5 days under my belt... What the heck?

[lansing85]

I am still as sick as day 1. I'm soooo confused. Do discouraged. It's like a cruel joke. What is up? Is this normal?

[guv338]

Sounds like your in the eye of the storm.  Good news is, all storms eventually pass.  You will survive this. Unfortunately those of us that took extreme high doses for long periods of time get
Blessed with an extended reminder of just how bad these drugs were for us. It's bad timing I know but I believe that we must push forward and learn from all of our misfortune.  665 days ago I started the process of giving up a 600 mg a day oxy habit. It was pure he'll. But I am now totally convinced that it was the severity of my withdrawal that has kept me on track. I cant imagine anyone signing up to go thru that more than once. You can do this.  Just get your mind set that nothing is worth having to go through this again and keep pushing forward a little  at a time.  My best to u in your recovery.  guv

[pillfree21]

I am sure that things are pretty rough for you right now, especially with such a high tolerance level, but you have showed you have what it takes for the past 5 days, as much as it hurts, I also reminded myself that it would not kill me but make me stronger.  I know school is a big priority, but recovery has to be #1....I had to put my masters on hold until I got to the point where i could function properly.  Hang in there and wish you the best of luck with your recovery.

[lansing85]

Sorry for all my typos. My hands are shaking like mad

[lansing85]

Yes, you read right... 450 mgs a day. I prob broke some sort of record... or at leat made a few eyes pop out. Its getting hard, and I'm getting weaker. So close to making a phone call that will take away all this misery. I've been searching my house for anything that will alleviate some of this.  just cant keep doing this pace... Everything that i was experiencing one the first couple days, is still exactly the same : the stomach stuff, vomiting, excrutiating aches and pains, esp in my back and legs, shaking hands, no sleep in 5 nights, no motivation to even move, chills, sweating, EVERYTHING. I just wanna be done so bade. I'm praying and praying.
The worst part is I have an exam today as I'm in my last semester of grad school. Something I wanted all my life, so close to receiving the degree I worked my *** off for. And grafuating with honors as well. All while on the pills. Now not only do I have to manage to somehow get to school today, but take an exam I'm not prepared for and I don't have my "best friend" to help me thru. I still feel like I'm mourning the loss of that friend. I didn't get high, ever really. It just made everything even and calm and doable. I have NO IDEA how to do anything now!

I just cant take too muchmore of the wds. I can't. I'm just being honest, guys. I just wanna be done - one way or another, I need to be done.

[scaredoutofmymind333]

I was taking about 300mg of Vics a day, and some days alot more. I took them for about 2 months, for me the worst of the physical lasted about 5 days, but I had the shakes and intense anxiety for about 2 weeks after my last pill. I had to force myself to get up to do everything, even is it was simply getting a glass of water. I swear it does get better. I know how discouraging it can be and how slow the clock is moving for you right now. Please hang in there- it is so worth it, life is so much better now. Try to find something, anything, to occupy your mind. A good movie, a good book, crosswords, a walk around the block...anything that can distract you from what you are feeling and thinking helps so much right now.  5 days is something to be very proud of, give yourself a pat on the back and know that each day it gets a little better. Please make sure that you are getting enough fluids in you, especially if you are still running to the bathroom. Keep us posted and God Bless

[throwindatowl]

Hang on! Dont erase the past 5 days. Dont do it. Just today. Give it a full week at least. You said you were 450mg of norco. Im on day 5 off roxis and they kinda the same. I gotta give you ALOT of credit! Theres no way I could come off 450mg of roxis. Just wouldnt happen. You got alot of norco all stored up in the cells of your body. Thats why its taking longer. Not a cruel joke. Illl say this again. I give you alot of credit!!! You should to. Ive been on here crying for 4 or 5 days and I only was on 120mg roxis AND dosed down to 5mg for 2 days!    YOUR A VERY STRONG PERSON FOR GETTING THIS FAR!!!  Please dont give up. Dont give up on yourself. I just know tomorrow or the next day things will get better for you. Did I read that right 450mg of norco? Are you superman? or superwoman? If you made it this far there is no point at all to take anymore. It will prolong things even longer.     lansing85  you are my hero!!!!  please keep us posted!!

[lansing85]

I was posting a few days ago. I was taking 450 mgs of norco a day for many months after my tolerance grew out of control over the last 8 years. I am so miserable. In so much pain still and wds haven't let up At all. It's getting too hard to hang on. I can feel my grip loosening

[IBKleen]

Everyone is different and some people heal faster than others. After abusing our bodies and minds for so long we have to give ourselves a break and give it time.

I know you are discouraged but please don't use this as an excuse to go back to the drugs. Each time you detox, if you make it to the next time, it will be harder and harder.

Try and focus on just today and hang in there. Maybe curl up on the couch and watch a good movie, read a book, whatever you like to do.

[scaredoutofmymind333]

What were you taking? How much? How long? Your age, how many times you have withdrawn all factor in, and it is different for everyone. I also had a stomach flu this week that reminded me very much like withdrawals....could be you are truly sick with something on top of withdrawing. Hang in there though and Congrats on 5 days, I know you don't feel good right now, but be proud of that! God Bless