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Oxycontine Withdrawal
Hi,
I am on day 2 of trying to get off a 100mg per day oxy habit and dilaudid habit. I was on the meds for 14 months. The only person who knows is my wife. I started taking pills after I got a vicectomy and I just got hooked. my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the same time and I even started taking his pills to support my habit. He knew about it and tried to get me to quit but I,couldn't. He died on march 3rd and I took the rest of his supply to help deal with the depression and cuz i was addicted. I know I am such a horrible person for doing this but I need to get thru this. I am 33 with 2 baby daughters. Before this,I had never taken a drug in my life. Is there anything I can do to make this easier? Any foods I can eat? How long will the symptoms last? I just want to feel normal again. Any advice would be appreciated.
I am on day 2 of trying to get off a 100mg per day oxy habit and dilaudid habit. I was on the meds for 14 months. The only person who knows is my wife. I started taking pills after I got a vicectomy and I just got hooked. my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the same time and I even started taking his pills to support my habit. He knew about it and tried to get me to quit but I,couldn't. He died on march 3rd and I took the rest of his supply to help deal with the depression and cuz i was addicted. I know I am such a horrible person for doing this but I need to get thru this. I am 33 with 2 baby daughters. Before this,I had never taken a drug in my life. Is there anything I can do to make this easier? Any foods I can eat? How long will the symptoms last? I just want to feel normal again. Any advice would be appreciated.
Big congrats on day 3! Sounds like you are really toughing through it. And working, wow! Keep hanging on. The worst of this should about be over. I am so sorry you are not getting the support you need at home. Hopefully she comes around soon. She probably just needs a little bit of time to process everything. We are here for you! Please keep posting and letting us know how you are doing. Take care! :)
Hi Angie, Your words have encouraged me so, so much. I'm sorry that I have taken so long to respond and I hope this message can be seen by everyone who posted on my question. I am doing this while continuing to work at a bank of all places and today was absolute hell. The longest day of my life. Right now I have a fever that won't go away and I feel like I have had one since the end of Day 1 at least which was Monday. I'm so thankful that today is over. I told my wife that I wanted to take off the rest of the week but she would not let me. She actually has not been very supportive. That is one reason why I sought out this forum. I told her on Monday that I took my last pill on Sunday and that the next two weeks would be hell and she got very upset with me. I told her that I didn't need to be honest, but I wanted to because she is my wife and I love her dearly. She is starting to come around which is all I can ask for.
I feel like your story is so similar to mine though. I started taking the meds for actual pain, but then continued to take them, only because they made me feel good and helped me to relax. I actually felt like I was a better husband and father because of the medication which is so ridiculous now that I think about it. I feel so ashamed that I stole pills from my dad and took the rest of his supply after he passed away. I know now that I have no choice but to get through this because I no longer have access to pills and this is a good thing. Anyway, Day 3 is almost near the end. I am going to follow some other peoples advice and try the vitamins to see if that helps at all. Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me. I need it so much.
I feel like your story is so similar to mine though. I started taking the meds for actual pain, but then continued to take them, only because they made me feel good and helped me to relax. I actually felt like I was a better husband and father because of the medication which is so ridiculous now that I think about it. I feel so ashamed that I stole pills from my dad and took the rest of his supply after he passed away. I know now that I have no choice but to get through this because I no longer have access to pills and this is a good thing. Anyway, Day 3 is almost near the end. I am going to follow some other peoples advice and try the vitamins to see if that helps at all. Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me. I need it so much.
one day at a time my brother I am a man who has been down this road before.I am on day2 of detox and I was taking 120mgs of oxy a day.I do believe in prayer but sometimes this stuff can scare new comers away.Stay in the moment move a muscle change a thought, no matter what don't pick up.You will get there and we can beat this thing with help from others you are not alone
Faith is fine, but pushing Jesus (or any other religion) to ANYONE on this site is inappropriate. Anyway.... You can do this if you have had enough! I will send you a message or you can read my journal for some guides on how to feel better etc. It is compiled from experience and those who have gone before me. Good luck and you can do this!
Re read the faith. Religion is fine. But it is not the solution to addiction - it may be part of the solution, but that's it. The poster writes things that reek of cult-speak. So wrong for this forum.
Your right, everyone needs the logical advice for whats going to get them threw the actual symptoms, but to some God or whoever your
God" may be is the answer. To be honest I knew "God" didn't get me in the situation and he sure as the hell wasn't going to get me out, so I didn't pray (I'm not religious at all, in fact my views may upset some people) but everyone needs their outlets. Mine was stand up comedy (corny I know) .
God" may be is the answer. To be honest I knew "God" didn't get me in the situation and he sure as the hell wasn't going to get me out, so I didn't pray (I'm not religious at all, in fact my views may upset some people) but everyone needs their outlets. Mine was stand up comedy (corny I know) .
