this has been going on for about 3 months now.
I'm not even interesting to him, but I know he loves me...as do I love the OLD him....
Thanks for any suggestions, professional ones or not.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahHow do you deal with a husband with withdrawl issues (vikodin).?
Withdrawel from Vicoden takes four days. Perhaps your bf is just a jerk. If you love the old him, he was probably loaded. If you know he wasn't, he needs to be going to NarcaNon (which is true no matter what) to help him remember how to be a decent human being again.
If you keep allowing him to treat you this way, you are enabling this behavior by accepting it. Al Anon can help you. I know the using part of the addiction is over, but there's much more to it than that.How do you deal with a husband with withdrawl issues (vikodin).?
Just try not to take it personally, and when he's mean and lashes out don't get pulled into an argument. He's suffering right now and can't help feeling angry and you're the closest one to take it out on, even though I'm sure he doesn't mean to or want to. He can't really even think about romance right now because of how bad he's feeling, so until he gets through this don't expect it. Try to be positive and let him know that you understand what he's going through and that you're happy that he's quitting the pills. Having your support will make it a lot easier. If you're negative and complain/nag it'll only make him wish even more than he could take some pills.
EDIT: Those who said withdrawls should only be 4-10 days are only partially right. That is how long it takes your body to get over the physical withdrawls (sweating, vomiting, tremors) but the mental withdrawls can last a very long time. Taking Vicodin for an extended amount of time messes up your endorphins. When you come off it, it's hard for your body to create endorphins and for you to feel good on your own because you can't make the endorphins like you used to. It takes the body some time to get the imbalance corrected. Exercising causing your body to release endorphins, so you could try to get him to go jogging with you a few times a week. It will take a little while for him to notice a difference, but it will help.
He should not be experiencing withdraw if he discontinued use 3 months ago. The withdrawal should only be within 7-10 days. Talk to a physician. The symptoms are not that severe even with the most addicted individual some frustration and slight anger issues that any grown and mature adult should be able to handle.
Usually withdrawls from any kind of opiate only takes about a week. 2 weeks at most. When actually ON opiates (vicodin, codien, heroin) they portray the actions you are talking about. Try and get him into AA or NA, but if he's not ready to quit, you, nor anyone else, can make him. He has to be ready. And you should go to Alanon. Good luck.
Hes sick and it will take up to 5 yrs for him to find pleasher in the things he usto.His brain has been tricked to relise indorfens for pleasher and its got to get back to regular functioning.Depreshion is the next thing hell go threw.You might see about getting on anti depresents to help him enjoy the things he usto like sex and personail relanships. Be strong and be pashent.It will get better.God blees.
With me being in a simular situation......
You need to give him a little space because he will be really moody and will probly say things that will hurt you. But most likly not meaning it but says it in fustration. He needs to get help...but once the withdrawls go thru he will get back to normal..not 100% but it will get better.
Just love him and let him know your there for him.
I would try looking into a counsler...Addiction is a painful thing to live with..as you will NEVER get over addiction
It is sad to say you ae going to need help to help his chemical imbalance so that he would not have the mood swings and what nots..bc his brain and all were affected by that so seek professional help for that and also a support group
My husband was on vicodin for three years due to a spinal injury....
Even though he is no longer in need of it.. He has never been the same mentally. That stuff fries your brain!
How do I cope...I go on with my life. I can't force him to reconnect to the world or me.
I have taken Vicodin. I have to agree with Glo. You will not have withdrawal from Vicodin 3 months later. You could also try posting this question in the health section. Good luck.
The old him is dead, and never coming back, there may be parts of him in there, but overall he has changed...3 1/2 months is a long time....he needs more help
Those withdrawal symptoms shouldn't last forever. hang in there!
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