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6365544 tn?1381171589

Detoxing from Oxy while at work? Day 1 :(

I have a huge oxycodone habit and I hope posting here helps with me get through the detox process.  I was taking about 12 30mg Roxys per day for the past 2 years.  Unfortunately I preferred to snort them and honestly I think that I’m more addicted to that then anything.  The feeling that I got from the actual snorting sensation is very addictive.  Anyways, I’m attempting to start my detox today.  I took 1 subutex today, which helped a bit.   Starting tomorrow, I will not be taking anything.   The other unfortunate part – I cannot miss work.  So, I have Imodium and 800mg IB. I figure if I can make it to Friday then I have the weekend, by Monday the 7th, I will be decent.   I’m a 33yo male.  Does anyone have anything they can add as far as getting through the withdrawals while working?  I’m really worried about the energy part of it.  I appreciate any feedback.  Thank you.
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Detoxing at work will be tough like everyone above says. I was hypersensitive to heat, to cold, to sound, even my thoughts "hurt". You deal with lots of people on the phone. Be careful not to over react to "pushy " people. I was very irritable at times during my first week off oxy. Fortunately my wife is a career RN and dealt with all my moody bs in stride. I do not know how she put up with me. Be careful at work knowing ahead of time you may be feeling a little impatient and out of sorts.
In the morning tyrosine and other amino acids helped me with energy. I had to leave them alone after lunch or I got really jittery and couldn't settle down once I was in bed for the evening.
Anthony Robbins could learn something about true desire and motivation from all the folks here who make it through the "flu" we talk about.
Best of luck, you CAN do this!
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5904477 tn?1390245415
I am 29 hours into my withdrawal from 20 plus norcos a day. I am finding that attitude has a lot to do with it. Kinda fake it til you feel it!  I am not an emotional person either but found myself crying over a commercial today so be prepared for that!  I wish you luck!  Stay close here and listen to their advice!  I couldn't have got this far without everyone here!  They are truly my angels!
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4522800 tn?1470325834
So True Barb..Also we go through the same grieving process when we give up are substances. I just found info on it and put it in my Journal.
I would like to share something here..I was on the Methadone after the oxys/hydos.for over 12years.I tried to taper down but did not make it..I was always running short and started to buy the Adderral from the streets..These 2 drugs gave me a crank buzz and then a benzo at night to come down. I am going to tell you that PLEASE do not go with the Adderral..BS you can have bad w/ds from that one two. I had a experience in all my years of using nothing like this before. I now can tell which drug did what as far as physically and mentally..What a lot of people do not see is that each drug hits different Neurotransmitters and so fourth in our Brains. This just makes it worse to come off of while you are trying to heal the brain from the other meds..Please do not add any more..Give the brain time to heal. Try all the natural things that my MH friends told you..OK. Be Safe!!
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4626633 tn?1382597122
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I have been there. Now, your emotions will come back with a vengeance. It doesn't take long either. So you may end up going through the grieving process, as you may not have done so yet. Even if you thought you had, if that makes sense.

Stay around. We will give you support, and it does help.
How are you feeling now?
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6063300 tn?1430430571
yes that was the Oxy making you numb! This stuff is horrible! I hope you can take Friday off and wish you the best!
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Yes Barb, I sit down at work. I have to make calls and talk to people all day. My boss is the Tony Robbins type, ton of energy and always trying to push you to be sucessfull. That is going to be the hard part as well. As far as emotions... Im not sure I have any of those anymore.  My father recently passed away, we were best friends and I didnt even cry at the funeral. Im assuming it is because the Oxy made me that numb.  Again, I really appreciate all of the support and comments.
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