Horrible Hydro world from Hell

[getnovrit]

Hey Everyone,

I first want to say that if it wasn't for everyone on this site telling their stories then I wouldn't be where I am today. It is because of these inspirational stories that i am in day 5 of stopping 10-20 10 mg lortabs for the better part of 4 yrs and during that time a one year haze of taking 8-13 30 mg roxicet (oxydodone) which i stopped at thanksgiving '09.

The first 3 days were really tough will all the known symptoms but I started pumping my body full of vitamins and luquids which i think really helped, if not much physically, definitely mentally. It's as if you start to feel better once you stop feeling sorry for the horrible way you feel and you begin to realize you are taking charge in making yourself feel better. The next dose of vitamins gave me something to look forward to. In a weird way it has also given me some gratification feeling the way my body has been getting rid of that poison I have been a slave to for so long. I know in my mind that this horrible feeling is just me getting back to what normal used to be.

For what it's worth, one more piece of advice that has been working for me is picking up my bible and taking a few minutes to read it. Nothing will set you more free than the word of God!!! I know it is hard to think like that when you feel so bad but just try it. A good place to start would be Ephesians 4-6 and 1 John. Every time you get that episode of the " the worst feeling of the day" pray that God would overwhelm you with his love and carry you through this; trust me He will!!!!

Again, thanks to everyone for just being here on this site. You just don't know how many people like me are out there reading and trying to do what is right for them and their families. You all are a Godsend. Again I am on day 5 and i am starting to feel better but definiteyly out of the woods by any means. Any words of encouragement from you guys would be great; I need it!!

To All,

Be Strong Willed and Don't Give In to the Poison

Getnovrit from MS

[EricaMarie]

Very sweet post and I couldn't agree with you more! Everyone here is just so great and helpful. It's so inspiring to see how coming here has helped you. I'm very happy to hear how your life is going for you! Congratulations on a job well done! I agree about prayer; prayer is so powerful. When I'm down and out, i always pray and never get let down. Thanks for sharing your story!

[getnovrit]

Thanks for your response!! Prayer is powerful but you just have to believe. The only real problem that I am having now is severe headaches. They let up a little and then they just kill me for a while. I just hope this is normal w/d symptoms and not something else. The anxiety still comes and goes a little but I can handle that and most anything if its better that what I felt through day 3. Remember day 6 will start for me tonight!!!!

[dnkhris]

Thanks for your response!! Prayer is powerful but you just have to believe. The only real problem that I am having now is severe headaches. They let up a little and then they just kill me for a while. I just hope this is normal w/d symptoms and not something else. The anxiety still comes and goes a little but I can handle that and most anything if its better that what I felt through day 3. Remember day 6 will start for me tonight!!!!

Hi getnovrit my name is Khris thought I chimed in and brace your thread with my beauty...lol...I think you are doing a wonderful job...woooooweee I can remember my day 6, why am I still feeling like this...damn how long is this gonna last...is it too late for me...all those thoughts popping up in my head but u know what I did....NOTHING...I JUST SHOOK IT OFF AND KEPT IT MOVING....everyday will get better than before...I am on day 14 now...it was a struggle but posting here helped me get thru it...I will follow your thread and help out as much as I can....IF U HAVE THE WILL TO GET THRU IT U WILL and thats the bottom line....BE ENCOURAGED...those are the words I been living by lately so I tell everyone that...NO TURNING BACK

[getnovrit]

Thanks Kris,

It's funny you chimed in because it is your thread I was following when I started my journey of no pills. It was real encouraging to watch your progress. Like I said above this very painful headache is the only thing that is getting me down right now. Im starting to wonder if my blood pressure is up! I hope not.

Like everybody says getting through day 4 is a big step. Like most of us day 3 was the worst for me. I began wondering if i really wanted to do this but at those times i would take a minute to pray or read my bible and i would get a second wind.

The only way I have made it this far is because of everyones stories and i really believe all the vitamins and hot showers have made a difference.

Thanks to all of you and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

[dnkhris]

Thanks Kris,

It's funny you chimed in because it is your thread I was following when I started my journey of no pills. It was real encouraging to watch your progress. Like I said above this very painful headache is the only thing that is getting me down right now. Im starting to wonder if my blood pressure is up! I hope not.

