Quiting c/t right now!!!Advice???

[ReadyToBeDone]

Mental,

How are you doing? I didn't have access to a PC today, and wondered about you several times. The restless legs, like the others said, hot baths and heating pads. I also had some hyland's restless leg pills. They are homeopathic and these had quinine in them, but I've heard that they no longer sell stuff with it in there, and the ones without it don't work.
Are you getting plenty of fluids?

Oh girl, I know about the small town thing. I actually went in for counseling when I decided to quit. The nurse there was the daughter of someone I worked with. I didn't know that at the time, but soon found it out. The lady that worked with me just all of a sudden didn't want anything to do with me anymore. So, yes, I'm quit aware of the small town thing. My hubby's profession is teaching (he teaches math and criminal justice), so we couldn't have a bad reflection either.

How do you think your husband would react? I know it is hard to make the decision to tell them, but they can be such a source of strength when you need it the most. He may be upset and angry, but those will pass and his want to make sure you're OK will take over. Seriously, you need to talk to someone in your life. Moving away from family is very stressful, and sometimes just downright depressing.

How long have you been seeing this Dr.? You said you had recently moved, so I was wondering if you're going back to see the dr. from where you used to live? Could you go to another dr outside of the town and talk to him/her about your problem?

I hope you're doing better today. Please, keep us all updated.

Stay Strong,
RTBD

[Jennifer254]

According to the pain specialist I work for, withdrawal from hydrocodone is approx 2-3 weeks depending on how long you have been on these drugs, your weight and height, and your chemical make-up. Many many patients of his are going through what you are and are doing it with suboxone. The best way to describe this for addicts is when a person goes off cold turkey, it is like falling off a cliff, and with suboxone, the withdrawal is like falling off a much shorter clliff without intense withdrawal. If you are serious about getting off Norco, talk to a pain specialist and or Neurologist.

[Sunshinegirl]

For me the worst of it (from vics) was the first 2 months. I think for many severity and duration of withdrawals depends upon the length of time used, d.o.c. and daily amount used. AND each individual's chemical makeup. As many report here the anxiety, depression and lack of cognitive thinking can last for several months to a year or more. It just depends. Some people report that they feel great within a few days - it just veries widely. I wish I knew how long it takes to feel back to onesself before drug use. The best thing you can do for yourself is be prepared ahead of time. Once you get through the worst of it try to keep busy. I know for myself, the time just seemed to click by - those were some of the worst, longest days of my life. I can't stand to be home just laying around anymore. I have to keep busy doing something. It really does help. Even if I feel like crap I still try to push myself - if there's a day that I absolutely can't, I don't beat myself up over it. It's just part of it, even though it sux.

Hang in there and take care of yourself!!!! Hugs!

[mentalvdt]

I want to thank everyone for you support. I have very much appreciated it. I am at day 9 and still not feeling real well but think I am stabilizing. As far as anyone in real life knows I have had the worst "flu" every. The restless legs is still kicking my butt and I wish it would stop. I think I would feel so much better if I could just sleep and really sleep. I guess I still have a long road ahead my doc was hydrocodone and I was taking about 12 to 15 of the 10's aday for about 6 years. I have still slipped only the once (because I got rid of the rest I am sure). It is coming time to refill and the temptation in really bad cause those little devils are all I think about . When will that part go away the compulsive wanting and thinking about them? OK just wanted to update and let you all know I am still alive, granted there has been time I have prayed for death thinking I was going to die anyway. OK well thanks again.

[Sunshinegirl]

Congratulations on day 9!!! Hang in there and take good care of yourself - really........you deserve that. You say that you've felt like dying - I did too and attempted it, but PLEASE, PLEASE talk to someone - anyone, before you go there. I know exactly what you are speaking of and it can be overwhelming, but even if you call a suicide hotline it is something I would urge you to do before harming yourself. I wish I could turn back the closk and do things differently. I am so fortunate to be here and I NEED and WANT to be here for my daughters. I feel so guilty for putting them through that. I believe they have forgiven me, but it has changed our lives. Please know that this will pass and you will begin to feel better. Don't give up!!!!!!

Are you able to work right now? I would still recommend going to the self detox plan at the top of this board and try some of the supplements that are recommended. Fish oil, magnesium, green tea extract, Ginko........I really do believe that they help.

I wish I could offer more, my heart feels for you as I know what you are going through. Be strong and remember you are human. We are here for you!

Hugs!

Lynn