Day 4

[twolve]

I am currently on Day 4 of quitting oxys c/t. I tried it about a year ago and the past 4-5 months i had an elbow surgery and began taking either vicodin or oxys daily but at a somewhat small dose. If I would do oxy it would be about 40mg per day. My w/d have been tolerable so far. I am def. experiencing some anxiety just in the sense that I will shake my leg while I sit down. I don't have any aches or pains like I would when I couldn't find an oxy when I wanted one. The difference now is that I truly don't want them anymore and I feel that is a big help. I have worked every day since trying to quit and I think that helps because I have no chance of sleeping past 6 am anyway. I have been drinking gatorade and eating a lot of fruits and have always been in good shape as it is. I guess my question is from this point on will it get better or worse? If it will get better than I feel as though I will be totally fine. If it gets worse I am going to really have to be strong because my girlfriend comes into town for a week tomorrow. My mood has gotten better in the past day or so although I definitely don't have a ton of energy. Anything anyone can offer will be extremely helpful. Thank you!

[lifesaride]

sounds like you got it licked . way to go

[enemy48]

Sounds really good Man!

Looks like you're almost done w/the physical w/d's.

I think the girlfriend coming in for a week will help you.  I see no need to say anything.  She will occupy your mind and you'll notice how you'll laugh & smile more!

Have a great week!

[sadinmichigan]

Congratulations...You sound like you are on the upswing here...thats great..i can't see why it would get worse now...enjoy your time with your girl!! and good for you!! Have a great week..Have you tried aminos  and all that good stuff..maybe some energy drinks..

[dominosarah]

Congrats on getting your life back.  It should be all uphill now.  Enjoy your time with your girl!!!!!  Keep us posted on how you are doing!!!!         sara

[twolve]

Thanks a lot. I have been taking multi-vitamins, but no aminos yet. I do drink energy drinks but actually haven't since I quit so that's a good idea. I actually play college baseball in michigan so it was interesting to see your name. My energy has been down relative to normal, but not bad in terms of what I have read here. I have actually continued physical therapy for my elbow, worked out, gone to work, and I am generally in pretty good spirits. I really made the decision to just fight this and I was ready for anything, and I ended up getting surprised because it hasn't been that bad. This forum has been great for me because only my roomate knows about it, and he doesnt even i started to get to the point where i needed it daily. I have found myself laughing and talking sports with my dad like usual and that felt good. But sometimes my mom will be talking to me offering suggestions about what I should do with my gf when she gets here and for some reason I want to just be like Mom just please stop talking lol. I honestly didn't think I had the willpower to do this, but you honestly don't know what your capable of until you make the decision to take it head on. Do you think it hasn't been so bad because I wasn't taking an extreme dose? Because from what I hear oxy w/d is as bad as it gets, except maybe methadone.

[worried878]

I am sure u r close to being finished with the physical withdrawals...way to go!...the aminos in the thomas recipe can help with the mental stuff..theanine is great for anxiety...found in geen tea as well...good luck and keep moving forward

[misterkangfish]

CONGRATULATIONS! Keep it up. You can do this because yoy want it. I quit oxys twice (I'm kind of dumb). If I can do it you can too  Life is so much better clean. I'm getting back there myself. Hang in there. - John