Like everybody says getting through day 4 is a big step. Like most of us day 3 was the worst for me. I began wondering if i really wanted to do this but at those times i would take a minute to pray or read my bible and i would get a second wind.

The only way I have made it this far is because of everyones stories and i really believe all the vitamins and hot showers have made a difference.

Thanks to all of you and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

WOW get I would've never known u were following my thread WOW it feels so good to know that I have encouraged u....aww makes me feel special...lol..as u can see I love to laugh...that is the best medicine but on a serious note PRAYER CHANGES EVERYTHING....so continue to pray and do your best to make it thru....U CAN DO IT....and as always continue to post even when u just need to chat..

[cheekysod]

getnovrit, you chose a good thread to follow if you were reading dnk khris. shes a great positive example matey.
good on you.
keep on going, and i try and cheer from the sidelines as well. mind you i know how it all feels too, been there done that. gotta do it again soon too.

you are getnovrit and doing well. keep posting too, yep it helps heaps.

see ya
cheeky

[getnovrit]

Thanks to all who have responded!! Fixing to close out day 5 and begin day 6!!!!! Still have a splitting headache but no stomach problems, sweats, chills and anxiety is at a minimum. The best thing is that I am finally getting my appetite back and i actually feel like doing something other than sitting at the house; and I am not on PILLS!!!!!

Gotta go for now but be back soon. Keep on with the feedback cause it really helps. Wish i would have found you guys years ago.

Later,
Getnovrit from MS

[dnkhris]

Thanks to all who have responded!! Fixing to close out day 5 and begin day 6!!!!! Still have a splitting headache but no stomach problems, sweats, chills and anxiety is at a minimum. The best thing is that I am finally getting my appetite back and i actually feel like doing something other than sitting at the house; and I am not on PILLS!!!!!

Gotta go for now but be back soon. Keep on with the feedback cause it really helps. Wish i would have found you guys years ago.

Later,
Getnovrit from MS

Hey Getnovrit I was just checking in on u...hey if u would have found me years ago I would still be on them pills...everything happens for a reason to me and I have tried to quit several times but then I realized I was only stopping because I couldn't get anymore not because I really wanted to...now I have access to the pills I just don't want them...tired of living my life depending on a pill...so I am closing in on DAY 14 woooohoooo...just take it one day at a time and no that today was better than yesterday...

[no_more_tram]

Congratulations on your accomplishment!! You sound like you are doing so well, continue with that. I had such a horrible headache a few days ago, it literally made me vomit. I know what it's like to have bad headaches. But I believe it is part of your W/D. Have you taken tylenol or IBprofen. If you have and that hasn't helped then I am not sure what else you could do other then try to rest when they come on. I am sure things will get better. Even though you said you have been fueling up on vitamins and fluids maybe the vitamins are causing the headaches or you body is dehydrated from all the pill use over the years. I know for me I hardly ever drank fluids while using so your body is just going through it's withdrawls. Good luck, and I hope you find relief soon!

[doc.rose]

Hello getnovrit! Welcome to the forum. Day 6! Wow! Glad the forum was able to be a support system for you. Keep posting, it helps. For the headaches, try 800 mg of ibuprofin. It might help. But if the headaches continue, maybe see your doc about it. When I get headaches, which isn''t often, my husband does hot compresses on my forehead. Get three or four washcloths. Run the hot water and soak the washcloths in the water and ring the excess water and put the cloth on your forehead. alternate every two minutes. Do this for like ten minutes. I know it sound crazy, but it helps. it gets the blood flowing again. Make sure you get the water as hot as you can tolerate. Its easier if you have someone who can help you that way you can just lay on the bed and relax why they bring the cloth's to you. Good luck!

[getnovrit]

Thanks to all who chimed in since yesterday!! Well i can see the end of day six in the headlights and man I feel better today. Last night my headache finally eased up a little and i was able to sleep for 6 hours, WOW!!!! When i woke up this morning I was dreading it coming back but so far it hasn't; only a wierd soreness feeling there which is better than what has been there the past few days. I noticed this morning that i woke up and the first thing i thought about was other than pills. I have been waiting for that a long time. KRIS, i reallly appreciate your story because it has really inspired me to do what I am doing!!
DOC, thanks for the advice and I will definitely try that tonight when i get home and am able to rest. I will check back in with you guys later!!

Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

[Anonymous]

You are remarkable. Congrats to you. If you want to read my earlier posts go ahead. I am a newbie here and not sure how to use all the tools. Im on day 9 of ct. But Im imbarrassed to brag about it. My addiction was mild compared to some here. Just a note from a guy who knows nothing. MAGNESIUM in a form easily absorbed along with Ltyrasine . I was a non believer in supplements. Not now. Good luck to you and all of us who struggle. Peace and much Love.

[EricaMarie]

Getnovrit, so glad you're feeling better!!! Lookin forward to day 7 coming up i'm assuming??!!! Whoo hoo!!! Great for you; touches my heart 4 real!!!! And flats.....don't feel embarrased like your addiction isn't worthy of mentioning b/c it's "mild" compared to others. That's ok!! There's no certain degree your addiction has to be on here. An addiction is an addiction......no matter how much worse, not as bad, could be worse......it is an addiction!! And that is worthy of attention. So don't feel embarrassed; this is a great place and we are all here for you!!! So how are you doing? Was it day 9 I read? AWESOME!! Keep us posted friend.

[no_more_tram]

Good for you Getnovrit!! So glad your headache isn't as bad as it's been. Keep up the great work!!

[getnovrit]

I am feeling better today but as the day has moved ahead my head is real fuzzy with a little pain but still better than yesterday. Thanks for caring!!!

EricaMarie, i don't feel as if my addiction is at all minimal because I was taking 8-13 30mg oxycodone(Blue devil) for a year and 10-20 10mg hydro for 4 years and quit cold turkey. I think the reason my withdrawls started getting a lot better after day 4 is because i have tried to quit several times but never really made it past day 5 so I knew what to look forward to up to that point. Now that i have gotten past that 5 day mark i feel like i have got that monkey off my back and then things starting getting a lot better fast. By the way, its not day 9 but i will be soon fininshing day 6 and starting day 7, WOW it feels good getting this poison out of my body!!!!

Hope all is well, i will check back in later!!!


Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

[dnkhris]

I am feeling better today but as the day has moved ahead my head is real fuzzy with a little pain but still better than yesterday. Thanks for caring!!!

EricaMarie, i don't feel as if my addiction is at all minimal because I was taking 8-13 30mg oxycodone(Blue devil) for a year and 10-20 10mg hydro for 4 years and quit cold turkey. I think the reason my withdrawls started getting a lot better after day 4 is because i have tried to quit several times but never really made it past day 5 so I knew what to look forward to up to that point. Now that i have gotten past that 5 day mark i feel like i have got that monkey off my back and then things starting getting a lot better fast. By the way, its not day 9 but i will be soon fininshing day 6 and starting day 7, WOW it feels good getting this poison out of my body!!!!

Hope all is well, i will check back in later!!!


Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

Hey getnovrit just checking in on u...I know your head still feels fuzzy but this too shall pass...don't freak out on some days when u still feel some w/d symptoms this is normal...I was freaking out but then I had to think about it its your body just trying to get back to normal...u just got to keep going..keep on moving don't stop..NO TURNING BACK...u made it this far

[EricaMarie]

[QUOTE=getnovrit;270323]I am feeling better today but as the day has moved ahead my head is real fuzzy with a little pain but still better than yesterday. Thanks for caring!!!

EricaMarie, i don't feel as if my addiction is at all minimal because I was taking 8-13 30mg oxycodone(Blue devil) for a year and 10-20 10mg hydro for 4 years and quit cold turkey. I think the reason my withdrawls started getting a lot better after day 4 is because i have tried to quit several times but never really made it past day 5 so I knew what to look forward to up to that point. Now that i have gotten past that 5 day mark i feel like i have got that monkey off my back and then things starting getting a lot better fast. By the way, its not day 9 but i will be soon fininshing day 6 and starting day 7, WOW it feels good getting this poison out of my body!!!!

