomplishment and you should take pride in the achievement - use a tracker.  Best of luck - I know you can beat this.

[kim715]

It's ok to be nervous and scared hon,I was too,but I made it through and so will you and you'll be so happy when your free from those pills.You have come to a great place for help and support.You have a whole community of people who are pulling for you.You can look up the thomas' recipe in the health pages here,that might help you some during your detox.Be proud of yourself for making the decision to quit,it's going to be a bit of a rough road but at the end of it your life awaits you.Keep posting and reaching out,we're here for you..All the best....Kim