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opiate help...finally
hi. I am new to the network. I am businessman that has been using about 50 mgs per day and getting tired of being imprisoned by these pills. I have been using mainly to perform well at work. now that I quit (23 hours so far) I'm concerned that my energy and drive will dip. Any thoughts?
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Hello traveler and welcome! Good for you braking out of the opiate prison! It is worth it, so hang on keep going. I cold turkeyed off about 80 mg of percocet daily, and went to work on day 3. Best thing you can do as it keeps your mind and body busy. Energy? Yep it's a challenge at first, but it does return, and the idea that you can function without pills becomes quite invigorating. It will take a couple of weeks. This first week is the biggest energy challenge, it gets better from there. Drink as much water as you can to flush the toxins out of your system, get some immodium for the runs, take a walk in the sunshine. Eat small bland meals, motrin and epsom salt baths help. Good mineral supplement. Post and read here as much as possible. You are not alone, and everyone here knows what you are going thru. Make sure to get rid of any "emergency" pills you may be holding on to, this will only set you back. Cut your sources by deleting and blocking all connections. You are on you way to FREEDOM! Think of it as the flu. You got this!
I'm sure you do!! I'm so sorry. Hang in there man it gonna be the best thing you ever did. Getting free is work. But it's relatively short and worth every drop of being so uncomfortable. Don't drink or do any other drugs right now, it will only make you feel worse. Find a very funny movie and try not to let your mind take over. Deep breathes, comfort food, chocolate and water water water. Hang in there.
Im at 31 days now and you can do it also, it's not easy, the first week is tough but every day that goes by you will feel better.good luck
Hey all. 2 whole days without any pills. I'm feeling like crap but I know this will pass.
Two Days Yay!!! So happy for you. Hang in there you are doing GREAT. Don't give up ok. It may get a tiny bit worse for a day or two but then it will get better. Keep up the good work!
thanks for the encouragement. i am worried because I have to travel again in 2 weeks and I don't know if I can do it. That's making me stress. I guess I should just take it a day at a time.
You absolutely should take it one day at a time. Don't stress, because in two weeks you will be feeling much, much better that you do right now. Not 100 percent, but you will be ok. Are you drinking water and taking the baths? This will help you, doesn't take it away, but it helps. Keep going! Proud of you!
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