I hear you. And whatever gets ya thru the nite. What I am saying is the "faithinjesus" person is JUST saying to pray and also NOT talk about it: sorry that's damaging. And who the eff is that person to say it has to be "Jesus". I personally was raised Jewish so that doesn't even compute. We can all pray to our own "God" whoever, whatever that is, sure. But right now the poster needs PRACTICAL advice on how to deal.
And like Kyle said, this is NOT the place to convert or whatever anyone: it's to help of each get/stay off drugs.
I noticed the original poster has not responded since too. Makes me sad.
And like Kyle said, this is NOT the place to convert or whatever anyone: it's to help of each get/stay off drugs.
I noticed the original poster has not responded since too. Makes me sad.
I just want to lend my support. Please know so many of us here are rooting for you and have your back. Withdrawals are tougher than the mental battle after...it will be tough, but you can and will do this...like others said hot baths with Epsom salt, plenty of water, vitamins to replenish our body...and easily digestible foods. Pamper yourself , treat your body gently...God bless
Belle
Belle
To each their own, If religion gets you threw it then amazing, if pure hope and determination gets you threw it then amazing. Just because she believes in Jesus does not make her a nut job, we are all addicts and aren't we here to help each other not put each other down? Different things for different people.
You do what you need to do to get yourself better, whether it means right down ever single reason you have to get clean (your kids, wife, job) and re reading it over and over till it sinks in, then that's what it'll take. If it means asking God to help then so be it.
It boils down to having to want it bad enough and just doing it.
You do what you need to do to get yourself better, whether it means right down ever single reason you have to get clean (your kids, wife, job) and re reading it over and over till it sinks in, then that's what it'll take. If it means asking God to help then so be it.
It boils down to having to want it bad enough and just doing it.
Wow! I always have been a Christan and I pray all the time..I sure do not want to blame my God for giving me a disease called addition which it is a real full blown disease for us users..Nor do I want to blame my God for my Moms cancer coming back!! When we are sick we need to go to a Dr and/or reach out for support in every way we can..I cried to my God for 10 years because I did not want this anymore..when I did finally do it..My God was very proud and was next to be more then ever before & giving me more blessing then ever!! This is a illness!!!!!!! WE Have to have Support & Let it Out!! Honesty is the best Policy in this illness or any!!!!
Bless
Bless
Sorry, but faith offers advice that, if followed by any addict, will lead only to relapse or death. We cannot quit talking about our addiction, nor can we base our recovery on speaking what we want in our life in to existence. Poppycock.
In my opinion, this is not the place to promote any religious belief, nor is it the place to try and save anyone from anything other than their addiction.
You've been given some great advice by others. You have to take responsibility for your recovery - no one else, real or imagined, can do the work for you.
K
In my opinion, this is not the place to promote any religious belief, nor is it the place to try and save anyone from anything other than their addiction.
You've been given some great advice by others. You have to take responsibility for your recovery - no one else, real or imagined, can do the work for you.
K
I just wanted to chime.in with some practical advice. Like jif said look up the Thomas recipe in the health pages on this site. Should be at the bottom right hand side. There are some great suggestions. Take from it what you can and need. Imodium helps tons with the bathroom issues. It will also take the edge off some of the other symptoms. Hot hot baths or showers with Epsom salts are great for the muscle aches and the creepy crawls or restless legs. Remember to stay hydrated. Gatorade is great. Stay nourished. Even if you can't eat try to get things like boost or ensure in you. As crazy as it sounds, exercise is so helpful. In the beginning I just walked around my house. But as soon as you can get outside and walk. It will get the endorphins going. Post for support. It really helped so many of us to stick close to this site. Oh I forgot to mention sleep or lack there of. The first few days you probably won't sleep. I just planned on watching movies or reading this site. And to be honest I lived in the tub in the beginning. Good luck. Hang in there. Others will chime in soon.
Just wanted to add my two cents...
I don't think faithinjesus is a nut job.
When I read Andie's response, she said she prayed to God, but had to do it herself. But maybe God did answer her prayers by giving her the strength to overcome her addiction.
There is nothing wrong with believing that your prayers will be answered, eventually, you just have to open your heart to Jesus Christ.
I know, I sound like a religious "nut", and I'm really not very religious, but am Christian. I've been exploring my faith. I do believe a lot of these addiction recovery stories are miracles from God.
I don't think faithinjesus is a nut job.
When I read Andie's response, she said she prayed to God, but had to do it herself. But maybe God did answer her prayers by giving her the strength to overcome her addiction.
There is nothing wrong with believing that your prayers will be answered, eventually, you just have to open your heart to Jesus Christ.
I know, I sound like a religious "nut", and I'm really not very religious, but am Christian. I've been exploring my faith. I do believe a lot of these addiction recovery stories are miracles from God.
