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I'm Ed, former oxycodone addict on day 6

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Hey guys! My name is Ed. I've been an opioid addiction for about 6 years. Mainly percocet and vicodin. Although my doc is percocet/oxycodone.

I started using randomly one day when someone I considered a friend offered me a line of vicodin. It all spiraled from there. Move forward to today. I'm 3 months behind In rent, electrics 2 months behind, same as gas. Eviction notice coming soon. No job. Fiance doesn't know I'm an addict. But, there is salvation in all of this. Today in 15 minutes. I start day 6 of complete abstinence and opioid withdrawal. Slight chills and anxiety still exists. I was using close to 80mg of oxy a day.

I got a full night's rest last night. And I start a new job Tuesday making really good cash. I am pretty sure I got this.

To those out there, thinking about quitting, or coming up on an unplanned withdrawal. You can do it. Anybody can do it. Once you look back after you start to feel better. That'll be a reason to keep pushing forward. Just keep telling yourself that this is the last time you ever have to feel like this. And that's the truth. Once you ensure it and get past it. You never have to feel that way ever again.

I am from Ohio, and have lived here my entire life. Yup I hate it. It's cold AF out and it's he middle of may. But yet tomorrow it'll be really cold lol.

I have a lot of knowledge with opiates so if anybody has any questions or needs help cill be around here often. As soon as I find the app for this forum (if it exists) I'll be here even more!

Later,

Hob goblin
 
Hello, I'm new to this forum, and I'm on day 5. I wasn't a heavy user. I relapsed, and am kicking them again. I just wanted to drop in and say keep up the good work! I'm so happy for you and your successes. Being an Indiana resident I guess we're neighbors! lol but on more of a serious note. I wish you the best, and people like you just wanting to be helpful really makes this community and website grow in a positive way.

Wishing you the best of luck,
Chas.

Ps. How's the fishing out there?
 
You have my full sympathy, hang in there! I'm on day 13 after quitting poppy pods and seed tea (my tolerance grew so high from that pills didn't work for me anymore). My own WD is still going on, had zero sleep last night.

I'm glad to hear you have a new job lined up, that's wonderful! And isn't it just grand to be sober: for me at least my sense of smell returned, libido etc. What positive things have you noticed?
 
I'm six weeks off oxy after 10 years of daily use but still have diarrhea and depression. It seems to fade daily after 2 or 3 o'clock. So weird. But I'm just taking it one hour at a time. Still can't motivate or feel good. Just want to get better.
 
I've def noticed my libido coming back. Like 10 fold lmao. I'm on day 7 in 2 and a half hours. Cold chills are rough this morning. Almost relpapsed yesterday but didn't. Had two connects text me stating that they had percs and vics for sale, but I with held! Slight rls this morning too. Slept good last night, but that's probably because I got really drunk with a friend that stopped being my friend when I became an addict. Now that I'm clean he is coming back around. So that's another plus.
 
Good for you, goblin! I couldn't take the insomnia after going 4 days with no sleep and started taking kratom. I'm still disgusted with myself but I'm sure you understand, for me the not sleeping part was the toughest. I'm proud to say yesterday i took way less kratom than on day 8, for example. Just woke after7 hours sleep shivering and twitching, i hope that means things are moving forward.
 
Do you know if the withdrawal is longer for Oxycodone than it is for heroin ?
For dope it is more or less about a week , so i wonder if it is longer for oxy !
 
Wow! I'm a new member also and this is EXACTLY what I needed to read right now. Congratulations and I hope and pray to be able to write a post like this someday instead of the horrible one I just recently wrote. Gread job:)! Keep it up! I wish you all the best but it sounds like you really want this and WILL succeed!!!!
 
Hey everyone, I just woke up and in 2 hours I'll be day 8 opiate withdrawal from percocet. I wish I could change it from day 8 opiate withdrawal to day 8 opiate free. But I still am having cold chills. Yesterday was one of the hardest days. I almost broke. Not sure what was going on but I was mentally tired, my body wanted to give up. Shivers, hot flashes. Very bad stomach cramping. I almost went to the er to drug seek, but I some how, some way, didn't break. Woke up at 4 am this morning with the worst knots in my stomach ever. But I am happy to say, I did it. I made it the farthest I've ever made it. Every time I tried to quit for the past 7 ish years (I think, memory is too foggy) I never made it past day 6. I start my new job at 10am tomorrow morning. For Honda. Well a Honda entity I guess. But anyway for those of you that are being slammed with withdrawal right now. Just know you're not the only one going through it and with each day it does get easier. You can do it.
 