Hope all is well, i will check back in later!!!
I was talking to flatsman i think the name was....a post under one of yours from someone else. You must have not read that part and thought I directed it to you. That person had stated that he or she was embarrased b/c their addiction was just minimal/mild compared to others here and I just wanted to let he/she know not to feel that way b/c an addiction is an addiction none of it is mild.....sorry for the confusion and great job!!! He was going to be on day 9...lol....go back and read above and you'll see what I mean. So happy for you!!! You are doing such a great job and I'm so glad you're feeling better.

[cheekysod]

YOU FULLAS ON THIS THREAD ARE DOIN WICKEDLY AWESOME

JUST WANNA SAY THAT.

see ya
cheeky

[doc.rose]

Hey Flats! You should brag about your progress!
Shout it from the rooftop, "I'M BEEN CLEAN FOR 9 DAYS!!"
You should be very proud of yourself!
Getnovrit, you are coming along nicely, keep up the good work! Take care!

[getnovrit]

What's up everyone!!! I am in day 7 and I almost had a total setback last night. To make a long story short I was around some people that I call my friends that constantly have pills in their possession. To make a long story short the new and found relationship i have with God and the praryer I have been praying everyday is what I believe to be the main reason that I did NOT give in to the craving and I did NOT get any pills!!!! I believe the man upstairs was watching over me. It is pretty obvious that I need to separate myself from my friends that have these pills because it is going to be to much of a temptation for a long time. It really makes me sad to have to do that but I know it needs to be done.

My headache has almost gone away and most all symptoms have also. The craving will probably be with me always but I must be strong. Day 7 is half way done and looking forward to day 8 and the weekend. Thanks to all for keeping me going!!!

Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

[getnovrit]

Hey Flats,

I agree with EricaMarie in that no addiction is worse or better than any others. ADDICTION is ADDICTION no matter how severe and it all sucks. Congrats on day 9 and you should be on day 10 once you read this. Keep it up and be strong!!

Getnovrit from MS

[dnkhris]

What's up everyone!!! I am in day 7 and I almost had a total setback last night. To make a long story short I was around some people that I call my friends that constantly have pills in their possession. To make a long story short the new and found relationship i have with God and the praryer I have been praying everyday is what I believe to be the main reason that I did NOT give in to the craving and I did NOT get any pills!!!! I believe the man upstairs was watching over me. It is pretty obvious that I need to separate myself from my friends that have these pills because it is going to be to much of a temptation for a long time. It really makes me sad to have to do that but I know it needs to be done.

My headache has almost gone away and most all symptoms have also. The craving will probably be with me always but I must be strong. Day 7 is half way done and looking forward to day 8 and the weekend. Thanks to all for keeping me going!!!

Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

Hey getnovrit I know exactly what u mean I think I was on day 2 when my aunt called me offering me 30 pills...OMG do u know how hard that was to turn down and she called me back again I forgot what day it was but I had to tell her I am done with them damn pills so don't ever call me about them anymore...I know its hard to turn away when they are so easy to get but u have to remember what happens when they are gone...its not worth it..living your life depending on a pill..forget that...I am too young and have too much to do then to keep worrying about my next fix...thats my motivation..WTG on almost into day 8...keep it up NO TURNING BACK

[getnovrit]

Well I'm winding down the first week of my new life and boy has it been long. Haven't been this long without pills in over 4 years; man that's scary to think about. I will be out of pocket all weekend so I am asking all of you to say a little prayer for me that I will be strong and not give in to those little voices!!! I hope all of you are doing well and hope you all have a great weekend. Talk to you guys Monday!!

Looking at day 8!!

Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

[tired of it]

congrats gettinoverit! You are doing great.

I'm 1 hour into my cold turkey. Getting anxious and depressed about how I'll feel tomorrow. I also read dnkkris's thread every day to give me the encouragement to go and do this. I've just read yours and will continue to follow your progress so I'll continue mine. I don't want another pill to cross these lips.

Hugs to you!! Denise

[csmlw]

congrats gettinoverit! You are doing great.

