How bad will my withdrawal be after 2 weeks of heroin use. Ur not shooting up?

[Bananabella]

I started using 2 weeks ago when my 17 yr old niece died suddenly from a bad liver disease 4 hours before her transplant... destroyed us all. I do not shoot up and was using roughly 3 bags a day ... very low grade stuff in my area. Can anyone please help.. I could really use someone to talk to... I had not used for over a year. Very disappointed in myself and today is day one. I refuse to let this get any more out of hand.

[10356]

I have been in the dark many times myself. Do not beat yourself up too much as you did stop after 12 days. I do not know if I could have done the same once started. I had lost my Niece in a house fire she was as a Daughter to me. I understand the Grief and temptation to deaden the pain.. I feel I'm much healthier for dealing with her death clean.. The drugs stagnate us we never move on from the pain.. I'm really glad you got 6 hrs sleep This will help a lot ! It sounds like you have been thru some trials This makes us strong and determined once we make up our minds.. Stay busy today as this will help and try to eat and drink water our a sports drink to make sure you are hydrated. I sure hope today goes quickly for you..

[Bananabella]

Feeling ok... got about 6 hours sleep last night. Chills and hot flashes are worst of my symptoms right now along with a metallic taste in my mouth which is familiar to me from chemo treatments. It's odd but withdrawals can be similar to side effects from chemo. I hate this and am so disappointed in myself and can not believe I signed on for this again! Ughhh...it is so much easier having someone to talk to so ty for being my angel at a very dark time.

[10356]

Your very Welcome. I also come from a family that I do not have the best relationship. The Gaba may even help you to get some sleep That would be great as the no sleep just magnify's all the other symptoms..  I'm glad you found us, It is always good to tell on yourself as we definitely need accountability.. How are you feeling now ? I was glad to read it only last 7 days for you as that means this will probably follow the same path just not as extreme..

[Bananabella]

Omg thank u for your kind words and info... I have kicked twice on my own and of course was hell but made it thru. My withdrawals never last more than 7 days and I also have gabapentin which I know for fact helps a ton. You just saved me cause I really need to talk to someone and of course I have hidden my relapse being that my family is mourning.

[10356]

Also you should notice a lessening of symptoms on around day 3 and feel better by 5 we are all different but I hope this is true for you.

[10356]

Hi Bananabella Welcome to the forum.. First I would like to send my Condolences for the loss of your Dear Niece so close to Transplant That is heartbreaking.. Good on you that you are going to deal with this clean Using just makes it all so much worse.. After 12 days I suspect you will have a lil rls as I have found we have muscle memory when we kick drugs you may loose a couple of nights sleep and deal with anxiety.. It should not be a full blown wd but a irritation.. walking exercise helps a lot with all symptoms You may have to force yourself but do Being outside walking also helps to deal with grief. Hot baths our showers for the RLS you should not have any bathroom issues but if you do there is Imodium although I prefer to let things clear. You may want to add a Protein drink for the vitamins and minerals also stay hydrated That is important.. eat clean. You can do this You have done it before. I'm Proud of you that you choose to grieve clean as we do not while on drugs Not in a healthy way. If AA NA makes you uncomfortable It would not hurt to see someone private a counselor phys clergy just as long as you have a support and it helps to get to the root cause of your addiction It helps a lot. I hope this helpful, I also wish you well.  lesa