Good Morning, Everyone!!

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Well, today is day 25 being sober. I feel great. My mind is clear and I don't have body aches, and am not depressed. I never thought I would say those things!! :wave::wave:

I just wanted to tell everyone that I hope you get through your detox well. It is an experience that I am grateful I went through because I truly think I am a stronger person because of it.

I don't even crave the hydrocodone any longer. I know a lot of people who crave their DOC long after they have detoxed, but I just don't want them any longer. I am just so glad that I don't have a pain pill bottle in my purse and have to plan my days and months around that damn thing!!

You can all do THIS!!! There is a light at the end of that painful tunnel. Stay strong and take care of yourselves. Relax and breathe deeply! You are all in my prayers daily. TaCot
 
TaCot - you've been peeking at my plan, haven't you?? :-)

My previous failed plan was to wait each day until I couldn't take it any longer and take the whole dose scheduled for that day. The first day I went 23 hours, so my goal was to wait at least 23 hours until my next dose. I broke at 22 hours and took my pill. The next day I dropped again. I decided I was taking the wrong approach, as well as merabers of the forum.

Now, I split my dose into two doses a day, but I wait until I feel like I really need it (not want it) before I take my first dose of the day. I just started this new plan, so I'll let you know how it goes. Here it is 12:40 PM and I still haven't had my first dose of the day. I've stayed busy right from getting up this morning also to keep my mind off of things. I think that is key also. If you're not busy, your body will dwell on it, but there's no time to think about it if you're busy.
 
First, CONGRATULATIONS on 25 days!!!!!! What an accomplishment!!!

Second, thank you SO much for posting this. I can't tell you how much it helps to read this, to know that before long the mental struggle, the w/d will be a thing of the past. Right now I'm not necessarily craving the Vicodin - I'm "missing" them, does that make sense? The depression has hit big time and in my mind, taking a pill would make the depression go away - but I know that isn't the solution. Reading this just gave me an extra boost of strength to get through today - I really, really needed it!
 
When I tapered, I took my pills three times per day, then down to two times per day, and then once. I think you will find that this works easier. It did for me anyway. When I completely quit using, I still had 3 pills left, in case I got so sick, I couldn't handle it. That is when I told myself that I would take a pill tomorrow if I couldn't stand it. It's funny, cuz I held onto those 3 pills for three weeks. Flushed them last week, and was glad to do it. It amazes me the mental hold those darn things have on us, isn't it?

You are absolutely right, staying busy is the key. Good luck to you and I think you will be fine. You sound like you are ready to put this part of your life behind you and that is wonderful!!! Take care, TaCot
 
Tacot!

What a wonderful, wonderful post.

I chuckled to myself when I read how much happier you are without that darn pill bottle and planning around it. Amen to that!

Stya strong and rejoice in your restored, renewed life.

Hugs
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Very cool uplifting post that I REALLY needed today! Thanks for sharing!!

I'm still tapering down and slowly detoxing and had a relapse two days ago. I have a better mind set today and a better plan to keep me on track. I am going to talk to my PCP this week and include him into my plan as well. He is the only doctor willing to help me detox.

Posts like this give me goosebumps... or was that just the withdrawals?? :-) hehehe Anyway... Positive posts like this help keep us on tract (especially after a short relapse). I'm looking forward to the day to say that on this forum!!
 
CONGRATS TaCot!!!!

I am so proud of you! I am so happy to hear you are doing so well!!! What a long way you have come and I could not be more happy for you!!!

XOXOXOX
~Secrets
 
Hello all. You know, I quit smoking five years ago, and I swear the hardest part was what to do with the time I spent smoking. I think the same thing applies here. We all had a "schedule" of when we took our pain medications. I treated it the same way as when I quit smoking. When I knew it was time to take that pill, I got up and did something else. Believe me, I looked at the clock and thought, "well, this is when I usually took a pill." But, I told myself that if I REALLY wanted a pill, I could take it tomorrow. I told myself this every day, and it got to the point where I just didn't want to take another one. I also told myself that by taking one pill, would it really make my life better or make me FEEL better? The answer was always, "NO."

Everyone hang in there. You too, will feel this way and it will come sooner than you think. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who are going through this.
TaCot
 
TaCot - I skipped over the three a day and started at two a day. :-) Here it is Day 6 at 11:30 PM and I have NOT had my first dose today. :-) WooHoo! I have had zero withdrawals today as well. I'll see how it goes once I get in bed to go to sleep tonight.

My Family Doctor said that I have done exceptionally well coming down from 60 mg Oxy down to 5 mg in so little time and completely on my own. He thinks I can be completely off in 2 weeks and set up a program today for me to follow. I'm psyched today! It's been a good day!
 
Denon,

Don't you just love that feeling you have right now? The powerful feeling of accomplishing something you never thought you could!!! You are going to be fine and I don't think you are going to suffer once you quit. Kudos to you!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself, I know we are all proud of you.
 
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