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I've had three stones and couldn't stand vicodin either. I had my doc prescribe me Darvocet instead.

Quote: Originally Posted by ajm222 In sum, after visiting this wonderful site, I have begun to think that perhaps 1) my meds pooped out and I made things worse by staying on them for a number of years, 2) the meds made my emotions very flat for all those years and I missed out on feeling some very important feelings particularly when my father died and my daughter was born, and 3) I am now trying to adjust to having feelings again and...

Quote: Originally Posted by surfergirl I am trying to learn not to give thoughts credibility. THAT is a great attitude! It's those thoughts that keep leading you back to Effexor. Once you get those under control, the Effexor will be a distant memory. The "I can take this for life" is a fallacy. These drugs don't "work" forever(poop out) which we are seeing more and more of everyday. The body will...

I took vicodin once in 2006 and hated it. I don't think you're having a bad reaction; I think it just legitimately makes people feel like crap. I hope you feel better soon!

The only thing that really helps with withdrawal is time. It isn't the easy answer but looking for the easy way is what got us all in this mess in the first place. Eat better, get some mild exercise, get outside and soak up some sunshine and fresh air, and rest when you are tired.

Hi Luc, 14 months since the final CT, but over two years since it started with the first huge drop. It's truly been a hellacious experience. I know I love my son, but I've still missed out on so much because I just could not be there. Like you being unable to go to work. Today has not been one of the 'better' days. In fact, it's been a rotten day. I have a lot of the physical stuff. It's days like this that...

Thanks, Jeanie, I really appreciate all the info. I've had many of the same symptoms, was also tested for MS and cardio problems. It's really really encouraging to know that you are so much better! I hope you have a wonderful time on the cruise!!!!

Yup, business. I have a bach in criminal justice and now im back getting a 2nd bach in Accounting. I couldnt go for the masters because my grades werent good enough. I am office manager of a law firm now and I like the business side of it. I like it now but Im like crap what if half way through I totally change my mind. babs I would totally go to your Psychiatric Advice stand and it would be worth way more than 5 cents!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueEyes Here's an idea for you - go visit your local animal shelter. I know you say you feel lots of anxiety when you leave the house - but I have a feeling once you would see some of these animals that need a home, you might just forget all about that anxiety. AND you might even end up bringing home a new family member. Terri I was just debating this to myself as I made a coffee, thinking of pros and cons....

Withdrawal is an extreme experience. It's NOT us, Dawn. It's the withdrawal, that's all. You love your son, and you know it. You're in month 13, if I remember correctly, so you're almost there. There're moments when you feel you have enough, but EVERY such moment brings us closer to getting our lives back for us and our families.