Need advice please - Page 2

daiseyjane36 · 04-23-2008, 02:32 PM

Yes.I plan on going to NA meetings,I have already been to one and plan on attending another very soon.I have no insurance so I can not afford to pay for counseling right now.I wish I had the opportunity to go to a rehab.The tapering is hard to stick to and it is very easy to cheat but so far so good.I can not tell my hubby at the moment either because I think he would not understand and I am doing ok so far and do not want to add to my anxiety.I read alot of posts on different boards and plan on more Na meetings for now.One day at a time.I will go get some comfort meds to help along the way.Than you very much for all of your advice I need as much as I can get right now.

brightongrad · 04-23-2008, 03:33 PM

Hi,

Have you thought about going to a doctor and getting suboxone to get off the vicodin? I had tried to taper many times, it was just to hard for me, although I was taking much more vicodin than you and also using soma at the same time. I had great success with the suboxone, have been clean 13 months. Good luck with getting off, you will feel so much better. Also the meetings will help it is important to have a support system while going through this. I would try to get a phone number from someone at the meeting that you could call if you have a weak moment. I hope this helps.

daiseyjane36 · 04-23-2008, 04:09 PM

Thank you very much for the advice.I do not have insurance so I can't get suboxone.I think the Na meetings will be good for me,well they are better than nothing.Today I cut out 2 pills and I hope I can make it.If I can cut at least 2 pills a week I will be happy.I dont mind the w/d's I just cant get through the not sleeping part.

IZZY'SMOM · 04-23-2008, 08:28 PM

Hi DJ!
Welcome to the boards! You can also take a bit more of the immodium than prescribed. My doctor told me that once. That way it really helps you more, and its not dangerous if you dont eat the whole box or drink half of the bottle. Just dont go overboard.
Also Ive heard Benedryl works for sleep, but if you are one of those ppl who Bene hypes up, then I wouldnt try it.
I hope you can keep cutting back, and dont have to go thru horrible w/ds.
I remember one time when Fed ex lost my meds for 4-5 days, it sucked, plain and simple.
Are you in the city? If so there should be a ton of meetings and you certainly probably wont know anyone there!
I live in such a small town, id run into my mail carrier, grocery store cleark, vet. clinic receptionist, and best yet the town gossip.. For SURE. And it would be blabbed all over town as well.
Keep coming back to the boards, youll meet a ton of good ppl, and IM glad Reach, my buddy was able to give you some good info. Youll get the same from all of the others as well.
Hang in there, girl~
xoxoxoxo,
IZZY'SMOM

daiseyjane36 · 04-24-2008, 10:26 AM

Thank you Izzy!How many Imodium should I take at once and when is a good time to take them?So far I havent felt any symptoms of with drawl other than a little jittery and a head ach.Iam just now getting over a sinus infection and I think that is why I have the headache.I am sure more symptoms will kick in soon.I only have a few pills left and not sure when I can get more.They cost a fortune here.Like $140.00 for 30 10 mg vicodin.That is crazy and makes me sick thinking about it.I think I have about 6 left and I really want this over with I am thinking about going cold turkey after they are gone.I may wuss out later but I want to get this over with.
As for the NA meetings well I drive about 25 minutes out of my small town to another small town for meetings.There is no way on earth I would go to the meeting in my town for the exact same reasons you listed.I live in a small town where everyone knows or at least think they know everyones business really sucks.I really don't mind the ride but the gas prices can kill ya here.I have to go to them though because that is all I have for support.This board and you kind people have been wonderful also And I thank you for taking time out of your life to help me.
As for the benadryl I do not think that will work for me.It makes me hyper.I bought some magnesium and calcium,epson salt,immodium,bananas,and some stuff called SAM-E.IT is for your mood and also for joint pain.I am going to go today and get some decaf coffee because I hear that caffeine can cause more anxiety and god knows I don't need that .I can just imagine what a headache that is going to cause.I need a good sleeping pill because Valerian root and melatonin do not work for me.This ******* addiction has costed me a fortune!