Scared

[Ready4Change43]

I have been taking 30mg or 10mg percs (whatever I can get) for a little over 3 years now, I want to stop I need to stop. I want to be a healthy and be my old happy self. The truth is I am scared of withdrawals and sometimes reading on here it freaks me out that I won't ever feel normal. I took my last pill 30mg at 6:30 tonight and will be going through withdrawals while having to work for the next 4 days until the weekend. I can not take any time off. This addiction has taken everything out of me, I feel defeated. I have tried quitting a few times but always give in. I need to do it this time. If i spend any more money I will be in debt and I am sick of constantly chasing pills. I am so scared, I need to find the strength within myself, I want this so badly. Please any encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

[Ready4Change43]

Slept awful last night due to high anxiety for what's to come. I am coming off of 60-90mg, it all depended on what I could afford. Getting ready to head out for work and alls I really wanna do is curl up in a ball in bed and try to sleep. :(

[Ready4Change43]

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I don't know why I work myself up so much, I am just so anxious and scared about what's to come. I have tried to detox a couple times and have even made it as far as 8 days. I know it's never usually as bad as I anticipate but I still get so nervous. I want to be free, I am ready. These pills have caused me to be a recluse and spend all my hard earned money to the point I can barely pay my bills. It's not how I want to live, I use to be so social and love doing things. Now I spend alot of time staying home and just taking these devil pills. I will be sure to keep in touch, thanks again everyone.

[toothfairie]

Sorry you are going thru this...just hang on...you will feel bad for a few days...but it's so worth it to get your life back on track...just post here when you need support or have questions....we can help you thru the WDs....don't be freaked out by some things you read....everyone is diff....the work might help you keep your mind off how you feel...if it gets too bad at work, just try to take off sick. Hang in there!!  we are here to help you.

[ricart70]

Hi and welcome to the forum ! Sorry it is so slow here right now. Try to stay hydrated and look up the thomas recipe and try to treat the symptoms as they come.You can do this friend just hang in there and keep trying .More people will be on with help,support and words of encouragement. Welcome ;)

[Iwantfree]

Just do it!  I did it with methadone but I'm now addicted to it but I spend 12 bucks a day compared to 100-150.  I was a heavy user for many years and methadone saved my life but I am addicted to it.  Took the chase, pain, all of it away the first dose!  I say tough it out cold turkey but if you can't, find methadone clinic and only take low dose.  Don't get retreaded like me...stay
Low but do it!  I'm so much better now