Opiate withdrawal

[Attorney]

Hey,
I am a working mom (I guess my nickname gives the working part away) and have been on Lort 10 for about 2 years.  In the last year I have gotten up to 15-20 per day.  I recently quit cold turkey (despite having to work and be a wife and mom)and am on day 6. The withdrawal has gotten better, but I think that I fear the night time the most. I just can't seem to sleep.....almost at all. Any idea how long this will last?

I know that I am strong in that I have made it throught the worst part of this whole thing....having to function normally through most of this, but I cannot keep going with such little sleep. I feel so groggy in the morning I almost can't get going.

I really can't go to anyone...even a doctor...because of my and my family's position over here.  Can anyone please give me some advice or even some words of encouragement?

Thanks to all of you for allowing me to read your stories.  It has really helped me throughout all of this during those restless nights.  You are all so strong in what you have done!

[Connell]

I'm new to this, but feel very secure now that i've read everyone else's posts. Thank you soooo very much to everyone for being so honest. Both my husband and I are quitting cold turkey.We started out taking loritab about 3 years ago and have since then moved on to methadone. Since we have 3 young boys who need constant supervision, it was my turn yesterday and his turn to stop today. We both know that we'll be completely miserable for the next couple days or god forbid weeks. My personal mindset is that I need to put my 3 kids first. How dare I be so damn selfish? We spent money on ourselves for something stupid rather than a family activity! Our children did not ask for this!! They deserve good,sober,straight parents with a clear head on their shoulders. One day at a time! It's almost the end of my 2nd day and I can begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel!  One day at a time, one hour at a time. I can't really give any advice other than  do what works for you. All I can say is that I am (for once) very proud of my strength. I am determined to give my kids a better life. If I keep them in my mind first, then I have no other choice but to succeed. Good luck to you all. We started this horrible addiction all on our own and now I think we can all put it all to an end on our own. Thanks again.

[Miss_Sick]

Hey Billy and All others trying to kick this ****** addiction -
I'm now doing what you did in May. Cold turkey from taking 100mg morphine p/day. Its absolute hell.  I tried a methedone clinic but it takes a week to see the doctor and so I find myself feeling like I got hit by a bus, electrocuted and the electricity is still hitting every nerve, joint and muscle in my body, food poisoning, stomach flu, cold sweats, vomitting, seizures.. it goes on and on. The worst part.. is already being an insomniac and now, the added sleeplessness and restlessness is torture for days on end until I finally pass out from exhaustion - which is something I welcome.. believe me.

Does anyone know how long this will take? How long will these withdrawls from morphine last? I'm on day 2.. that's it.  I'm hoping it ends soon..  

Does anyone know of anything to help the stomach cramps and constant trips to the bathroom?

[Billy_Sixx]

well. its hard to know where to start

i typed this huge posting but i wasnt signed up so it was lost...im pretty pissed...

i cant make it like it was so im gonna hit it in a nutshell

i was on dilaudid 8 mg for 2 years

oral, then insuflation, than intravenous injections

kicked cold turkey for 2 weeks, felt better, relapsed

taking methadone cuz i dont know what else to do

life without opioids doesnt make sense

i crushed my family

my fiancee thinks its "her" (lack of testosterone lack of sex drive)

and tonight i seek what i know cant be found because there is no remedies for withdrawing from painkillers.

tonight i am in withdrawal. u think lortab is hard to get off? faaackkk...try kicking methadone...or missing a couple doses cuz u missed ur appt and dr. isnt there all week...

tonight i feel what u felt unless u still feel it...my legs are kicking aching...my back hurts...my whole body has that "bedsore" feeling to it when uve stayed in bed too long

my urinary tract is active 24/7

i can acheive spontaneous orgasm if i try (when im in need of any other feeling than this)

and the night is cold cruel and restless

withdrawal = depleted endorphins (natural analgesic alkaloids)

id say do a bunch of spontaneous push ups if u can...u get a rush of opiate-like feelings

sprints..runs....anything to tell ur brain hey! im not taking the pills so start making those endorphins again!

be active...its impossible i know. lethargic...my fingers have a hard time right now

i just need someone...anyone...to sit here with me

so...i know this msg is abstract and prolly doesnt help an ounce...but truth is i prolly need more help than you....

Moms rock....moms are incredible....moms are wonderful. just kick it for the kid ok? and urself obviously....but u have an incentive.....i dont. i dont care to wake up in the morning....i dont have a professional career.....im a mechanic and i dont have work these days.....i fix airplanes and im a junkie....how did that happen? methadone. i lived normally the day after my first methadone dose. i applied to college and went etc...the mornings were only hard because i was so high on methadone...not a lack thereof....

everyone wonders how to beat the sickness...the pains and twitches....

nobody can. its chemistry. unless u have liquid human endorphins in sterile injectable form......and if u do fedex me some...one shot and ud be yourself again...

since theres no such thing...ur body needs to restore itself and all that takes is time

i hate to say it....but u cant beat the long restless nights...not for a while sweetheart.

ur legs will kick and ache as they please...and ur brain will not settle down the least to allow sleep...

take a few gravols...knock urself out

just keep a firm grip on urself

right now im gonna take a hot shower here in my basement at 3 am...my parents are upstairs wide-eyed talking. hunnie, whats the shower runnin for at this hour? whats billy doing? ah, go back to bed. its just billy in our basement, and he's in withdrawal...

thats just the way it is.


things change....i love all of you. that deep, common feeling shared type of love.

                             -

[MegaMelons]

Nm this website is ****** outdated as ****

[MegaMelons]

I have some great advice, go to a sauna, everyday, make yourself get up and go.  The drugs get out of your system fast this way through sweating.  Stay in the sauna as long as possible until you feel like you cannot breath.  It has worked wonders for me.  I am on day 3 of opiate withdrawal and couldnt even walk so I figured I wuld try it.  It wears you out but man I feel 110% better than I did this morning.  Oh and if you can't eat make a shake with bananas (potassium is important when you are withdrawling), ice cream, milk, ice cubes, and strawberry yogurt.  I couldnt eat and was starving almost to death until I got this idea.  I have been preparing for this withdrawal from opiates for a month and I have every method downpat.  My withdrawal should be WAY worse than it is but its bearable because I tapered and I prepared a lot.  Good luck man.

[wildwoodone]

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