Hello all,
I am so glad I found this board! Today is my first day of quitting vicodin. I have tried before and once made it 10 days only to fall back into using it again. This time, I am determined to quit. I'm tired of "chasing" the drug, having dreams when refills get low, the lying to the family and doctors, the sickness when running low, and all the promises I make and break because of vicodin. I wanted to find a board where I could find advice, encouragement, and go through this with others. I am going through this alone right now. I plan on telling my husband soon but I don't have the courage yet. Right now, I'm just glad I found this board, and I have the courage to finally quit!!
A
Hello A
So glad to hear that you have come to this point of wanting to quit. It's hard but you can do it! Just remember to take it one day at a time. You may want to get you some different things to help u with the w/d's like immodium, benadryl for the anxiety and to help with sleep and try hot bath's and muscle relaxer's if you have any, sometime's thes thing's will help. Remember to pray pray pray!!! Y ou will get through it don't give up we will all be here for support!!!
Jennie
So glad to hear that you have come to this point of wanting to quit. It's hard but you can do it! Just remember to take it one day at a time. You may want to get you some different things to help u with the w/d's like immodium, benadryl for the anxiety and to help with sleep and try hot bath's and muscle relaxer's if you have any, sometime's thes thing's will help. Remember to pray pray pray!!! Y ou will get through it don't give up we will all be here for support!!!
Jennie
Hi A,
Welcome to the Board. I was hooked on vicodin (actually norco) also. Stopped over 7 months ago, but felt just like you do on day one. I know what you mean about counting the pills, worrying about refills, paranoid that doctors or pharmacists will catch on....you never have to live that way again. If you've gone through the withdrawal before, I guess you know what to expect physically. It's the mental part that "keeps us coming back," so to speak. lol For that, most of us need some type of plan for ongoing treatment of the mental addiction. But first things first. Congratulations on your decision to quit, and day one -- it takes a lot of courage to take that first step. M.
Welcome to the Board. I was hooked on vicodin (actually norco) also. Stopped over 7 months ago, but felt just like you do on day one. I know what you mean about counting the pills, worrying about refills, paranoid that doctors or pharmacists will catch on....you never have to live that way again. If you've gone through the withdrawal before, I guess you know what to expect physically. It's the mental part that "keeps us coming back," so to speak. lol For that, most of us need some type of plan for ongoing treatment of the mental addiction. But first things first. Congratulations on your decision to quit, and day one -- it takes a lot of courage to take that first step. M.
I had to take a small break. I was in tears reading the support I have already recieved here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I proceeded to have a good cry, eat some chicken noodle soup, and drink some tea. I feel better now. Somewhere I read that the first 12-72 hours is the worst. If that's true, I'm a third of the way there. Doesn't sound like much but to me it's a huge leap! My story starts when I fell and broke my tailbone 3 years ago. It didn't heal right and vicodin helped. After popping 9-10 a day all this time, I knew I needed to stop. I was tired of the grouchiness when I ran short, the contemplation of raiding my friend's and family's medicine cabinets, doctor hopping, pharmacy hopping, and insane credit card bills because I charged my addiction. I was afraid to use my insurance too much in case I got caught. Now it amazes me the stupid stuff I was doing! The funny thing is my tailbone still hurts but I can control it with advil. Thank you for the support I have been given. I'm sure I'll be on here a zillion times as I proceed to get clean. I'm craving some tacos so I'm going to go cook some dinner.
Please to meet you !!!!!!
WELCOME :-)
WELCOME :-)
Welcome to the board MyMaltese. You've found a great place to get support and info as needed.
God Bless,
Deb
God Bless,
Deb
Welcome my name is mollyjean or ..mj Glad your here
