I am lost..

i have been on percocets and other various pain killers for about a year and a half. i recently had a major surgery and received an ample amount of pain killers frequently. when i dont take them i have symptoms of pain through out my body, sleeplessness, anxiety, stomache cramps, diharreaha, cold sweats and and extreme irritability. i have a sister who is extremely addicted also, and i see how this has ruined her life. i dont want to  follow in her path. before i had a medical reason to be on pills, but now i dont want to be on them anymore. my insurance is not very good, so i cant go to a 30 day treatment center, but i need help. what should i do? where should i start??

[kim715]

Well you started already by making the decision to stop and reaching out for help.So congratulations on your first step.Are you planning to taper or go cold turkey?How many milligrams are you currently taking a day?You can look up the thomas' recipe and the amino acids in the health pages.Keep posting.Lots of help and support here.....Peace....Kim

[joelover143]

i have already started tapering off, and am currently taking 50 m of percocet. i only have three 5m's left, and i dont want to get more. im scared of withdrawl (withdrawal) symptoms because its painful for me.

[worried878]

what is your current daily dose?  many quit here..u can taper or just flush em and quit...the thomas recipe is in the health pages..lots of support here...hang on and make a plan to quit

[road2recovery]

Welcome joe...50 is not bad..I know it seems that way..What were you taking before 50mg??  If you can taper , then you are very strong, and you may be strong..Is there anyone that can hold them for you, and give you only what you need not to go into w/d??
I was taking 15 or more 10mg a day, and almost a yr clean...We are here to help..
look at he health pages on the right hand side., and thomas recepie....
Can you take time off of work?
god bless
r2r