How did I get this way? I feel so hopelessly addicted to vicodin. I've been using for about one year. I take about 10 5/500 pills a day. No one in my family knows about my addiction, but lately, I've been a mess. My girlfriend constantly asks me, "what's wrong." "You seem so down." And I say, "nothing, I'm fine." I love her so much. We live together and I treat her and her daughter really good. I just shift all the anger on myself. I just want to break down and cry and tell her that I love her and need help. The problem is that I can't afford rehab. I need some kind of outpatient help and my medical insurance doesn't provide good support in the area of chemical dependency. I'm a straight A student in college, I work full-time, and I have many hopes and aspirations. I know that if I can't get through this, I'll ruin my life and lose everything that's precious to me. Every fiber of my being hurts, and I wish that I had never touched the vicodin. Any advice?
2007-12-10 08:12:02 · 17 answers · asked by Big Matt 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I know that I did this to myself. I know that this is my fault. I just wish that there was an easy way out. I wish that I can just cry on someone's shoulder. I don't even have a good friend that I can tell about this problem. I don't want to lose my girlfriend. She and her daughter are my life. I initially had the vicodin addicted for ear pain and the addiction snuck up on me.
2007-12-10 08:12:25 · update #1
I know no one is going to like this, but I seriously know where you are coming from, except I had a problem w/ coke. Suprisingly enough, pot, smoking pot got me off coke, and pot (for most) isn't very addicting. I'd say give it a try, smoke whenever you feel you need vicodin.
2007-12-10 08:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by jezzabell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry this has happened to you
I took vicodin becasue i had major surgery on my mouth and it did help with the immense pain i recieved
I kept wanting to take it because the pain was so strong yet i knew that if i weaned myself off of it i would not feel fuzzy or dizzy all the time
Could you simply try to wean yourself? Take 3-4 pills a day and hide the bottle or give it to a trusted friend to hold onto
then after you start doing that keep water near you so everytime you want the drug, you cleanse yourself of its 'evil' haha i guess
After 4 days or a week lower the pills to 1-2 a day
Keep drinking the water or eat a certain food like a carrot or celery-something you can chew for a long time
im no expert cuz im 17 yet i know that if you do these things, your world will be brighter and better
good luck kid
2007-12-10 08:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by operastar2bee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First things first. I know it may be hard for you to go up to your girlfriend, and tell her about this, but you cannot 'bottle up' the pressure that you are feeling inside. As much stubbornness as you may have about not telling anyone, you should either tell someone you trust, or use that same stubbornness to get yourself to stop with the vicodin. It would definitely be better to have at least one person who knows about this, so that they can help and support you to stop with the addiction.
I for example got addicted to cigarettes when i was only 15 and realized that i was not at my best in everything, and just quit smoking overnight when I was 17 (now 18). Good luck!
note: I live in Europe, where smoking is allowed at 16.
2007-12-10 08:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Kristina D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing I can tell you is that, it can be done. I know it seems so bad to you, but people kick it taking much stronger stuff in much higher amounts. How do you get it? If there's a doc who keeps prescribing tell him/her about it. Your family doc may be able to prescribe something that will help. Getting to the root of why you're addicted is going to be important. I don't know if you can do it alone, but if you possibly can, see a therapist. You don't necessarily have to go to rehab. Make up your mind to stop and ask yourself,"who's really in control here?" You will stay addicted to something though if you don't get to the real reason you do this.
2007-12-10 08:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already made the first step in admitting that you have a problem. I wish that I could tell you what to do. All I can offer you is a "shoulder" to cry on. I will be on "Answers" tomorrow morning if you should wish to talk some more. I hope all goes well for you tonite. Looking forward to listening tomorrow. Remember what's good in your life and focus on that. I've never been a straight A student. That's an accomplishment in itself. Keep doing the right thing by your girlfriend and her daughter. It will pay off in the end.
2007-12-10 08:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by gzmom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of addicts don't beat it or even start fighting it until they've hit "rock bottom", which is to say they've hit a critical point in either losing everything that matters to them or destroying what is important to them. I would suggest starting the fight now before you've lost anything. It doesn't sound like you're fooling your g/f. Forget wishing for an easy solution. Start fighting and doing whatever it takes. AA or something like it doesn't usually cost anything but probably have a lot of resources available to help including the support group or people you don't have now.
2007-12-10 08:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by tshnobodysfool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That vicodin is some awesome stuff. I broke my leg then started walking on it again 'with a limp' and my back went out from compensating from that limp. I couldn't move for 10 hours till my wife got home.
I'd recomend talking to your g/f and getting some help, maybe read the magic of thinking big, get the dream of getting off vicodin and it will tell you how.
2007-12-10 08:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by dave49310 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Addiction sucks, but more so for the people who love you than for yourself. I'd bet they know something is going on. Tell them today! Your friends and family love you, and will help you help yourself. Keeping quiet about it is only going to make it worse. Good Luck, and know that there are plenty of programs out there that can help you! Don't feel embarrassed, it can happen to anyone.
2007-12-10 08:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who was also in the same situation you are in. He quit cold turkey. Yeah, he was dick for awhile but we had to realize and understand that he was only that way due to withdrawals. I'm not sure of any free rehab centers, however, you might consider talking to a close family member or a pastor. You definitely need to tell your g/f. She has a right to know what's going on with you and you really need to share it with her to start the healing process. Let her know you are trying to change and that you will need her help. She also needs to understand that you might be a dick for awhile, but that will soon pass once your body accepts the change.
2007-12-10 08:18:40 · answer #9 · answered by Jewels 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor, and when you are giving up with help from the doctor, think about how good times will be when you are clean, your a straight A student, if you have the brains you can do anything, dont let an addiction hold you back, seek doctors help, they will be able to help you, tell me how it goes. Good luck
2007-12-10 08:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