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!

[rxtkdw01]

I have been suffering from this dependency for 3 years and am on day 4 C/T. I was taking 15 norco 10/325 everyday for most of that 3 years. In an attempt to "self-detox" (approx. a year ago) I started on ambien 10 mg and quickly became addicted to that too. Please be weary of jumping onto an RX sleep medication such as Ambien (Zolpidiem) because you may become cross addicted such as I did. I was also a professional in this field until this addiction cost me my job. Although the withdrawls are HORRIBLE opiate addiction withdrawl symptoms are not life threatening. Suboxone is a very relevant and legitimate way to bypass these symptoms but a large percentage of these pt's become reliant on this medication also. There is a reason that these MD's that perscribe it are HEAVILY regulated by the DEA and state...some pt must stay on this drug for the rest of their lives...

[needhelplv]

Im having the SAME problem. im on day 3 and cant handle not sleeping. dont know if i should take a lortab at night only???? let me know if anyone can help!!

[dhnc806]

i have been taking percocets for a year and 1/2 and tried to get off of them three times it was to hard and no sleep couldn't handle it...I know if i could sleep at night i would get through it somehow if there is anyone who knows any home rememedies or suggestions for restlessness i would greatly appreciate it my email address is ***@****

[worried878]

I have been taking ambien for sleep off and on for years...my doc feels like a good night sleep is the best thing for back pain...and he is right...I have never abused it nor developed a tolerence to it..I take about 2.5 mg a night...but not all night...I have it for this ****/quitting I mean and may take more...It is hard to abuse it because you fall asleep within 15 minutes of taking it...be close to a bed...do not drink while taking it...there is no hangover as it is short acting...It is not a narcotic...I am not pushing drugs to detox from drugs...but those of us who need to work and keep going have to sleep...I did try lunesta but did not work for me but works for many...you need to give yourself every break you can get for a little while (:

[toxictome]

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[ServantHehasChosen]

Pls explain in detail, I dont understand, where do I repost?  Thank You for Listening