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Opiate withdrawl really didn't think it would be this bad.

EmilyJanex0

EmilyJanex0

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I don't even know how to get through the day. It's pretty pathetic that I'm only on day 2 of having zero any type of opiate and I feel like hell. I can't eat, can't sleep, feel sick to my stomach all the time. The worst part is I don't even know how to explain it. I feel all these sensations in my body like anxious I guess and I don't know what to do with myself. I'm also super emotional. On top of having nothing I am broke (maybe the reason I'm don't have anything). All I can focus is on the negative right now. I work two jobs and I just don't even want to get out of bed. I've been taking pain relievers because everything on my body hurts even my bones. I've been taking vitamins for the lack of food I can't eat. Is there anything I can do to try to suppress some of the serious discomfort I'm feeling. Anyone else going through this? I'd like some support if possible. It's hard when I don't have anyone to talk to about what I'm going though..how long do withdrawls last when you stop cold turkey? I really don't want to get back on the shit after feeling like this but I know I probably will....ugh I don't know why I ever got into this shit...I wish I could go back in time...I'm defiantly paying for it now.
 
yeah i know the feeling; woke up in withdrawal this morning, my legs were kicking bad and starting to ache and that is just how it starts. I usually stick to a diet of boost milkshakes or some other meal replacement shake, those are the only things i can get down in withdrawal.

Get yourself some immodium and take 10-12mg and it will help immensely, although if you are trying to quit it may delay the whole process but it will make it bearable for now. Not much else you can do, ibuprofen/tylenol to help with the aches, take lots of really hot baths to help with the restlessness and try to find something to keep you occupied.

withdrawal will last a week or more depending on your opiate of choice. The worst should hit at 72 hours and it will get better each hour after that. Just remember it will get worse each time you withdraw, so if you quit now you can get away from much worse withdrawals in the future.
 
thanks for getting back so fast. I just never expierianced withdrawing. I only have been on the stuff for a year and a half which is a long time I guess never didn't have anything for less then a day. So on the third day will it really suck? because today is just awful I want to take more ibuprofen but I already went over the dose. Smoking is helping a little. But it just sucks when you feel so tired and cant even settle down my mind races and my body just wont relax. I hope I can make a few more days without breaking down. I just feel like a loser :(
 
Another question can cyclobenzaprine help with withdrawls? I have a refill for 10mg just wondered if that would help at all.
 
yeah i think it could help with the pain and restlessness (ive also heard it can make it worse tho) but i'd do some research first as i'm not experienced with it. The third day will probably really suck, don't get discouraged though after 72 hours you'll hit a turning point where you start feeling better and better. Don't worry you're not a loser, hang in there.
 
I used cyclobenzaprine when I was coming off xanax. Like you, it was a small dose and it didn't help much. Do what Robot said with the boost drinks and immodium. Keep yourself hydrated because right now food isn't too appealing and gatorade may be useful. I have been in your shoes way too many times out of financial necessity. Then as soon as I got money I was back on the opiates. Don't beat yourself up. I know you feel like a loser but if you can get through the next 2 or 3 days, you are no longer a slave to the drugs. You're working 2 jobs and that in itself says alot! Think how good you will feel when this is over with and you're off this hamster-wheel. It will get better, I promise you!
 
Thanks man I dont know if Im emotional or not but that messages brought tears to my eyes. Just nice to know I'm not going through it alone even though it feels that way. I went out and got some gatorade managed to scrounge up some money. I really want to be done with this deep down in my core but theres this other part of me that just doesnt want to. Im trying to just push that out of my head. Todays the first day in a long time I feel like my old self. I kind of missed her but I still feel like shit, just sore and sour stomach. I know it will get better. thank you !
 
I know man, it's never easy coming off opiates. There's a part of you that's aching for a dose. It can play a mindfuck with you because while you're withdrawing you tell youself you just want a tiny bit. But once you get the drugs, you get back to where you were that got you into all this mess. It's super tricky. Hang in there and remind yourself you don't want to go through this over and over again. <3
 
Been there quite a few times. Worst feeling ever. Things that help me are: Benadryl, Valium, baths, TV. I have anxiety disorder so WD trigger panic attacks. I have an appt with addiction medicine today because my pain management Drs have cut me off cold turkey. Luckily I had just refilled an Opana script and have been using it slowly. My worst fear is WD's I will be gettin on suboxone as soon as I start to WD. I too my last dose of Opana yesterday and took 80 mgs of hydros this am. I will be drug tested at interview so I know I will not be given a script till my pee comes out clean so I will start to feel miserable before I get my subs. Is there anyway you can get to a methadone clinic or see a dr and get on subs? U can avoid all the WD and go on with your life. If you want to stay clean you will have to do a 12 step program or some sort of therapy.
Are you planning on staying clean? What made you quit cold turkey?
Good luck hunny! Ur not the first to kick. It sucks and it gets harder the more times you do it. This will be my third attempt at quitting but I've WD many times cuz I ran out before I could get a refil or find a seller.
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Well I VERY SLOWLY tapered my opiates down over months and months and now I'm skipping 2-3 days at a time. I'll be honest but this time around its been very easy for me. I'm also eating like a champion so I think thats helping a lot.

I was on opiates for 5 years, and pot for 7.
I tapered opiates really low like I said, and things were going so well I decided to stop smoking pot too. Well that was a big mistake. I can go 3 days w/out my sub then redose at .06mg and feel fine. And I just keep going lower and lower so in that respect tapering is a blessing.