Jifmoc....I didn't want to say it but you hit the nail on the head....I feel bad the only responses for a while were from that person. I'm not knocking religion but telling someone in that situation to pray and thy shall be healed is not good advice. You have to heal yourself in this situation and hope god is along for the ride....
Great Post. It saddens me that the first 3 posts have to be from a religious (sorry) nut giving horrible damaging advice, that would have turned me right off if I was on day 2 or 3. Sorry, just had to mention that.
Same exact story-jrock713; we ALL have the same story. It's amazing how everyone thinks they are the only one w/ the terrible secret: but look how many of us there are! I would look up the "Thomas recipe" it literally breaks down for you what to eat, vitamins, etc. It's on this forum.
Same exact story-jrock713; we ALL have the same story. It's amazing how everyone thinks they are the only one w/ the terrible secret: but look how many of us there are! I would look up the "Thomas recipe" it literally breaks down for you what to eat, vitamins, etc. It's on this forum.
Awesome job on day 2, and for wanting your life back. Keep posting for support and advice...everyone here is so supportive and caring. The majority of us have been down that road. I myself am 34 hours into detox CT. You can do this. After the 5th day, you should start feeling better.
Like you, i had never done other drugs. And please do not think you are a horrible person...you are an addict. So many of us have done things we knew were wrong, but we are addicted, so we have done anything possible to get our fix-lying, stealing, doctor shopping, blowing massive amounts of money, etc.
For awhile, i continued to take pain pills because of my pain, and they made me feel really good. Felt like i was a better person to be around, and they made me happy. Until i was so far into addiction, that i no longer truly enjoyed them. Because i felt like a horrible person...i realized this was no way to continue the rest of my life. My husband and son deserve a sober mom/wife, and i was sick of it all. The only reason i kept taking them was because i was scared of withdrawal, and how i would deal with every day life without them. But it CAN be done. And i just know that once im over this, i will be so thankful to be sober and not have my entire life revolve around pills.
Please feel free to PM me if you want to talk, vent, etc, and because we are both in the process of getting off these pills and claiming back the life we deserve.
Proud of you for making this decision. You can do this. Awesome job, and keep fighting!!
Like you, i had never done other drugs. And please do not think you are a horrible person...you are an addict. So many of us have done things we knew were wrong, but we are addicted, so we have done anything possible to get our fix-lying, stealing, doctor shopping, blowing massive amounts of money, etc.
For awhile, i continued to take pain pills because of my pain, and they made me feel really good. Felt like i was a better person to be around, and they made me happy. Until i was so far into addiction, that i no longer truly enjoyed them. Because i felt like a horrible person...i realized this was no way to continue the rest of my life. My husband and son deserve a sober mom/wife, and i was sick of it all. The only reason i kept taking them was because i was scared of withdrawal, and how i would deal with every day life without them. But it CAN be done. And i just know that once im over this, i will be so thankful to be sober and not have my entire life revolve around pills.
Please feel free to PM me if you want to talk, vent, etc, and because we are both in the process of getting off these pills and claiming back the life we deserve.
Proud of you for making this decision. You can do this. Awesome job, and keep fighting!!
I totally get where you are coming from because my story is very similar. There was no way I could kick my rampant addiction....no offense to the previous poster but God can't help you out of this one....I used to pray daily to take my addiction away which obviously never happened, it was up to me to take control and I did. I am 7 months clean... Just starting out myself, but well past the terrible detox and residual symptoms. Your family needs you, your daughters need you more than anyone in this world, you need to be there for them. I almost had to learn this the hard way with my husband threatening to take my 3 kids away from me if I didn't get my habit under control. If you can't deal with life while detoxing look into rehab... Even a week or 2... It totally saved my life. If this isn't possible then look into getting medical help with your detox,opening up and confessing your secret is a very freeing feeling, scary but totally worth it. If you need to, please send me a private message and we can talk more. I really feel for you and would very much like to help as much as I can.....
My ex-husband is on the same thing your on except he is shooting it up. Its so sad. I rebuke the spirit of addiction out of him every time I see him.
If you are not saved then you need to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead. Tell Jesus that you know you are a sinner and to please forgive you and he will. He loves you more that we love our on children, so can you imagine how much that is?? He is the only way I have gotten to the place I am today. The words that you speak out of your mouth are so powerful. Quit talking about your addiction out loud. Instead even if you are feeling bad say I am a child of the most high and I have power over my addiction. Speak whatever you want to happen in your life into existence. Never talk about the problem always talk about the answer even though you still may be going through the problem. Let me know if you want me to send you some things that you should declare everyday over your life. I have spoken everything into existence thats going on in my life. I have never felt more complete than I do now that I have a close relationship with Jesus. I love you and you can do this:) Im gonna pray for you now.
PRAY PRAY PRAY in Jesus name. He will take your guilt, addiction, and help you through the withdrawls. Trust me I am a living testimony. Are you saved?
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