Day 4 - Feeling ok.. I hope it stays this way!!!

[IamDone1222]

So I have made to day 4 ( i posted about day 3)...I just got back from the gym. I did 1 HOUR of cardio and feel good..

I actually had no RLS last night maybe cause I took Hylans restful legs.. I slept 5 hours without waking up. WHAOO!!!

Has anyone ever heard of it getting worse on day 4???


I been using for about 2 years but really heavily for the past 8 months (3 - 30mg Oxy's a day, sometimes 4 or 5)

[ReckaBecka6988]

The first few days were hardest for me... Hang in there don it will get easier. I'm still tapering down if you'd like to calm it that... I've been on 1-2 vicodin for 4 months, but I have lupus so I occassionally need it but have been 14 days without.. Prior to the last 4 months I'd take up to 8 a day.. I have anxiety from time to time but working out helps me as well.. Put your mind to it. You can do it!  

[Jammerson1906]

I am on day 3 and the hopelessness and depression is unbearable!! Did anyone experience the depression? I have been taking opiates for about 8 months, back problems. It got out of control. 20oxycodone a day, 5mg. Realized if i did not stop now, i would not. I do not remember being depressed before the meds. The depression today, is horrible....Please, anyone, help. I will take any suggestions or advice!

[ADayToTry]

wesinbama ... what day are you on?  Each day gets easier.  I can't wait to get my zest back.  I know it will be soon.

[mxboggie]

I am taking Advil for the little bit of pain I have...but I do have arthritis in my back so I am supposed to have some pain and stiffness...but I really think the "little devils" were causing me more pain. To Adaytotry......I always got up and headed straight for the pill bottle....even before I went to pee.  I sure hope those days are gone.  I'm taking on day at a time.  Hope ya'll do well.  I will pray for yall and hope you will do the same for me.

[ADayToTry]

I'm on day 6 and so far ... so good.  Of course its a little rough.  I'm kind of having a hard time getting stuff done at work, but on the other hand when I think how I used to hardly be able to get out of bed with out taking a pill.  Man!  Was it the pills causing part of the pain?  Now, I'm just taking Aleve and I'm surviving.

I've quit before and I remember how happy I was getting into the second week.  I am so looking forward to next week.

[Dannigirl210]

I'm on day 4 too. It's not too bad.  Feeling pretty normal physically. Mentally, it's a challenge tho!

[wesinbama]

yeah, day 2 and 3 were worse for me than day 4 too. good luck with your day 4! now the mental part begins...

[mxboggie]

I'm right there with you.  One day 4 of cold turkey now.  I've always heard day 4 was awful, but honestly this is my best day yet.  Keep up the good work!

[wesinbama]

Days 2-3 I didn't sleep. maybe 2 hours in 2 nights, no kidding. I even took 4 tylenol PM. Nothing. Then a muscle relaxer. Nothing. But by day 4 I could sleep, but it was hard to fall asleep, and woke up a few times. day 5 I was nearly back to normal, just waking up a few times. For me day 6 I was sleeping nearly normal, just a little RLS, but not too bad, really. For me, sleeping isn't the issue. I can sleep now fine. the cravings and loss of energy are what is tough for me to deal with, and the constant "chills" I get. Thank god it is winter and I can wear my coat inside. It would be strange for me to be wearing a huge coat inside in the middle of summer!

[IamDone1222]

I am kind of a Gym freak.. I am hoping going to the gym helps me get through this quicker...

I am going to try to wake up early to hit cardio.. Wish me luck...

What days was the worse sleep days for you??

[wesinbama]

first day back is when reality hits for me. Took 4 days off, was doing ok, then bam! I missed the energy and buzz. But heck, I NEVER could have thought about going to the gym in the first 3 days, so you are already one step ahead of me.  I was at work today, and whenever I felt the chills or goosebumps, I logged in from my phone, and just read posts. It helped me stay strong, so if you can check the internet from your phone, that may help. But, it is really hard to post from my phone. Only got one thru, and after you text a paragraph, that ***** to watch it dissappear! Anyway, hope it helps. And on day 5, I found myself able to sleep a little better than day 4. Not much, but still, only woke up 3 times during the night verus 4 once I got to sleep. Keep us posted!

[IamDone1222]

Back to work tomorrow....We will see how it goes...Hopefully i can make it through..

[IamDone1222]

Thanks all for your support... I just got back from the gym again... I did an arm workout and felt good.. Now alittle tired...

[wesinbama]

great job on 4 days! how was the first day back at work though? i find that to be hard.

[witsend0603]

WHAT HAPPENED.. lol.. I was the one preaching aftercare this time....lol... ooohhhh sara... how the tables have seemed to turn...lol... love ya

[dominosarah]

Congrats on 4 days!!!  Keep exercising and keep up the positive attitude!!  That will help a ton.  You are doing great!!!!!!!!      sara

[Unfadable]

Well I took any and all kind of pain pills i could get my hands!!! Did this for 3 years and was taking 20 to 40 pills a day!! I have been sober now for 38 days!! :) the first week or so was hard with the sleep!! Still kinda weird i do sleep 8 hours or so a night but wake up i would say every two hours maybe but fall right back to sleep.. Now I am trying to just get past the engrey part

[witsend0603]

Don't know how much I can help but I hate to see posts not answered so.. I was on Lortab but up to like 8 per day at the peak of my use.. like you it happened over 2 years and just gradually got worse and worse.. if you are able to sleep.. good for you.. I have the sleep issues but trying to keep telling myself that it will come back... I also have RLS when I lay down at night.. hence the sleepless nights.. but I can tell you this.. the physical is the easy part.. the mental is always hardest for me.. are you seeking any aftercare support.. I resisted this forever.. but have come to realize that what all these people here tell you about aftercare is true.. you need someone to talk with and to hold you accountable.. I personally used to work at a mental health clinic.. so I chose not to go there since I worked with them all .. me and my husband are quitting Lortabs together so we chose to do marriage counselling with our pastor.. who by the way we came clean with... it is helping us alot...

[IamDone1222]

Can anyone comment?...Could the worst be over?

Since I was able to sleep lastnight and did not get RLS.. Do you think there is a good chance i will get it in the upcoming days....