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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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5429734 tn?1379741413
Hi there! I just wanted to let you know you are posting on some older threads go to the top of this page and hit the Orange post a question button that way you will get some more support ok? Glad you found mh this is a wonderful supportive community! :) congrats on your 24 days by the way!
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Dear HarperOC,
I was clean for 3 years, using 4-7 lortab a a day. I relapsed a year ago when I went into the casino industry as a black jack dealer and started using oxy for pain and a better attitude towards my players.  I got clean on  dec 4 this year and have not used in 24 days. I have not been back to work yet but I go back on the first. I a freaking out about it.  I cry all the time too, still!!! Plus I am 40 years old starting all over again. My family does not know about my addiction because they would disown me.  Thank God I have a great husband but he's hard to talk to and he is getting bitter about me not making any money that we need to live. I am so scared to go to an na/aa meeting in fear that someone might know me and tell my family.  Plus I'm scared to drive because my brain is all over the place and I can't focus.  I hate my job but it's the only thing I can do to make a living.  
I can tell you this, today is better than yesterday.  I get anxious in the morning and late at night. Mostly cause I feel all alone at those times cause my husband is either sleeping or working.  But those anxious times are becoming smaller windows of time everyday.  Still freaking out about going back to work on January 1 but I am going to a dr on the 30th to talk.  I had a bunch of anti- depressant drugs but they all made me sick to my stomach, and nausias so I had to stop taking them.  Wondering if anyone out there had the same feeling on cymbalta, trazadone??? It hurt my stomach so bad to take them.  I still have them but I'm scared to take them....it would be really nice to hear back from some of you out there...I feel all alone in this quest and really need some support
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4626633 tn?1382597122
Hey there! Just wanted to check on you. How are you doing tonight?
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Thanks Kyle!  Monday will be day 7 kinda. I took that subutex that day but that only helped in the morning... wore off pretty quickly.   I felt like I was going to die last night.  I took a Xanax, which I normally wouldnt do... Im not a fan of Xan.  But if I wouldnt of had that, I prolly wouldnt of slept at all. My legs do not stop moving...its so annoying  But I slept a decent 9 hours.  I had to work today unfortunately. I took 800mg IB, Imod, Pottasium, L-Tyro and B6\12.   I suprisingly feel kinda ok..My legs are not throbbing quie as much. I dont want to speak to soon thou. .   I apolize for the typos, at work and I kinda have to type fast.  Im drinking alot of fluids, but I also still drinking Diet Dr Pepper. If I dont have caffiene, I will get the worst headache.

Thank all of you for the support..  I really appreaciate it!!
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1970885 tn?1435860428
By Monday, if I figured it right, you'll be starting your 7th day? Even if it's your 6th day, you should be much better. Now, having said that, you'll still experience anxiety and all of your emotions will be over the top. But you should be able to function at work OK. I went back to work after 6 days and did alright. And from that point it seemed to get better faster; with good days and bad days.  Try to keep it all in perspective. Be proud of what you're doing.
K
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4626633 tn?1382597122
Good, now you can rest. Hot baths with Epsom Salts help the restlessness.

You'll be totally good to go Monday. Not running marathons, but better!! Hydrate and then, hydrate some more!

