Vicodin Withdrawal - PTSD Related?

[chrissym]

Benzo's and narcotics for someone with an addiction ?

I went from benzo's to narcotics. One was just as bad as the other. I have been off both for almost three years now and believe me it has been the hardest thing to overcome. Don't make it worse by mixing or starting something new when you already know you have a problem. The doctors can help with drugs that are not addicting. good luck/Chrissy

 

[chrissym]

sorry, I misunderstood you

To me this drug addiction is one of the worse things I've ever done to myself and I hate to see others suffering

 

[2tired2deal]

Pandora;
Good question, and relevant. I think that PTSD, and C-PTSD, affect the neurotransmitters in our brains, which in turn changes the way different narcotics work for us. I'm not an RN (yet; I'm in school) but I have a similar dilemma. I have to take codeine every day (90mgs). I function completely normally, in fact I'm getting A's in school right now (taking Chemistry and A&P).

I too struggle with the fact that I have to take narcotics, and wonder if I'm 'justifying' my need. Although when I go off the meds, the condition that precipitates taking the meds comes back in full force, and I'm useless to function. Back on the narcotics, back to 'normal'. I don't feel dependent, I look at it matter-of-factly, as though I had to take insulin.

Unfortunately, PTSD can have its own impact on thinking and judgement... wish I had a concrete answer, but wanted to let you know you're not alone.

 

[FlameTachiku]

TWO MONTHS oh no no no. No way. This is not a fun thread. Hope the bad wont last to much beyond 48 hours. I do not want the emotional stuff that comes next that is talked about in this thread. I am hoping what i am on is not like that. What are others experiences of withdrawl from prescription drugs????

 

[Deleted member 541]

Flame,

It depends on the drug, the class of drug, how long you have been on it, and actually the person. Some people do well with coming off meds, and another coming off the same med will feel awful.

I came off of Cymbalta (weened for 3 days, then cold turkey) I PRAYED for death!!!!!!! Took 2 months before I felt human again and the withdrawals were done and over...

 

[Yumeko-chan]

As I said in the "going back to therapy" thread, I was in withdrawal from Zoloft for three months after I ran out. Two years ago I had pleurisy, and I was put on Vicodin for the pain and Indocin for the inflammation. I was probably on the Vicodin for about a month, but once I stopped, I had no problems at all. No withdrawal or anything.

So I guess it does depend on how long you've been taking it, the strength, etc. Medicines are sure confusing :dontknow: