[Kellyalittlesexy]

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lorettaw,

You mention a natural substance that yopu had been taking (since June), that had helped with your fibromyalgia pain. I too have fibromyalgia, and my pain meds have gotten out of control. I want to taper off the pain meds, but am afraid of having bad flares and not being able to take anything to get relief from my pain. Could you tell me the natural substance that gives you some relief. I am newly married (3 months) to a wonderful man, who knows that I have a problem, and is very supportive, though I am still afraid that this may drive him away. The fibromyalgia is hard enough for a spouse to have to live with without something like this to make maters so much worse. Thanks for all the helpful information. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!





I really dont have any suggestions but I can tell you are strong and if we can chat that would be great, because I'm an addict and I'm far from where you are at and I just need to talk to someone who knows where i'm at and what i am going through.

[Kellyalittlesexy]

Yes i do understand your pain because I am too an addict but how do u keep yourself from running out, I always say I'll do it like I'm suppose to but I don't and to tell you the truth deep down I know that is a lie. When I get them its like freedom and then when they are gone it is like hell. I understand I really do if you need to chat let me know Kellyalittlesexy@aol.com

[Heather H]

My addiction started 10 years ago w/ a surgery for gallbladder and from there vicodin had become my best friend and my worst enemy. I have lied, stolen, and hid it from my husband and family. I am now in the process of trying to quit with the help of my Dr. and my family. Instead of taking 20 a day, I take 4 but I crave the other 16 real bad. I want to go into rehab but my husband thinks that I am being a coward and that I should be strong enough to handle this on my own. I just can't. My mood swings are down right awful. I feel sorry for whoever is on the other end of me because I don't hold back. I don't remember what it feels like to be happy or what it was like to laugh at something and really mean it. It's like I am walking in a dead person's body, no emotions just numb to anything but the way the drug makes me feel. And that's just it, it doesn't even make me feel anything anymore but I just need it to get through the day. I have 3 kids and I feel like I need to be here for them so rehab will have to wait but will I be here for them if rehab waits? If anyone has anything to give some words of advise to me, I would be greatful for them. Thanks for listening.

[Restless&Reckless]

I think you should try to quit on your own before you try rehab. I am quitting on my own also without rehab. I am also coming off something stronger and more addictive than vicodin. Im coming off roxicodone (30mg instant release oxycodone). I am doing good so far. If it gets too tough maybe ask your doctor about suboxone. It will block the withdraws and block anything you might try to take.

Oh and another thing, NA meetings really help with emotions, moods, depression, etc. It won't help with the physical withdrawls, but you will feel so much better emotionally/psychologically. NA will make you feel so much better. I promise. try it out. You can find meetings in your area by going to http://www.NA.org

im here to talk. Be strong. We all can beat this. And remember...
~Life isn't measured by the breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.
-->Life is too short to be addicted, we have to live by these moments and cherish them.

[Chris1960]

Originally Posted by Heather H

My addiction started 10 years ago w/ a surgery for gallbladder and from there vicodin had become my best friend and my worst enemy. I have lied, stolen, and hid it from my husband and family. I am now in the process of trying to quit with the help of my Dr. and my family. Instead of taking 20 a day, I take 4 but I crave the other 16 real bad. I want to go into rehab but my husband thinks that I am being a coward and that I should be strong enough to handle this on my own. I just can't. My mood swings are down right awful. I feel sorry for whoever is on the other end of me because I don't hold back. I don't remember what it feels like to be happy or what it was like to laugh at something and really mean it. It's like I am walking in a dead person's body, no emotions just numb to anything but the way the drug makes me feel. And that's just it, it doesn't even make me feel anything anymore but I just need it to get through the day. I have 3 kids and I feel like I need to be here for them so rehab will have to wait but will I be here for them if rehab waits? If anyone has anything to give some words of advise to me, I would be greatful for them. Thanks for listening.

First, you are going to crave as long as you are still taking. That's okay if you can handle it. Personally I think weaning is the way to go. Cold turkey is a bear but doable. See some other threads in here on how to get through the w/d.
Second, I know exactly how you feel and it's not unusual. You're not happy or normal w/o the drug and that basically that is what "addiction" is all about.
Third, don't feel guilty. You fell in to an easy trap like most us. Your husband hasn't been where you are so, honestly, his opinion isn't worth much. Don't beat yourself up about it. You've decided to clean yourself up which means your mind is right - you've just got to beat the physical addiction. And you've got your Dr. on your side so that's a great plus.

Hang in there.

[Teralin]

Dumb pun. Anyone still use this forum. I'm trying to quit and need some help.

[timeandplace]

yes i do on occasion

[Junkie781]

I'm here too, I've posted in a bunch of threads here lately, but the pace it just dead.....

I'm a junkie, getting clean, on my 5th day cold turkey...

[30pharrell]

Helpless,

This is how I feel. I adore my boyfriend to death. It's just these hydrocodones are in the way of our relationship and I'm sure it's effecting his everyday life. He tells me all the time that he doesn't think he is addicted but deep down I know he knows that he is. He has jokingly asked me if I was going to help him quit. He claims he isn't addicted. He thinks that he isn't addicted because he doesn't take 10 pills a day. He usually takes 2-3 every couple of days. He can go three days with out them. He has gone longer with out them but he doesn't need to take them at all. He buys them off the street from cancer patiences and who ever else. For a bottle he will buy them for $60 dollars. Cancer patients dosage is higher than a normal dosage. I was reading about some of the symptoms. When we first met which was a year ago. I wasn't around him enough to really see what was happening. I just thought he smoked weed. But he still had more energy. All I knew was he sweated alot. He feels so cold sometimes and his sex drive is down the drain. He has no stamina at all. He no longer can perform like he used to and he is only 20 years old. I tease him and tell him that he needs viagra but it's serious. He is always sore his muscles hurt him all the time. He is ridiculously tired all the time. He don't eat and when he does eat or don't eat regardless he is throwing up. He stays sick. He throws up and starts sweating and gets really cold. I am scared to death of him having a overdose. He drinks on top of all of this. no he doesn't drink with the pills but he consumes alcohol. I no longer give him money because I do think he tries to buy drugs with it. I refuse to support this habit. He is in denial about his addiction and how it is affecting him. He has been using these drugs since he was very young. So it's years and years of this. All of his friends seem like they just smoke weed and his is the only one addicted to pain medication. He likes vicodine too. Any pain medication. I am supposed to have my wisdom teeth pulled but I can't tell him about it because he will want my pain medication. He has a serious problem. I want to save him life because he has a child. A small child and the mother of his child I know is aware of his drug addiction but he doesn't listen to her I'm sure. I want to tell his family but I know my boyfriend won't react well to it. But his mother knows of his drug problem and she tells him that he needs help but he doesn't seem to care because he thinks nothing is wrong. He doesn't see how this effects him he promises me all the time that he will eventually stop but he can't stop because these pills got a hold of him. He doesn't even believe it does he laughs at me when I talk about my growing concern of his health.

[melinda7.5]

Hi 30
There are a bunch of threads of people in your situation this thread is a little old, try hitting new post and I think you will find more up o date threads..
have a good day, Melinda