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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!
Day 10 is over. Woo-Hoo! Getting with a new group tonight. I know I am not fully out of the woods, but I feel so much better.
Wonderful news!
8 days. trying to stay busy. played golf today. basically livin my life like I want to and am trying to keep the pill addiction from getting into my head again. i don't need norcos to enjoy life.
Hey Traveler, glad to hear from you and Day 7! GREAT GOING KEEP IT UP! The energy levels do come back up I promise, just takes more time than we'd like LOL. Sleep when you can--not always easybut stick to yoyour normal schedule as much as you can...I crashed out for 11 hours a couple nights ago and oh my the "sleep hangover" was a b****kitty to get through....lots of caffeine and a 3rd dose of l-tyrosine about 3pm before I was halfway functional. Hate to do that cause so sensitive to caffeine but HAD to think clearly and still managed normal bedtime and 8 hours that night soooo ok!
Yes, 10 days at 3pm today and still feeling pretty good. Keeping busy, flushing fluids, and Thomas recipe vitamins have really worked in my case--oh, and family support and NA meetings...no sponsor yet because I've been hit or miss (small town, limited choices, vehicle issues last couple days grrrr!) But I'm going and call my support system when I think "oh I can do this" and realize I need a buddy. Nice thing for me is I don't see my doc who's been prescribing these demons until next month and she will NOT early fill or understand--so I have no choice and that's fine. By the time I see her I can tell her I've been off everything for a month and don't want it and she will thoroughly support that, not even recommend pain clinic unless it's ONLY shots (bad djd. I need a spine replacement LOL) can't take nsaids due to ulcers sooo whaddaya gonna do? Shots work so far so at least I'm not using or abusing anymore (and I KNOW I will given the chance) . PT, TENS unit, shots--those are my treatments and it's better than addiction. Long road ahead but I'm stubborn so there I am.
Fluids, fluids, fluids. Post, post, post. Meeting, meeting, meeting. Reach out as often as needed to whomever. That's my best advice for you now. You may get hit with emotional WD next (boy am I cranky!!) It may be mild, medium, so severe you think you're losing your mind. Fortunately my family just laughs and one of my best friends is our firm administrator so if I need to go out back and scream cuss words I can. She knows what's going on, is VERY supportive, and a natural health guru (also runs her own meditation and yoga groups) so she's one of my go-to when I'm struggling or overly stressed. ..talks me down off the ledge, gets me on an even keel. So I'm very blessed here....and I wish and am praying for the same for you.
Keep the faith, keep it together however you have to, and keep in touch (we were moving to a new office yesterday and today plus those vehicle issues I mentioned so that's why the delay in my response) .
Now I'm gonna go sort out laundry, dinner, and help my teen with packing for a trip (camp for a week! I adore her but OH JOY my husband works till 10 at night so ALONE TIME for Mama for a few days to do what she pleases! Just my dogs to listen to me rant.....oh I soooo need this!! ROFL)
Will check in again tomorrow--GOD BLESS and KEEP IT UP! You're doing amazingly and don't forget it!! YAY YOU! :-)
Lacie
Yes, 10 days at 3pm today and still feeling pretty good. Keeping busy, flushing fluids, and Thomas recipe vitamins have really worked in my case--oh, and family support and NA meetings...no sponsor yet because I've been hit or miss (small town, limited choices, vehicle issues last couple days grrrr!) But I'm going and call my support system when I think "oh I can do this" and realize I need a buddy. Nice thing for me is I don't see my doc who's been prescribing these demons until next month and she will NOT early fill or understand--so I have no choice and that's fine. By the time I see her I can tell her I've been off everything for a month and don't want it and she will thoroughly support that, not even recommend pain clinic unless it's ONLY shots (bad djd. I need a spine replacement LOL) can't take nsaids due to ulcers sooo whaddaya gonna do? Shots work so far so at least I'm not using or abusing anymore (and I KNOW I will given the chance) . PT, TENS unit, shots--those are my treatments and it's better than addiction. Long road ahead but I'm stubborn so there I am.
Fluids, fluids, fluids. Post, post, post. Meeting, meeting, meeting. Reach out as often as needed to whomever. That's my best advice for you now. You may get hit with emotional WD next (boy am I cranky!!) It may be mild, medium, so severe you think you're losing your mind. Fortunately my family just laughs and one of my best friends is our firm administrator so if I need to go out back and scream cuss words I can. She knows what's going on, is VERY supportive, and a natural health guru (also runs her own meditation and yoga groups) so she's one of my go-to when I'm struggling or overly stressed. ..talks me down off the ledge, gets me on an even keel. So I'm very blessed here....and I wish and am praying for the same for you.
Keep the faith, keep it together however you have to, and keep in touch (we were moving to a new office yesterday and today plus those vehicle issues I mentioned so that's why the delay in my response) .
Now I'm gonna go sort out laundry, dinner, and help my teen with packing for a trip (camp for a week! I adore her but OH JOY my husband works till 10 at night so ALONE TIME for Mama for a few days to do what she pleases! Just my dogs to listen to me rant.....oh I soooo need this!! ROFL)
Will check in again tomorrow--GOD BLESS and KEEP IT UP! You're doing amazingly and don't forget it!! YAY YOU! :-)
Lacie
Hi Lacie Thanks for checking on me. Yep 7 days! I've worked two hectic days. I have a lot of fatigue but am able to keep going. how ate you? This must be 10+- days for you?
Hey Traveler....just checking in to see how you're doing? by my count you should be on Day 7??? If so, except for the fatigue you should (mind you..."should") be on the downhill side of the physical WD and now it's on to the emotional/mental WD. This is the time it's important to stick to you plan (plan your work, work your plan), find distractions, go to support groups where ever you're comfortable, and (if you haven't by now) figure out what works to get your energy up, keep you busy, vent when you need to to who you need to, and keep you from even thinking "oh, one..... won't set me back". No, it won't set you back, not one, MAYBE....but if one leads to another leads to another...you get the drift.
Let us know how you are....and I'll keep praying!
Lacie
Let us know how you are....and I'll keep praying!
Lacie
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