Comments on: How to Deal With Post-Withdrawal Depression http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/ Getting Through Detox Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:20:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: joe http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9738 joe Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:52:03 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9738 Morning Folks, You know I have been comming to this site since May 23, 2009 and I don't think I ever posted outside of the About thread. I took my last pill on May 22, 2009 This fact was only possible by listening, posting and walking through the shit. Adam was a significant impact . He ushered in the change in my life with this place. A debt I never can repay. So I'm just here to encourage everyone. I was hopeless. Really Hopeless. Today I am not. Just facts. Best of luck. Morning Folks,

You know I have been comming to this site since May 23, 2009 and I don’t think I ever posted outside of the About thread.

I took my last pill on May 22, 2009

This fact was only possible by listening, posting and walking through the shit.

Adam was a significant impact .

He ushered in the change in my life with this place.

A debt I never can repay.

So I’m just here to encourage everyone.

I was hopeless. Really Hopeless.

Today I am not.

Just facts.

Best of luck.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9716 Jerry Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:45:56 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9716 down from about 120 mgs a day to about 35 mgs a day, withdrawls have been not that bad, just headache and body ache. I think weaning off is the best way, stopping "cold turkey" did not work for me in the past. Almost one week since I started, I will slow down the weaning now. The doctor should warn you of this before he or she gives it to you. Had I known how quickly you could get dependant on this stuff, I would have done something else for my pain. I have never been a drug taker at all, dont even drink alcohol, dont smoke, nothing like that, I never would let myself do anything that would get me hooked on it, and I end up with this problem, I will BEAT it though, I will not let a pill run or ruin my life, I have a friend who got off it, went through the hell of getting off and one year after, she says it was soooo worth it, she feels much better than when she was on it. We all know how it goes, things are fine until that bottle starts getting low, then its panic time, and everytime you get a new supply, it goes faster than the last. What are you going to do, get up to 100 pills a day? there are people who are, and they do what ever it takes to get those pills, and they started off good normal people who got it prescibed by the doctor, now they are robbing, and all kinds of stuff, you read about it all the time, there was even a police officer who was on the force for 20 years who resorted to robbing a pharmacy of all the vicodin they had, if it can happen to him it can happen to any of us, yeah, I am weaning off and that is it for me. down from about 120 mgs a day to about 35 mgs a day, withdrawls have been not that bad, just headache and body ache. I think weaning off is the best way, stopping “cold turkey” did not work for me in the past. Almost one week since I started, I will slow down the weaning now. The doctor should warn you of this before he or she gives it to you. Had I known how quickly you could get dependant on this stuff, I would have done something else for my pain. I have never been a drug taker at all, dont even drink alcohol, dont smoke, nothing like that, I never would let myself do anything that would get me hooked on it, and I end up with this problem, I will BEAT it though, I will not let a pill run or ruin my life, I have a friend who got off it, went through the hell of getting off and one year after, she says it was soooo worth it, she feels much better than when she was on it. We all know how it goes, things are fine until that bottle starts getting low, then its panic time, and everytime you get a new supply, it goes faster than the last. What are you going to do, get up to 100 pills a day? there are people who are, and they do what ever it takes to get those pills, and they started off good normal people who got it prescibed by the doctor, now they are robbing, and all kinds of stuff, you read about it all the time, there was even a police officer who was on the force for 20 years who resorted to robbing a pharmacy of all the vicodin they had, if it can happen to him it can happen to any of us, yeah, I am weaning off and that is it for me.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9715 Jerry Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:28:17 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9715 to Candigirl, I have talked to so many people about this because I am going through it right now. None of them have had the mental issue that you are having, maybe it's not related to the vicodin. I know how hard it is, but I have to go through it. I have tried to stop before "cold turkey" and the depression was so bad, this time I am weaning off, and going much better with the mental part, still the headache and pain is bad, but realistically, you cant live the rest of your life on vicodin, with in two years you will be up to so many pills a day that you wont be able to afford it, and then getting off will be even harder. I am on Wellbutran this time, seems to be working, but I'm not all the way off yet, so we will see. They should out law that stuff, you get hurt, the doctor puts you on it, and before you know it your body needs it and lets you know about it if you stop taking it, good people get hooked on this stuff, I never got a "high" off of it, just took away my pain, now I think the pain was just my body making pain so I would take it, bad stuff. to Candigirl, I have talked to so many people about this because I am going through it right now. None of them have had the mental issue that you are having, maybe it’s not related to the vicodin. I know how hard it is, but I have to go through it. I have tried to stop before “cold turkey” and the depression was so bad, this time I am weaning off, and going much better with the mental part, still the headache and pain is bad, but realistically, you cant live the rest of your life on vicodin, with in two years you will be up to so many pills a day that you wont be able to afford it, and then getting off will be even harder. I am on Wellbutran this time, seems to be working, but I’m not all the way off yet, so we will see. They should out law that stuff, you get hurt, the doctor puts you on it, and before you know it your body needs it and lets you know about it if you stop taking it, good people get hooked on this stuff, I never got a “high” off of it, just took away my pain, now I think the pain was just my body making pain so I would take it, bad stuff.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9679 Jerry Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:18:55 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9679 hurt my back 3 years ago, I want to get off the vicodin, but it is really bad, I cry a lot, does that go away. Most people say once its all over (about 2 weeks) you feel so much better, is that true hurt my back 3 years ago, I want to get off the vicodin, but it is really bad, I cry a lot, does that go away. Most people say once its all over (about 2 weeks) you feel so much better, is that true

