hello everyone i need HELP

[windynight99]

Hi all, i have been taking 5-9 hydrocodone 7.5s for about 4 years, it started out for medical reasons and then i became chasing the high. the high that would never come like it had before, i have never been addicted to anything other than ciggerates dont drink no street drugs...but oh the power of a hydro....i now dont need them for any medical purpose and i know that but...... for some reason i have maniged to program my body and mind into thinking i need them to survive day to day life, i cant even member how it was before the "PILL" am i strong enough to quit them and at that even strong enough to stay off of them?  and oh the withdrawal how is that? pretty much what iam trying to say while rambling is what should i excpect? can it be done? AM I THE ONLY ONE? PLEASE, PLEASE,PLEASE TELL ME YOUR STORIES AND HOW TO DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANX EVRY1

[avik7]

i was taking lortab 10s. for 2 years well longer really since i was 14. but didnt get to b a prob till 2 yrs ago. ive been clean for 7 days. so YES it can be done. i had access to 180 every 2 weeks and sometimes more. plus i was a medical assistant so bingo another easy way. but the withdrawals do suck. is is almost umbareable. but if u want it bad enough u can do it. fam/friend support is great, do things to keep ur mind busy, dont sub any one drug for another, some people will tell u to take valium or xanax(i wouldnt), take vitamins, drink gatorade, eat crackers, take walks at night if u cant sleep, take hot baths, and when ur feeling week come visit us on here. we r all here for each other! good luck, let me know if i can help u in anyway

[attagirl1]

I quit 6 days ago.  The first 2 days were horrible.  I didn't know if I would make it.  I had the creepy crawly sensations in my skin, hot/cold sweats,  diarrhea, nausea, no appetite.  It was like having a the worst flu of my life without a fever.  I started functioning again slowly on day3, but sleep was difficult even last night.  I got about 2 hours of sleep at a time, but its better every night.  Nausea almost completely gone.  Appetite coming back.  Worst thing now is fatiuge and I can feel my nerves buzzing through my body.  But its so worth it, not to have to take those pills anymore.  You will get through it, and it will get better.  Journal everyday and post often.  We will help you then soon you'll be helping others.  Hang in there.

[jerrip]

Hi Windynight.  If you read my 2 posts from last night you can see what my withdrawl is at the very top peak of it.  I do however think everyone is just a little bit different in how exactly they feel.  I am 4 or 5 days off Dilaudid (hydrocodon) and Soma. I honestly don't remember if I took my last ones Tuesday or wed. night.....but think it was Wed night.  I didn't even realize I was into withdrawl until my diarreah was into the 2nd day and I got the shakes really bad....but then I am in poor health anyway....I was so addicted I never did get high, but then I have been on pain pills for years.  Oxy, and moraphine were way too little for it, so they put me on dilaudid.   I've been on it for a few years now.....I wonder what I will do for pain now...I am off all of it.....oh well we'll see.....read my 2 posts, and especially the replies to them...I think it may help you.  Love, and God bless you.   Jerri

[wannabefree330]

First of all welcome!  You are NOT alone!  All of us here have been, or still are, addicted or have been affected by addiction in some way in our lives.  There is a wealth of information and even more support here-so stick around and post often.

As D30 said, once you stop the pills, it feels like having a bad case of the flu for about 7 days.  Everyone's a little different but thats generally how long the physical w/d lasts.  For me, the emotional/psychological part hits first.  Anxiety, hopelessness, crying, guilt....that in itself makes you want to use again.....BUT it passes-remember if you use again, thats exactly why you're in this situation and you want to get out!  Then I started w/cold sweats.  Periods of being really cold, followed by hot & sweaty.  Heart racing, nervousness, mild nausea, loss of appetite.....then diarrhea.  I also had bad fatigue, a mild headache, and body aches.  Once the physical w/d is over you now actually get to LIVE!!  It's a small price to pay to get your life back.  It's not easy, but it's WELL worth it.  You can do it and we'll be here to support you through it if you need us.

Peace...................

[D30]

I just quit 5-7 7.5s/day.

Everyone is different but this is what I went through.

1. Nerves first go just thinking about quitting
2. Complete loss of Energy, I sleep a ton
3. Diarrhea
overall it is like being sick for about 4-5 days. Just make a long weekend of it and you will be fine. Cold Turkey is the only way in my mind.