Cold turkeying off pot however has been horrific. I haven't slept for 72 hours so I know how you feel. My plan is to get over the pot withdrawals, then stop the sub. I did make it already not using sub for 5 days, and it wasn't that hard, it was the lethargy/lack of energy I didn't like. The weirdest thing is when you stop opiates, you LOSE a ton of ambition, but when you stop pot, you GAIN a ton of ambition. Which is why as soon as I'm off the pot, I'll stop the sub. And maybe I'll be able to get up and do shit. I guess we will see.

Good luck with sobriety!!
 
@areros18: i really would not recommend going on subs or methadone, people have a hell of a time getting off both and there are many many posts on BL about the mental anguish these people go through. In certain situations it is warranted but not for the first withdrawal.

hope day 2 is going okay; you're almost at the tipping point.
 
Opiate withdrawals are the worst experiences of my life. You forget just how bad it is until you're in it. My idea of hell is opiate withdrawal. Good luck to you. Lot of hot baths and drink lots of water or gatorade.
 
:-? That's the route my drs are making me take. Isn't the idea to taper off subs. It's a hell of a lot easier to taper off subs than pills or substances that feel good.
 
Bojangles2.0 said:
Well I VERY SLOWLY tapered my opiates down over months and months and now I'm skipping 2-3 days at a time. I'll be honest but this time around its been very easy for me. I'm also eating like a champion so I think thats helping a lot.

I was on opiates for 5 years, and pot for 7.
I tapered opiates really low like I said, and things were going so well I decided to stop smoking pot too. Well that was a big mistake. I can go 3 days w/out my sub then redose at .06mg and feel fine. And I just keep going lower and lower so in that respect tapering is a blessing.

Cold turkeying off pot however has been horrific. I haven't slept for 72 hours so I know how you feel. My plan is to get over the pot withdrawals, then stop the sub. I did make it already not using sub for 5 days, and it wasn't that hard, it was the lethargy/lack of energy I didn't like. The weirdest thing is when you stop opiates, you LOSE a ton of ambition, but when you stop pot, you GAIN a ton of ambition. Which is why as soon as I'm off the pot, I'll stop the sub. And maybe I'll be able to get up and do shit. I guess we will see.

Good luck with sobriety!!
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So you are tapering off suboxone? Would u be awesome and pm your regimen? I know I will have to get off those suckers eventually. I just have to have a plan.
I also hate the lack of motivation and depression I get when I quit using opiates. That was one of my favorite things about them: I felt like I could do it all- even if I did nothing all day. Lol
 
Well I stopped cold turkey cause I can't afford it anymore. today wasnt so bad at least working two jobs it can kind of take your mind off the stuff for a while. I dont really want to go on methadone or subs. Dont want to create another addiction honestly cause thats what I have an addictive personality I guess. who knows. day 3 hopefully day 4 is a little better. my back is so fucking sore though cant keep anything down still just living off of gatorade.
 
Bojangles2.0 said:
Well I VERY SLOWLY tapered my opiates down over months and months and now I'm skipping 2-3 days at a time. I'll be honest but this time around its been very easy for me. I'm also eating like a champion so I think thats helping a lot.

I was on opiates for 5 years, and pot for 7.
I tapered opiates really low like I said, and things were going so well I decided to stop smoking pot too. Well that was a big mistake. I can go 3 days w/out my sub then redose at .06mg and feel fine. And I just keep going lower and lower so in that respect tapering is a blessing.

Cold turkeying off pot however has been horrific. I haven't slept for 72 hours so I know how you feel. My plan is to get over the pot withdrawals, then stop the sub. I did make it already not using sub for 5 days, and it wasn't that hard, it was the lethargy/lack of energy I didn't like. The weirdest thing is when you stop opiates, you LOSE a ton of ambition, but when you stop pot, you GAIN a ton of ambition. Which is why as soon as I'm off the pot, I'll stop the sub. And maybe I'll be able to get up and do shit. I guess we will see.

Good luck with sobriety!!
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Hi Bojo.....what was your percentage down? I am almost a month into a taper from 180 OXY say and down by 2/3. Problem is that I seem to have hit a wall and am always in a bit of agony. I have a tremendous hunger and am drinking Gatorade by the gallon.

What do you mean 2-3 days. You stop for that tie and then go back? Thanks n advance for the help.

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EmilyJanex0 said:
Well I stopped cold turkey cause I can't afford it anymore. today wasnt so bad at least working two jobs it can kind of take your mind off the stuff for a while. I dont really want to go on methadone or subs. Dont want to create another addiction honestly cause thats what I have an addictive personality I guess. who knows. day 3 hopefully day 4 is a little better. my back is so fucking sore though cant keep anything down still just living off of gatorade.
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Quit while you are ahead. Sounds simple enough, but it's actually really, really hard advice to follow. Most people, unfortunately, have to go through the process of losing everything to opiates before they're really read to quit. Now I say "most," not "all," so maybe you can be that 1 in ??? who can. I hope so, because trust me it gets significantly worse if you keep going. Worse in every aspect really, but worse in withdrawal too, to the point where you wouldn't even be able to go to work it would be so bad.

And ya, see you can stay off for a while without turning to maintenance. If you fail, then think about it, but at least give yourself the chance to be free of everything. Any addiction is very restricting on your life.
 
EmilyJanex0 said:
Well I stopped cold turkey cause I can't afford it anymore. today wasnt so bad at least working two jobs it can kind of take your mind off the stuff for a while. I dont really want to go on methadone or subs. Dont want to create another addiction honestly cause thats what I have an addictive personality I guess. who knows. day 3 hopefully day 4 is a little better. my back is so fucking sore though cant keep anything down still just living off of gatorade.
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Wow. U are going thru WDs and still going to work. Days I WD I can't even get out of bed. Good for u!! Sounds like you hit the hump and it'll only get better here on out.
 
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