Need help please

[Amy777]

I just finished about 49 hours of oxycodone withdrawals from daily, yearly habit up to 60-75, 80 mgs maybe. I thought I was turning a small corner this morning but I didn't. I got a little worse and now seem to have plateaued. They say withdrawals peak at 72 and I'm scared to death that I'm going to get worse. I'm so sorry.

 

[Boku_]

Well done in getting through 49 hours of withdrawal Amy777 that's no easy task. Just nut it out and stick at it. Think you are 49 hours closer to being clean from opiates. I know the lack of sleep and pain from sweating the withdrawal's out are immense but if you stick at it you will fall asleep sooner or later and the pain will cease.

Withdrawal's do not last forever, you will get better.

 

[Eveleivibe]

I agree with Boku. Just keep going n you will gradually get better. Try to get a much vitamins as you can, fresh air n things that help release wndorphin. Have you got comedies ti watch? Light exercise n if you can manage it a banana or maybe a small piece of chocolate.

Good luck x

Evey

 

[Gr33nGuy]

Just give yourself all the other comforts that you can. If you burn the ganja, it can help a lot. Benzos are also key because they give you that relaxed, kinda well/low feeling w/out any opioid content.

 

[Erikmen]

I just finished about 49 hours of oxycodone withdrawals from daily, yearly habit up to 60-75, 80 mgs maybe. I thought I was turning a small corner this morning but I didn't. I got a little worse and now seem to have plateaued. They say withdrawals peak at 72 and I'm scared to death that I'm going to get worse. I'm so sorry.

Amy, congratulations for your decision. Quitting opiates is difficult and you've taken the first step. It's not only the physical withdrawal that gets so intense but also our feelings and all the anxiety you are going through. I know how that feels and you can do this. You've been brave enough to start, now youll need to be patient for next couple of days. Trust me, the withdrawal will quickly pass and soon you be going through different phases of adaptation but the best thing is that you are going to feel so much freedom, and not having to worry about your next doses. You start to live again.

You can also seek for medical assistance if things get worse. There are some meds that could help you. At the meantime just try to get over these next hours until you start to feel better. 72 hours may be the peak for some people but we are all different.
I wish you good luck, please keep in touch. Venting about what you're going also helps.
Take care,
E.

 

[Amy777]

I think I fell asleep for an hour. That is good. I do also take clomipramine and Xanax XR for severe anxiety and panic disorder. However, I also think some of my anxiety came from oxycodone as well. I never abuse my Xanax like I did my oxycodone scripts. In fact, I take less than prescribed and cannot wait to get tapered off that. I've done a Xanax taper successfully before when I had children.

Today I felt so anxious and scared to death that the worst is going to hit tonight and I'll go off the charts. I am also taking B12, B6, Magnesium and Potassium.

 

[Erikmen]

Just live a moment at a time. Nothing that you haven't already felt will happen. Physical discomfort, restlessness, nausea, etc. plus that feeling we often have during a tough flu. Just be careful with your benzo habit as you don't want an extra problem in your life. Besides benzos are even more difficult to get rid of psychologically speaking.

This quitting part will all be over soon, try not to overthink and keep in mind you can always go to an ER. I think your doing fine.
Keep up!

 

[Amy777]

All good points!! Thank you!! I can't possibly face anything worse than what I already have experienced the past 54 hours. I just have to plug through. I do feel like if I could get a good sleep in, I'd feel much better physically. This lack of sleep is killing me.

 

[w0w0mg]

All good points!! Thank you!! I can't possibly face anything worse than what I already have experienced the past 54 hours. I just have to plug through. I do feel like if I could get a good sleep in, I'd feel much better physically. This lack of sleep is killing me.

It gets better, you're almost over the hump!
You're doing fantastic! Great Job!!

 

[Erikmen]

In the end everything will be okay, better. If it's does not feel okay, it's not the end.
You are almost there!

 

[Mazzy in Europe]

What you have done so far is a great achievement and you deserve to feel proud of yourself. At least you have that to feel good about!