We are all here for you.
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6063300 tn?1430430571
Try taking magnisium and potassium for the legs at night it helps!
you will feel a lot better by Monday! Keep up the great work!
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4341997 tn?1514588688
you should be feeling better by Monday....glad you took today off!  that way you can have a long weekend maybe?  are you off tmrw??
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1831920 tn?1320857757
You will be feeling A LOT better by Monday.
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Thanks again for the support. I actually took the day off of work today. I figured,  my health is worth more then anything....my boss will get over it.  Last night was really hard.  I woke up every 2 hours and my legs don't stop moving. You think by monday I will be ok? That's the 7/8th day.
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2083449 tn?1381354708
Hi there! I used to take 30mg Roxys (although not as much, and i never snorted them)and I also live in Vegas! You will have a rough few days, but you can do it! Just hang in there and try to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Remember to drink lots of fluids and take vitamins to keep up your strength. Although it may be tough, hopefully work will keep your mind busy and you won't just lay and watch the clock. Keep posting your progress. There is lots of great support here!
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6109773 tn?1381071043
Aww I'm sorry that you're having a hard time at work. Just take a minute.. Hour at a time. You just need to make it to the weekend. You got this!!!!
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1827057 tn?1397520277
Great job J !   just keep going and it will all be better soon. You are lucky to be having any "ok "  feelings at day two lol   . Just hang in there friend
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Well.. I have 51 minutes to go until I get to leave work.  Just when I feel ok for a second, all of the sudden I get a wave of hell hits me.  Thanks again for all the comments and support... it really helped me get thru the day,
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1970885 tn?1435860428
Doesn't mean much now, but just think of the stories you'll be able to tell. I did a couple of things during my days in detox hell, and when I look back I have to laugh. I've posted a couple of my "adventures in hell".  
If you can, keep your sense of humor - it will be as important as anything else during this process.
K
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2107676 tn?1388973859
Haha, keep up that attitude and you will be fine.
I know a few people that detoxed at work.  We formed a Secret Detoxers Club.  We told one girl just to hide behind the filing cabinet.  We made up fake guns to aim at people that annoyed us.  It just went on and on but it was fun and it helped a few people through working while detoxing.  
Good luck and Keep Posting
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Well...  My work day is half way done.  Its pretty crazy,  I obviosly feel horrible. I forgot the immodium... my brain is really foggy. My eyes are watery and I have a lot of cold sweats. I have been drinking alot of water and I suprisingly was able to eat half a sub.  This is awesome..lol.
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6063300 tn?1430430571
Isn't the support on here amazing?! I would never have gotten to day 41 with out them!! As for the Diet DP I totally understand I love my diet coke! lol I now find myself craving water more and more every day! You can do this even if you feel like giving up jump on here and post it will get you threw! We are all here for you!
Keep up the good work and look forward to the weekend!
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Thank Kyle!  Yeah,  I know exactly what you mean. Im so used to working high and snorting pills. It used to be my breakfast basically.  Im almost half way there!  My legs are killing me. And I hate the cold sweats.  The worst is my legs at night... they dont stop moving.  I feel really determined this time...  Its different the the other times Ive tried to quit.
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1970885 tn?1435860428
As the above have already posted, you will have a difficult time detoxing at work - I can't even imagine what that would be like. However, if anyone notices or says anything, just tell them that you're feeling kind of sick but, because of the staffing shortage, you drug yourself in anyway.
There are things available that may help, but for me time was the only thing that made any difference. Each minute, every hour was a victory as I was getting closer to my goal.
And as a footnote - we addicts love the rituals associated with using almost as much as using...Your's was snorting, mine was having my pills with me and watching the clock until the "magic hour" when I could take the meds. I had others, but that was my favorite.
Hang in there.  If you can get through a couple of days at work while detoxing then you can do just about anything.
K
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Thank you for the kind words. I know that the grieving process will most likely start soon.
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6365544 tn?1381171589
Wow.... Thank you for all the support.  It is giving me strength to get thru this.  Sorry, I didnt update earlier.. we had a long morning meeting.  It was an hour but it felt like 5 hours...lol.  I feel pretty horrible right now.  My legs would not stop moving last night, I woke up every 2 hours. I drank about half a bottle of nyquil.  Im super sweaty right now but Im also really cold. I took an 800mg IB and I have been drinking a lot of water.  I know Im supposed to leave the caffiene alone, but I had to have my diet dr pepper.  Thank you again for all the support.  Its only 10am here in Nevada, so I have a ways to go to make it to 5pm still.
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1909286 tn?1379435137
My husband was taking the same amount...took his last pill at midnight Sunday, he's the kind of guy that will NEVER miss work!!....well he made it Mon, Tues, & left today 4 work, but he just called me saying he's coming back home!...last night had 2 be THE WORST 4 both of us....we were both taking 8-10.30mg oxycodone & 2 80mg oxycontin...u r going 2 be SICK!!...but u CAN do it!!..just don't know how long u will last at work...he also was trying 2 make until Fri, his day off...this S*CKS!!!!...I came off methadone took.me 2months from 80-100mg daily, down to 2mg from Jan 2012 to March 24, 2012 & that was nothing compared 2 the h$ll we r going thru right now!!...couldn't sleep all night, & just kept moving like crazy!!!...I WILL NEVER TOUCH ANOTHER ONE, I can tell u that!!!!...I personally think u will be 2 sick.2 work...u might make it 2days tops...u can always say u came down w/the flu!!...best of luck!!....u CAN do it!!!!....
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2107676 tn?1388973859
Let us know how you are making out.
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