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AVR · 07-25-2006, 09:02 AM

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting. I have been on hydrocodone for the better part of the past two years and I finally decided that I needed to stop (for my children, wife and for myself). Last friday I stopped cold turkey. Its not the first time I've done it, but this time I feel more determined. Here's my problem: Getting through the physical withdrawals, while no picnic, are not the worst part.

For me, I am terrified that in 2 weeks or so I will start using again to deal with the "lack of happiness" that I constantly feel. I have no energy, no motivation, and constantly feel that I was happier when taking the pills (although of course an artificial, fake happiness). Does anyone have any tips other than an NA group or AA group (those are not an option for me) for dealing with the long term coping? Does the feeling of happiness eventually come back? Will I feel "normal" again? and if so, how long does that usually take?

07-25-2006, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
AVR Fiat Justicia Ruat Caelum Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atl GA Posts: 24	Life after the physical withdrawals Hello everyone. This is my first time posting. I have been on hydrocodone for the better part of the past two years and I finally decided that I needed to stop (for my children, wife and for myself). Last friday I stopped cold turkey. Its not the first time I've done it, but this time I feel more determined. Here's my problem: Getting through the physical withdrawals, while no picnic, are not the worst part. For me, I am terrified that in 2 weeks or so I will start using again to deal with the "lack of happiness" that I constantly feel. I have no energy, no motivation, and constantly feel that I was happier when taking the pills (although of course an artificial, fake happiness). Does anyone have any tips other than an NA group or AA group (those are not an option for me) for dealing with the long term coping? Does the feeling of happiness eventually come back? Will I feel "normal" again? and if so, how long does that usually take?