The fishing here is awesome! Sorry I missed that part of your post. Great fishing pretty much everywhere. This summer my clean friends and I are going to rent a cabin on lake erie and fish and drink beer all night. They have great deals on them. Like $100 bucks a night. Split 3 ways? Yes please! Lol
 
You're truly an inspiration. I could use some advise. I have health problems which scare me from even facing "day one". Fortunately due to the fact that I get them prescribed plus a family member gets them prescribed (plus methadone) and gives them to me I've never had to go more then one day for the last 3-4 years but my day is coming VERY soon (by wednesday).

And I'm so tired of being sick and tired (they used to give me so much energy, not anymore). I feel like if I HAVE to do it for more then a week then I want to continue.

A question (as I have high BP and take meds); does everyone get that horrendous heart pounding? The feeling like you are legit having a heart attack? Although I'm sure you're not? That plus the no sleeping, intensified pain, vomiting (etc as I'm sure all get) mages me fear time and time again I'm going to die yet I know nearly no one does. I take as I said, bp meds, Xanax and anti seizure meds so one would think it'd be easier for me (all prescribed) but it's not. Do you think it's cause I've been ok these other meds longer then the oxycodone? I just feel so weak right now. I seclude myself so I have no friends, I'm married to an addict that abuses me even though I have chronic, incurable illnesses that cause severe pain. I'd rather the pain ten fold though over the wds:(.
 
Hi guys and gals. I've been a lurker on the site for a while but, wanting to reply to this thread, I registered.

I am 3-1/2 years clean and I wanted to let all of you that are kicking know: 1. I admire your courage. 2. It can be done. 3. It does get better!!!! Much much better!

Most of us have kicked and gone back, kicked and gone back, kicked and gone back. We never get sick of chasing the dragon and the price to pay after. As bad as withdrawal/dt's are, we still go back because of the depression, boredom, sometimes hopelessness that follows. That's what brings us back,PAWS (post acute withdrawal symptoms) it's the worst part to get through but also what I mean when I say it gets better.


I'm not going to preach program but I never would have made it without NA. Give it a chance. For me, during the dark times, all I looked forward to was getting to a meeting. The lessons learned early on have gotten me through some tough times.

God Bless and good luck to all
 
Notsoprettyinpink said:
You're truly an inspiration. I could use some advise. I have health problems which scare me from even facing "day one". Fortunately due to the fact that I get them prescribed plus a family member gets them prescribed (plus methadone) and gives them to me I've never had to go more then one day for the last 3-4 years but my day is coming VERY soon (by wednesday).

And I'm so tired of being sick and tired (they used to give me so much energy, not anymore). I feel like if I HAVE to do it for more then a week then I want to continue.

A question (as I have high BP and take meds); does everyone get that horrendous heart pounding? The feeling like you are legit having a heart attack? Although I'm sure you're not? That plus the no sleeping, intensified pain, vomiting (etc as I'm sure all get) mages me fear time and time again I'm going to die yet I know nearly no one does. I take as I said, bp meds, Xanax and anti seizure meds so one would think it'd be easier for me (all prescribed) but it's not. Do you think it's cause I've been ok these other meds longer then the oxycodone? I just feel so weak right now. I seclude myself so I have no friends, I'm married to an addict that abuses me even though I have chronic, incurable illnesses that cause severe pain. I'd rather the pain ten fold though over the wds:(.
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I do sometimes get those bad chest pains but not often. If I were you. I would find a GP doctor and have it checked out. Just to be sure that withdrawal isn't exasperating an underlying condition. Also withdrawals will drive your heart rate up as well as your blood pressure in tandem with the heart rate. If you already have high BP that's just another reason to consult with a doctor. Please do just that. During wd I always secluded myself and didn't go anywhere but let me let you in on a little secret. Try not to. As much as it seems impossible. Have a non addicted friend take you to the store and just walk around. Dress in sweat pants to help with the cold chills. It will help get your mind off of it, as well as exercise helps your brain repair itself as well as release dopamine. The stuff we addicts are after is dopamine release. Just remember to push through until the end. It's much better! I just completed my first day at work in a really good factory today on day 11 with no problems at all. I am still in wd slightly, but still pushing through. Tomorrow will be day 12, then 13 and I also don't catch myself thinking what day today is like I did at first. Try as hard as possible not to dwell on numbering your days. You can inbox me if you need to speak privately. Good luck and you got to move, to move on.
gonzo419 said:
Hi guys and gals. I've been a lurker on the site for a while but, wanting to reply to this thread, I registered.

