Percocet withdrawls

[smokinggunn]

I am on day 3 fighting the devil. The chills,upset stomach, RLS, you name it I got it. How long before this subsides.
I have been taking 12 10/325 per day the last two years or so. When will the withdrawls stop? any feedback will be greatly appreciated

[conhall]

you should start to feel  better maybe by tonight or even tomorrow . For me it was day 3 and 4 and I was on percs 5 mg between 15-20 a day. Take a walk keep busy Walks helped me so much when anxiety got bad I am day 16 . Drink Lots of Gatoraid  protein drinks like ensure help  Taking bath for RLS  Immodium for stomach issues were godsend Good Luck keep posting and stay strong there is alot support on here

[Sonrissa]

Hi there and welcome! You should be in the thick of it now! Days 3-5 were the worst of it for me! Hang tight your are almost there! What are you taking for the withdrawal symptoms? Make sure you stay hydrated, take immodium for stomach and bathroom issues, take potassium or eat bananas for the RLS and stay as active as possible! Light exercise will really help with the fatigue! Also, High protein shakes will also help with energy!

My friend Kyle will be along to also tell you that in order to be successful, you must make sure you have cut all ties to getting your drugs! Make sure you have no access to them! Have you given any thought to some sort of aftercare?

Stay strong you are nearly through the worst of it! Take care!

[4adifferentlife]

You should be thru the worst in just a couple more days, physical that is.. Then comes the good part, instead of fighting with the devil, put him behind you and move on! Congratulations on 3!  

[smokinggunn]

Thanks for all of the support. I have not been able to keep anything done food wise. I have eaten anything but a couple of crakers here and there. I am just exhausted. I have taken benadryl for the running nose and watery eyes that seems to really help. I am so emotion today it is unreal. I am not an emotion person and cant remember the last time I cried but for whatever reason i cant stop wanting to go cry in a corner so where. Anyone else having this problem?

[Sonrissa]

Yes, crying is very normal and it's good to cry! You are getting your emotions out! Crying is cleansing and I bet you will feel better after it! Drink some high protein shakes to get nutrition into you! Remember, you are almost through the worst! Just another day or so and you will begin to feel better, physically! Stay strong! You can do this!!

[smokinggunn]

I have tried for days to drink ensure and other protein shakes but cant keep them down. Any recommendations?
I just cant seem to allow myself to cry, I already feel like a piece of Sh** and the thought of allowing myself to cry makes feel less of a man

[Sonrissa]

Hey! Real men cry! No shame in that at all! Your body needs to cry sometimes! You will be amazed at how much better you will feel! Just let the tears come out!

Try mixing the Ensure with a little milk and see if that helps! Try eating small light things, clear soup, crackers, toast, etc! Like I said you are near the worst of it and if you can just hang on you will start feeling better very soon! Take care, it will get better!!

[conhall]

I Had same problem with ensure wouldnt stay down i ate banana and yogurt and toast . Immodium helped so much! I cried so much the first days and still do It gets better but this is a very emotional time allow yourself to feel it dont be ashamed You are strong you are on day 3 Keep it up you can do this!

[conhall]

and PS real men do cry In my opinion a real man does cry Stay strong ((( HUGS)))) It does I promise get better!

[smokinggunn]

Thank you for the kind words. I am really struggling with this addiction I was able to keep down a couple of bananas, the only thing I have been able to keep down for three days Stomach much better now hopefully this is the starting point of recovery of feeling so awful.
I did allow myself to cry and it did help a lot. I was raised men don't cry.
I am 39 yo and cant remember the last time i really cried. it has to be 25 years.but it felt great afterwards

[smokinggunn]

How much longer does this last? I feel like I am in a losing battle at times. A failure of a father and just a junkie

[kyle505]

Ok - talk about crying...I posted this before - day 4 I made myself get out and get a haircut. Wanted to feel like I'd accomplished something. I'd feel better. Got to the shop, it was closed! I panicked. Anxiety attack. Then I cried all the way home (which little piggy did that?). That's a great example of mid-detox drama.
Try to keep your body nourished. Drink lots of healthy stuff. If youve had the runs then get drinks that can replace lost electrolytes. Hot baths. Then build your foundation for staying clean...cut all sources to meds, and start after care. Be honest about your addiction with friends, family and loved ones. Don't listen to the voices; they never stop.  It's a life long struggle, but it can be done. Life after pills is really wonderful. A lot of positive things to cry about.

[smokinggunn]

thank you for the support. What do you do about the pain that brought me to this point?Taking percs was my last result.I have taken a bunch of different things but nothing seemed to work except percs. My mind is racing and feel like I am about to lose it at times, other times I feel better. Not sure how much more I can endure. when will i know i am on the downside with a light at the end of the tunnel?

[conhall]

The wd for me lasted about 4 days the worst of it! I still had insomnia issues for first week But as the days passed It got easier I am on day 16 and am sleeping 6-7 hours which is good for me i have always had sleep issues. Stomach Issues eased up on day 3 and i ate like apig on day 4 and It came right back up so take it easy I really feel you will see a turn for better within 24 hours. You are not a failure You are doing what it takes to take your life bcak! Be proud of yourself!

