I have just made a conscious decision to stop taking my hydrocodone tomorrow. I have been thinking about it for a long long time but as soon as I feel even the slightest bit of anxiety I take them .I have been fortunate enough to have them prescribed to me so I haven't had to buy them on the street. I have had a bad couple of years...lost my house to a fire and lost everything. My water, phone and my food is running out but thats because I made a huge move to another state (from a really depressed area in Northern Maine, the coldest worse place on earth economy wise...) at 48 during a recession..duh.....so no job no money........just 2 dogs. Anyway I take 3 in the morning of 10's and then by the end of the day I have got a good amount of about 60 or 70mg total in me. I want to know what to expect when i stop. I have run out and got a refill for the 30th....i don't want them anymore but I can't just give them up. I need to know what to expect and need some help getting through this. Am I going to get really sick and puke and be out of my mind anxious and how long will that last. I just don't want it to get any worse than it already it. I have to take klonapin for anxiety and sleep but that has never been an issue. i have been on 1 mg for 10 years and never exceeded the dose on that (why i don't know) is this going to help me with whatever is coming up...Please Please Please advise. i have already dealt with a cocaine issue many years back....I know the program and know when i need it......so I am looking to you guys for a heads up
There is pain in withdrawal. No way around it. If you go to a detox, they can ease the discomfort with meds. Klonopin is an addictive drug. Ours is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. If you don't surrender to the fact that you are an addict, (step 1) then you are likely to relapse. You have been down this before with a different substance, The point is it really doesn't matter what or how much you use. Give yourself a break and try the NA program. It has worked for thousands of addicts and is working miracles in my life. good luck
I agree with Avid, I think you need to detox properly under supervision, coming off pills needs to be done in a medical setting so you can be monitored. After detox get to NA meetings, get a sponsor and work the steps, if you truely want to stay clean this is all you have to do. Take care and stay in touch we really do care about the addict that is still suffering.
I agree with the previous two posters. NA is a simple and powerful program. But it only works if you work it. NA is for people who want to stay clean. I hope you do.
you know detoxing can be different for everyone - my suggestion - try to not take any - go to meetings - continue to reach out - prayer always help - read some literature - I truly believe any addict can stop using -
Medical oversight by a doc trained in addiction couldn't hurt, along with all the 12 step support you can get. FYI, posting in light blue on a blue background is very hard for blind-bats like me to read.
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Our disease wants to kick our ass, so I'd have someone monitor those anti-anxiety pills! coming off of an opiate with anti-anxiety in my pocket that I "thought" I never had a problem with, could and certainly would turn into a problem if I was left to my own devices! peace brother