I am 3-1/2 years clean and I wanted to let all of you that are kicking know: 1. I admire your courage. 2. It can be done. 3. It does get better!!!! Much much better!

Most of us have kicked and gone back, kicked and gone back, kicked and gone back. We never get sick of chasing the dragon and the price to pay after. As bad as withdrawal/dt's are, we still go back because of the depression, boredom, sometimes hopelessness that follows. That's what brings us back,PAWS (post acute withdrawal symptoms) it's the worst part to get through but also what I mean when I say it gets better.


I'm not going to preach program but I never would have made it without NA. Give it a chance. For me, during the dark times, all I looked forward to was getting to a meeting. The lessons learned early on have gotten me through some tough times.

God Bless and good luck to all
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You are absolutely correct. It does get better. I got a good job already, my old best friend is talking to me and hanging out with me again. He's my childhood friend that stopped talking to me because of my addiction. I can actually wake up in the middle of the night and take care of my crying twins instead of getting pissed like my withdrawals are their fault. It's still a very hard road but I WILL make it. I've almost relapsed 3 times. Yesterday being one of them. Had the buy setup and just stopped answering them. It gets easier each time you say no.

I'm on day 11, with a good job (started today), going back to the gym tomorrow to get back into martial arts and cage fighting). Things that would have never happened while still in active addiction. And it's only day 11. What will day 365 bring me? Nothing but good! Because I won't accept nothing less.
 
Just wanted to say I'm so proud of all of you. I'm an iv heroin user. After several cold turkey attempts I've decided to cut back my use until I'm using nothing. For me a big part of my addiction is not only the heroin but the using it part. As in setting it up and injecting. I need to change the habit of using so slowly decreasing is my new plan of action. So proud of all of you and hope I can be successful like you guys. Please keep it up! You all are amazing
 
Congratulations on making it so far. Stay strong I made it until day 22 then a friend offered me a script of perks and I just got through binging for 5 days. I was doing so well getting myself back to normal until the last few days. I'm back on day 1 now.
 
heroinexox said:
Just wanted to say I'm so proud of all of you. I'm an iv heroin user. After several cold turkey attempts I've decided to cut back my use until I'm using nothing. For me a big part of my addiction is not only the heroin but the using it part. As in setting it up and injecting. I need to change the habit of using so slowly decreasing is my new plan of action. So proud of all of you and hope I can be successful like you guys. Please keep it up! You all are amazing
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Good luck :)
 
Tramadol withdrawal

Hello all! I wanted to reach out and say thank you for helping me thru my Tramadol withdrawal. I quit cold turkey 9 days ago. I have been on Tramadol for about 5 years due to a neck injury. I had no idea of the dangers of this medicine. I took (2) 50 mg in the morning & (2) in the evening. Worked great for my pain. But it did stop working & I felt myself wanting to take more. It really bothered me that I felt this way but I never discussed it with my doctor. Long story short I did not refill a script & said screw it, I don't want this anymore. The first night was hell...restless leg, restless arms, nausea, diarrhea, no appetite, insomnia, tossing & turning. Day 2 is when the panic attacks started on top of all the other symptoms. The sneezing, hot & cold/goosebumps, it was constant. I've never been through anything like this before, never been addicted--never have been through withdrawals. Day 4 was the worst...the no energy, no motivation, depression came. I started searching the internet and found bluelight. I started reading posts about other people going through exactly what I have been going through and it's been a godsend! I went out and got Immodium, vitamins and Gatorade. I shared a lot of info with my husband, who has been an awesome & amazing shoulder to cry on! Finally today (day 9) I had some energy back. Feeling somewhat human. I think most of the physical symptoms are leaving me but the mental symptoms are going to take a while, I guess. I'm going to have a long talk with my doctor about this drug, I'm sad I didn't research it more but I'm really sad he didn't warn me about these issues when stopping them. I know now that I should've tapered down but I'm also glad I am getting this crap out of my system. I don't take anything else, no benzodiazepines or weed. I have a beer sometimes but that's it. I just wanted to share my experience and hope and pray anyone who is on this crap-ass drug knows what happens when you stop it. And also say thanks to all who posted their nightmares with this drug, I'm so very grateful for the advice! I will keep moving forward and know that tomorrow will be a better day! God Bless!
 
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