I stopped Vicodin this morning after a binge that started last Tues. Approx. 15-20 a day. There's no more so tapering isn't an option. Already feeling horrible. Any suggestions on how to get through this would be greatly appreciated. Nausea, cold sweats, etc. I pray to God I never put this miserable drug in me again. I'm really desperate right now. Thanks to all. Mike

Just take hot baths....take lots of motrin or asprin.....lots of hot baths. It will end just as a flu does also. You will be alright. Yes you feel yucky but a lot of it is mental. Tell yourself to stop the wierd stuff....tell yourself to just stop it. Try to get out and take a walk or get up some energy and force yourself to do a small project to take your mind off of it. Take lots of hot baths. It works. It will help you get an hour or two of sleep here and there and it helps.

Hello Mike

Okay, Friend, this is a really rough time for sure. Mike, pull every last bit of strength you have and keep on fighting. It is just a process, Mike, and it has to run its course. The physical withdrawal willend. It is crummy and mind-blowing at times, but it can be bearable as long as you keep thinking that it is a fight for your life, which is exactly what it is.

Are you connected with a doctor at all as you go through this? Physical connections and face to face with others who could understand or help me was crucial for me. I know you have said you are alone, but even contact through a social agency could help ease the feelings of isolation that often come with withdrawal. What do you think.

Mike, while I am fine, I am not posting too much lately. Personal deal. But, please know that I am still reading fairly often and I am still with you, Buddy.
I hope you hang tough and faithfully. Try hard.

With hope and Faith
reach

Mike
The physical part of the W/D will be over soon. You haven taken the first measures, now it is up to you to jump into staying off the meds. Millions of others just like you reach out to help them in their recovery, so they do not feel all alone. Sometimes when we are alone, we are in bad company, sometimes, it depends on what kind of support network you set up.

Reachout I have been looking for you over the weekend. Are you still going through your stuff? I hope it is not damaging in any form. I was posting to DaveyUK and they pulled his whole thread away, maybe they moved him to another section, he wasn't talking recovery at the end of the thread. ??I hope he is OK.Take extra special treasurable care. Bless you
Kadee

Mike,

i am truly sorry you are in such a state. I am an chronic pain patient and addict and know where you are. Please take the time to read the thread at the top of this board about home detox and stock up on Immodium AD, and remember to drink lots of liquids, and EXERCISE.

I know you are gonna say - YEA RIGHT - about the exercise, but after going through three detoxes(how sad that is!) i can say that when detoxing the second time after a binge of hydro i made sure to exercise and it did a world of good. I felt so energized and better about myself after 30 mins on a treadmill I have at home.

Also, POST, POST, POST - It really helped me out mentally that there were so many members providing support on here. No beating yourself up, look at like this is a new chapter in your life.

Mike

Mike, do you want to stop in the long run? I hope so, because addiction is a progressive illness and the binges will get worse over a given period of time, never beter; so if you can nip this in the bud now that would be great.

All the best in the meantime.

Heya Mike

Hoping you are still holding on there. Did you ever read the very first thread on thgis board (above where our postings begin). Called "A Sample Home Detox" and offers a lot of concrete suggestions. I choked a banana down everyday... sometimes took me over an hour to do it. Hydrate yourself with Gatorade, eat that darn banana, and FORCING yourself to move about a bit are some of the things I would suggest. It also helped me to get sunshine on my face even if I had to just lay in front of the window to do it.

C'mon, Mike! We are all rooting for you here.

God Bless
reach

PS Kadee, I am absolutely fine.. not to worry. No worry about me or any other issues! Hope you are well also and remembering to keep a little focus on yourself! Love ya

Hey Mike!
I understand if you feel crappy, just wanted to check on you and let you know Im sending you good thoughts~
Please post when you can, I hope you are OK!
xoxoxoxoxo,
IZZY'SMOM:wave:

Thank you IZZY'S MOM for checking on me. I'm having a real hard time but trying to hang in there. The depression is the worst. I just hope it all gets better. Mike

Mike,

It WILL get better!! Have you thought about an antidepressant for the anxiety? My dr put me on Zoloft and it seems to help...I am on day 15 of being clean from Hydros..gosh it makes me sick to even type hydros...they about destroyed my life and I am slowly trying to gain it back...My best wishes are with you and if you need to talk, please let me know...

Your friend,

-B

:wave: :wave: :wave: Hi Mike~
You are MORE than welcome. I wish there was something I could say or do. I remember when I ran out of my meds early one time, I thought id die. And it sucked, so I have a super soft spot in my heart for all who are going thru the same crap I felt. I only had to go 2 days, but it sucked enough for me.
Im glad you are reaching out to others here, and dont beat yourself up. Can you get a doc to give you sub? I hate to see that this crap got you so hooked in such a short time.
I'll be thinking of you and checking in a few days to see how you are. IM leaving for a few days On Thursday. Take care, please stay in touch ok?
xoxoxoxoxox,
IZZY'SMOM:wave: :wave: :wave:

Hi Mike

Buddy, you can do this. The depression is what seems to be what gets a lot of us. It passes, Mike, even though it seems like an eternity as we go through it. I measured the time I had to spend in the depression against my whole life span and you know what I discovered? I discovered, that if I was really honest with myself, it barely added up to 2% of my WHOLE LIFE!!!
2% does not seem such a huge price to pay for 98% of my whole life being pretty darn good. I would bet on those odds any day, wouldn't you? And that is only comparing it to my age right now.... I do believe I have some years left (smiles) and everday I live, it becomes a smaller and smaller percentage of my whole life.

You hang in there, Mike. Force yourself to follow some of the suggestions you have been reading about to help yourself through this stage. Every time you make the least effort to help yourself is another baby step to reclaiming your life.

Hugs
reach

Thank you Reach, B, & all who've responded. It's day 3 for me & I'm feeling worse than the previous 2 days. This is my 2nd. experience w/Vicodin w/d @ last. Is it normal to feel worse after 2 days? This w/d is 10 times worse than the first. When am I going to feel better ? I can't hide in my apt. anymore. This isolation is making the depression so much worse. My head feels like it's going to explode & the nausea is horrible. I'm so upset w/myself for doing this. The ironic thing is I never got that feel good buzz when I was downing the vics. this time like I did the first. Maybe a blessing. What's crazy is that I kept shoveling them in my mouth chasing a buzz. I'm very fortunate I didn't overdose. Ludicrous addictive behavior. I can't even describe how thankful I am for this board & all of you. Mike

It's all normal, try and go for a stroll and find a breathing routine if at all possible. Eitherway the worst physical will pass over the next day or two. Stick with it....