Signs that someone is on oxys

[Laxncheerchic11]

My boyfriend came clean to me last night that he is addicted to oxys. I was shocked b/c I had no idea that he was taking them. He never acted different, showed any signs, or gave me any idea that he was on any type of drugs. The thing that blows my mind is that my best friend and every guy I work with is on them and I can tell when they are messed up but with my boyfriend I had no idea. So can someone please tell me what the signs are when someone is on oxys. And how what can I do to help him with his withdraws. We are against him taking anything b/c he is an addict so he will more than likely get addicted to that too.

[Laxncheerchic11]

well him being clean didnt last long........he says hes not using again but i can tell......he avoids me and is acting strange and keeps telling me he doesnt want to be a burden and he is bring me down

[Laxncheerchic11]

wow.........thanks for your help...........but your help is def not needed

[worried878]

I would suggesat that if u r stoned to come back in the am,,,lots of support here but u do need to clear headed to absorb it....can u come back later when u feel more receptive?

[worried878]

Many get the leg pains...RLS...i did not...i think exercise helps this symptom...i really do....and true...oxys and hydros are not apparent most of the time like alcohol or benzos...u can function...seemingly better for many...and no one knows....til u get overwhelmed with it

[Laxncheerchic11]

omg....so the leg pains are for real. i told him it was prob all in this mind. now i feel bad

[mommy52713]

tell him to make sure he is getting lots of liquids, and taking lots of hot bath's really help with the leg pains. support him all you can he is really going to need it now more than ever. good luck and keep us posted on how he is doing this forum is a great support system

[dove3053]

Just a note, it's hard to tell if someone is on these pills. It's not like when people drink and you can see it and smell it.

I think it's great that your boyfriend told you and it sounds like he is going thru WD's.
It's probably something he wanted to tell you for a while but was afraid of your reaction.
By telling you and you accepting it well has probably been a great help to him.  
Good luck,
Dove

[Rose703]

Well if he was sick all week and not sleeping then he was probably going through w/d's. I know you're hurt that he didn't tell you before now, but at least he did trust you enough to tell you and it sounds like he's on the road to recovery. The best thing you can do for him at this point is support him. He needs you to love and support him now more than ever. I know your feelings are hurt that he kept this secret, but honestly the fact that he told the truth to you says alot about the relationship that you both have. Many people never find out unless they stumble upon solid proof and even then the addict will lie about it. He obviously loves you enough to tell you even when he's going through w/d's and you would've never known. He sounds like he's ready to commit to being clean.

[kim715]

Being sick 'flu like" and not being able to sleep are classic signs of withdrawl so it's safe to assume he's telling the truth about stopping at the beginning of the week.The best thing you can do for him is just be there to support him.Give him the encouragement he needs to continue.Maybe you can get him to come on here.It helps so much to talk to others who can relate to exactly what you're going through.Even if hes not up to talking just reading some of the stories here is so inspirational.I wish you both all the best.Keep posting.Peace.

[Yoda99]

The symptoms you mention are all withdrawal related.  So I think he was probably honest with you and did quit.  He will need all the support he can get from you.  Even after the sickness stops, he will still have a hard time of it for a while.
Good luck to you and if I can help, let me know.
Yoda

[Laxncheerchic11]

yea he wants to quit and he says he stopped the begining of the week. but i dont know if he is telling the truth or not since i couldnt tell when he was on them so how i am supposed to know if he is really off them. he has been sick all week and not sleeping but up until last night i didnt know it was b/c he was going through withdraws.

[dove3053]

It's good he was honest. Let's give him credit for that. Does he want to quit? Because if he does the best thing is for him to get on this forum and read somethings that will help him in the right direction.

D

[kim715]

I never did oxys,but someone will come along who can help .Hang in there.