addicted to Percocet and Vicodin and want to stop!

[ImaginaryDreamer]

Hello,
This is the first time ever I am typing in a post....thats what this is right? Not too sure how to use this. I dont even know if i can post this....or even talk about this here.....
I have been using percocet for over 4 years I started taking them for extreme back pain, at first I only took them when I went to work part time because I had to stand all the time, I only took them every other day....one pill 2x's per day, as time went on I started to take them more and more, now today I take 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening and sometimes in the afternoon, I know I am addicted to them, I know I have a problem, I am so afraid of the withdrawals if i stop, I have 2 kids and I wont be able to care for them if i go through withdrawals so Im afraid of that too, I want to stop, enough is enough can anyone give me some suggestions on how to stop at home? without going into a hospital? since i have been taking them for so long Im not quite sure how to ween myself off of them.....I believe god is talking to me, my thoughts tell me this is not good and I have my kids to think about....they are my life, so, as you can see I am crying out for help.
Thanks

 

[ephraimanesti]

Hello,
This is the first time ever I am typing in a post....thats what this is right? Not too sure how to use this. I dont even know if i can post this....or even talk about this here.....
I have been using percocet for over 4 years I started taking them for extreme back pain, at first I only took them when I went to work part time because I had to stand all the time, I only took them every other day....one pill 2x's per day, as time went on I started to take them more and more, now today I take 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening and sometimes in the afternoon, I know I am addicted to them, I know I have a problem, I am so afraid of the withdrawals if i stop, I have 2 kids and I wont be able to care for them if i go through withdrawals so Im afraid of that too, I want to stop, enough is enough can anyone give me some suggestions on how to stop at home? without going into a hospital? since i have been taking them for so long Im not quite sure how to ween myself off of them.....I believe god is talking to me, my thoughts tell me this is not good and I have my kids to think about....they are my life, so, as you can see I am crying out for help.
Thanks

MY DEAR SISTER IN CHRIST,

You did just fine on your first Post! Much better than i did on mine. WELCOME!!!
As you know, your addiction to Percocet and Vicodin are serious matters, as they are both pretty heavy-duty pain killers.
What i would recommend is that you get a hold of your Doctor IMMEDIATELY, explain the situation to him, and get his advice--or a referral, if necessary--regarding how to get off these drugs. Based on the past experiences of friends, i believe that it should be possible for you to taper off both medications, gradually and under a Doctor's supervision, and not need to be hospitalized to do so. BUT TALK TO A DOCTOR ABOUT THIS IMMEDIATELY!!!!
We are here to support you, my brother, so please, please, please, keep us posted.

IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST AND WITH PRAYERS THAT HE WOULD WATCH OVER YOU AND HELP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED,
ephraimanesti

 

[LivingInHisLove]

MY DEAR BROTHER IN CHRIST,

You did just fine on your first Post! Much better than i did on mine. WELCOME!!!
As you know, your addiction to Percocet and Vicodin are serious matters, as they are both pretty heavy-duty pain killers.
What i would recommend is that you get a hold of your Doctor IMMEDIATELY, explain the situation to him, and get his advice--or a referral, if necessary--regarding how to get off these drugs. Based on the past experiences of friends, i believe that it should be possible for you to taper off both medications, gradually and under a Doctor's supervision, and not need to be hospitalized to do so. BUT TALK TO A DOCTOR ABOUT THIS IMMEDIATELY!!!!
We are here to support you, my brother, so please, please, please, keep us posted.

IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST AND WITH PRAYERS THAT HE WOULD WATCH OVER YOU AND HELP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED,
ephraimanesti

I agree (except this is a woman-you referred as brother)- sweetie, you need all the help you can right now. Please call a doctor if you haven't already.
Praying for you. Please im me if I can help at all.

 

[Brian2944]

I understand what your going through. I have been there and still going through there. I know right now it seems impossible, but you can and will give control back to God. I started with Vicoden, then percocet, then oxycontin, then morphine, then fentanyl (which is the devil). I'm recovering right now and I never went to detox. I don't recommend withdrawling without a doctor. I got all my opiates illegally so I couldn't tell a doctor to taper me down. Take advantage of the opportunity to have your doctor help you.

But most of all you cannot do it without the Lord. I have tried too many times to count without God and I was able to stop, but I wasn't free. He is the only one that can free you, trust me.

You can do it. I look at my addiction as a hidden blessing. There is no way I would be as close as I am to Jesus today without my struggle with drugs. He used it so I would lean on him. The withdrawls are pure hell, but after a few days when you start to feel better (without drugs), your senses come alive because they have been numb for so long. It's a hard journey, but my life is more important to me now more than ever.

