Detox from Dilaudid

[Cant_take_it85]

Hi, I've been on Dilaudid for 8 years. I stopped taking them yesterday and the withdrawals feel like they are killing me.
The sneezing, sore throat, headaches, upset stomach, crazy feeling in my legs, can't sit still, can't sleep.
I don't think I can do this. I've seen the Thomas Recipe and I don't have the money for it. Guess I'll just die here!
I have a blood disorder that causes severe chronic pain, the Dilaudid was to help with the pain.... 8 years later and I was still on it. I'm tired of depending on the meds to get through my day. I have a life to live with my husband and kids and I've been so detached from life.....
I just don't think I can make it. I'm ready to go to the ER and just get the meds..... I can't take it!
Night number 2 and I wanna give in!
PLEASE HELP.

[Cant_take_it85]

Thank you all for your wisdom. I made it through Night #2. It was hell but I took some Tylenol PM and Benedryl and I was able to catch a few hours of sleep.
Today feels better than yesterday and I'm sure tomorrow will feel better than today.
I'm going to try to get some more sleep and hopefully when I wake up, I'll feel even better.
Thank you all sooooooo much. Every time I read a message from you all, I start crying, it's so good to know I'm not alone.

[lulu747]

Hey there-
Welcome and congratulations on making the very hard (but extremely worthwhile) decision in taking your life back.  The next 48 hours are gonna be rough.  There is no way to sugar coat it...It's awful.  But the only way out is through and I promise it is SO worth it.  You are worth it.  Did you tell your doctor you were doing this?  There were a lot of great suggestions made above that I will echo.  Also, something that helped me IMMENSELY the second time I did this nearly 3 years ago was clonidine.  It is a blood pressure med commonly prescribed for opiate detox.  It really helps diminish the symptoms, particularly the feeling that you want to crawl out of your skin.  The most important thing you can use in your arsenal is a good attitude.  You must believe that you can do this, that you will do this.  The w/d will peak tomorrow and then it will lessen slowly but in a week from now you will feel like an entirely different person.  Because you have a serious medical condition I urge you to seek support from your doctor.  The lack of sleep is by far the toughest for many and as much as I'd like to tell you that you will sleep soon...the truth is sleep is the last thing to come back.  Just know that when your body needs to sleep, it will.  Distracting yourself with music (I sang and prayed and I am not religious) is awesome.  Same with mindless TV or a good movie.  As soon as you can, move around.  A limp around the block in the fresh air does you a world of good.  It's so hard and I totally feel for you.  I've been where you are as have most people on this forum.  Please seek as much support as you can.  You want to be successful in this.  I know it seems dark and hopeless right now but trust me, there is light at the end of the tunnel and if you keep moving towards it you will be so HAPPY you did.  Treat yourself gently and with compassion.  It's a long road.  Post as much as you need to, there is always someone here.
Sending support...
Lu

[Cant_take_it85]

Ty for your encouragement and wisdom. This is so hard.... The lack of sleep is really getting me.

[msdelight]

Hi honey I'm so sorry you are going through this. It going to get better I promise. Even if funds are low, you must get some immodium to stop the runs. Get the generic, lopamide for a few bucks. You'll only need a small amount. Drink a lot of water to rehydrate and flush the toxins. Do you have SX Anemia? I wouldnt want to advise you without knowing your ailment. Hang in there friend. It isn't easy but it's worth it.  

[onthefence]

you can do this! the feeling for awhile is very unpleasant and uncomfortable, i know i have been there. Many of us have. to get through it there are things that help, music, and anything to keep your mind occupied and that will keep your attitude good, it is very easy to let your mind talk your body in to giving up and starting the cycle again, . One minute at a time , try to be ok without being ok, surender as much as you can and as time passes, it will slowly get better, as soon as you are able exercise, start with walks to the bathroom and take baths , very warm. then walk or pace , drink water , keep hydrated its important, bannanas, if possible for potassium, cal, mag zinc, supplement , as soon as you can feel good enough to get out to store.
when i was on day 2 i just put on music i liked and rocked and kicked in bed , between baths.The bath helped take that Horrid feeling away, for short time , but it started staying away longer as days passed.
it is now over 2 years , since i have taken any opiates, and i can tell you the hell of w/d was worth it as i feel freedom!I was on opiates including dialudid
and others for 8 years also, started with me manipulating pain doctor, then pain clinic, sure i have injuries and legitimate pain , but i have always been an addict.
i know you can do this people do this everyday and make it,what we think ,we can do ,  our thoughts are who we are and control our outcomes.Being a slave to pills or any substance is unsustainable ....