[conhall]

I took many walks to  clear my head It helped me so much! and nice walk does wonders for the mind! and Keep eating those bananas you wont turn into a monkey ;-) and water water water

[conhall]

keep reading on here you will get so much support! (((Hugs))) sleep when you feel you can and if you cant I read alot and watched so many movies I cried so much when I saw movies and even when I read It felt so cleansing In fact I cried when i read your first post LOL Crybaby here

[quitinoxys]

Smokinggunn You are doing great and you should be turning the corner at anytime. I know it's tough but keep your eyes on the prize "Getting your life back".

As far as settling your stomach you should try some peppermint tea it works wonders. For the anxiety try some Valerian root tea it helps you sleep and will calm your nerves. For the pain try putting cinnamon it chamomile tea as cinnamon is a natural anti-inflammatory and does help with pain.

Once your stomach calms down you can try some California Poppy, it is a cousin to the Asian Poppy but without the opium. I has the same analgesic properties as the Asian Poppy but won't make you addicted since it contains the same type alkaloids. You can get it at the health food store or an Asian (Chinese market).   I hope this helps you as it has for me.

[smokinggunn]

congrats on your 16 days clean that is awesome. cant wait until i get to that point. when i look at myself in the mirror I feel like I am staring a junkie and a worthless POS. Honestly. I am so ready for this to end. thank you for your support it really has helped me get through this day without running out to get a fix.

[kyle505]

I probably missed your initial post... Do you have legit pain/ health issues? If so, then you should let your doc know what you are trying to do. When you detox, pain - real or imagined - is amplified. Your body is adjusting to the absence of being constantly bombarded with meds. As time passes the pain will decrease. But like I said, folks with real pain who are tired of being on pills really should get their doc involved.
Day 3 is generally the hardest of the bunch. Day 4 will be difficult, but the creepy crawlies were gone on day 4. I remember the times that I wished there was a zipper somewhere so I could in zip and step out of my own skin. It does get better with time. Look at it this way - you started this thread about 4 hours ago! That's 4 down. Now on to day 4. I promise youmthatnit will get much, much better. And listen - YOU AREN'T JUST A JUNKIE. We are many things; unfortunately addiction happens to be a part of us, but it can be made a very small, controlled part. Like I said, over dramatizing and over evaluating everything we do or have done is just a part of mid-detox. Don't sell yourself short. Don't beat up on yourself. It's silly and serves no purpose. Really. You CAN be proud of what you're doing. I'll leave you with what my doc said after I told him that I'm an addict and wanted to quit " Good for you! Few people can admit that they have a problem, and fewer still will ever do anything about it!". You and I are in the "fewer still" group. Welcome aboard!

[quitinoxys]

Hey don't put yourself down you are not worthless you are a fallible human being as we all are. I know when we in the throws of w/d we really feel down on ourselves, but just look at what your doing. You are being a man and facing your demons. Please keep it up your are doing great and YOU WILL DO THIS. You should be turning the corner any day now. So next time you look into that mirror look at the successful person you are for getting your life back. I am praying for you and asking God to give you strength and to guide you through all of this. Remember you are worth this and it takes a strong person to do what you ARE doing. God Bless---Rick

[conhall]

I felt same way when I looked in mirror But now when I look I see so many possibilities and you will also , I was forced into quitting and I tell you I was in full mode panic But I came on here and as everyone knows I was crazyed anxiety full blown and so many people on here reached out to me and pulled me through!
just Read the post everyone has posted for advice and take it in. It really does work I promise.
One thing you need to do is make sure You are unable to relapse get pill sources away from you tell Drs and friends not to give them to you. I never understood this when i was told this but Its so important! because you will want pills . Just stay strong and keep posting and you will get through this! Day 3 for you and before you know it will be day 4, 10,16 :)

[conhall]

I am going to take My Nightly walk and also write in my journal Its so helpful You should write in a journal The whole point for me was I wrote whatever I wanted things you should say or think and do I cry sometimes but wowza It helps Like a big relief lifted once I get it all down on paper. I havent went back yet and read it all Maybe i will soon But try it and I am here to talk if u need me.
Keep on pushing through you can do this You really should turn a corner on the WD symptoms and that helps alot!  Sleep will help so sleep when you can. Exercise helps with anxiety! It really does

[mrclean447]

I have been clean for 12 days took 2 mlg soboxone over the first three days the does that put me on day 9???? I have the rls an sleeping problem just looking for some advice to were I'm at an wat to expect?..pluse going thru a break up myself 25 yrs old doing 90-150 mlg of percoset a day....just want to know wat to expect......any advice will help

[quitinoxys]

You should start your own thread, copy what you posted here and go to the forum page and click on "Post a Question" and you will get answers to your question. Your question will get buried in here and no one will be able to respond.