My husband is withdrawing from oxycotin how do I keep him calm I feel so helpless

[rachel88661]

My husband just recently admitted to me that he has had an addiciton to oxycotin for the past few months.  I knew he was doing them here and there but never thought it would get to this point.   Then the lying came and finding ways to get money so he could hide it from me.  He has withdrawn before but this time it is bad.  I know he wants help and is qutting cold turkey with some help with a med from his doc.  I think it is called colodin??  SOme sort of blood pressure med that helps with withdrawal symptoms.  His legs are so restless, he is up and down and cant stop pacing.  I am trying so hard to stay calm and supportive but I know that when he tries to go to bed tonight he is going to go crazy what can I do??

[rachel88661]

Well we made it it is now day 3.  He slept better lastnight the dr gave him a light sleep aid.  He was up and down a few times but better than the night before.   I am hoping by the weekend he will be feeling better so he can venture out and get some air.  We have taken a few short walks together but it is pretty chilly here today so not sure what we will be able to do.  He seeems to be a little more sad today.  Upset about what he did to himself me and his family.  It is killer seeing him cry but I am trying to stay strong.  Thank you for all your support,

Rachel and Hubby Cory

[Rupp86]

hows day 2?

[Jules1866]

Rachel,

You are wise getting the valerin root, i drink it in my tea, there are many things you can get from the health food store (all natural) to help with anxiety and depression for after the withdrawls are over, be prepared so it does not sneak up on him...valerian root, passion flower, kava kava, and keep rubbin him down, the worst part is the rls and the aches and pains.

he is half way there!!!!! i am prayin for you and hubby! what is hubby first name so I can pray for him....

jules

[Weney3777]

My husband and I went through oxy w/d together a couple of months ago. We constantly messaged eachother's legs. Even arms and neck. it really helped.

[jt808]

i was on 60 pills aa day for over 8 yrs the rls KILLED me but try hylands rls u can get it over the counter at like walgreens and u take like 2-3 as needed trust me itll make em feel just a lil bit beter plz try it if u want cuz the rls for me was soooooo bad. good luck.

[SensibleInSarnia]

What did your doc give him to sleep?