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what are the symtoms of vicoden addiction? Can you show signs of withdrawel after just two weeks 4 times a day 50mg?
I do not know how many, if any this post will reach, but I feel that I owe it to anyone who may potentially need help, to write this.
For the better part of the last year, I have been steadily increasing, abusing the use of Vicodin. It started with injuries, and ended with injuries of a mental kind. All I write is just my experience, nothing more. You may have had different symptoms, longer length of abuse, (let us at least call it what it is), just to name a few. I share this now because I know that out there, today, there are many who are slave to that little brown bottle. I used my doctor as my pimp and the pharmacy as my dealer. I will not, nor can I, sugarcoat this. There is nothing pretty about my experience, nor do I imagine there is much that you find attractive about your own.
I have never met a Rx Junkie that sat down one day with the goal of becoming one. I know that I started for legitimate reasons, however, I also know that where I started is a hell of a long way from where it ended.
When I started, one 5/500 was enough to create a pleasant feeling of euphoria. I laugh at that now, because when I quit, it took four of the 10/325's to produce the same, and even that was fading. I would love to say that all of this occured over a few years, but to do so would be dishonest. For me, it all happened in about a year. In just over a year, I had gone from using Vicodin/Lorcet/Lortab/Norco to being used by it. I say used because that is what happens, if you are anything like me. What starts as pain control becomes a way of life, or so I thought. Truly, it is a way of death. You see, if you are one of those people, today, out there, somewhere, and you have just taken in that first dose of the day, and you are abusing, know this. The end of your addiction can only be two fates. Quit, or die. Quit or die. I am afraid that there are not middle grounds or roads, and though you may be able to keep up the game for a while, it will not last forever. If you think I am kidding, ask yourself this........"Why do you not hear about folks who have been abusing painkillers for fifteen or twenty years.....why is TEN considered high?" Because, if we try to do so, we die. Liver failure, or cardiac arrest. Our breathing stops one night in our sleep, when we, in bliss forgot that we had already had our nightly dose, and in so doing, swallowed another.
If you are like me, understand, and have no illusions.....This WILL KILL YOU!!! So, what to do? One has to quit, but how? I am not a doctor, and so, I will not tell you what to do. I stopped cold. I had run out of options. To continue, I was going to have to head to Mexico, or online, somewhere, and besides, I had no heart for such. I was beaten, completely. I was down, totally smashed. I took my last dose, and then waited for the rush. The rush came and went, and then, as I lay down to sleep that night, I knew what was coming........
The next few days were unreal. Again, in my experience, the suffering of the first seventy-two hours is the worst. Vomiting, intense stomach cramps, leg twitching, a "crawling out of your skin" feeling, headache, cold....I was SO cold, shakes, no appetite, and the worst.....insomnia. You (may) feel like you are dying, I know I did. However, the doctor I saw just shook her head and said......"You will not die, this will not kill you, like alcohol DT's can." Great....that really helped, but I tell you this......feel it. F E E L I T! I am not suggesting you ignore seeing a doctor if you need to, nor would any sane person. However, if you are cleared by a doctor, then just feel it. It will be a painful journey, but that pain you feel will also be the cornerstone of change, should you desire. Remember, you did NOT get this addicted overnight, not at all, so do not think that you are going to feel better overnight. It took me three days to pass the worst of it. I would bet that once that time passes, it will not get worse.
We talk here a lot of what de-toxing will entail, but pay little attention to the notion of what happens after we return to physical health. First, I know today that I have given up my right to peace of mind through chemical vocation. I just cannot afford the risk. I cannot control my intake of Vico, nor will I ever be able to. I admit that, and some of you may find that weak. To be honest, I care not. You do not die, if I go back to it, I do. What others think of anyone here matters not. What matters is that there is help.
There are programs that offer support, professionals that will help, and doctors that will work around narcotics to help you control pain. Oh, by the by......I would tell your doctor. I know, that is hard, but trust me, it will be worth it. He or she may or may not know, but if you say nothing, you could be right back where you started. Check things out.....see what is available in your area, and above all else, BE HONEST. It will be hard, it may even feel worthless at times, but it is not worthless, and neither are you.
You can get this, but probably not alone. I rely on God, some don't. I really do not care how one finds their hope, so long as they find it.
Good luck, God Bless, and take care.
For the better part of the last year, I have been steadily increasing, abusing the use of Vicodin. It started with injuries, and ended with injuries of a mental kind. All I write is just my experience, nothing more. You may have had different symptoms, longer length of abuse, (let us at least call it what it is), just to name a few. I share this now because I know that out there, today, there are many who are slave to that little brown bottle. I used my doctor as my pimp and the pharmacy as my dealer. I will not, nor can I, sugarcoat this. There is nothing pretty about my experience, nor do I imagine there is much that you find attractive about your own.
I have never met a Rx Junkie that sat down one day with the goal of becoming one. I know that I started for legitimate reasons, however, I also know that where I started is a hell of a long way from where it ended.
