Percocet withdrawal

[worriedmom1215]

My 25 year old son called me 2 hours ago and told me he has been taking Percocet for the past 2 months. He tried to stop and is having horrible withdrawal symptoms. He is coming to stay with me for the next 4-5 days so I can help him through it. I have no idea what I am up against. He has no insurance and just started a new job so he can't go into any treatment facility. It's up to the two of us. Any advice would be most appreciated.

[Ready2befree]

You are a great mom.  My mother did it for me on my 1st detox.  I just want to prewarn  you please get him in counciling.  There are deep rooted issues that bring us down this Path.  Most of it stems from our upbringing and childhood.  Wait until he feels better of course.  7-10 days later.  He's going to start experiencing emotions that he won't know what to do with that are beyond your help.  Aftercare. .aftercare..aftercare!

Talk therapy
possible anti depressed if depression gets unmanageable.
I went on Lexapro.  It worked IMMEDIATELY.   I was on it and off it within 19 days.  It definitely  was the biggest contributing  factor to starting to feel well normal and balanced.   Good luck take care and God speed!

[worriedmom1215]

Thank you! I will definitely get him in to some therapy. He has been battling with depression since his gf broke up with him a year ago. Plus other issues.Thanks for the prayers!!!

[BearsFan1966]

Just checking in to see how your son is doing?
How are you doing? It can be hard on the person taking care of the person detoxing. Some of us get really mean, and when our feelings start coming threw we can say some mean stuff. Take it with a grain of salt and get your son back!

[worriedmom1215]

He's been vomiting a lot. Very restless and pain in his back and arms. Eating a little. So far it's going better than I expected.

[Frogger76]

Hey there!! The restlessness is awful, but it sounds like he's right about where he's supposed to be during the detox,IMO. I know everyone is different when it comes to detox, but maybe he'll start feeling a lot better in a day or two. Fresh air works wonders, I know he probably don't feel like getting outdoors and taking a walk, but it would help a lot with the restlessness.  Tell him to stay strong, encourage him to seek some aftercare, even if he thinks he don't need it. It is a very crucial key to maintaining his sobriety. He doesn't want to follow my path, I have more relapses under my belt than I care to count. In my experience, with each relapse, the withdrawals were worse and worse each time. We're all here rooting for him!! Sending prayers!!!

[BearsFan1966]

Also get some epsiom salts and have him take a hot bath with them. It helps bring out the toxins and helps the aches in arms and back.
And yes I agree with Frogger he needs to get outside, the sun and fresh air helps so much!