Am I going through wd's? I've been tapering (down from a max of 7 a day to3 now). Last night, I started skaking. I means really bad. I'm still shaking. I can barely type this. Opinions?
I would say that you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. i shake too when i cut back.. try spacing your 3 out by taking a half a tablet every 3 hours or so.good luck.. i hate that feeling
Danny ~
I tried the taper method many times and the same symptoms as well.
You said you down to 3 a day, maybe you should stay at 3 of like a week,
Before you go down to 2. I remember that even when tapering you most likely would still have some W/D. If you can't do it only ( a lot of people can't) Try calling around your area for a rehab center. If you are like me and can't go the route the find an outpatient detox Dr.
Either find some pro. help
YOU CAN DO THIS MY FRIEND !
I tried the taper method many times and the same symptoms as well.
You said you down to 3 a day, maybe you should stay at 3 of like a week,
Before you go down to 2. I remember that even when tapering you most likely would still have some W/D. If you can't do it only ( a lot of people can't) Try calling around your area for a rehab center. If you are like me and can't go the route the find an outpatient detox Dr.
Either find some pro. help
YOU CAN DO THIS MY FRIEND !
Danny,
I agree with fearnoevil, I am sure you are experiencing some withdrawl. Just ask me,I am the tappering QUEEN,lol.. I have managed to go all the way down to a 5 mg vicodin a day. Try like fear said, try taking every 3 hours.. Do you have the 10's? I do and I used to just break them in half and take half here and there but just make sure you are still =3 pills per day. Like Marina said, stay at that for 1 week and then go down to 2 1/2 for 1 week and then 2 and so on. This is my advice and what I have done. When you get to 5 mg a day,let me know how you will stop... I am having that struggle within myself today! I know I need to but it's hard mentally... Good luck to you, I know you can do it... Rae
I agree with fearnoevil, I am sure you are experiencing some withdrawl. Just ask me,I am the tappering QUEEN,lol.. I have managed to go all the way down to a 5 mg vicodin a day. Try like fear said, try taking every 3 hours.. Do you have the 10's? I do and I used to just break them in half and take half here and there but just make sure you are still =3 pills per day. Like Marina said, stay at that for 1 week and then go down to 2 1/2 for 1 week and then 2 and so on. This is my advice and what I have done. When you get to 5 mg a day,let me know how you will stop... I am having that struggle within myself today! I know I need to but it's hard mentally... Good luck to you, I know you can do it... Rae
Hi different drug same feelings.Maybe you should stay with that amount alittle longer than go down by 1/2s it seems alittle easier.....mollyjean
Hi guys. Just having a hard time typing. They are 5's. I can still break them though. Also have chills and sweats and upset stomach. I would ct, but I that the Xanax it was terrible.
Break the 5's in half. I do it all the time. Sometimes I will break a 5 in half and take a 500mg tylenol on top of that if I am in pain....I know all about the to much tyelol but that's not too much tylenol,ya know.I wouldn't go C/T until you are down to a 5 mg a day like me.... Like I said it will be all metal after that.... Which sucks just as bad as physical to me.. Rae
Rae, with me, I can tell it's physical. That's why I'm quitting. Before the mental part kicks in..
Danny, That is smart.. I forgot you have not been taking pills for that long at all have you???? Well if not then yes get down to what you can and then stop. I have been taking pills on and off for 10 years and I know how hard it is when your mind starts controling your pill intake.... It may not take you as long as you think for the physical withdrawl to end because of your short term usage.I wish you the best of luck with whatever works for you!! Everyone is different when it comes to pills.Some will tell you to wean,others to flush but in reality you have got to do what is best for you.. Hang in there...I am here for you if you need to chat!! Rae
Dear danny YES I agree with Rae.I've been on the pill rollercoaster going on 20yrs.I've done well only to fall back into the same traps.Once I get weaned down now I have GOT to get the mental strenghth to keep going.I may be able to finally do it because my joining here was my first time of reaching out.It feels so nice to be able to talk with people that have gone and are going through the same things as I.I wish you the best and ANY help I can give I will....mollyjean
Thanks for your support Rae and Molly. Ya, I've only been taking them 90 days..but you how addicts are. I'm really trying to nip this one..
Danny ~
You can buy a pill cutter at any drug store.
You can buy a pill cutter at any drug store.
Am I just being a big baby?
No Danny your not, you just need some good friends
And you do right here !!!!!!!!!!
And you do right here !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Marina, that meant a lot..
I agree with everyone above, several years ago when I was on "lighter meds " I was tapering off a 10 percodan a day habit my doctor said to just take 1 less per day( Yeah right) instead I took 1 less every 2nd day and finished off in 2 weeks with the last 3 days just taking one before bed. this did work for me. The good advise I was given by this Dr. was to take 1 before bed good luck best wishes hope its over soon Ray
Ray-very insightful. Thank you..
Danny....
If you kicked Xanax you can do this. Just remember that the Xanax withdrawal was the worst.....just know that you are going to feel like total crap for a few days....then the "fog" sets in for about a week....then you slowly start feeling better. Of course, you will want the pills, etc., and there will be temptations, etc.....but take your own advice. You have given everyone great advice. Keep posting and reading. You can do it. I kicked Xanax and then had to kick hydro. It can be done. I didn't go to rehab. I had to work and take care of my family and it sucked. I still would like to know when my energy and enthusiasm will come back. Please take care and good luck to you. Be strong.
If you kicked Xanax you can do this. Just remember that the Xanax withdrawal was the worst.....just know that you are going to feel like total crap for a few days....then the "fog" sets in for about a week....then you slowly start feeling better. Of course, you will want the pills, etc., and there will be temptations, etc.....but take your own advice. You have given everyone great advice. Keep posting and reading. You can do it. I kicked Xanax and then had to kick hydro. It can be done. I didn't go to rehab. I had to work and take care of my family and it sucked. I still would like to know when my energy and enthusiasm will come back. Please take care and good luck to you. Be strong.
Danny, my friend, hang in there...you can do it...
Withdrawls aren't pretty, you know that...but just roll with it...
Hugs to you...
Kerry
Withdrawls aren't pretty, you know that...but just roll with it...
Hugs to you...
Kerry
Thanks LB- Kat, I'm ALWAYS in a fog, so I won't the difference..hehehe