When I started, one 5/500 was enough to create a pleasant feeling of euphoria. I laugh at that now, because when I quit, it took four of the 10/325's to produce the same, and even that was fading. I would love to say that all of this occured over a few years, but to do so would be dishonest. For me, it all happened in about a year. In just over a year, I had gone from using Vicodin/Lorcet/Lortab/Norco to being used by it. I say used because that is what happens, if you are anything like me. What starts as pain control becomes a way of life, or so I thought. Truly, it is a way of death. You see, if you are one of those people, today, out there, somewhere, and you have just taken in that first dose of the day, and you are abusing, know this. The end of your addiction can only be two fates. Quit, or die. Quit or die. I am afraid that there are not middle grounds or roads, and though you may be able to keep up the game for a while, it will not last forever. If you think I am kidding, ask yourself this........"Why do you not hear about folks who have been abusing painkillers for fifteen or twenty years.....why is TEN considered high?" Because, if we try to do so, we die. Liver failure, or cardiac arrest. Our breathing stops one night in our sleep, when we, in bliss forgot that we had already had our nightly dose, and in so doing, swallowed another.
If you are like me, understand, and have no illusions.....This WILL KILL YOU!!! So, what to do? One has to quit, but how? I am not a doctor, and so, I will not tell you what to do. I stopped cold. I had run out of options. To continue, I was going to have to head to Mexico, or online, somewhere, and besides, I had no heart for such. I was beaten, completely. I was down, totally smashed. I took my last dose, and then waited for the rush. The rush came and went, and then, as I lay down to sleep that night, I knew what was coming........
The next few days were unreal. Again, in my experience, the suffering of the first seventy-two hours is the worst. Vomiting, intense stomach cramps, leg twitching, a "crawling out of your skin" feeling, headache, cold....I was SO cold, shakes, no appetite, and the worst.....insomnia. You (may) feel like you are dying, I know I did. However, the doctor I saw just shook her head and said......"You will not die, this will not kill you, like alcohol DT's can." Great....that really helped, but I tell you this......feel it. F E E L I T! I am not suggesting you ignore seeing a doctor if you need to, nor would any sane person. However, if you are cleared by a doctor, then just feel it. It will be a painful journey, but that pain you feel will also be the cornerstone of change, should you desire. Remember, you did NOT get this addicted overnight, not at all, so do not think that you are going to feel better overnight. It took me three days to pass the worst of it. I would bet that once that time passes, it will not get worse.
We talk here a lot of what de-toxing will entail, but pay little attention to the notion of what happens after we return to physical health. First, I know today that I have given up my right to peace of mind through chemical vocation. I just cannot afford the risk. I cannot control my intake of Vico, nor will I ever be able to. I admit that, and some of you may find that weak. To be honest, I care not. You do not die, if I go back to it, I do. What others think of anyone here matters not. What matters is that there is help.
There are programs that offer support, professionals that will help, and doctors that will work around narcotics to help you control pain. Oh, by the by......I would tell your doctor. I know, that is hard, but trust me, it will be worth it. He or she may or may not know, but if you say nothing, you could be right back where you started. Check things out.....see what is available in your area, and above all else, BE HONEST. It will be hard, it may even feel worthless at times, but it is not worthless, and neither are you.
You can get this, but probably not alone. I rely on God, some don't. I really do not care how one finds their hope, so long as they find it.
Good luck, God Bless, and take care.
Anytime!!
After i got through the horrible w/ds(3-4 year percocet use, from two back surgeries, plus that "little Extra"), i was left with the realization/question; can i live again without the meds and be happy? I found out you certainly can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After i got through the horrible w/ds(3-4 year percocet use, from two back surgeries, plus that "little Extra"), i was left with the realization/question; can i live again without the meds and be happy? I found out you certainly can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...it's posted under the question "Good Morning Everyone", third from the top(currently)and is C18 by Thomas02
Hi Billie and welcome.
YES IT GETS BETTER!!!!
Thats pretty harsh, 4 years of vikes then non-narcotics...ouch!!
First off, i know your concentration is poor(thats common w/d symptom...as well as the others u described), get this w/d recipe, called the "Thomas Recipe" here, immediately.
It's posted very clearly in one of the threads at the top just yesterday by Thomas. It really helps.
I don't know what your doseage/useage was, but the good news is, you've already suffered through some of the hardest physical w/d's , and things should start to improve very soon!!!
Hang in there!!!!!
Post up higher, most people don't read way down here.
YES IT GETS BETTER!!!!
Thats pretty harsh, 4 years of vikes then non-narcotics...ouch!!
First off, i know your concentration is poor(thats common w/d symptom...as well as the others u described), get this w/d recipe, called the "Thomas Recipe" here, immediately.
It's posted very clearly in one of the threads at the top just yesterday by Thomas. It really helps.
I don't know what your doseage/useage was, but the good news is, you've already suffered through some of the hardest physical w/d's , and things should start to improve very soon!!!
Hang in there!!!!!
Post up higher, most people don't read way down here.
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