as an addict myself (though not to vicodin), i have some insight for you. if you have been doing this for a while, chances are that your brain chemistry is changing, so your brain cannot produce enough or any serotonin without the drug, causing a feeling of depression. even though you are ok just taking one or two for now, eventually you will develop a tolerance and need more. you might not yet be physically addicted, but you may be psychologically addicted--in your question, you sound as though you are trying to defend your pill-taking and claim there is no problem with doing it. if you want to end your dependence, you need to stop taking it and deal with the depression and lethargy you get when you don't have it. within a week you will start to feel better, and within a month you will be perfectly back to as you were before you started taking the pills.
2007-02-19 12:13:22
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answered by Jilltapw 2
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Hmmm... The answer to this question, depends on much more information. how long have you been taking vicodin? Have taken only 1-2 a day for a few months or for a few years? Were you feeling well and not tired before you started? So many questions? Know this... If you have taken the medication fora short duration,then there is a better chance that you can stop without a major withdrawal( meaning possibly severe depression, and withdrawal symptoms- insomnia, depression, shakiness, anxiousness and other major symptoms if you are physically depended. Chances are u r only mentally dependent on the drugs which means you only think that you need them or just want to take them. Physically dependent on drugs means that your body has adapted to functioning with this medication and in stopping the medicine, Your body will need more time to adapt and have major symptoms like illness for a short while will emerge. It's time to decide to just STOP taking them and TAKE CONTROL over your LIFE because it's sounds like they are controlling you. You may have withdrawal symptoms but if things get to bad you really need to see the MD.( all depends on how much you have been taking daily and how long. Mild withdrawals should last a few days to a week and it may take a few months to feel good again. I know this all too well, a family member is now in a methadone program. one in which i do not recommend for anyone who is not completely a hardcore addict. Good luck and talk to a counselor or your MD. Happiness without dependence
2007-02-19 20:17:09
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answered by Jade 5
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How long have you been doing this will answer whether you are addicted or not. A week? Probably not. A year? Maybe so. If it isn't getting any worse and you can function all day, is it really addiction? I don't think so. Just don't drink on it because that will ruin your liver.
2007-02-19 20:04:50
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answered by August lmagination 5
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You have an addiction and the sooner you stop the medication the sooner it will wash out of your system. You may feel crappy for a few days but you will get back to feeling normal and good without the vicodin.
2007-02-19 20:05:49
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answered by swomedicineman 4
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It does sound like you are chemically-dependent on the drug. You need to seek professional help, or your tolerance to the Vicodin will increase and you will be dependent on higher dosages of the drug.
2007-02-19 20:06:35
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answered by txofficer2005 6
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sounds like it is an addiction and you need to go see a doctor.
Normally you will not have this feeling.
2007-02-19 20:11:15
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answered by msjerge 7
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this sounds like an addiction. please check into a hospital rehab facility because detoxing can be very dangerous. after that go to a 12-step program and get yourself better.
2007-02-19 23:12:22
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answered by Anonymous
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you are an addict. Take it as it is and treat the disease.
2007-02-19 22:49:02
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answered by Deric D 1
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Where did you get to begin with?
2007-02-19 20:06:15
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answered by Klockworth 3
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