]]> By: CandidBeauty http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9666 CandidBeauty Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:39:08 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9666 Day 6 clean from Norco 10/325mgs. Tapered from 60mgs a day down to 40mg for a month, then in the last three weeks, I've tapered down to none. The physical part has been a bit difficult- the aches and pains, the stomach issues etc. But my depression is soooooooooo high. I was using the Norco for chronic neck pain and headaches, but decided that it wasn't doing it's job anymore and hampering my life instead. This isn't my first go-round either. 3 years ago I tapered off of Kadian and Norco, and it was HELL. This withdrawal hasn't been as hard but I forgot about the mental anguish. I know I need to get back to walking ( did it during my taper but stopped when my med schedule was finished.) Just want support, I feel alone. I'm 32 and married. My husband is aware of my situation but has no clue how it feels. I've been having a pity party for one for a while. I have few friends to lean on, so it's gotta come from within. I do go to therapy, but I feel the need for more... My 5th wedding anniversary is coming up in a month, and my husband and I are supposed to go to Mexico. Tix are booked. I am scared I'll still be in the depths of despair and the trip will be ruined. HELP. I need to vent. Or maybe help someone else. I am not sure at this point. I just know what I am doing right now isn't working. Day 6 clean from Norco 10/325mgs. Tapered from 60mgs a day down to 40mg for a month, then in the last three weeks, I’ve tapered down to none. The physical part has been a bit difficult- the aches and pains, the stomach issues etc. But my depression is soooooooooo high. I was using the Norco for chronic neck pain and headaches, but decided that it wasn’t doing it’s job anymore and hampering my life instead. This isn’t my first go-round either. 3 years ago I tapered off of Kadian and Norco, and it was HELL. This withdrawal hasn’t been as hard but I forgot about the mental anguish. I know I need to get back to walking ( did it during my taper but stopped when my med schedule was finished.) Just want support, I feel alone. I’m 32 and married. My husband is aware of my situation but has no clue how it feels. I’ve been having a pity party for one for a while. I have few friends to lean on, so it’s gotta come from within. I do go to therapy, but I feel the need for more… My 5th wedding anniversary is coming up in a month, and my husband and I are supposed to go to Mexico. Tix are booked. I am scared I’ll still be in the depths of despair and the trip will be ruined. HELP. I need to vent. Or maybe help someone else. I am not sure at this point. I just know what I am doing right now isn’t working.

