8thday, you may not be ready to stop. A large part of this is mental. I'm not saying that the withdrawal symptoms are "just in your head". They are quite real. I know how difficult it is.
You've read through iamgollums thread, if you haven't already, read SoCal's thread, Hickfromstick's thread, Debbie Combs' thread. If I left anyone out, my apologies.
Something SoCal (Dale), reiterated frequently us you have to really have your mind made up and want to stop. You're going to hit quite a few tough spots. You're going to cry. You're going to possibly start punching the bed because you're going insane from restless legs, arms, body. You may even just flip out, and feel "I can't do this. I just can't". All par for the course.
If I wasn't locked in a cell naked (to further add to the humiliation), I probably would've gave in when the seizures started. They were terrifying. I thought I was dying, or something was terribly, terribly wrong. They (the guards) allowed me to have 5 seizures before they radioed a medical emergency. I could tell you the entire horror story, maybe another time. It's posted somewhere, unless it was deleted. I don't know.
These are your options - don't take anything, and tough it out. It's going to last for a little while. Make yourself as comfortable as possible. Try to hang on - it eventually is going to end. We can't tell you exactly when. Everyone is different. But, there are what seem to be averages. iamgollum said 3wks was a decent improvement. If you feel up to it, read through the aforementioned threads. The members I mentioned went through PST detox and methadone detoxes. Both are drawn out, that is why they are so torturous.
You're other option is take some comfort meds. 2 loperamide isn't going to touch withdrawal. Not the kind you're going through. I never took Dramamine for w/d, so I can't comment. Mucinex combined with the correct amount of loperamide was a lifesaver. Sometimes, you need to regroup. As I mentioned, the tone of your posts sounds like you've had it. I'm being honest with you, it's not my style to bullshit anyone or blow smoke up their ass so they feel better for 30seconds.
Another option is a quick, Suboxone or Subutex taper. Like 10-14days. It would make this process alot more bearable.
It seems that you don't want to go any of those routes. That's perfectly ok. This is your detox You call the shots.
You're going to have to just power through. Stay as hydrated as possible. Try to get something in you for energy, even if it's sucking on hard candy that you re able to tolerate.
The answer to your question is, I hate withdrawal. I have less tolerance for it now I already played this demented game.
I don't want to make excuses, but my husband isnt quite be ready to completely stop using. I've pleaded, begged, cried, flipped out, been understanding, etc etc. I know I cannot make anyone stop if they aren't ready. Just as noone could've forced me to stop. I'm not in a position to leave him. If I was, I would. And I'd tell him that I'd be back when he felt ready to stop. It's a very difficult dynamic.
Addressing your mental/emotional health is not-negotiable. You try and fix what it is that made you use in the first place. It can't work if you don't do that.
I suffered severe anxiety and panic attacks. If I wasn't on something, it was miserable being me. Last week, I skipped my meds for 3 days and had a severe panic attack. It's been a long time since I had one that severe. I don't know how I lived like that. It was quite a reminder. My medication is life-changing. Now I know how other people feel. In a good way.
8th day, I'm on your side. I support you in however you decide to handle this. It is going to end. Try to stay as positive as you're able.
Btw, when I detoxed, I was still sick on day 16. On that day, I was prescribed medication. And it changed my life for the better. I have a hard head and had to learn through brute Force. I'm sending healing prayers.
