Prayer Request Stopping Opiates Cold Turkey (Prayers, Good Wishes Welcome) - Page 6

The Dawg · 04-22-2012, 09:21 PM

So a little back story. Basically I have been addicted to hydrocodone since I had my wisdom teeth out last June. At my peek I had been taking upwards of 50mg per day. I have recently been cutting down (10-20mg per day) - and now I have decided enough is enough.

Day 1 - Complete. It's been over 24 hours since my last 5mg dose. Today was not fun. I tried to watch the Royals game, but that didn't put me in a very good mood.

I mowed grass, spent some time with my girlfriend, tried everything in the book to keep it off my mind. I'm tired, lethargic, dizzy, but I'm not giving in. I'm going to make it through this. Any thoughts, prayers, and good wishes are welcome. I've tried this once before and fell flat on my face day 3. I'm determined to not let it happen again.

58-4ever · 04-23-2012, 03:04 PM

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=208986

Some great people with great advice in this thread.

**AustinChief** · 04-23-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JD369

If it would be ok with the powers that be (Mods) I may keep this thread alive for at least a week to 10 days. Odd where you find motivation from, but this thread is actually giving me a lot of encouragement.

Keep it alive and updated! If we don't hear from ya, we're sending somebody to your house!!

Seriously, keep at it!

R8RFAN · 04-23-2012, 03:06 PM

JD saying a prayer for you man....

The Dawg · 04-23-2012, 08:47 PM

Now about 48 hours in. Today was about the same as yesterday, maybe just a little better. Luckily I took the week off work so that I would have time to rest and take it easy this week. Been taking the clonidie pretty steadily (keeping an eye on that blood pressure) as it seems to help with the side effects of coming off. The clonidine makes me feel a little draggy, but I'd rather feel like that than restless and unable to sit still. Slept in, got up and did some housework, mowed a lawn, played with my 2 dogs. Then I turned back to the Royals again tonight.... Lord--- at least they provide some comedic relief and give me something to ***** about. Thanks for all your support. Day 3 was my downfall last time- but I am confident it won't be this time

**cdcox** · 04-23-2012, 10:06 PM

Two days of clean under your belt. Two days closer to feeling like the real you. Way to go.

**lewdog** · 04-23-2012, 10:08 PM

I would suggest not watching any Royals games if you want to avoid drug use.

Keep at it man. Can't imagine what it is like but we are pulling for you.

The Dawg · 04-24-2012, 09:54 PM

Day 3 complete. Clean. No day 3 stumble this time. I think I've got this thing whipped. I'm keeping that mindset anyway. I have to give you all a collective THANK YOU for the support. I know it's not over yet, but the worst is behind me.

**cdcox** · 04-24-2012, 10:12 PM

Sorter · 04-24-2012, 10:15 PM

JD, I don't know you personally or how bad your addicition is. However, while dealing with it a good plan is to immerse yourself into something you enjoy. If its breaking down the draft, running, etc, if you can get your mind off it consistently you'll find yourself in a better place. All the best

COchief · 04-24-2012, 10:17 PM

So I'm curious, how is it you still have a girlfriend? Whenever I've had a script for HD my dick was worthless for that week or so.

Imon Yourside · 04-24-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

I wish you the best of luck beating the addiction.

I, personally, turned down my prescription when I got mine pulled. I hate hydocodone. I've only taken them twice and I hated it. It barely numbed the pain and made me all kinds of ****ed up and sick to my stomach.

Same here, I never enjoyed feeling like a zombie. I avg about 2 ibuprofen a year.

The Dawg · 04-24-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COchief

So I'm curious, how is it you still have a girlfriend? Whenever I've had a script for HD my dick was worthless for that week or so.

Yeah that was an unpleasant side effect at first. Oddly enough that, eh hem, "issue" went away after a while.

The Dawg · 04-24-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

I wish you the best of luck beating the addiction.

I, personally, turned down my prescription when I got mine pulled. I hate hydocodone. I've only taken them twice and I hated it. It barely numbed the pain and made me all kinds of ****ed up and sick to my stomach.

Never made me sick - neither does codine. I loved the feeling - warm, happy, just in a pleasant/ good mood.

One thing I can't stomach is alcohol. I won't touch the stuff. Makes me super dizzy and feel like dog ****.

The Dawg · 04-24-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Burnett's Alzheimers

That shit sucks, ruins life.

Agreed- ready to kick it before it ruins mine.

|Zach| · 04-24-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JD369

Day 3 complete. Clean. No day 3 stumble this time. I think I've got this thing whipped. I'm keeping that mindset anyway. I have to give you all a collective THANK YOU for the support. I know it's not over yet, but the worst is behind me.

04-22-2012, 09:21 PM
The Dawg Mooooo........... Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Park Casino cash: $10004900	Stopping Opiates Cold Turkey (Prayers, Good Wishes Welcome) So a little back story. Basically I have been addicted to hydrocodone since I had my wisdom teeth out last June. At my peek I had been taking upwards of 50mg per day. I have recently been cutting down (10-20mg per day) - and now I have decided enough is enough. Day 1 - Complete. It's been over 24 hours since my last 5mg dose. Today was not fun. I tried to watch the Royals game, but that didn't put me in a very good mood. I mowed grass, spent some time with my girlfriend, tried everything in the book to keep it off my mind. I'm tired, lethargic, dizzy, but I'm not giving in. I'm going to make it through this. Any thoughts, prayers, and good wishes are welcome. I've tried this once before and fell flat on my face day 3. I'm determined to not let it happen again.
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04-23-2012, 03:04 PM	#76
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04-23-2012, 08:47 PM	#79
The Dawg Mooooo........... Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Park Casino cash: $10004900	Now about 48 hours in. Today was about the same as yesterday, maybe just a little better. Luckily I took the week off work so that I would have time to rest and take it easy this week. Been taking the clonidie pretty steadily (keeping an eye on that blood pressure) as it seems to help with the side effects of coming off. The clonidine makes me feel a little draggy, but I'd rather feel like that than restless and unable to sit still. Slept in, got up and did some housework, mowed a lawn, played with my 2 dogs. Then I turned back to the Royals again tonight.... Lord--- at least they provide some comedic relief and give me something to ***** about. Thanks for all your support. Day 3 was my downfall last time- but I am confident it won't be this time
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04-23-2012, 10:08 PM	#81
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $-1608100	I would suggest not watching any Royals games if you want to avoid drug use. Keep at it man. Can't imagine what it is like but we are pulling for you.
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04-24-2012, 09:54 PM	#82
The Dawg Mooooo........... Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Park Casino cash: $10004900	Day 3 complete. Clean. No day 3 stumble this time. I think I've got this thing whipped. I'm keeping that mindset anyway. I have to give you all a collective THANK YOU for the support. I know it's not over yet, but the worst is behind me.
Posts: 771

04-24-2012, 10:12 PM	#83
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04-24-2012, 10:15 PM	#84
Sorter Caralho Join Date: Sep 2011 Casino cash: $9611474	JD, I don't know you personally or how bad your addicition is. However, while dealing with it a good plan is to immerse yourself into something you enjoy. If its breaking down the draft, running, etc, if you can get your mind off it consistently you'll find yourself in a better place. All the best
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04-24-2012, 10:17 PM	#85
COchief Blame it on the Henne Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Donk-town Casino cash: $6283231	So I'm curious, how is it you still have a girlfriend? Whenever I've had a script for HD my dick was worthless for that week or so.
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