]]> By: sidney http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9646 sidney Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:25:18 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9646 When I am taking opiates, I am super person: super wife, super Mom, super nurse, super friend, super dependable church contributer, super neighbor, etc...I love everyone and I am sure they love me. When I have no excuse to be on opiates I am depressed, angry zombie woman, unable to get out of bed most days and completely dissatisfied with life. I am paranoid and sure that people are gossiping about me. I know that I was depressed before I discovered opiates and what they did for me emotionally but it was definately more mild in nature. When I am taking opiates, I am super person: super wife, super Mom, super nurse, super friend, super dependable church contributer, super neighbor, etc…I love everyone and I am sure they love me. When I have no excuse to be on opiates I am depressed, angry zombie woman, unable to get out of bed most days and completely dissatisfied with life. I am paranoid and sure that people are gossiping about me. I know that I was depressed before I discovered opiates and what they did for me emotionally but it was definately more mild in nature.

]]> By: jen http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9599 jen Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:11:23 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9599 This has been the biggest problem for me not the physical w/d its depression and bad anxiety it makes me feel like i'm going crazy its horrible. This has been the biggest problem for me not the physical w/d its depression and bad anxiety it makes me feel like i’m going crazy its horrible.

]]> By: Eileen http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9587 Eileen Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:24:17 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9587 PS -- I don't want my comment to seem like I am dismissing any of you who have had addiction and severe withdrawal. I salute you if you even TRY to get off the drugs. I am also an addict, just not a drug addict. So I can relate and feel great compassion for all of you. My little adventure with Vicodin is nothing compared to what some of you are experiencing. Not to dismiss my own experience either, we are all together in this. PS — I don’t want my comment to seem like I am dismissing any of you who have had addiction and severe withdrawal. I salute you if you even TRY to get off the drugs. I am also an addict, just not a drug addict. So I can relate and feel great compassion for all of you. My little adventure with Vicodin is nothing compared to what some of you are experiencing. Not to dismiss my own experience either, we are all together in this.

]]> By: Eileen http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9586 Eileen Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:18:05 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9586 I am so glad I found your post. I just had hip replacement surgery and for months before hand I took Vicodin intermittently, but after surgery I took it faithfully every 4 hrs for about 10 days. I finally decided to to taper off to see how I was feeling, and I was better. When I finally stopped taking it, about 3 days later I had really bad depression and crying jags. I already take antidepressants, so it floored me that I was like that. My hip was feeling much better and I thought I should be feeling better, too. It took me a couple of days to figure out that it might be from the drugs, and I am so glad to hear that this is probably the reason -- I am not alone. I can do this -- I will do this -- I'll walk thru it. Thanks so much for your article and everyone's comments. I am so glad I found your post. I just had hip replacement surgery and for months before hand I took Vicodin intermittently, but after surgery I took it faithfully every 4 hrs for about 10 days. I finally decided to to taper off to see how I was feeling, and I was better. When I finally stopped taking it, about 3 days later I had really bad depression and crying jags. I already take antidepressants, so it floored me that I was like that. My hip was feeling much better and I thought I should be feeling better, too. It took me a couple of days to figure out that it might be from the drugs, and I am so glad to hear that this is probably the reason — I am not alone. I can do this — I will do this — I’ll walk thru it. Thanks so much for your article and everyone’s comments.

]]> By: melanne http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/alternative-medicine/deal-postwithdrawal-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-9173 melanne Sun, 02 May 2010 17:44:48 +0000 http://www.vicodinwithdrawal.org/?p=40#comment-9173 Dovie please share ur story with me and maybe we can help each other this has been a nightmare for me! I get so scared alone here at my house:(. 4 weeks I'm on and still feels like there is no end in sight for depression! Dovie please share ur story with me and maybe we can help each other this has been a nightmare for me! I get so scared alone here at my house:(. 4 weeks I’m on and still feels like there is no end in sight for depression!

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