Originally Posted by KickinTheHabit

Bout to try and sleep. I have some Melatonin, don't know if it works good or not, but I'm gonna try it. I'm tired, but not sleepy. I would be at this time if I was still using, but I guess the W/D are keeping me wide awake. I'll update again 2morro, and thanks so much for the talks.


-Pete

Hey there Pete,

I am AFSGTSAM (Eric) feel free to read my thread at Veteran Vicodin Addict. I was in the same boat as you. At my peak I was up to 12-15 vicodin a day sometimes 5 at a time just to keep the buzz going. Quitting will be tough but it sounds like you have a great attitude about it, you can and will make it. That fog will start to clear in a few days and you will stand there wondering why you did the vic in the first place. Keep us posted on your w/d's and best wishes in your recover.
Stay strong it is worth it !!

[KickinTheHabit]

Hey Eric, Thanks for the support.


Update: 48 Hours into recovery.

Wow, I actually made it through a work day! And by that I mean I made it through a work day without "dieing", so to speak. You know, How during your addiction you wonder "How in the heck you could make it through the day without this?" Well I'm still kicking!


And for the first time in a year and a half, I went to and from work without buying! It was sooo hard not to get some, But everytime I got negative thoughts in my head, I cussed MYSELF out! Lol!


I am so happy about this, I want to just jump up in the air and yell!


I am still going through W/D, I may not sound like I am by the attitude in which I'm typing, But I am. The "bathroom visits" started this morning, but one pop of an immodium and that problem was solved. The ache's are still here, But I'm fighting and ignoring them. Gotta stay strong.


All in all, I thought I couldn't make it more than 5 hours without my fix, And here I am 48 hours into my recovery, on the verge of being released from my own personal hell.

Thanks Melinda and Eric for the reply's. Talk to you soon!

[melinda7.5]

Hi Pete
You just gave me the biggest smile ever...I love it when people say things like that...you got it down now the first day back to work was the hardest for me but after I made it I new it was going to be ok...
Have a great day
Talk to you soon, Melinda

[KickinTheHabit]

Time for bed, just got out of a hot bath and feel GREAT. I am so happy! 53 hours and going strong! The excercise and hot bath water help sooo much. And I'm sure the vitamins are giving my body much needed strength also. I am having such a great turnaround. Thanks so much for the people in this forum.

[Brian G]

Originally Posted by KickinTheHabit

Time for bed, just got out of a hot bath and feel GREAT. I am so happy! 53 hours and going strong! The excercise and hot bath water help sooo much. And I'm sure the vitamins are giving my body much needed strength also. I am having such a great turnaround. Thanks so much for the people in this forum.

Pete sorry man been on a little chill time family came in from Az ...
I must say congratulations 50 something hours and you got a great attitude you are going to make this happen hands down . so i was reading up on your story and seen you work construction funny how we work our self's up thinking we can't work without pills it's really crazy because I felt more sick on them d.a.m. things
now i really smell the fresh air and look at the bigger picture of things it's a great feeling ...
well pete your doing great and you should be so proud of yourself i am bro keep up the great will power and great attitude and you will do just fine ..

god bless


Brian G

[Brian G]

Well how the heck is everyone doing ? been gone doing the family thing sister and niece came in from AZ so going to be chill for about 1 more week ..
but as for me LoL Ive been great feeling better than when i was in my teens . and no smokes for about 2 weeks now or something in that range my lungs feel great ha ha i can breath again .lol.
well hope all is well god bless you all


Brian G

Brian,

Dont forget the money you are saving, no more cash for pills and quitting smokes too, those things are getting more expensive than the dope at this point. If you cannot find something to do with all the money you save getting clean I will be glad to take it off your hands LOL just kidding.
Keep up the great attitude you are almost there now !!

Originally Posted by KickinTheHabit

Time for bed, just got out of a hot bath and feel GREAT. I am so happy! 53 hours and going strong! The excercise and hot bath water help sooo much. And I'm sure the vitamins are giving my body much needed strength also. I am having such a great turnaround. Thanks so much for the people in this forum.

You are at the worst of it now it looks like you are going to make it...things should start to improve soon and you will not believe the changes you will see as the fog clears up.
I know you can do it so stay strong and keep it going.

Eric

[capricorn1955]

Hi I'm new to posting here...but have been lurking for the last 5 days. I took my last two vicodin at 9am on 4th of July. I think the worst is behind me now. I have 10 vicodin stashed away but I am having a hard time trying to flush them...help

[capricorn1955]

okay I read some more posts and just flushed what I believed to be my best friends down the toilet

[melinda7.5]

Hi Capricorn
I had a stash of 10 vicodin when I quit too...
I flushed mine also...
I'm proud of you...so 5 days you have been clean great job !!!
keep us posted on how it's going
Talk to you soon, Melinda

[capricorn1955]

Thanks for your support...I think you were the one that said take it 10 minutes at a time...that's what I've been doing. I can do anything for 10 minutes. I am glad I got rid of the vicodin because I am beginning to feel better and my mind is beginning it's tricks....

