Hi Everyone, This is my first day off Hydrocodone w/ Tylenol in a year, before that it was Vicoprofen, for about 2 years, my doc cut me off the meds and as a patient from them. I have story that I haven't seen addressed and it is a real problem. When I was taking the Vicoprofen, I was up to 10 a day, my doctor cut me off them and said she didn't want me as her patient anymore. I withdrew from them, it was pretty bad, then my husband comes into the picture.
My husband is disabled, he has been taking Hydrocodone w/ Tylenol for about 3 years, but lucky him, he only takes it when he is in real serious pain (like your supposed to). I was diagnosed with a herniated disc and severe arthritis on my left side which is how this all started. My husband started giving me his pills, problem is, I can take up to 8 a day. My husband is a loving, caring, giving man...but I screwed up, stealing his pills etc...but I know what will happen now.
He is upset that I am suffering, and he will give me more pills, he always has them?? I WANT to STOP, but they are always here. I have stopped before, and felt the way I do now. I am in a lot of pain, very depressed and just not interested in anyone or anything. I am taking serious amounts of Motrin, Vitamins, etc.. Can someone please help me?? I know I'm rambling, but I am so upset. These pills give me relief from some pain, but they make me lazy and weird, I know it, but I still want them......that is so stupid. Please can someone advise me?
Anne,
If you want to stop, you must tell your husband to stop giving them to you, tell on yourself, so to speak. Tell him everything, it sounds like he is a good man and will help you, show him this board if you have to. You can do this, many have, its not going to be easy though. That tylenol will do alot of damage to you in the high levels you are taking. Please get some help.
Best Regards,
Tom
If you want to stop, you must tell your husband to stop giving them to you, tell on yourself, so to speak. Tell him everything, it sounds like he is a good man and will help you, show him this board if you have to. You can do this, many have, its not going to be easy though. That tylenol will do alot of damage to you in the high levels you are taking. Please get some help.
Best Regards,
Tom
hi anne i am on day 6 of ct wd. i was taking about 10 pills a day for the past year and just kinda knew i was in trouble. for me i was able to get rid of all trigers in my house, i could not taper and if the pills were around i would take them, for you to come on this board and know this is creating problem is a first step and since i am so new i will leave this to more seasoned posters to help answer your questions. but i am very happy you are here, this board is awesone with support
take care
carol
take care
carol
Hey.... Welcome! I went c/t off a Vicodin almost 2 weeks ago... the w/d's sucked big time, but now that each day goes by Im feeling so much better. I posted through all the w/d's and the people here are wonderful. I tried to tapper and just could not do it. You making your first post is scary, but keep posting what is going on, and you will find amazing help here. Good luck! We are all here for you! Bee
anne,
this morning was my first day on this site. it is a big help. i wish i could just give you a big hug when i hear you say how upset you are. i know your pain. i've been on oxy's for about 10 months now and really needed to talk to someone. i dont want my friends, mom or girlfriend knowing and am trying to get off these slowly but surely. tom is right. your husband does sound like a good guy. let him know. he's your husband. he will help you and what you need right now is support. like i said before, this is a great site for that support, but your husband is physically right in front of you and that can be great support. keep in touch. -jpv
this morning was my first day on this site. it is a big help. i wish i could just give you a big hug when i hear you say how upset you are. i know your pain. i've been on oxy's for about 10 months now and really needed to talk to someone. i dont want my friends, mom or girlfriend knowing and am trying to get off these slowly but surely. tom is right. your husband does sound like a good guy. let him know. he's your husband. he will help you and what you need right now is support. like i said before, this is a great site for that support, but your husband is physically right in front of you and that can be great support. keep in touch. -jpv
Good Morning,
Thank you all for your replies. My husband knows I am addicted to these pills, we have had many disagreements about them. He needs them, and I guess I do to, but I and my addictive personality take too many of them. When he won't give to me I sulk and act really nasty, then he gives them to me. I feel so terrible, and I know that this is a trick that we pull to get what we want. My husband is an enabler simply because he loves me. The pills will always be here, how can I get away from them? Will this feeling of wanting them always be there? I can go to groups, rehabs, you name it, but when I come home, they will still be here. I love my husband, and I know he needs these pills, this is quite a dilema...I'm starting day 2 without them, praying I can be strong.
Thank you all for your replies. My husband knows I am addicted to these pills, we have had many disagreements about them. He needs them, and I guess I do to, but I and my addictive personality take too many of them. When he won't give to me I sulk and act really nasty, then he gives them to me. I feel so terrible, and I know that this is a trick that we pull to get what we want. My husband is an enabler simply because he loves me. The pills will always be here, how can I get away from them? Will this feeling of wanting them always be there? I can go to groups, rehabs, you name it, but when I come home, they will still be here. I love my husband, and I know he needs these pills, this is quite a dilema...I'm starting day 2 without them, praying I can be strong.
Anne-- My heart goes out to you. I went c/t off of Vicodin just 2 weeks ago. You think the w/d's will never end, but they do. Just keep posting, and people here will listen! Let us know how you are doing- Bee
