Cold turkey off norco

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I read your post and you described ME to the T. Wow. I am on day 2 of cold turkey from 12 a day of norco. Oh God it is terrible. I'm glad I read your post because it gave me courage that I can do this. My entire life was planned around norco. Anything I did I took norco. Life was soooo much more interesting and I had a lot more energy. I too, work out a lot. I've done 2 Ironman triathlons. To think back on my life before norco. It truly saddens me to think of where I am today. How did I get here????? Ugh. I just hope I can return to that. How are you doing? Are you still off the pain meRAB? Did you do any sort of NA or get outside help? I am struggling with this, BIGTIME. My husband doesn't understand. He is a VP of a very busy company. Extremely successful and has it totally together. He just looks at me and thinks, "What the hell is wrong with you?" Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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TRIATHLON,

How long have you been taking the medication? 12 a day to cold turkey HURTS....ALOT!!! Support is crucial. If your husband is incapable (more than likely due to his inexperience with the issue, rather than his feelings for you), you may need to seek(discrete) professional assistance.
VP's of large companies are typically used to being in control. Issues that he simply can not relate to are likely to frustrate him.
Cold turkey exposed your psyche to the COLD hard truth. Your body chemistry is now working against your ability to reason. The need for increased dosage to achieve the same effect is termed "Deminished Return." You will SHAKE...SWEAT....VOMIT...CRY... This is your body throwing a temper tantram.
Do not feel like a failure if you slip a few times, this sometimes happens, especially when going cold turkey from 12 per day. Hold your head high...and push forward.
BY ALL MEANS....IF IT BECOMES TO MUCH, SEEK ASSISTANCE!
I also have PTSD. I am prescribed Xanax (also very addictive) I have found by taking (1) 0.25mg. Xanax at the APEX of the withdrawal symptoms, helps to reduce (not eliminate) the agony.

Keep your chin up. It could take 1-2 months to feel normal again, depending on the lenght of time your have used the drug.

Happy to speak with you, Julie (NO NARCO FOR 4 MONTHS) I mean 000000
 
Thank you so much for your reply. It makes perfect sense, especially the piece regarding my husband-so true. Yes, going c/t hurst BAD. I feel so incredibly crappy-very tired and unmotivated. I am seeking outside help today. I know I will not be able to stay off norco without some sort of outside assistance. It's far to easy to get. I've already used again yesterday ... back to square one. Ugh. I'm wondering if this will ever end???? I do have xanax but that stuff puts me to sleep. May not work for me. I will keep you posted on what I find out today.

So happy to hear you are 4 months no norco. GOOD FOR YOU! I can't tell you how green with envy I am! I hope to God one day I can be in your shoes. How did you do it? Were you abusing as bad as me?

Thanks again for taking the time to write to me. It really helps. Keep them coming ....
 
Triathlon,

Great news!!!:angel: Outside assistance is the way to go. I personally did not have that option.

I was taking 4 1/2 10mgs. (at a time) just to survive the pain of working. The only way to go, for me, was quitting the job to save my life. I am currently looking for a position with less physical demanRAB (in a poor economy):(

I am a couch surfing housewife, at present.....way not my style:eek:

Don't get yourself down about the slip up. You are only human, after all:p

You have run triathalons...your are a strong woman....OF COURSE IT WILL END......YOU WILL MAKE IT END:D

You are used of pushing your body....you are not used of it pushing you. PUSH BACK!!!!

You area runner. You know the feeling just before you achieve second wind, like your body's going to split to pieces, OH THE PAIN!,.....then, all of a sudden, woosh! you are flying. Well, withdrawals are like the point just before second wind.
Be patient with yourself. SOON, WOOOSH....it will all be in the past!:D

Glad to help, keep me posted.

Julie
 
Triathlon,

HELLO AND WELCOME!!! I read your post and seriously, your strength blows my mind. I don't even know you and I am so proud of you! This decision you made to quit is the smartest one you could ever make.

As for your husband, I totally agree with Julie. His reaction is not because his lack of love for you, it's his frustration of not being able to make it better for you. My husband always wants to help solve my problems for me and when he can't, it seems to me he views it as a personal failure on his part as a husband which is so far from the truth. Men are protetors and obviously, yours is a provider. A man with a job where he is in a position of control and power. He loves you, it's just he probably does not have the tools inside of him to understand what addiction really is however it sounRAB like he has the intellegence to do the reseach to learn more about it. You hand in there and be proud of what you have already accomplished. Share more... We would love to hear all about you.

I am so glad you found this board. I am so glad you were able to seek outside support. I was not able to do that either unfortunetly and to this day I know I could really use it. Badly. I am clean but its a struggle. I was on a large amount of pain meRAB daily for probably a couple years looking back now. It started out innocenty... an injury. First it was vicodin.. Then went to percocet. Then went to 20 mg of oxycontin twice a day with 4-10 percocet on top of that. Pretty much whatever I could get my hanRAB on. The more I could get in my hanRAB.. the more I would take.

You are not alone... Please make yourself at home here. We really are here to support you and I so look forward to getting to know you better!

I'm Secrets, it's a pleasure meeting you!

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
 
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