vicodin makes me happy?

[Elision]

So I'm kinda worried here, I've never ever ever taken drugs for any recreational purpose. But I was recently perscribed hydrocodone (vicodin), and I took it for my first time lastnight, and again tonight. And initially I get SUPER tired, but after about 10 minutes, that passes and I'm out of pain and extremely happy...

Now what scares me is the fact that both my father and mother were/are alcohol and drug addicts (hence why I have gone to great lengths to not take my chances with drugs).

But I mean, when I take this little pill, I feel great, everything just feels better. Music sounds better, I feel very relaxed, and I'm just in a great mood.

What I'm worried about is that if I keep taking these as often as the doctor suggests (once a night as needed), that I'll eventually become addicted. What do you guys suggest I do in this situation? I mean, i know this great feeling will gradually begin to fade over time as my body develops an immunity to it, which will lead to requiring more of it, and it's just a downward spiral from there, and I really don't want to get caught in that -- yet my doc is telling me to take it

[gvdz]

stan

[Elision]

stan

what?

[gvdz]

eminem used vicodin and now u are using?

[Satire]

Lol I remember getting these from my friends in 8th grade every day and taking them in the middle of Spanish class. Eventually I just got depressed and started feeling numb after school. One day I acted stupid and took everything that was left in the bottle then I vomited really fucking painfully so I decided to put an end to it...

Good times Have fun Nollie.

[ChristinaE12]

I take these every day for daily chronic headaches.. And I have been taking them daily for nearly 3 years again. And I don't have much of a problem with them. But I really don't have the history you do.

But..When it comes to both your parents being addicts your definitely walking a fine line. If you take exactly as the doctor says and nothing more. You'll be pretty much fine. If you start to feel your wanting more than you're getting, especially cause it makes you feel good. Get away from them. You're starting the mental addiction. But later down the road your body will naturally need more as you build up a tolerance. This is normal and wouldn't worry much about. It's the mental part I'd definitely "try" and watch.

Good luck either way. If you are that worried. You may just want to avoid it altogether.

[Sam.]

thank god i am an alcoholic not a pill poper

[AbramIsaac]

Vicodin won't always make you happy.

It's a Euphoric Depressant. Early on, you primarily feel the euphoria, and the depressant aspect only makes you sort of tired. Later on, and as your dose increases, the euphoria decreases and the depression increases.

Once a night? No, you should be fine. You need to worry more about taking it during the day, to maintain your lifestyle.

[Elision]

thanks for the input guys

[Sam.]

pill poppin
chillin chillin chillin

[FreeSpeech]

Just don't take it, it's simple as that. What is it prescribed for? Unless you're in excrutiating pain, and absolutely NEED it, don't take it.

I had insomnia for a bit and started taking Nyquil too much, so I realized it was bad and just stopped. It's not like I was hardcore addicted, but I was taking too much too often so I just stopped.

I've only used hardcore painkillers once, I hurt my neck playing football, and they messed me up and I was loopy like a mofo. I didn't like how I could be that easily influenced by a lil pill, so I tossed em and just dealt with the pain.

[Maybe]

From someone who was prescribed the same pill, I'll tell you this: You won't become addicted taking 1 per night. Although, after a while the good feeling fades and just becomes a lingering nausea. Despite popular belief, dependency on any pill or beverage is purely psychological in the early stages before your body develops a chemical dependency.

Also, in regards to your parents being in to drugs: As imbalanced as the child may be (or not be), that doesn't make you more prone to addiction psychically, but mainly psychologically since (and if) you're surrounded by it.

I wouldn't worry. I've taken everything from adderall and percocets to doral and vicodin and I've never become addicted. I doubt I have some super human tolerance.

[Sam.]

I gotta thank the lord for the weed and the nicotine
I can't sleep close my eyes I see wicked things

[yoshi]

I wouldn't worry. I've taken everything from adderall and percocets to doral and vicodin and I've never become addicted. I doubt I have some super human tolerance.

Oooh, you've been on benzos

[Elision]

I think it's fine if prescribed medically?

I mean, the doctor didn't say take 1 every night for the rest of your life.

You get off eventually..right?

yeah, I guess. I'm just really worried due to my genetic predisposal and all