Maybe you should remind yourself that you've made it past two days, so you can make it past another two, then another two etc.

Don't think past today though, you only need to get through today. Then take the same attitude tomorrow. Day by day, step by step, you will arrive at a place free from withdrawals.

There are many ways you can ease the discomfort you are currently enduring, from hot baths and exercise to herbal supplements and prescribed meds.

Don't hesitate to seek medical help if your suffering gets too hard to bear and you fear you might relapse.

The forum is here specifically to help people like yourself, so do make use of the abundant support you will find here and keep coming back to let us know how you are getting on.

All the very best to you and congratulations for your brave decision.

 

[Amy777]

Didn't sleep more than an hour at sunrise. I cried and begged my husband to take me to the ER. He was pissed but he did it. They gave me a medication and I got drowsy but the beeps and noises kept me from falling asleep. I'm going to try again tonight. I'm now almost to 72 hours into detox. About to start Day 4 I guess and I'm ready to cave. This is hell. Pure hell.

 

[Amy777]

Wow, this really is a roller coaster. A few hours ago, I thought I would never feel emotions, joy, patience or anything other than despair. However, after a good cry, I felt better and learned that yes I will feel like that but it will be less and less each day. I'm about 82 hours in

 

[Erikmen]

Soon you'll be able to do other things to feel better, like exercises, therapy. This is now almost over, the physical part at least.
Hang in there!

 

[Withdrawal_Slayer]

Wow, this really is a roller coaster. A few hours ago, I thought I would never feel emotions, joy, patience or anything other than despair. However, after a good cry, I felt better and learned that yes I will feel like that but it will be less and less each day. I'm about 82 hours in

Yeah, as much as I hate those uncontrollable sadness spells that come over you in acute withdrawal, you do always feel much better afterwards. Also, I posted this in another thread you are communicating in, but have you tried any of the OTC help that exists? It can do wonders for you! I'm talking about kratom, loperamide, megadosing vitamin C, tyrosine, 5HTP, etc.

 

[Erikmen]

The body actually throws out vitamin C which in nonessential to your body. I didn't know that what quite recently. Medicine for nausea, stomachache can be useful. Talk to your doctor about these next few days.

Stick to to what it's working now, avoid benzodiazepines - unless they are really temporary. Your doctor can and should replace benzos for other non-addictive medication even if it's controlled. Tomorrow is day 5 and you feel much better, specially if you sleep a little better.

 

[Amy777]

Survived another night of barely any sleep but I was grateful for those three 1-1 1/2 hours I got here and there. For some reason I am waking up with severe anxiety. Not sure what to think of that. I plan on posting later to tell me story for my own therapeutic purposes. This has been one of my hardest withdrawals ever (Oh yes, I've had more than one! I pray this was my last) and I need to figure out what to do from here.

 

[Mazzy in Europe]

Anxiety is a common symptom of withdrawal, it will pass.

But you don't have to suffer in the meantime - there are solutions to ease the anxiety.
If you don't want to seek anti-anxiety medication, there are some easily obtainable herbal supplements that can help, such as Valerian, Kava Kava and Passion Flower.
L-theanine is a supplement or nootropic that is very good at relieving anxiety. I use it to ease withdrawals.

I do hope you can find a remedy that will give you some relief.

 

[Amy777]

Going on 96 hours!! Finishing Day 4!! Still feel somewhat like shit (low energy, little sleep) but hey its got to get better from here, right? I finally went to the grocery store today. I made my mom come take me but I still went. I read that withdrawals peak on Day 3 and 4. I'm about to start Day 5 this afternoon. I'm going by 24 hours from my last dose instead of the day after or morning after my first dose. I want every hour to count!

 

[Erikmen]

Yes I believe it's going to be better physically speaking. You've still going to deal with a lot emotions.
This low energy will better but you should probably think about doing weekly exercises, something that get some of this endorphin back. The first withdrawal is the best and easier one, by far. So I'd go forward and don't look back.
Good luck! Take care,
E.