i am new here. i was on vicodin on/off for 5 yrs. i was an addict. i have been off it for two weeks and my body is really having problems. migranes, stomach issues, depressed, anxiety, ashamed etc.
Does anyone have advice for my immediate well being? My doc put me on methadone for a week, then xanax and ambien now migrane and stomach meds. when does it get better?
i pray everyday and never felt more alone in my life!
Welcome Colokd1, glad you found us..First interesting thing I read was "you werean addict!" And now you are not? I am not trying to be sarcastic ,it just resonates to my early denial...I commend you reaching out and staying in prayer.I am not a doctor and I would not suggest any medical advise,I would leave that to your doctor but I would suggest you getting to "the exact nature of your using V for almost 5 years and now thinking you are cured. from drug use(even though DR has you on methadone and Benzo's).Have you tried NA program or read "who is an addict" or worked with anyone in the field of 'ADDICTION"Is this affecting other areas of your life and those around you??It is our reaction to drugs that make usaddicts not how much we use.It will be difficult until your body rids itself of all the substances and that is also a medical call that only your doctor can make ,but you may want to see if the doctor is versed in meds for addicts>Only you can determine if you are or are not an addict...Stick around here and others will gladly offer their suggestions as we are a family working together to carry the message of hope and the promise of freedom from active addiction by following a simple,spiritual program. Hope to hear more from you peace.....
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Hi Jason, My name is Don and I'm a grateful recovering addict. I wish there was something I could suggest for your "immediate well being" Unfortunately, as it says in our literature, "We did not become addicted over night, so remember, easy does it." You need to get the drugs out of your system. The good news is that once you detox you never have to feel the pain again. Many people have chosen detox facilities and rehabs to get started. Others like myself, detoxed on an outpatient basis and went to NA meetings. LOTS of NA meetings. I suggest you go to an NA meeting...introduce yourself as a newcomer and ask for help. That act alone can be a powerful start to your recovery. I wish you the best of luck Jason, Keep coming back.
Thank you both for your advice and replies. Yes, I am an addict! I have been through hell the last two weeks and it's affecting everything in my life! Work, kids, relationships etc. I no longer have the physical drive and my phsycological well being is a mess. I have never felt this alone or at the bottom with the weight of the world on my shoulders like this in my whole life. I am (was) until the last couple weeks a drummer for my church and my headaches and lack of energy are so bad I cant even do that. I am a devote Christian and I know doing this outside of a treatment center has only been possible because of God!
I know I need to get into NA meetings as the people close to me that know my addiction have all but begged me to go. It's not that I don't want to go, it's more that my body is a wreck and I don't want to get anymore physically ill than I am now. My body is really taking punishment and honestly I should be in a treatment center under a watchful doctors care. However my job and obligations will not allow it write now. My doctor has said since I have been off the vicodin for 2 weeks the worst is over, however I don't feel like it. I was taking at the most 8-10 (10/325) Hydrocodin a day and sometimes 3 or 4 tramadol on top of it. Not to mention 10mg of Lexapro which I'm still taking with the xanax.
Again, any natural remedies or advice out there I am all ears. This is truly the hardest thing I have ever done mentally and physically.
Jason.YOU'LL MAKE IT MAN,JUST STAY FOCUSED AND DO THE WORK.i ALSO AM A DRUMMER IN AND OUT OF BANDS SINCE i WAS AROUND 12 YEARS OLD.Both my children my 43 year old son(devote born again) and my 23 year old son also drummers My older son played in a christian ministry band out in Texas for quite awhile.My other son got "hooked up"(heroin addict) and is now just coming back to life. H e is also taking seraquil to sleep,and different Benzo's for anxiety,depression etc.He has also been on every Benzo and ssri's that they have.When he takes as prescribed he does pretty well.Has really bad OCD also ,makes him crazy.God has blessed us all with different trials and what we take from these trials make us who we are... I do pick up playing jobs now and then AS i HAVENT FOUND A GROUP OF PEOPLE YET THAT WERE ALL CLEAN AND WILLING TO WORK TOGETHER.i LET GOD DIRECT THAT PATH FOR ME.Just remember one thing ,I know your job and all that important but if you continue to plumett in your life none of that will matter.Glad you got back with us,know that you "are sick" and reaching out..I will definitely keep you in prayer and look forward to hearing back from you. Continue to give it over to God and let Him work the miracles,there is a plan we must be patient(not great virtue for most of us) peace
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