Did I use Oxycontin long enough?

[NoMoreFog]

Hi everyone!

I was using (abusing) Oxycontin for about 6 weeks, from about 30mg to 60mg a day. I finally stopped 4 days ago, on Monday.

I've past 72 hours since my last dose (40mg), and I haven't had really any full blown withdrawal symptoms other than slight chills for about 5 minutes, maybe a little bit of fatigue here and there.

My question is.... is 6-7 weeks long enough for me to develop an absolute chemical dependence on oxycodone? I guess what I'm trying to ask is..... did I use it long enough so that I would actually get withdrawal symptoms from prolonged abstinence from them?

I am 100% sure I am stopping them, I feel already so, SO much better being off of them. I've been more upbeat about activities, been getting more work done, and my sex drive is crawling back.

I'm just having some anxiety about the lack of anxiety, if that makes any sense. Perhaps I should wait a few more days for the withdrawals symptoms to kick in? Or was 6 weeks of moderate Oxy abuse not long enough to create PAWS?


This is not me being delusional or denying that I have a problem. It's definitely a problem. I'm just wondering if the symptoms will kick in.... or else I feel like I'm going to spontaneously create these symptoms myself from fearing them this whole time!!!!



Perhaps I am fortunate to only have used them for 6 weeks?

[theeagle]

You are probably about right on the cusp ..... dont get cocky but best of luck with all. You are absolutely fortunate to have used them only for 6 weeks......

[NoMoreFog]

I'm sorry, I knew that that's how the post might have been interpreted.


I absolutely do not want this to come off as cockiness in the slightest. The first time I went cold turkey off of Oxies I had full blown withdrawal symptoms within the first 24-72 hours, complete with the worst Restless Leg Syndrome, really, really bad depression, the chills, aches, etc.... so I know what we all are going through.


I just keep worrying and worrying about these symptoms, and I just don't want them to artificially manifest because of my persistent worrying about them.


It's one of those things where you'd rather be sucker punched in the face rather than know and wait for a punch to be delivered at a later time. In this case, I'd much rather just get these withdrawal symptoms over with, rather than sit here in fear of them coming.

I keep sitting at my desk asking myself "is that a symptom? is this a symptom?" when I twitch my leg, or when I get a little cold.


That's why I'm asking now if perhaps I got out early enough from the tight grip of painkiller dependence. I remember just one week ago I was depressed in between doses -- I'd feel high for about 2 hours, bum out for 4 hours, take another dose and be high again. That was the point where I thought about quitting.

Make no mistake, I used them recreationally.... but I always told myself to be in control of the recreation (which is impossible, I know). But to an extent it was rather controlled... until I started getting those sad feelings in between uses, and only felt better when using them.

[whitie]

better stop or you will regret it.

sounds like your last dose was 72hrs ago/40mgs?

well its still in you thats for sure, would be interesting to see what happens in teh next few days. always be honest with yourself, and good luck on catching it before it really got bad and then you would have been on here saying the EAXCT opposite.

[NoMoreFog]

ahh that's a good point.

Perhaps it's still in my system and I'm not completely withdrawn from it yet. Yikes, here comes a great 4th of July weekend =)


I'm definitely not going back on Oxy. I've already deleted the numbers from my phone and have no urge to get back on it.

[voxxx]

I think if you havent really had any withdrawal symptoms by now (and trust me you would know if you did) then you probably wont have any. The 72 hour mark for me was right at the peak of my withdrawal.

[candothis247]

Wow, Sounds like your last sentence is accurate, you might be very fortunate!

Keep us posted.

I’ve heard that the shorter time that you are on them the less w/d's you will have.

I’ve been on oxys 3 years and I, like you am extremely anxious about the wds, but time will tell, the support & knowledge we obtain here is very helpful.

[NoMoreFog]

update everyone....


I've been clean now for over a month, I've lost count of the days (I guess August 4 minus July 1 or something).

I haven't been on this site since the last post, which was about 4 weeks ago, and I have had zero cravings. Life does get better!

I thank God that I caught this abuse early. I've been keeping busy, mending old friendships, catching up on work and exercise, and just enjoying LIFE!

It seems like so long ago since I've been high, and every time I think about what I used to feel like being high, it just reminds me of being lonely and depressed. I guess that's a positive Pavlov-ian response, haha!

Anyway, I'll be closing my account or not check this site as much. Thank you all for your help, and if anyone ever wants to chat, you can send me a private message and I'll get back to you.

Life DOES come back, and in full force! You just have to be patient. Good luck everyone.