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Got too optimistic and cocky...
by Ga Guy, Jun 29, 2007 12:00AM
It's be 4 1/2 days now since going off a 60-80mg per day Oxy habit. I think I was getting a little cocky by thinking that this was gonna be fairly easy. I'm using clonidine this time, and it's helped tremendously, but today has almost kicked my butt. I don't know if it's because I lowered the clonidine a great deal (.4-.6mg daily to .2mg today so far), but I have been having light-moderate anxiety today. Also been very lethargic, which comes and goes. I hate this pin ***** feeling I keep getting. Reducing the clonidine increases anxiety, but does increase my energy. I don't know which one I hate worse. Until now, things haven't been as bad as they have been before. Here's my schedule for those interested in their own detox...
Day 1- Bad diarrhea, Moderate anxiety, No energy, terrible dry mouth, sweats No sleep
Day 2-Same as Day one except sweats went away, no sleep
Day 3-Moderate diarrhea, low energy, no anxiety, Ambien CR-Slept 4 hours
Day 4-Mild-moderate anxiety, low energy
Thank God I haven't had the aches and pains some people had. Just a very light tension headache at times. Any advice, suggestions would be appreciated...
Day 1- Bad diarrhea, Moderate anxiety, No energy, terrible dry mouth, sweats No sleep
Day 2-Same as Day one except sweats went away, no sleep
Day 3-Moderate diarrhea, low energy, no anxiety, Ambien CR-Slept 4 hours
Day 4-Mild-moderate anxiety, low energy
Thank God I haven't had the aches and pains some people had. Just a very light tension headache at times. Any advice, suggestions would be appreciated...
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You are doing great though so don't let anything discourage you.. Getting cocky isn't good either though...
I would prefer to be a little more lethargic until the first week or so is over, then I wold be up for having more energy.
Good luck to you.
My doctor gave some Lunesta (sleeping pills) but i haven't used any yet. Hope this helps. Wish u the best!!!