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So I have posted before about quitting the lortab's I have been taking but I haven't quit yet. I keep finding myself saying " I will quit tomorrow" I want to be off of these. I have a 14 month old daughter and I feel like a horrible mom. She is my world I love her so much and she is a mommy's girl and I don't want her to have an addict mom. I am sitting here crying just thinking about it. I hate these effin pills..........please someone help :(
 
Welcome to the group. You took the first big step realizing you have a problem and that you want help. That what this board is here for, is to help you.

There are many different ways to stop taking the pills you are taking. I'm not familiar with lortab myself, but other people on the board will chime in and on them. In my opinion, the safest way to get off of your drug is to work with your Primary Care Physician or the Physician that initially prescribed them to you. If you have been obtaining them through other means, your doctor should still help you with a plan that suits your particular neeRAB and drug, or recommend a Specialist in that field. Also, your Insurance company may have a Drug Hot line that you can call to get help or find Physicians in your area to help you.

If you do decide to do it on your own, tapering is the best way to go. Depending on your dose, figure out a goal and plan to slowly taper off the pills by taking a little less each week. Most people seem to think decreasing your dose 10-20% at a time is a good tapering plan. I'm in the process of tapering slowly off on clonazepam and I used a calendar to mark the dose I need to drop to on a particular day. That helps me stay on track with my schedule and reminRAB me when I need to change my dose.

The best thing to do is ask your questions and concerns so we can better help you out. Good Luck to you!!
 
Well, Nobody knew about the problem I had but I knew I couldn't taper on my own so I told my mom I need her help and she is going to help me taper. I am so EXCITED. I want off of these stupid pills so bad. Thank god I have a wonderful mom. :)
 
Way to go Mom!!! If you have questions about tapering, please ask and we can give you advice on what you should consider! Cool! You're on your way to freedom!!
 
I wish you success and a smooth taper. I just tapered of Lortab, myself recently and I feel so much better! I hardly had any symptoms of withdrawal...just mild ones that were easy to cruise through. My taper lasted about 16-18 days because I was low on pills and had to work something out that would not require me refilling the script. I cut my dose down by about 1/4 every 3-4 days and it was a good plan. I'd been taking them for a LONG time, too...years actually and was really worried about withdrawal (because I knew that would be what would drive me back to the pills).
You can do this! There are lots of good people on here, and searching some old threaRAB with give you inspiration and hope.
Keep posting!
 
In the early days of my withdrawal, there were times when I had to pass through the day moment-to-moment; day-to-day was unimagineable. Then, I moved into the day-to-day point.

This *is* a process, a true journey revealing our shadows, with our personal demons on the attack.

This board will be a boon, a true blessing. Keep coming back.
 
Hello Jnn

What a great thing that you shared this with Mom and she is going to help you. If you haven't already done so, read the thread near the top of this board named, "Sample Home Detox." It offers a wealth of things to help you through the withdrawal.

I tapered from Oxycodone and I know how hard an opiate withdrawal can be. Understand ahead of time what withdrawal may entail and just brace yourself. It is a process, that is all. A hard process, perhaps, but one that definitely has an ending. Remeraber always that each symptom you endure is a symptom of healing and is bringing you closer to being free of the pills. Stay in the day, or in the moment if need be. Stay busy and push yourself in physical activity even when you in no way feel like it.

Stay with us and we will walk along with you.

Peace
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