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melissa32

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I can not believe I am going to ask this, but I am.
What can I do for someone heading into opiate withdrawl?
I don't mean the physical shit, I think by now he has that covered. What worries me is the depression crap that I know we are going to have to deal with.
Any other time we have gone down this road, I have been pretty pissed (not that I am not now, but what the hell, try a new approach) and this time I am going to try to be a bit more controlled about it.
I know it is coming because last night he told me to "just quit talking" (twice!!!!) and that is never a good sign.
So...
any thoughts, where do I go from here?
 
I am aware of the faqs section, if you reread your post there you will see it lists depression, and the it says "I won't get into it"
So, that is not much help.
As for the dark side, I am pretty sure that is for people who want to stop. This is kind of a run-dry situation, as I am sure he has no intentions of quitting.
Besides, I have looked there, no help.
I was just looking for some insight from some people who have done this before, but fuck it, nevermind.
[This message has been edited by melissa32 (edited 20 September 2001).]
 
Melissa-relax, no need to get flustered. Lets start out be saying that keep in mind that an opiate withdrawal is perhaps the worst out of all of them. There are many factors that play a role in the degree of the "comedown" both mentally and physically-how often he used, what he used, and for how long of a time-none of these factors are clear to me because you have left that out in your post. I am not exactly quite sure what you are asking, but seems to me you are worried for your friend for the mental part of the comedown or withdrawal, since he has the physical part "covered".
Both the mental and physical part are closely related in this comedown, and snapping like he has on you will be common for a couple days to a week. Opiates are powerful, and are potential very addicting-expect him to be irritable, un-motivated, and perhaps depressed. All I can say to you is EXPECT this and realize how hard it is for your friend-be there when he needs you. I don't know what else to tell you since I am still a bit hazing on your questions and your situation. If you could clarify what exactly you need answered and what you friend is using/how oftern/how long-it would be helpful to underdstand the degree of withdrawal symptoms-there are manyt versed opiate users in this room that could give you some quality advice...good luck.....
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I dont know exactly what to say but, this is probabaly a very touchy subject. I myself have gone threw this many times and have thought, Damn! how did i get myself into this, withdrawrl(I hate this word) is the most uncomfortable thing in the world, but it is staying clean after, We all feel like we could not just NEVER do opiates again, the thought is chilling,, it seems like opiate users have found a solice in themselves and dont want to ever let it go, u mind spinns with thoughts of life and memories. The road is hard, benzos help the mind, along with weed. I have found that switching to another drug works for me, k is particularly good. I only say this because i personally have found that once you get hooked on opiates, other drugs and there psychological adddiction aint shit. Quitting k or coke is nothing to compare with opiates. Not that i am trying to make comparisons but its just my thoughts, good luck!
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Okay, I am going to try to explain where things are.
As far as how much and how long?
Ha, we have been married eight years, it started before that with heroin, then methadone, then pills.....
As for this particular ride...I don't know, a few months maybe, more maybe, less maybe. There was a methadone stint in there somewhere for seven months, but I don't think he stopped pills then either.
How much? I don't try to ask anymore. Pills, lots of them, percs and oxy and barbituates.
I was asking here because what I wanted to know was what I could do to help him mentally through the down part. I am worried about the things he says. He is scared of not having anything, he hates his job, he hates himself, he hates his friends, he doesn't know what to do. Blah, blah. I have heard it all before, but I thought maybe I could approach it a new way and maybe make things easier this time.
Aside from throwing myself down a flight of stairs to get some pain killers, I don't have any answers, but really I know nobody else does either, so that is where things are.
 
Melissa- I am no profossional nor am I am therapist, but I feel strong on saying that he needs to seek professional help. Perhaps a rehab and a therapist, but definetly something to get him through these tough times. This sounds like it is hurting you, your relationships w/ him, and putting him in a dangerous (both mental and physical) situation. Seek help-it sounds bad, but since he is so "deep" in the opiate addiction, he will not be able to overcome anything alone or w/ just your help. Getting past the denial stage is very important, and if he admits he has a prob then that is the 1st step in a positive direction....
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Melissa, I can relate to what you are going through. My bf is a recovering heroin addict. He has been clean for almost 2 months. The physical withdrawel is pretty much over, but he is going through some heavy emotional withdrawel. The best advice I can give you, is to be there for your friend and try to get him help from a therapist. It is really hard to get off this drug, especially without professional help. I wish I can get my bf to get help, but he keeps pushing it off. Best of Luck for you and your friend.
Love, Angie
 
I will TRY to move this to the dark side... might not work, so if it doesn't, please carry this on over there, they will give you the support you need...
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