what to expect

[mickey1212]

hello everyone im been on vicodin for about 2 yers i take about 4,000 mg a day   im quiting cold turkey its been about 24 hours since i took them i just would reall like to know what  im gettingmyslef into. if u
know i could use some tips to  help me thro this please!!!!!!   im only 19

[mickey1212]

well everyone thanks but im off to bed felling kinda  yucky but good so  hope i get good sleep!!!!!

[kyle505]

Great job Mickey...And if you're feeling OK, then count your blessings. Everyone's different - I'm not going to tell you what the "norm" is because you don't need anything else to dwell on. So, if you're feeling OK, run with it. I can say that we all have good days and bad days, just like normal people, so you MAY have a bad day sometime during your recovery, but you'll be able to cope because you won't have the crap in your system. I'm on day nine, not that far ahead of you, and today is a very good day. keep posting.

[MD75]

I am on day 10 from about 80mg Norco a day and it was hell but I am finally getting my energy back.  The restless legs still bother me quite a bit but I have been taking potassium supplements and eatinga **** load of bananas.  It seems to help.  So, hang in there and don't give in.  Best of luck!

[lulu747]

Hey Mickey

Day three!  Awesome job.  It's hard to say if it's over because everyone is different and it depends on length of use and dosage.  It could be your positive attitude and wonderful news-combined with the fact that your body is grateful for getting the poison out...IDK.

See it as a gift and get on with your recovery....Have you thought about aftercare?

Great job on three days again...Proud of you....Lu

[mickey1212]

idk know is it a good thing im on day three and i feel  not that bad or is the wost days about to come?

[mickey1212]

welll i would say last night was the worst nite trying to sleep but not bad idk if its just that i expected worse but i fell a lot better then i ever dreamed of i mean dont get me wrong i fell like  crap my back has prolly been the worse out of everything but i just kepp saying to myslef  (come on withdraws bring it on is this all u got )  everyone one on here just really made me to just  look at it like whats one week of hell!!!!  cuse illhave the rest  of my life to bee clean!!!:)  and  ill live life so much happy!!  so stay strong and do it Thank  u everyone one on here for helping me get my life back  i cant say thanks enough!!!!!!!!!

[mickey1212]

well everyone im suprisingly feeling pretty good, i can eat and drink just fine i eat everything i can... and im drinking 12 little gatorades a day, i even got up today and moved about 100 sheets of OSB into a barn and about 100 2by 4's, so idk maybe im getting lucky or just havent hit the worst of it yet, and im also taking an aspirin every morning and night. and the mom is a wonderful person and encouraged me to quit. thanks again!!!!

[kyle505]

rmrobbie;
Thanks for the info.

[rmrobbie11]

It's OTC, but you have to get it at a vitamin shop or order it online. They don't carry it at GNC. the brand I use is called source naturals I think. I'll have to get back to you on that because I'm in my car right now. Only thing that helps the anxiety right now. They come in 500mg tablets and I take 3 at night before I lay down and I'm out in about 30 minutes. They may not work for everyone but it can't hurt to try.

[kyle505]

rmrobbie:
Is the I tryptophan OTC or through your doc?

[rmrobbie11]

Hello. I was reading this thread and thought I'd add my 2 cents. Amino acids. They are essential to getting your brain back in order. If you can't eat food you should try amino supplements. L-tyrosine is in the Thomas recipe and works to replace dopamine I think it is. I can't take it because of anxiety because it gives you a burst of energy. Others on here swear by it. I take l-tryptophan for serotonin and melotonin. Taking a big dose of this at night before bed makes me tired and helps me sleep. I got almost 5 hours lastnight instead of the usual 3. And it was solid sleep too instead of up and down and tossing and turning. Tryptophan turns into serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is responsible for mood stability. Things like anxiety, depression and insomnia are effected by low serotonin levels. This is one of the parts of our brain chemistry that gets damaged during drug abuse. This might be why you can't sleep. It seems like that's what was wrong with me. I've already noticed a little difference in my sleep, but won't know about my anxiety issues for a few more days. Try this and see how it works for you. Hope this helped and hope you feel better soon. It will get better. Just takes time.

