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im very depressed trying to get off percacet

Hi I been on oxycodone for 3yrs its very hard I feel depressed I'm now taking antidepresants I havcent had a percacet in almost 3weeks what's the next step?
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Don't use kratom!  It has a natrual-type of opium/narcotic in it that hits opiate receptors.  I've heard of several people using it to get through WD'S and they are "amazed" that it takes away WD symptoms...only to find that they get hooked on kratom.  

I personally use a tiny hit or two of weed when I'm feeling down.  I know some people will tell you not to, that you'll transfer addictions, but it works for me.  I've found that since I've been addicted to pain pills (10ish years) that this helps with the constant, lull of depression that gets severe at times.  I know (and hope) that once I'm clean for 30+/60+ days I will have less down days and more true happy days.

You just have to tell yourself you can't use anymore pills, IT'S JUST NOT AN OPTION! Period, this is complicated problem with a VERY SIMPLE solution when you break it down.  It doesn't feel siple and it not simply acheived, but has a very simple solution.

Stay strong.
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Hi hello to all u supportive friends ii haven't been in here in days I had the worst of flu . But now I'm better its still a fight everyday and feeling depressed to but I'm taking antidepressant called cymbalta and I have been buying l tyrosine 5htp,valerian root and vitamins to help reverse damage done from opiates use and still I herd of a natural herb called kratom but I would have a hardtime finding it plus I don't know if is bad so ill just do with vitamines and what I have and give it time to heal my self .
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Tell me about yourself. Tell me your story. How ya started the reason. How the pills made ya feel in the beginning and how they make ya feel now. Tell me everything. Im really interested in you. I know you might think ya right. But i really truly am interested in your story... Your life.... What's going on... Talk to me like were sitting on your couch and we've known another for years. I know its so scarey to tell about yourself. Believe me i get it. I won't judge you i won't get mad at you. I have the same problem you do. I need your help too ya know. So did ya friend me?
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Hey there. Did you get my message.? I know that in the beginning i was so sad scared desperately confused. I felt so empty. Like i was nothing. I was so scared id feel that way forever. It was a living nightmare. I want you to know that your not alone. Im right here on the other side of your screen. I am always on this forum. I take it with me where ever i go. On my phone. So it appears Im always on. Well i am. I love it here. So stay with me today and talk to me. Ok. I very got your back ok. I really do understand the fear. I've been there. Alot. That feeling your having hung over my head for about a month. That's me. Were all different. Im close to 60 days of no oxies and now i feel great. It takes time. So talk to me and tell me what your feeling. Let it out of you.
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Hi and thank you all for ur support I'm still trying to make friends and I keep reading post I'm feeling very sad and lack of want I'm trying to pull my self together but its so hard what else can Ii do to help with this horrible symptom I feel lost unhappy please help and I am getting magnesium whey protein and what's the best multivitamin?
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Hi how r u I wanna b done with this already is very hard I'm done with painkillers my bigest fear is how do I fill the emptyness its that I'm afraid to face cuz its so hard do u have a list of herbal remedies to help I been trying to friend u but I don't know how since I'm new to this system can u help?
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Oxycodone is a hard one to come off of. I had so many setbacks until i got to the point of nomore. Ya know? It took me a long time to just say no. Inmo there is ony one way off and its hard. Just jump. Its not easy. I was on 110 to 120mgs a day. I was so scared of the detox. Of letting go of them. I thought they were helping me. Boy was i wrong. I danced with the devil and it was hard to get away. But i did get away. And everytime we relapse it only gets harder. So when your ready just jump. Inmo your not going to get away with no detox. Just not possible. But thats my opinion. Why prolong your detox? Did ya friend me yet?
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Thank u guys I'm feeling restless I'm going to shower to c if I can relax I just feel so out of place right now any feed back on how to go about na meeting I guess that's my next step thank you
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Hey u guys thank u all for ur support I'm really trying to break free from this addiction thank u guys so much I will get all the supplements I need I got whey protein ima get bananas but what vitamins are best from gnc wmens active? Wich vitamins are best I have melatonin 3mg how many should I take? cuz I can't sleep thank u guys keep posting me I need u guys
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Hey Girl...
Stop beating yourself up...Flush the pills..and go get these vitamins and supplements:  A good multivitamin (make sure it has B6, B12, and D)  and Vitamin C ascorbate..Opiate addicts can be severely deficient in C and D...Potassium, magnesium (both good for RLS) And a 2 lb bottle of Whey Protein (Walmart 15$) mix 2 scoops with milk and a banana and drink twice a day...It has all the amino acids in it that are crucial to healing the brain/body.  Try to get out and do some exercise...start small and work your way up...You need to get the natural endorphins going and reward that 'pleasure' centre in your brain...Melatonin (for sleep) it's to regulate your sleep/wake schedule...Make sure to take it at sundown.  Did I mention not to beat yourself up?  One foot in front of the other...One moment at a time...

