Big update on my addiction! - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

kittens4 · 08-01-2008, 10:38 PM

Thanks for all your kind words. The Vicodon thing started last year. I thew my back out. Was prescribed 7.5/750 Vicodin ES...3 timed s day for it. I took it, pain went away, but kept refilling the rx. So, 1 year later, I had to go to him and say "hey, I'm taking WAY too many of these". It was to the point where I was getting them from my pcp, and my docs at work were calling them in for me also because I was running out before my refill was due! In one month I took almost 300! I was taking aboiut 10 a day...and knew it was a major problem. It happened just in the last few months that it escallated for me. Not sure why, but it happened...and it sucks!! I will see someone to address the psychological part of this when I'm done getting through the physical withdrawal. So, I'm on Clonadine and Valium which will help the detox/withdrawals a LOT!! It's not going to be a party....but it'll be managable. In-pt is a $1000 co-pay for me, which my docs pay half of, and the place here is really scummy. It's dirty...and kind fo the "armpit" of Reno...lots of heroin addicts, meth addicts, people who I really don't want to hang out with. I'd rather detox at home if I'm able. If not, then I will go in-pt. I have an appt for 8/22 to go in-pt if this fails. I'm prepared either way. I'm off now to watch tv and go to bed. That Clonidine makes me tired....

Take care and thanks for caring!! I ove you! xoxo

Baja Big Dog · 08-02-2008, 12:23 AM

Hey Elaine...

Holy shit, big move, as I have said before, you know how hard this is to do on your own, I started counting my intake of Norco's , 8 9n Monday, 6 on Tuesday, 10 on wed, 6 yesterday, and 6 today. Like we said, dont think I have a problem with them.

Hang tough, and make sure you dont find a substitute for the Norc's

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Chris

jtroth · 08-02-2008, 10:31 AM

Good Luck on your path to recovery.
Its a lot to deal with. And you are the one that is wanting the help so I think you will succeed.

kittens4 · 08-03-2008, 03:50 AM

Thank you all. It's not easy...feels like a really bad flu, but I'll get through it...and each day will get better. I have great support, and a great doctor now who is managing my detox!!! The clonidine and valium combo is what is making this detox bearable. I can't even imagine going Cold Turkey with no meds at all. I was able to go to Gold's last night and just sit in the hot tub for awhile...helped with the body aches. Sam made me fish for dinner, and I was in between doses of medication, so held off taking any more so I could drive and do something good for myself. It was nice to get out, even for just a little while. I even got a Starbucks treat on the way home. I have managed to catch a cold on top of it all, but it's getting better. I had no voice for a few days. I'm sure that was pleasant for my husband!

Well, I'm off to watch some tv and try to go back to sleep. I slept so much yesterday that I seem to be wide awake now, at 3am! I'm sure I'll find some re-runs of Roseanne or something to lull me back to sleep......Valium anyone??? Have a good weekend everyone!! I'm coming out of the dark....and seeing the light...and am pretty happy about it! I still can't believe this happened to me, but oh well, no sense in dwelling on it! I'm all about behavior modification and healthy living from now on. I'm getting the negative influences out of my life. Mama is DONE!!!