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

[Ochkhuu]

Hey hang in there! Never was into opiates so I can't say I've gone through myself but I've had close friends who have and I've helped (or atleast tried to help) them through their withdrawls when they quit.

Smoking weed seemed to help atleast bring some comfort to them when they were going through it

Just wanted to offer some moral support though. stay up!

 

[tokenname]

i've been thru opiate/opiod w/d many times.
outlook is everything. i think it's great you're working.
i've always worked thru it..and it helps..if nothing else-
then to occupy your time. when you're not eating or sleeping
the days seem like weeks..so anything you can do to stay busy.
i know you don't feel like it..but getting outside and doing any
kind of activity helps tremendously also..enough activity could
even get you some rest. day's 3 and 4 are generally the worst
of it. the emotional/mental part is the hardest. it's great you're
reaching out.

 

[ArtVandalay]

How do you go to work in opiate wd??? Is it the tail end of it or something? My last withdrawal I was bedridden for three or four days straight. Told my work I had the flu. I am the rare case of someone who sleeps a lot during withdrawal- like most of the day and night. But it's a nightmarish sleep.

 

[junkieman412]

How do you go to work in opiate wd??? Is it the tail end of it or something? My last withdrawal I was bedridden for three or four days straight. Told my work I had the flu. I am the rare case of someone who sleeps a lot during withdrawal- like most of the day and night. But it's a nightmarish sleep.

You feel better temporarily once you get up and around; then the day sucks but you're already there. My friends used to always ask me how i did it I've been sick as fuck at work. I can't sleep so I'd be at work with no sleep sometimes for a couple days only having a few hrs of sleep.
OP I hope you make it through I'll pray for u. Its so much better not waking up dope sick.
Listen to people here. Weed, even if you don't like it that much, a couple swigs of robo, sleepers, loperamide, and exercise, even just walking or cleaning the house helps. You'll be greatful when its over and you get through it.

 

[tokenname]

How do you go to work in opiate wd??? Is it the tail end of it or something? My last withdrawal I was bedridden for three or four days straight. Told my work I had the flu. I am the rare case of someone who sleeps a lot during withdrawal- like most of the day and night. But it's a nightmarish sleep.

You feel better temporarily once you get up and around; then the day sucks but you're already there.

+1

nobody wants to go to work during that. but..i'm unable to sleep well normally..
so in w/d it's a lost cause. time drags so terribly during..i'm usually thankful
for any time where my mind/body are occupied. IME, too much time on my
hands during w/d magnifies the emotional symptoms..especially the anxiety x100.

 

[T. Calderone]

I could rarely go to work while having withdrawals. I've got IBS and most of the time I was in the bathroom. One time a client called for me to meet her at the office. She acquired some oxys. I made a miraculous recovery much to the boss's amazement.

 

[EmilyJanex0]

wow thank everyone so much! ill just update quick. So Ive made it 5 days total with nothing. And for the first time i can say my mind feels clear for once and I can get out of bed in the morning and actually feel awake. I have normal energy now not just from the pills anymore. My body just feels cleansed. I really appreciate everyone for commenting and being so supportive by giving their suggestions and experiences. you have no idea how happy it makes me to read them. I'll also share that I have a 11 month old son who means the world to me I didnt want anyone to judge me since I am a drug user well trying to recover from drugs. He defiantly helped me get through these past days. Since I wasnt on yesterday day 4 was the worst for me I had an opportunity to buy something because I got my paycheck but instead I went out to dinner with my boyfriend instead. I know Ill always be an addict but at least I can say the dark side doesnt seem so dark anymore. I just hope that I can keep this frame of mind. Maybe Ill move where I cant get ahold of the 'friends" Ive had. Thanks everyone again

 

[Mzral]

I didnt want anyone to judge me since I am a drug user well trying to recover from drugs.

No one should feel bad, or be made to feel bad that they use drugs, for whatever reasons. Like Burrough's said, no one ever really sets out to become an addict. I use heroin, but that doesn't make me a bad person. I've never stolen from anyone, physically harmed anyone, etc. Most people use drugs because they help fill a void, and because they feel good. I enjoy feeling good and some days it just gets me through. No one should ever judge others because they use.

 

[areros18]

How do you go to work in opiate wd??? Is it the tail end of it or something? My last withdrawal I was bedridden for three or four days straight. Told my work I had the flu. I am the rare case of someone who sleeps a lot during withdrawal- like most of the day and night. But it's a nightmarish sleep.

No. I'm with u ArtV. No way am I leaving my house puking and having emergency bathroom needs, panic attacks, chills. Etc. I couldn't serve myself water much less work. Maybe it depends on length and amount of addiction? Or Torrance?

 

[ArtVandalay]

^

Prob does have to due with those things. When you're a heavy daily user for years WD is completely debilitating. It's not something you can really hide from others.

 

[junkieman412]

I had been shooting dope for i'd say 5-7 years at that point. I was in it heavy, speedballing in the bathroom, on xanax too. Sometimes i'd be just sitting there shaking with horrible pain goosebumps, the shits, man...
That was my office job but I have also worked manual labor as a painter and done it sick as hell too. One time I clogged up a clients toilet with a dopesick shit. I have IBS too. Although I don't usually puke when I'm dopesick. Only if I happen to be doing china white will i puke and even then it rarely happened.
I'm not a badass just saying thats what i went through. Fucking stupid.