[melinda7.5]

Hi Capricorn
I know about the mind games...LOL...they say oh go ahead you can just take one it wont hurt anything or this was to easy you can go ahead and take them again and quit next week you need them this week anyway...
Does that sound like what your brain is telling you...
your doing great just tell your brain to shut the HeLLL up it's not getting a dang thing so suck it up...LOL...
Thats what I did...
Talk to you soon, Melinda

[vmama]

Hello Brian, I feel much better after reading your post I myself have now been a vitamin V lover for a little over 2 years now and I really want to stop this. I am always busy and on the go with 3 little ones, so of course that lil pick me upper always helps. I have been wanting to quit cold turkey but am worried how it will affect my attitude, I do not want to take it out on anyone especially my children. I know I have control over my behavior however after reading how some people feel while wd sounds like it might get the best of us. I hope all works out for you and I will keep checking to see how you are doing Good luck!

[melinda7.5]

Hi Vmama
I know it is hard to make the jump but with in a week you can have the old you back and your kids can have there real mom back...'When your ready let us know and maybe we can help...
talk to you later, Melinda

[peanut30]

Melinda,

How about Lorazepam (SP?) for the benzo? Will that work too? Also, I was wondering about a muscle relaxer like cyclobenzaprine? Will these help with the aches and pains and help to sleep?

[capricorn1955]

On Day 6....feel much better. After almost 13 years of being clean...I went in for a root canal AND filled that script of Vicodin. How quick the monster named addiction rears it's ugly head...and how stupid of me thinking I had control. After 1 and 1/2 of using 2-4 Vicodin per day I was able to quit cold turkey (pepto bismol helped) BUT only after finding this board!! Every post meant something to me...just taking it 10 minutes at a time

[Brian G]

Originally Posted by vmama

Hello Brian, I feel much better after reading your post I myself have now been a vitamin V lover for a little over 2 years now and I really want to stop this. I am always busy and on the go with 3 little ones, so of course that lil pick me upper always helps. I have been wanting to quit cold turkey but am worried how it will affect my attitude, I do not want to take it out on anyone especially my children. I know I have control over my behavior however after reading how some people feel while wd sounds like it might get the best of us. I hope all works out for you and I will keep checking to see how you are doing Good luck!

Hello vmama .
Yes I know where you are in life right now I was there and hated to love it . now is a great time for you to start detox better sooner than later a lot of people will help you through this on here it does work but your mental will power has to be present at all times . without my will power i would of failed .
so just wanted to touch base on that for you let hear what your thinking ? ...

God bless us all

Brian G

[Brian G]

Hay all well 1 month clean now and feeling really good about it vico's don't control my life no more . and having no cravings at all thank God!
It's now about 3 weeks cigarette free and let me tell you guys i can smell things a lot better and breathing better also
GOD BLESS YOU ALL


Brian G

[melinda7.5]

Hi Brian
I new you had it in you !!!
I'm very happy for you there is just nothing better than the way you are feeling right now...
Thanks for the update
Have a great day
Talk to you later, Melinda

[KickinTheHabit]

Hey all, it is 2 weeks later and I am proud to say that the addiction and withdrawals are all over. And I don't know that I would've ever quit without this forum and the great people in it. Thank you so much Melinda for the replys, and thank you Brian G for posting this thread. This thread has changed my life forever, and I just want to say thank you. Life is soo good now. I have money in my pocket again, started gaining weight back, and see the world like I haven't in a long time. Thank you so much guys.


-Pete

[Robert_325]

Pete .... I've been away from the forum for the last couple weeks up until a couple days ago. Two weeks rocks dude! Just wanted to tell you congratulations on your two weeks clean. You should be proud of yourself. God bless.

[melinda7.5]

Originally Posted by KickinTheHabit

Hey all, it is 2 weeks later and I am proud to say that the addiction and withdrawals are all over. And I don't know that I would've ever quit without this forum and the great people in it. Thank you so much Melinda for the replys, and thank you Brian G for posting this thread. This thread has changed my life forever, and I just want to say thank you. Life is soo good now. I have money in my pocket again, started gaining weight back, and see the world like I haven't in a long time. Thank you so much guys.


