trancespottingpl
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Hey everyone... wow it's been a while since I've been on here...
I'm posting this because I'd like some helpful advice with going through heroin withdrawls.
A little background:
To start off, I started using about 3 years ago, quit for about 8 months during which I was on methadone (went up to aroud 90 mgs and then weaned myself down with a weekly decrease of 3 mgs till I got to around 40 mgs) but was unfortunately kicked out due to an arguement with my counselor... Basically, he refused to let me guest dose at a clinic in the Chicago suburbs because I wanted to visit my family for Thanksgiving, some words were exchanged, and the next day I came in to dose he told me that he'd let me go there for a week more than I wasn't allowed. This was about 9 months ago. During the first two months, I did only about $20-$40 or .1-.2 g of some pretty good dope. I live in Cincinnati most of the year and the stuff is about twice as expensive as Chicago. Quality is similar, although overall, for the money Chicago's stuff is better. So basically now I'm doing anywhere from .3g to 1.0g a day. I usually do two shots a day - one in the morning a little after I wake up, and one before I go to sleep. I'm usually sick by around noon and after the morning shot I need to do another one at nightime or I won't be able to sleep and will begin to experience early withdrawl symptoms. My shots are on average a quarter gram each up to a half gram each. My tolerance has gotten pretty high the past few months - where a .5g shot use to make me nod all day long, I'll usually feel a nice rush, nod for a short time (20 mins or so), and then feel "normal" for about 8-12 more hours. I can't really put a percentage on how pure the dope I do is, but I can say that it's pretty good - someone with a small tolerance (like to where they can get high off 15-20 mgs of hydrocodone) will get nice and high off $20 or .1g. My girlfriend who does it on a regular basis as well can usually nod for an hour or two off .3-.4 snorted or .2 IV'd whereas two percocet 30's will not give her nearly the same effects. I'm trying to provide as much info as possible to give the reader a picture of my tolerance - how much I do, how often I do, how potent the heroin is, etc.
Trying to quit:
So I'm starting my last semester of college and I really can't afford to screw it up. I've managed to balance a heroin addiction and a college education at a prestiguous university but I have my hardest classes to take this year and I need to start looking for a job/internship. I think it's time to quit for a while- I can't afford to do it daily like I have been as it takes up a TON of cash and time as you all know. If I could get to the point to where I only do it once or twice a week and no more, I'd be satisfied. I'm looking for some advice in helping me reach that goal. I plan to go through withdrawls and not do any for a week to get it out of my system and hence lower my tolerance.
What I'd like to know:
How long does it take to get through the worst part of withdrawals? I.E. When will I stop having hot/cold flashes, leg cramps, etc.?
What OTC medicines/herbs/vitamines/etc. can help ease withdrawals?
Should I go to the hospital/doctors office to try to get prescribed something to help? If so, what would you recommend I say? (I really don't want to tell them the truth as I had cancer when I was younger and have been in remission 20+ years but nonetheless my health insurance is expensive and will be even more expensive if the company knows I'm opiate dependent. If I'm out of options I guess I'll have to tell them though.)
After how many days do you think I'll finally be able to sleep, even if only for a few hours? (I know that during the first night, and probably the second, sleep will be out of the question.)
What prescriptions meds or even street drugs may help with withdrawals? ( can't smoke pot b/c I have an upcoming drug test but perhaps JWH is an option? Or something else?)
Any other advice????
Also, I know benzodiazepines may help immensely, however they aren't available in my area (Cincinnati) at the moment.
Thank you to everyone who has read this and provided some beneficial insight. Please do not find any sort of negativity in this, I'm simply asking for help. I know I put myself in this position and that it was dumb, so please save yourself time if you just plan on talking sh!t.
P.L.U.R. & Once again, thanks a ton! Feel free to reply on here or PM me... I'll be checking often as I plan to begin my withdrawals tomorrow.
I'm posting this because I'd like some helpful advice with going through heroin withdrawls.
A little background:
To start off, I started using about 3 years ago, quit for about 8 months during which I was on methadone (went up to aroud 90 mgs and then weaned myself down with a weekly decrease of 3 mgs till I got to around 40 mgs) but was unfortunately kicked out due to an arguement with my counselor... Basically, he refused to let me guest dose at a clinic in the Chicago suburbs because I wanted to visit my family for Thanksgiving, some words were exchanged, and the next day I came in to dose he told me that he'd let me go there for a week more than I wasn't allowed. This was about 9 months ago. During the first two months, I did only about $20-$40 or .1-.2 g of some pretty good dope. I live in Cincinnati most of the year and the stuff is about twice as expensive as Chicago. Quality is similar, although overall, for the money Chicago's stuff is better. So basically now I'm doing anywhere from .3g to 1.0g a day. I usually do two shots a day - one in the morning a little after I wake up, and one before I go to sleep. I'm usually sick by around noon and after the morning shot I need to do another one at nightime or I won't be able to sleep and will begin to experience early withdrawl symptoms. My shots are on average a quarter gram each up to a half gram each. My tolerance has gotten pretty high the past few months - where a .5g shot use to make me nod all day long, I'll usually feel a nice rush, nod for a short time (20 mins or so), and then feel "normal" for about 8-12 more hours. I can't really put a percentage on how pure the dope I do is, but I can say that it's pretty good - someone with a small tolerance (like to where they can get high off 15-20 mgs of hydrocodone) will get nice and high off $20 or .1g. My girlfriend who does it on a regular basis as well can usually nod for an hour or two off .3-.4 snorted or .2 IV'd whereas two percocet 30's will not give her nearly the same effects. I'm trying to provide as much info as possible to give the reader a picture of my tolerance - how much I do, how often I do, how potent the heroin is, etc.
Trying to quit:
So I'm starting my last semester of college and I really can't afford to screw it up. I've managed to balance a heroin addiction and a college education at a prestiguous university but I have my hardest classes to take this year and I need to start looking for a job/internship. I think it's time to quit for a while- I can't afford to do it daily like I have been as it takes up a TON of cash and time as you all know. If I could get to the point to where I only do it once or twice a week and no more, I'd be satisfied. I'm looking for some advice in helping me reach that goal. I plan to go through withdrawls and not do any for a week to get it out of my system and hence lower my tolerance.
What I'd like to know:
How long does it take to get through the worst part of withdrawals? I.E. When will I stop having hot/cold flashes, leg cramps, etc.?
What OTC medicines/herbs/vitamines/etc. can help ease withdrawals?
Should I go to the hospital/doctors office to try to get prescribed something to help? If so, what would you recommend I say? (I really don't want to tell them the truth as I had cancer when I was younger and have been in remission 20+ years but nonetheless my health insurance is expensive and will be even more expensive if the company knows I'm opiate dependent. If I'm out of options I guess I'll have to tell them though.)
After how many days do you think I'll finally be able to sleep, even if only for a few hours? (I know that during the first night, and probably the second, sleep will be out of the question.)
What prescriptions meds or even street drugs may help with withdrawals? ( can't smoke pot b/c I have an upcoming drug test but perhaps JWH is an option? Or something else?)
Any other advice????
Also, I know benzodiazepines may help immensely, however they aren't available in my area (Cincinnati) at the moment.
Thank you to everyone who has read this and provided some beneficial insight. Please do not find any sort of negativity in this, I'm simply asking for help. I know I put myself in this position and that it was dumb, so please save yourself time if you just plan on talking sh!t.
P.L.U.R. & Once again, thanks a ton! Feel free to reply on here or PM me... I'll be checking often as I plan to begin my withdrawals tomorrow.