And really think about aftercare...No one does this alone...You deserve to be happy and you CAN do it.....Keep us posted.....Lu
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The emptyness will go away in time......in time.....ya got to be patient and not focus on the emptyness. Those darn pills make you empty feeling. They suck away your soul. When you find yourself reaching for a pill ask yourself why. Then wait for awhile dont take it right away. Just wait it out. And be kind to yourself. Dont dwell on it as a set back. Just move forward. Were human. And everyone has set backs. Relapses etc. So dont beat yourself up. Just pick yourself up. Then move forward.
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i had a LOT of setbacks when i got off the pills CT - but then i realized i was better and stronger than the pills. lots and lots of fluids girl!

bananas helped wonders with RLS as well as restlessness in general.

best of luck to you, and keep us all posted!
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Hi I had a set back 2 days in a row I took pills to beet emptyness now I wanna beet my self almost as if I needed them to perform everyday tasks I hate it today I took none what other supplements should I take or medications or nutrition wise to bring my normal self again I don't wanna feel empty or how long does it last please help
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both N/A and A/A are good I preferred N/A because it was drug focused but the programs are extremely similar both teach the 12 step program it just in a lot of small towns its ezer to find an A/A meeting you will be welcome at ether
for me the only thing I found that fills that emptiness is God once you find a meeting to go to it will really help out with most of what your going threw hang in there your on the right course now just follow threw........Gnarly
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Hi I ask my self wich one is better na oor aa meeting in order to heal and stop the phsycological cravings the emptyness is what makes me crave this horrible pain medication and again thank u for ur support
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Thank u so much so if I had a set back yesterday and today because I'm so empty inside not happy at all I did good no pills for 3weeks and yesterday and today in order to get me thru errands it was worst almost as if I needed pills for energy now what do I do in order to keep me from being empty?or what supplements or nutrition or even medication on top of cymbalta for depression? Please help me get out of this emptiness .
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HI IN order for the brain to heal you HAVE TO STOP PUTTING NARCOTICS IN IT untill then it will no even begin to produce endorphin on its own this is going to leave you feeling empty and lost ther are a host of other chemicals involved to serotonin dopamine noraprenefirine  are just a few all are effected by the pills and alll effect mood it takes some time to get this stuff back to normal so sdont expect to feel right for a wile but givin time and no pills you will come around I hingly recamend going to N/A or A/A meetings the mental angle of this is far more daunting then the physical withdrawal  dont give up but do flush the remainig pills im over 2yr2mo clean and cant have them in the house hang in there and always post b/4 you use there is usually someone around most cravings go away in 1/2 hr not all but most so if you can just get past the 1/2hr you can make it good luck and God bless......Gnarly
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Hey girl...

Ok so you've had a set back.  The thing about staying clean is you have to come clean...Tell your doctor and get your pill supply cut off.  Are you ready to get on with sober life?  If so flush the pills.  Then put it in the past.  You probably won't go through full on w/d.  Don't beat yourself up.  Just flush the pills and start taking steps towards recovery.  Aftercare is REALLY important so please think about it okay?  Take a deep breath.  You can do this.....Lu
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Hi thank you for ur support how do I stop my self from taking percacet when I did it for 3weeks and yesterday I took 2 3times with less mg now what happens because I took it yesterday will I have a w/d or relase by just yesterday I probably have 10 pills left please help what do I do I feel very tempted to just take 2 but I'm so scared please help
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Hi and thank u so much for ur support I broke down yesterday the doc prescribed me percaset only 20pills and reduced the mg from10-325 to 5-325 and from 60 she wrote 20 I took 2 3times yesterday after being clean for 3weeks did I set my self up for failure? Please help what happens now will I have a w/d ? Omg help
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HI T agree with Vicki you should be seeing some light at 30 days then 60 then 90 recovery is gradual suttle almost unnoticable by the day but slowly you get better....the harder and longer your habit the longer the recovery there is an unwriten rule that says 1mo recovery for each yr of use im a big proponent of good nutrician whey protein shakes help you can get a 2 lb can for 15 bucks at wallmart its got the amino acids in it extra vitamins as well as raw protein alll of witch the bran need to heal the chocolate flavor is good you just mivx it with milk 2 a day till you state to come aroundf the 1 a day for the remaining yr give it a try it one more building block to getting well congrats on3 weeks clean .....hang in there thing will get better just takes time.......Gnarly  
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Hi!  When did you begin the AD?  It takes a week or so to build up blood levels and start to work so be patient with it.

Exercise will help A LOT. I promise you. Right now you need to do something every single day; even if it's just a walk in the neighborhood.

Three years is a good chunk of time so it's not going to be perfect overnight, you know that...by 30 days things are really turning around so hang on and keep posting!
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1926359 tn?1331588139
Hi There and Welcome...
Congratulations on three weeks...Awesome job.  I know that depression can happen in the weeks/months following detox and recovery.  Are you getting exercise?  Taking vitamins?  It takes the brain and body awhile to heal after the chemical fog lifts...And often feelings that had been numbed by drug use start to surface.  Are you doing any kind of aftercare?  Counselling or meetings?  I know it's tough but hang in there and please keep posting...There are a lot of people on this forum fighting through depression and trying to reclaim their lives...Stick around!  Sending support....Lu
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