[kyle505]

I became a father for the first time many years ago, but can still remember the exact moment. People will tell you how your life will change, how your child will be the most important thing in your life, etc. It's all true, but until you hear that baby cry for the first time, well, no one can put that in to words. What a wonderful event to inspire you; something unexplainable to look forward to. Congrats.

[vicki595]

Wow!  If ever there was a reason to be sober!!  Congratulations Mick!  

So, fill us in on everything!  Plans?  Tell us about Mommy!  And, time to go shopping!!!

[lulu747]

Mickey

That is awesome news!  What a wonderful way to start your sobriety!  I am so happy you are hanging in there....Please let us know if there is anything you need...Congratulations...Lu

[mickey1212]

thanks vicki595and kyle505  u guys are really pushing me thro thisthanks for the support!!!:) i really need it  cuse i just found out monday that im  going to be a dad!!!:)))) gotto do it for me and the family soon to be

[kyle505]

Great to hear. I think your age may help your ability to deal with the changes and adjustments that are taking place - all good. This is a very exciting time, although you may not see it quite that way yet. Hold on to this experience. Learn from it and stay healthy.

[vicki595]

Hi Mickey-  The headache and backache is normal but nasty! Keep your fluid intake UP (very important).  Try some OTC pain reliever and ice to the back of your neck.  The hot bath will help your back.

You're doing great!!

[mickey1212]

kyle505 well  i fell a lot better then i though i would today so far    i got some prettygood sleep last night  :) but theonly thing bothering me today is my head and my back just kills!!!! thanks everyone for the support it means a lot to me

[kyle505]

Mickey...
I'm off to another joyous night of tossing and turning. I'll check in to see how things are going when I'm up (for the fifth or sixth time) tomorrow morning. If you think about it, you really are on your way. About 13 hours have passed since you first posted...13 hours! That's over half a day! See - count the seconds, count the minutes, whatever it takes to get you through. I'm really looking forward to seeing your posts about eating breakfast, taking a walk, having that first twinkle of OKness. You'll do it. See you tomorrow.

[lulu747]

Hey Mickey...
Hang in there-you're doing great!  Absolutely follow VIcki's advice (I lived in the tub for 5 days) and the Hylands+ bananas solved most of my RLS...About the melatonin...I saw a detox doctor (after my detox of course(;) and he said to make sure to take the melatonin when the sun goes down (4:45 pm here)  It regulates your natural sleep/wake schedule...If you can't sleep-don't panic...Try listening to music or watching mindless television...Get up and walk around instead of tossing and turning...The more you can move your body the more rest you will get...I know that sounds weird but it's true...
Sending support....Lu

[kyle505]

OK...I always misspell this, but I got a natural, over the counter sleep aid with Melatonin in it. Others have used stuff you have to get from a doc, but I didn't want to go any where near more pills, but, that road has worked for a lot of great people. I went down to a CVS Pharmacy and picked some up with my vitamins and G Ade.  And quitinoxys makes an excellent suggestion - you probably won't be able to, or want to eat for a few days, so stuff like Ensure is great. In fact, I'm drinking one now to help with leg weakness caused by no eating. It is my last; I've been drinking them for four days.

[quitinoxys]

Yes get yourself some melatonin (you can get it in any pharmacy). It helped me immensely when I was going thru w/d. Also try some valerian root it helps with the anxiety and will calm your nerves.I hope you can get some sleep tonight.

[mickey1212]

thanks everybody, i will be sure to do that i will try to excercise, and thanks vicki595 about the cup of epsom salt, ill keep updating, another thing anything possibly i could do to try and get some sleep?....

[quitinoxys]

Sorry wht I meant to type is I did and I'm a big baby :)