August 24, 2007 - 1:28am
I have a vicodin addiction which I finally put an end to today. I went to the doctor and got on a Suboxone program. I have had 2 close friends go threw this program for the same reaon with great results. It took tons of research and alot of courage to make the decision to call the doctor. I actually called the doctor a few times over the last 3 months and discussed it but kept convincing myself the vicodin loved me and I could necer leave it. Life will never be the same with out it. Maybe it wont.. But I'm willing to take my chance. I have not had 1 sober day for over 4 years. The couple times I have had to go a day or two with no vicodin I get pretty sick. So if you have any questions at all, Feel free to ask. I know I had a ton of questions that I could not find answers to when I looked into this program. I took my first pill tonight and it eliminated my withdraw sympthoms about 80%. Tomorrow is going to be a new day for me. I am just getting started so I cant offer a ton of information just yet but as the weeks go by I will have more to offer if anyone needs it. All information I offer in just my opinion due to my experience and each persons experience will vary. I'm told it will be about 2-3 months of Suboxone till I'm off it.
September 4, 2007 - 8:41am
#2
Never knew
I guess I never knew how many people struggle with an addiction to Vicodin. I wrote down a little plan that is basically a schedule of when and how much to take. I have heard that the first two or three days are the worst. Honestly, I just know that I can't do this forever. I just feel like everything is better when I am on it. It is tough and I respect anyone who can quit it. Good for you.
September 3, 2007 - 10:52pm
#3
Congratulations!!
Congratulations! Great decision. I pray an easy recovery for you. Faith
September 3, 2007 - 11:20pm
#4
All is going well. After
All is going well. After your first suboxone pill you will have no urge at all to take vicodin or oxy. I took it for only a couple weeks cuz I really wanted to quit so I just took it to hide the withdraws. Most people stay on it for around 5 months to help them mentally deal with not needing pills. I was the same way, Could not imagine life without pills but like I said, Once they are out of your system you dont really think about them anymore unless they are right in front of you. Opiates are a mind game. If you can call its bluff you will see it's easy to imagine life without them.
Congratulations, and good luck!
I'm a social worker, not a medical professional. All comments and thoughts are simply my opinion and experience.