-Pete

Hi Pete
I just cant tell you what a big smile you put on my face ...
Im so happy for you,,,You worked really worked hard at this...and now you get the pay off...I think you need to go out and buy yourself something really cool so you can see it everyday to remind you that you can do anything you put your mind to...
stop by and keep us posted on how you are doing...
Have a great day today because you just made mine...
Happy days to you...
Melinda

[Brian G]

Originally Posted by KickinTheHabit

Hey all, it is 2 weeks later and I am proud to say that the addiction and withdrawals are all over. And I don't know that I would've ever quit without this forum and the great people in it. Thank you so much Melinda for the replys, and thank you Brian G for posting this thread. This thread has changed my life forever, and I just want to say thank you. Life is soo good now. I have money in my pocket again, started gaining weight back, and see the world like I haven't in a long time. Thank you so much guys.


-Pete

Pete ,
Your welcome man I am so glad to hear you are done with the worst Now is the mental part but it's not hard for me at all so i think you'll be just fine .
Well congrads again man
God Bless us all .
Brian G

[Brian G]

Originally Posted by melinda7.5

Hi Brian
I new you had it in you !!!
I'm very happy for you there is just nothing better than the way you are feeling right now...
Thanks for the update
Have a great day
Talk to you later, Melinda

Thanks melinda for believing in me It's one of the best feelings in the world .
thank you all and keep faith no matter what happens ! GOD IS GOOD .

GOD Bless us All ..

It looks like you got rid of all you bad habits in one big shot, that is awsome !!
It sounds like you are done for good but do not ever let your guard down. Cravings and mental urges can still pop up without notice but it seems like the bulk of it is over for you. I am sure you feel great now just like I do, like a fog or cloud has been lifted.

Keep up the good work and stay clean...keep us posted.

Eric

[Brian G]

Originally Posted by AFSGTSAM

It looks like you got rid of all you bad habits in one big shot, that is awsome !!
It sounds like you are done for good but do not ever let your guard down. Cravings and mental urges can still pop up without notice but it seems like the bulk of it is over for you. I am sure you feel great now just like I do, like a fog or cloud has been lifted.

Keep up the good work and stay clean...keep us posted.

Eric

Yes I'm all done heck Ive been all done from jump and just thank GOD after 2yrs of using I walked away without any w/d (crazy)..
But yes i know my guard will stay up always for them pop up cravings .
yo Eric i really want to truly thank you for being a big support to me you are the man thank you . alright buddy take care talk to ya l8er .

GOD BLESS US ALL

Brian G

[Brian G]

Well hello everyone , happy to present a new Brian G NO Drugs and NO SMOKES for quite some time now whoooo whoooo oh yah and no urge to use either what so ever gotta say moving along great now .
thank you all . well about 2 more weeks and off to vacation i go drug free this time going to be a blast !!!

anyone thinking about detoxing from vicodin and is scared about the w/d everyone is different i had none thank got my will power was at 100% I seen a few story's were no w/d symptom happen you just may be that lucky 1 to.

well god bless us all
Brian G

[30pharrell]

I admire anyone who admits that they have a drug problem. I have been fortunate enough to never having to face this ordeal, but I have watched people I know face it. I think that is starts with that individual. I have a boyfriend who has a drug problem. He has these horriable mood swings. He is addicted to pain killers. He loves hydrocodones, Vicidon, etc etc. He will take up to six a day. Maybe more. Every single time he drives anywhere its to get more pills basically. He has no control over it. He is getting more and more addicted to them. I remember when he used to be more calm but he was taking maybe 2 or 3 of them. They make him sick and he throws up but that doesn't stop he at all. I really wished that the FDA puts a band on these pain killers. Millions of people are becoming too dependant on these pills. I feel like its ruining my life and I'm not even addicted to them. I am just in a relationship with someone who is changing before my eyes.

[Brian G]

Originally Posted by 30pharrell

I admire anyone who admits that they have a drug problem. I have been fortunate enough to never having to face this ordeal, but I have watched people I know face it. I think that is starts with that individual. I have a boyfriend who has a drug problem. He has these horriable mood swings. He is addicted to pain killers. He loves hydrocodones, Vicidon, etc etc. He will take up to six a day. Maybe more. Every single time he drives anywhere its to get more pills basically. He has no control over it. He is getting more and more addicted to them. I remember when he used to be more calm but he was taking maybe 2 or 3 of them. They make him sick and he throws up but that doesn't stop he at all. I really wished that the FDA puts a band on these pain killers. Millions of people are becoming too dependant on these pills. I feel like its ruining my life and I'm not even addicted to them. I am just in a relationship with someone who is changing before my eyes.

See this story and the thread you started are slightly different ? hes prob on a lot more than you think but find out for fact. we can help him here trust me .
thanks for your kind words to me also ..
god bless us all
Brian G