Can't sleep...going into day 2

[gg222]

So my b/f and I went to the hospital today with his Mom to get some help kicking our oxy habit. The doctor prescribed Librium, Bentyl, and Clonidine. I have only taken the Librium so far to help me get to sleep tonight and obviously it's not workin so well. I was trying to hold out on the other 2 meds until I really needed them, which will prob be very soon. Just wondering what anyone has experienced with these particualr meds...if they helped you get through the withdrawal symptoms at all. I had to lie to my work and tell them my Dad is sick, which technically he is but has been for a while, and I was going to another state see him, which obv I am not, in order to give myself a good few days to get through this..I feel awful for lying but I really didn't have another choice to give me the rest of the week to be sick. So depressing to have to do things like that. Anyways I know it's really late and there's prob not a lot of people online right now but hey I had to get it out...

[FlyFisher100]

Day 3-5 are typically very rough.  You should start feeling some relief after that.

The energy thing is what I f'n hated.  See my post titled "Holy **** I Feel Good" to see what I did.  Feel great today.  Slept though the night list night.  Day 9.  

I'm off the train...

[gg222]

Well I'm on day 3 today...getting worse...can't seem to move off the couch..I wish I had some energy to get me through...I'm ok with all else considered..meaning I'm not dead and at least I'm not vomitting...so I guess that's a good thing. Just wish I could take a shower and drive somewhere but I can't move. My b/f seems to have a lot of energy but I think he's just forcing himself. I don't know how he does it.. but good for him I guess He's stronger than me...

[road2recovery]

just wondering how you are doing??  post when u can..hope things are getting better,
r2r

[bladerunnerb]

The clonidine is helping me...I'm on Day 5 and you can make it!  Take the drugs as the doctors told you and they will really help during the withdrawal process.  I had to learn to *not* play doctor and realize that the doctor gave me the supporting meds to help.  It won't take everything away, but it will make it much more manageable.  Keep it hup and hang in there!  

[gg222]

Well after I couldn't sleep I decided to take clonidine and Ibuprofen to see if it would help with the aches and pains and cold sweats and let me tell you, it definetely did the trick..I couldn't even wake myself up and get out of bed this morning I was so tired..Now I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. My body is so tired and heavy but at least I got some sleep...but again this is only day 2...I'm so scared of what it's going to be like the next few days..thank you everyone for being so supportive..I love you all!

[lady67]

The one you took is the only one you need to be cautious with.  It is a benzo and also addictive.  The others help with spasms and blood pressure.  I would take them also, but be careful with the librium.

Good Luck to you

[Mikeinthesouth]

I went to my dr and asked for non narcotic sleep med and he prescribed Trazadone100 mg for sleep and it has helped a bit. I slept more than I have in a long time the last few days. I slept 6 hours last night and that is a long time for me in comparisson to my normal sleep pattern. Good luck to you and I will keep you in my prayers. Mike

[Downey]

That's what Mom's are for--to help our kids. Don't worry about lying to get off work. Sounds like you have a solid plan and much support. Keep posting here, there are so many people willing to help.

Jules

[dominosarah]

Am glad you are getting help.  I dont know about any of the drugs they prescribed but am sure some others will in the morning. I went CT.  Not fun but has to be done.  I am 40 some days clean and the best thing i ever did.  Keeping looking forward as this is something that can be done.  You will feel SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better.  Good luck and keep posting.                                 sara