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opiate withdrawls

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aBurningFire

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i am on day four of an opiate withdrawel. I was taking the equivalent to about 90 mg doses of roxi 3 times a day i had also been snorting opana 40's.... morphine, heroin, percocets whatever.... basically i would get whatever i could find each day and take as much of it as i could...... anyway, i was doin that everyday for about the past 8 months and i dosed last on friday.... it is now monday evening and most of the physical symptoms are letting up.... but the depression in relentless... WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THE DEPRESSION?!?! i had been taking xanax and soma smokin bud (which i think is one of the best ways to get through it) to get me through past 2 and a half days days... but since ive run out ive been sooo depressed and anti social.... i had been saving 2 tramadol and a neurontin which i took about an hour ago and once i felt it kick in i smoked a bowl and i feel pretty fine now.... but when it wears off the depression will be back. what can i do to handle it.... i dont have access to anything except fiourocet immodium and claritin. it's the type of depression where i'm thinkin about doing things that are tradgically stupid.... and the people who i am around CANNOT KNOW that i've been using again.
 
Eat healthy and exercise. You need to get natural endorphins flowing again.
There is no magic drug that will make you feel happy, and even if there were you would then be stuck using that magic drug again.

For temporary relief rubbing one out can do the trick as well.

In the future this isn't exactly ADD (advanced drug discussion) material as well.
 
thanks... well where do i put it? i'm unfamiliar with the site i just signed on to get help with this problem.
 
Do not take Xannax or any other Benzo for opiate depression during withdraws. It is known to have very severe adverse reactions and cause even worse depression and social exemption. Also, how does anyone catch a buzz off gabepentin or neurontin just wondering? For me it hella cures the burning in my legs and feet but I can't feel anything else from it. Eat healthy and stay active and put yourself in social situations or with friends.
 
Hey man, I actually kicked opiates myself after a six month habit. I kicked them starting in September, so it is all fresh in my mind, and I have alot of helpful advice for you bro.

> The physical withdraws are nothing, the mental withdraws are the most difficult.
> FORCE yourself into exercise. I know it's the LAST thing you want to do, you want to sit around and not do much, but moving around helps out so much.
> I really recommend using L-Tyrosine, it is the precursor to dopamine, and I felt incredibly better when I started taking it. Opiates deplete your dopamine levels horrendously, so this is a direct supplement to combat it.
> DO NOT RELAPSE! It gets so easy to say "man just a line or two would help out so much" but you'll get high again, and be back at square one, it does NOT help.
> Every single day will get better, everyday think about what is better, stay positive, it's hard.
>You'll have trouble sleeping, just accept it man. Do not take shit to sleep, because your body has to naturally recover on its own, and using sleeping pills of any kind just prolongs this. I didn't sleep right for almost two months, but eventually it went back to being normal again, don't give up man. If you are really struggling for sleep, get up and out of bed, laying there will just frustrate you more. If you get moving you might find sleep easier, but do accept it takes a long while to get back.
>PAWS (Post Acute Withdraw Symptom) can last for months. The most debilitating part of PAWS in my opinion is the depression. About a month in your depression will get better, and over time should subside, assuming you aren't naturally depressed. After a month mine got very bearable, a couple months in a little better, and after about 3 1/2 months, I was pretty much feeling back to normal. It is different for everyone, but just letting you know it takes time brother.
>Your energy and motivation will be in the tank for a while, don't push yourself too hard, but do try to slowly get more active. After a couple months my energy returned somewhat, half the battle is just overcoming the urge to sit around and do nothing, because it makes you feel useless.
>Lastly, patience, don't get too frustrated. I felt like giving up, and had horrible thoughts too. Just realize feeling better is only around the corner, and remind yourself you won't always be feeling this way. It is important not to lose sight of all that.

Good luck man, you can do it!
 
Exercise. Lots of exercise. You have to replace one habit with another. Try to exercise as much as possible. for me it was cycling - it lasts a long time and releases tons of endorphins. It feels good in a whole different way. Also, smoking weed will ease the psychological symptoms, but will add to the anxiety and depression. Benzos are OK, but why replace one crutch with another> just be safe and good luck.
 
The exercise and eating healthy suggestions are great.

I think you also have to just be aware that depression or dystymia will be there but will pass with enough time. Realize that everything won't be perfect immediately as your brain and body needs time to recover. If you can hold out, get through yours days by doing things that you love or just that keep you occupied, you can come out the other side quite happy.
 
It takes time, but take comfort in knowing that it is always getting better. While you're "waiting" be proactive with exercise, diet, and possibly counseling or meetings.
 
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