As far helping with the withdrawls, I thought the supplement 5-htp helped me some. Do a search on the Internet for the "Thomas Recipe", it is a recipe of vitamins and supplements to help with opiate withdrawls. I thought it helped some.

I'll be praying for you. I know its hard, but you will breakthrough with God's help.

God Bless
Brian

 

[ImaginaryDreamer]

Thank you all for your replys & blessings! I will discuss this with my doctor....since he is the one prescribing them to me....I guess I should be honest with him about my concerns.
GBU all!!

 

[I'ddie4him]

I understand what your going through. I have been there and still going through there. I know right now it seems impossible, but you can and will give control back to God. I started with Vicoden, then percocet, then oxycontin, then morphine, then fentanyl (which is the devil). I'm recovering right now and I never went to detox. I don't recommend withdrawling without a doctor. I got all my opiates illegally so I couldn't tell a doctor to taper me down. Take advantage of the opportunity to have your doctor help you.

But most of all you cannot do it without the Lord. I have tried too many times to count without God and I was able to stop, but I wasn't free. He is the only one that can free you, trust me.

You can do it. I look at my addiction as a hidden blessing. There is no way I would be as close as I am to Jesus today without my struggle with drugs. He used it so I would lean on him. The withdrawls are pure hell, but after a few days when you start to feel better (without drugs), your senses come alive because they have been numb for so long. It's a hard journey, but my life is more important to me now more than ever.

As far helping with the withdrawls, I thought the supplement 5-htp helped me some. Do a search on the Internet for the "Thomas Recipe", it is a recipe of vitamins and supplements to help with opiate withdrawls. I thought it helped some.

I'll be praying for you. I know its hard, but you will breakthrough with God's help.

God Bless
Brian

I went thru the same thing myself.

The withdrawls were absolute and unquestionable hell to go thru.
I would much rather have a tooth pulled with NO novacaine than endure that again.

I agree with everyone here.

Tell the Dr. if you are having issues and deal with it with his/her help.

 

[chilehed]

Dreamer,

I'd like to affirm the suggestions to speak to your doctor about this. Percocet is a very difficult withdrawal, and it's an EXTREMELY bad idea to try it without medical supervision. I understand your fears, but there's no easy way out of your situation. The best thing you can possibly do for yourself and you family is to do what is necessary to get off and stay off the pills.

You have my prayers.

 

[Harlan Norris]

Hello,
This is the first time ever I am typing in a post....thats what this is right? Not too sure how to use this. I dont even know if i can post this....or even talk about this here.....
I have been using percocet for over 4 years I started taking them for extreme back pain, at first I only took them when I went to work part time because I had to stand all the time, I only took them every other day....one pill 2x's per day, as time went on I started to take them more and more, now today I take 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening and sometimes in the afternoon, I know I am addicted to them, I know I have a problem, I am so afraid of the withdrawals if i stop, I have 2 kids and I wont be able to care for them if i go through withdrawals so Im afraid of that too, I want to stop, enough is enough can anyone give me some suggestions on how to stop at home? without going into a hospital? since i have been taking them for so long Im not quite sure how to ween myself off of them.....I believe god is talking to me, my thoughts tell me this is not good and I have my kids to think about....they are my life, so, as you can see I am crying out for help.
Thanks

Normally I'd say just stop.I was addicted to opiates for a while myself but not as long as you.The physical discomfort only lasted about 3 days.The itch stayed about 2 weeks,when I quit.Your situation though is different.If you are married or if your parents can help you out,I think you should do this in a clinic.I don't know but,I've heard that sudden withdrawl from opiates is dangerous in long term users.God is the one that solved my problem.I'd been doing poppies for about three months.It had become a daily thing.I was driving to the store listening to the radio.Some political talk drivel,when a voice said clear as a bell.It started out an experiment it will become an addiction.Nothing on the radio about experiments or addiction.Not the same voice.The result was I quit,and threw it all away.Anyway I know you can do this if your heart is in it.But since you have children to consider you need to keep them out of it.You can tell them about it later when you are out of the woods.Prayer.Prayer is important.God will give you whatever you need to get this done if you will trust him.I will pray for you.

 

[ChuckCuningham]

I have been there also. I would recommend at least an outpatent program. I attended an intensive outpatient program in my city and it was great. I really helpped me come to terms with a lot. You can do this while keeping a job or not having to find care for your children while you are in treatment.

Also, talk with your DR. they can be a great help. Opiate withdrawl is terrible, but not life threatening. However, they can give you things to lesson the discomfort. Also, may want to read up on RLS (Restless Leg Syndrone) because most people coming off opiates experience this to some degree. It can go on for sometime after all the other withdrawls have finished. Knowing what it is and how to deal with it will make it easier.

Hang tuff -- you are not alone -- always remember that.