 

[Pradaxa]

Congrats to you! Kids are the best motivators. Best wishes to keep and stay clean....peace. T

 

[ohshea]

the only time i detox is in jail, but i got arrested last month and was in there for a week and the meds they gave me made my withdrawal so comfy so i thought id share (Librium (also given to alcoholics to ease kicking discomfort), immodium (the runs, helps signifacantly), benadryl (watery eyes, yawns, allergy like symptoms), muscle relaxer (restless legs/all over restless appendages), and seroquel (SLEEP!)) most beautiful wd off my life and ive been using three years and have had a fair share of wds.

 

[DrinksWithEvil]

Please once your done, make a grown up decision and don't get back on the opiates. It would be extremely foolish and you will regret until the day you die. Atleast I did.

I remember the only reason I would show up to work when I was sick, was to steal money. I thank you for this thread, it's reminding me of the hell of it all. Don't make the same mistake as most of here,and grow up. I'm 25 years old and in the same position as I was when I was 18 .

 

[EmilyJanex0]

Please once your done, make a grown up decision and don't get back on the opiates. It would be extremely foolish and you will regret until the day you die. Atleast I did.

I remember the only reason I would show up to work when I was sick, was to steal money. I thank you for this thread, it's reminding me of the hell of it all. Don't make the same mistake as most of here,and grow up. I'm 25 years old and in the same position as I was when I was 18 .

I really hope the best for you. If you ever need to talk get at me man Im always available to listen. Its nice to know sometimes that your not the only one going through hell alone. hang in there

 

[areros18]

the only time i detox is in jail, but i got arrested last month and was in there for a week and the meds they gave me made my withdrawal so comfy so i thought id share (Librium (also given to alcoholics to ease kicking discomfort), immodium (the runs, helps signifacantly), benadryl (watery eyes, yawns, allergy like symptoms), muscle relaxer (restless legs/all over restless appendages), and seroquel (SLEEP!)) most beautiful wd off my life and ive been using three years and have had a fair share of wds.

Thanks for sharing and it's nice to know you were treated humanely. What state are you in?

 

[rules]

maybe i just missed it, but, what are you withdrawing from exactly? and what doses of said substance? opiate withdrawal in general is awful. i wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

 

[eireann]

@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.

great advice,one week of benzos will do the trick also imodium/motillium and ponston

 

[xxsicknessxx]

I find that nothing really helps OP WD except suboxon or methadone....

OP WD is horrible.. I mean... I been through it more times then a human being should be.... And I have had it as bad as it comes... my only advise is as follows...

Other drugs (benzos might ease your pain a bit) or stims might help you through it however you PAY BIG TIME when they wear off.... MY ADVISE don't try to cheat, any help from drugs will back fire when they wear off this includes drinking.. trust me I have tons of exp with WD and your best bet is to ride it out.. get friends to help you through it with soup and stuff... and not selling you drugs... don't crack... just hole up in your room (fast before you quit) because your going to shit like crazy... and clean your sheats before because you will sweat like your in a SAUNA...

also... bro it sucks bad it does but using drugs just starts it all over from scratch and worse every day long you use your building the next time you WD

Keep this in mind... EVERY drug addict WDS in the end.. unless your rich and can use till you die your going to start a cycle.. I wish I knew about WD when I got hook on pain killers.. but no one told me my doctors didn't tell me back then there wernt tv shows telling you about drug abuse ,and WD, and getting help.. we didn't have that shit I don't even think there were NA meetings back then

Anyway

good luck... except it and take it like a man or women whichever you are and trust me ... maybe benzos are ok but don't try to stim your way through it or drink your way through it...

The only trick... is loose lots of sleep before you go into WD like a few days so you can crash trough the worst of it however it can back fire and you can not sleep anyway

The worst thing with OP wd is the sleep I think and the skelton trying to climb out of your mouth..

use again it starts right over from scratch so please stay clean take it from a 10year on and off abuser it isn't worth it.

Also I had to work during WD from drugs my doctors gave me including fent and I had to fucking work it sucked balls so bad but I did it because I had no choice.... you can tough through it if I can do it you can...

BTW the older you get the harder the WD will be on you and the longer you use the stronger it gets and the more times you quit and start back up the WORSE it gets so please get your shit together now because trust me it will ruin your entire life from the ground up.
Please listen

 

[EmilyJanex0]

Ive been clean off the pills since the night I posted this thread. Even though its been over a week my life has changed SO much for the better. The withdrawls lasted about 6 days for me. I can actually eat and not get sick I feel like my old self again. I really missed her and so did my boyfriend. Im there for my son in ways I wasnt before. I dont talk to my old "friends" anymore and I am making new ones. I am so happy I made the decison not to go back to them even when I had the money to do so. Its so nice to get out of bed and instead of reaching for pills I just wake up happy and refreshed like I actually slept. I really hope people see this and it at least helps someone. The withdrawls suck but after the 3rd day I SWARE it gets better. The days dont seem so long the aches get less painful and more manageable. I hope the best for everyone going through this.