Help, what is happening?

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Hi, A few months ago I wrote regarding getting off of hydro. Brifely, I have been on a small dosage of hydros for 2 years. I never abused the drug and only took it as directed. It had stopped working so I decided to stop taking it. I became very ill. I wrote you good people and you suggested I was probally dependent on the drug but not addicted. You suggested a taper, which I talked with my Dr. and we worked out a taper plan. I have been completely off the drug for 2 months, but now that is when the problem began.

I retired 2 years ago, and draw Social Security. I learned real quick you cannot live on that. I got a part time job and was doing ok.

Now, the problem. About a week after I was completely off the hydros, I awoke one morning about 2am in a panic. I called work and told them I had to quit due to health problems. I did not talk with my boss just left word at 2am I quit.

The next month was ok, then the money started getting tight. Each day I felt like doom and gloom. I kept saying tomorrow I will go look for a job but I never do. It has gotten to the point I have to force myself to leave the house, just for food etc. I am really getting scared. This last month has just been hell. I am alone and feel like I am crazy.

I have read that once you go off the drug things start to get better. In my case they are just getting worse by the day I have to force myself to do the simplest things, like shower, shave, dress etc.

I still have 3 refills of hydros awaiting me at the pharmacy, and keep wondering if I start back will all this leave me??

Please help me with any suggestions as to what is happening to me??

Thanks
 
SounRAB like you are depressed and anxious. I'm not sure why painkillers would help you find a job or make you want to get up and shower and shave.

I suggest you see a doctor and explain what is going on. Perhaps some anti-anxiety medication or some therapy could help.
 
See your doctor ASAP! That doesn't sound like something to do with the pain meRAB, but everyone's body reacts different. Maybe you need some anti-depressants or something to to control your anxiety as Redneon82 suggested. Was the Hydro the only med you were taking? I would expect a reactions like what you were having if you had stopped one of the Benzos.
 
Have you ever heard of post-acute withdrawal syndrome? I would look into it. I am always depressed for awhile coming off opiates. I'm talking months. However, I mean general dysphoria and lack of energy. You sound like you're having more of an acute episode of major depression. I would definitely talk to a psychiatrist or your regular doctor. It sounRAB serious and like you are not functioning. I don't recommend getting on anti-anxiety meRAB though, the benzodiazepines - those are really addicting and notoriously difficult to come off of. Maybe anti-depressants would help you for a short period to get you out of this slump though, I'm not sure. The answer isn't always in a bottle. Please keep talking to us though! It's important that you don't drop off the face of the planet, even though when you're depressed, that might be all you really feel like doing. Talk to your doctor and stay in touch.
 
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