pain killer withdrawal help!!!

[puravida37]

I am a yoga instructor addicted to pain killers-  is that crazy?   I can't get up in the morning unless I have something---- anything will do but I prefer percocet and oxycotin- i am up to 80 mgs a day- I am a former coke addict so I guess I traded one addiciton for another- I want to stop and I can't!  The drugs give me energy and without them I am a couch potatio.  I just got married and my new husband knows nothing about my problem- I ned to detox ASAP.  What can I do?  I am wasting money and feel like a loser- I need help!!

[broknbck]

well if you decide to go cold turkey, it will be bad for about 3 or 4 days.
i would recommend slowly weaning off. that is how i did it. the withdrawls are not as bad and when it is done, it is done. no lingering effects.
i would also recommend going public about your problem. it takes a huge load off your back and at the same time you are able to warn all those around you how very easily it is to get ensnared. when you start talking, you will be surprised how many others around you are battling with a drug also. perscription drugs are in every household. and they are destroying peoples lives. everyone needs to get informed and stop feeling like they are these horrible people walking around with secrets.

[puravida37]

Thanks for your post- I am still not clean but your info makes me feel like it won't be that bad- The worst part for me is that I am hiding this -  I am attending a major fitness convention at the end of Feb and I feel like such a hypocrite!!!  My husband is still in the dark and I am afraid to tell him about this.
Do you thik the vitamins and baths will help?
How much of all of this is mental?
I keep making excuses-- now it is the holidays- and I am teaching a lot of yoga classes for instructors on vacation-- so I can't go thru withdrawal right now....
I feel like such a loser---
How long will my  WD syptoms last if I am using between 60-80 mgs of oxy a day?
I need to do this........

[JC1981]

im on day 32 without taken any pain killers, im on the hardest part now tryin to stay off them now, as i said before i been taken pills for almost 10years anything i could get my hands on and right now im glad to be a month clean.

as what chris1885 said days 2 and 3 are the killer but trust me it will get better, i still get those days that i want to take them but all it need is wilpower and pro help from your doctor which i did so good luck to everyone out there.

JC1981

[chris1855]

I am on day 4, and let me tell you it is worth it.  By the way, I decided cold turkey.  Pure hell on Earth.  Day 2 and 3 were the worst days of my life.  It is hard to go through this alone, and I am so happy I have found this website.  Just reading these post have made my life so much better.  I am not alone, and day 4 looks so much brighter.  I will be here for anyone that needs some talk, because I am fighting this demon myself.  I just know it will be a brigher day clean.  

[pharma9]

Freedom gave some wonderful advice and you are in a good position to succeed.Your yoga will be an excellent way to distract your body from the withdrawal effects and help you heal faster.You have to have your mind truly made up that you want off the drugs more than you want the kick from them.There really is no kick anyways,you just think there is.You will get your kick from B12 1000mcg under the tongue and from a clean life.You can and will do it and post often

[freedom007]

I copied this from a post I made yesterday.  Please try not to worry about where you are today.  I started 3 years ago...managed it to weekends and "special occasions" and now I am coming of a 10-15 per day Norco habit.  W/D's are not easy...but I must say, they are much easier than searching day after day for a false high and energy.  Emotions are gone, feeling are gone...my life is gone and I want it back.  With that said, here are some things that have helped me.  Oh, and be truthful to your husband.  It is almost impossible to hide w/d's symptoms and his support may mean more than you know.  Trust me...I went the other route and lied to my wife and it makes the process that much harder.  Anyway...best of luck and keep posting...it is a life saver..

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The first thing you need to know is that the mind will play tricks on you.  Telling you this is not possible.  That is simply not true.  Kicking opiates, although hard and unpleasant, is actually one of the easiest of the drugs to detox from.  That being said, you have to "FEED" your body and not take a "sit back and wait" attitude.  Like anything else, the harder you fight, the easier you will make it.  So, with that said, here are some tips.

1)  There is a ton of great information on this site regarding Vitamin and Amino Acid intake.  Some examples are Fish Oils (3-6-9), Thyrosine, B-6/12, Multi Vitamins...etc.  I went to GNC and picked up a Protein Shake mix. It has everything you need in terms of amino acids...the building blocks you body/brain needs to right itself.

2)  Hot epsom salt baths...worked wonders for me.  The salt helps accelerate the detox and they feel great and will calm you down.

3)  Hydration...drink until you can't drink anymore.

4)  For many, like me...RLS (restless legs, the feeling like electricity running through your body) and lack of sleep are the worst thing.  I got Hylands, Restless Legs which helps a ton.  For sleep, everyone is different, and you may need something to help.  

5) Excercise...it sounds like hell, but it is amazing what even a 15 minute walk can do.

Know this...what you feel will not last forever.  Most will say, that after Day 5 you will be feeling much better.  Not 100%, but good enough to do what you need to do.  Everything comes back, with a little hard work and determination.  It won't feel like it, but every minute, hour and day that you make it, you are one day closer to your goal of...FREEDOM.  These little pills take everything away...and it's time to get back to living instead of existing.

Oh yeah, one more thing...POST and READ POSTS.  I did it for 3 days straight and it was a great tool to help wisk the hours away.  There are a ton a great folks on this site at various stages of recovery.  You are not alone and you can do this.

Keep us updated...we will be here to help.  

[Charetti]

There are tons of health professionals in here so please dont feel bad.  Addiction wiggles into our lives very sneakily and before we know it we are in trouble.  Read through tons of posts and gain the wisdom of the folks that have quit and understand.  I am tapering but can only do it with the supervision of my doc and the pharmacy, on my own would of failed.  You are in the right place so good luck.

[movnon]

I was the same way, couldn't even get up unless I had my lorcets. It has been extremely rough. Be prepared for the mental WD because I was not. I still have a long way to go but I really want to live my life to its full potential on not based on existing only to take pills. You can do it but it will be hard for a couple days. Wishing you all the best!

[RMomJ]

p.s. Your not a loser . We aren't bad people trying to be good we are sick people trying to get better:)

[RMomJ]

I'm an addict. I can't control my drug use any more than I can control the sun. Now when I'm sober I can say no but as long as the drug is in my body I am powerless . N.A. Has saved my life .12 steps. My heart goes out to you two for going thru this again. Another reminder once an addict always an addict. Getting off is going to suck and you will be a couch potato for a minute. That's just fact your body has to get back in balance. Being a closet addict isn't fare to your husband I hope for both your sake you quit.  Just don't pick up.

[wessie25]

Over the summer I went through a 21 day Methadone detox plan. It was very helpful. The problem was once I was done with the detox and clean for a few weeks I thought it would be okay to take a pill for my back pain and now that 1 pill has spiraled out of control again. You may also want to try a taper plan where you cut down every few days how many mg's you're taking. That seems to work for a lot of people. This can happen and yes you can stop if this is what you really want. I know it's hard trust me and I been there too with the coke a few years ago. And now here I am again but I am doing it and I haven't had anything since 1:30 today and I am doing pretty good. I am feeling very hopeful for tomorrow. Let me know if you need to talk!