Feeling down

[chronicmistake]

So I was on 10 Norco a day and down to 2 Norco a day.  I feel very strong mentally, like I can do this.  I used to feel a little shakey or chills and run and pop 2 pills.  Now I tell myself, " your not going to die with a little discomfort."  My husband hands out my meds and takes the rest to work so there is no reason for me to try and sneak around the house.  Anyway, I wish I could tell myself that I am strong enough to go CT!!  I want this to be over.  I have a great life beside these drugs.  A good home, great husband and family and a wonderfulI job.  Just need some positive words from others.  If I do  go CT how bad is it going to be?  3 days of hell?  How can you guys be so strong and I keep telling myself I cannot suffer like that for 3-7 days. :(

[laurel453]

RLS occurs usually at nights... i don't know the reason but as soon as i was lying in bed..zassss the tribal dancing started :)

try the Hylands cramps legs if your are feeling those symptoms in the mornings, just a suggestion.

[vicki595]

Yes,that feeling of wanting to kick is RLS ergo "kicking the habit"!!

You'll be fine and we'll be here!

xo

[chronicmistake]

Thanks peeps.  I will keep everyone up to date.  Going to store to get stuff for restless leg.  I feel like my legs want to kick or move in the morning when I am in the start of my WD.  Is that RLS?  I don't have too many pills for sleep or anxiety so I won't over use or swap an addiction.  This forum has been a god sent for me.  It is amazing how people in the world who don't even know each other can care so much for others.  Thank you!!!!!!

[bucksfan]

Yea from 20MG a day habit the WD's shouldnt be bad at all. For me, the worse part is worrying about how sick I would be. Now, the real hardest part is the probably the first 30 days and the mental/motivation games that your brain plays.

[this_big]

  I was just about to say do it...lol...I agree w/vicki your just prolonging the inevitable. We tend to over think the w/ds...Your down to 2 a day...just jump. You wont know until you try. You will never hear me say its easy, But it is defiantly doable.

  One suggestion...Tell your husband to get rid of the rest of what you have when you decide to go. It makes it REALLY hard to know you have an out when you start to feel bad.

Your right, now is a good of time as any. Go for it!! You'll probably find its not quite as bad as you thought. Good luck and we are all pullin for you.

[vicki595]

That's right,sweetie,just like the flu and maybe not as bad...

Just get something for restless legs. I've been suggesting recently that folks try DMX
which is found in cough syrup and cold tablets for the RLS. Doctors have been using this with good results. Or you can try Hylands Restfull Legs.   The RLS and insomnia are probably the worst symptoms.

Good luck and keep posting...flush what you have in the house...it's really liberating!!

[laurel453]

right, good luck and all the best now !! :)

i would add Hylands restful legs , just in case... RLS is really annoying !

make sure that you drink a lot of fluids ( gatorade, apple/orange juice, tonic water, green tea.. ) and take a lot of hot baths ( and i mean a lot ) ...

be careful with the ativan and the sleeping pills, don't get addicted to them and stop using as soon as possible, please

[chronicmistake]

ok.  I am jumping in!!  I have immodium, phenergan, ativan, and sleeping pills.  I am exercising and eating really healthy and adding lots of vitamins.  Wish me luck.  It is now or never.  I have to believe that I just have the flu.  right?

[vicki595]

You can go cold turkey. I don't think it will be nearly as bad as you think. The first 72 hours is the worst. It gets much better after that. You need to do this. You're only prolonging the withdrawals and at two per day,you're already withdrawing!

Get this done today. Just give it up. You'll feel surprisingly strong!

Do you have everything you need?  Immodium etc...?  Get what you need and begin...

We'll support you. We've been there. It's so doable!!