I'm 1 hour into my cold turkey. Getting anxious and depressed about how I'll feel tomorrow. I also read dnkkris's thread every day to give me the encouragement to go and do this. I've just read yours and will continue to follow your progress so I'll continue mine. I don't want another pill to cross these lips.

Hugs to you!! Denise

Well I'm winding down the first week of my new life and boy has it been long. Haven't been this long without pills in over 4 years; man that's scary to think about. I will be out of pocket all weekend so I am asking all of you to say a little prayer for me that I will be strong and not give in to those little voices!!! I hope all of you are doing well and hope you all have a great weekend. Talk to you guys Monday!!

Looking at day 8!!

Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

Wow! You are both doing great! You are in the right place to help support your plan to get clean. This is an amazing place and we will all be here to root you on!! I am 3 weeks clean from a 20 year percocet addiction, coincidentally started because of severe migraines, so I know all about those da** headaches!! I was not half as brave as you and did a 7 week Subutex taper to get off the percs and the headaches are still the lingering withdrawal problem, after 3 weeks of TOTALLY clean. The best advice I can give you is Excedrin Migraine!!! It is a life saver. It may not always eliminate the headache entirely, but definitely will take the edge off and allow you to function. Advil is also one of my new best friends, for the muscular aches & pains...and although I would have laughed at that advice in my percocet days, it truly helps now. Just be careful about taking the Excedrin too late in the day, since the secret ingredient is heavy doses of caffeine which works to constrict the blood vessels which have expanded too much and are pounding in your head... In the evening, I stick with advil and tylenol and even tylenol pm when needed. Another off the wall suggestion--that crazy "Head On" from those annoying commercials really does relieve some of the muscular tension headaches concentrated in your forehead...now I'm sure you're LOL...

No pain is worth going back to the da** opiates. That I know for sure!!!

I'll be praying for you both!
Emily

[tired of it]

i made it to almost 22 hours. slept most of today cuz of anxiousness and figured if i slept it would be over without me really knowing. i feel really bad and no energy. I hope the prize comes quick!!!!!!

thank you

[getnovrit]

Well i made it through the weekend and now on day 10. My headaches are pretty much gone and i don't have anymore symptoms except the craving. That will always be the hardest to resist and I know it will last a long time.
Tired of it - You just hang in there and yes the next few days will not be very fun but my advice is use mind control and start taking lots of vitamins and hot showers. It really works and after day 4 you should start to notice a good change. Also when times are tough do things to keep your mind busy. I used the bible which I believe is the best tool out there. If you ask God to walk with you through this journey and you believe that he will not let you down then you will get through this. Just look forward to the way your body is going to feel when this is done. You can do it.

Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

[dnkhris]

Well i made it through the weekend and now on day 10. My headaches are pretty much gone and i don't have anymore symptoms except the craving. That will always be the hardest to resist and I know it will last a long time.
Tired of it - You just hang in there and yes the next few days will not be very fun but my advice is use mind control and start taking lots of vitamins and hot showers. It really works and after day 4 you should start to notice a good change. Also when times are tough do things to keep your mind busy. I used the bible which I believe is the best tool out there. If you ask God to walk with you through this journey and you believe that he will not let you down then you will get through this. Just look forward to the way your body is going to feel when this is done. You can do it.

Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS

Hey Getnovrit and Tired sorry I have been MIA just trying to get over lol this cold...its almost gone now chest is just congested...but way to go on day 10 wow I know u feel so proud of yourself..yeah the symptoms are still there but everyday gets better huh...Tired u keep it up dont give in...U made it this far I am on day 18 now...I think lol could be day 19...I don't know I am starting to loose track....which is a good thing the more I don't think about how many days I am clean the more I DON'T THINK ABOUT IT...much love to u guys keep it up

[getnovrit]

Hey guys i am feeling lonely here with nobody posting!!!!! I am in day 10 and I feel real good but the craving is really there big time. I need your words of encouragement to get me through this. Again i want to thank you guys for being here for me. I feel that God put all of you in my lives for a reason and that reason was to pull me through this. I wish I could that each and everyone of you in person because it is because of you that I have made it this far. I know there will be tough days ahead but if you guys would just keep the posts coming I know I can do it.

Thanks to all; Be Strong and God Bless,

Getnovrit from MS