No dope for 1 &1/2 weeks.

[joshwhoaa]

So before using heroin (first in-sulfated for a few months) and eventually banging it for around 2 months straight, I was a heavy prescription (synthetic) opiate user; mainly roxys and percocet, as well as methadone. I was introduced to dope by a friend of mine (it's an extremely prominent drug in Atlanta) and started snorting it. I then eventually got the nuts to bang it on my own after being given specific advise on how to go about injecting it intravenously. So, a week into banging it, I was hooked, and I knew it. The first night I actually experienced dope sickness after that week was complete hell, (I'm sure you know the complete hell I speak of) and I never wanted to feel that again, so I thought it was a good idea to continue banging it, and now I'm here. 1 week sober after 2 straight months of banging it, thanks to Suboxone. However I no longer have that, and it's somewhat affected me mentally. I'm extremely short tempered, have mood changes like crazy, and feel anxious all the time (well, unless I'm smoking dank, which I just purchased so I'm good for a few days, however that only helps some with the anxiety). I need advice on dealing with this, I know exercise helps (and I do hit the gym during the week before work) but it's still not helping like I need. I believe Suboxone would help, as it helped me the through the first week of sobriety and I would go to a treatment center around here that prescribes Suboxone, however you have to have dope, or other opiates in your system to be accepted into outpatient rehab and be prescribed Suboxone. I haven't had any opiates, what so ever. I think what's making this Heroin withdrawal so bad is the fact that I have stopped taking roxys and methadone as well for over a week. I guess this is a complete opiate withdrawal for me. So any suggestions?



(Shit, I typed a lot, didn't realize it, sorry)

 

[panic in paradise]

sounds like your getting trapped up in a mental fixation, and fairly in touch with your situation.
why you still have your wits, and health, id maybe get rid of the op's all together,,, and get into counseling, and find therapeutic outlets of your own - even if its just taking a walk and counting the trees - anything to appreciate your surroundings and self more again.

do you go to school/college?
just because you can?

 

[Bojangles69]

My suggestion would be to stay away from all opiates in general.
Going from heroin to suboxone theres an initial "stablization" period it seems for most people but even after you stay on the sub a bit you're just building up a ridiculous tolerance to opiates, while facing a much much longer wd syndrome than heroin when you stop.

Unfortunately sure theres things you can take, but I doubt they will do much good for you. I mean you can load up on like 40mg of loperamide (immodium) for your stomach, but lope only helps me when I'm on a low dose of opiates to begin, and it helps a lot in that regard.
Everyone says exercise but its like trading feeling 10x worse for an hour or 2 while you exercise just to feel a bit of relief afterwards. Your body wants opiates, and unfortunately this is what happens to addicts you can't moderate their habit.
I'm so afraid of wds after going through it enough times that when I get low I taper no matter what. I don't just keep using under the assumption Ill get more tommorow, if I don't have more in my hands immediately I start tapering.
A lot of people can't/won't/refuse to do that, and they wind up in your position.

I'd try scoring some benzos or even lyrica if possible, otherwise suboxone/more full agonist opiates will be the only thing to really help. I know how rough wds are but its really just part of the lifestyle. You either use it as reason to quit all together, or use it as motivation to get more drugs and keep using. I wish you the best man I really do, but if you're out you're out. I will get better eventually, but even taking suboxone doesn't escape you from any wds, you still gotta face them when you come off.
If you can't score for 5-7 days you'll be through the worst part and really might want to consider not using again. But its your life too, and you really gotta want it for that to happen. G/luck! WDs are a fucking nightmare, nothing like they show in the movies lol.

 

[panic in paradise]

"I'd try scoring some benzos or even lyrica"

\ full on opioid w/d does not compare to the w/d of benzos,,, and lyrica can get ugly as well. depending on a "score" for these drugs is even worse, as you are putting your freedom, and life, or money at least in someone else's hands.
this is so dangerous, even the thought is.

you sound past the physical w/d symptoms, and going onto Subs, or methadone after 2 months of H, is over kill honestly... realize, and accept that you have an addictive personality, and avoid instant gratification situations in general. dont seek drugs, seek life, find a counselor, not psych meds, but peace with yourself; abilities, talents, visions.
god damn i wish i had realized this before or after my first night with the needle, you may save your life, a friend who follows(or several), and so so much heart ache.

 

[TheLostBoys]

Walking is very helpful & since I cant really exercise like many others because of my back pain, I stretch out 3 to 4 times a day & go walking at night. I like walking, the calmness in the air & what not, helps me plan out the next day or coming week.

 

[apple101]

Good for you dude. You've had been stop gettin up high, to continue that you could choose the right friend. Make it right and seek help to overcome your addiction.

Apple Jones
Knowing Turning Winds