In the middle if day 3 - pure hell

Mentally and physically I feel like I am dying. And like I really really want to. Just to get it over with. Just to make it stop. My mind is going 1000 miles per hour in every direction. My body is so run down. Can barely even type.  Don't know if I am going to make it this time.

[RebeccaM]

You can do it!  You helped me when I needed it, I am here for you. You can do it. It will get better I promise.

[OIFMc09]

I know exactly how you feel, I was just there the other day.  But do not ascribe permanence to something impermanent.  I know you just want it all to end, and anything sounds better than the pain you're in...even death, but it will pass and your body will begin to heal.  It sounds like you know all this though, so what's your story man?  How much, and what are you detoxing from?

[Back2Me]

5th time around. About 30 mg perc's plus 20-40mg oxy depending in the day. I want to just RUN but I don't know where to go. I can't take this anymore.

[all4mygrlz]

u should start to see the light tomorrow maybe. Ill be in your shoes soon enough reading your posts is giving me strength. Stay with it homey!

[mom037]

Hang in there.....we are all here to help you.

Day 2-5 were absolute hell for me.  I know how you feel, but stay strong because each day gets better.

Keep typing and stay on this forum.  

[tellit2her]

Write all your feeling down as you go through this as a vivid reminder of what you are going through, I hope that you heal and this time shall go fast and you can feel yourself again. Please stay on this site and talk to some folks, write, walk, take a shower, lay down, drink a ton of water, vitamins, pray, and soon this too shall pass, 112 days, god bless, mike in nc

[Back2Me]

It's like i have been sent to my own personal hell in my brain. I can't barely stand it.

[freedom75]

You are in the very worst of it right now. Are you going to get aftercare? I started NA meetings and they have helped me a lot. In the past I could have never stuck to a taper, now I can. Getting help gives me strength and inspiration. Seeing ppl who had even heavier addictions living in peace makes you want to stay clean. You can do this and you ARE doing this!! Stay strong and remember that it will get better very soon. Ask God to take your pain and help you through. God does help us when we ask and he sees how hard were trying, he can and will help you through this. Your in my prayers and keep going!!  

[JCM420]

Hang in there.Know that you have the support of complete strangers,which sometimes can be more comforting than support from family and friends.Although it seems like your alone in this,you're not. Millions of people are dealing with this same situation (me included) right now and positively millions of people are beating opiate addiction. Anything you can do throughout the day to keep your mind from racing do it, like listen to music,take a shower or watch a movie.These will all buy you a few minutes of clarity.Which is priceless during this part of wd.I know first hand that when I'm withdrawing these things suck more than ever but i make myself do it. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Stay in there and know we care and understand.

[Back2Me]

Just into day 4.  Very depressed. Like a never ending mind ****.

[vicki595]

Yeah...this is the bad time.  I know it well.  Try to sleep through it...or at least get warm in bed,watch TV etc...you just need to push through it for now. It gets better.
Vicki  xo

[Back2Me]

Thanks Vicki and everyone else

[gnarly_1]

HI  well your probably past the worst of it now so just hang in there a wile longer
get comfortable with the fraze  "you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile"
I got off methadone 152 days ago it was a grinding 8 1/2mo taper and the last 6 weeks
my body was in a constant state of withdrawal so I know what your feeling and it su@@s!! but just know its temporary and in a day or so you will start to feel better
use your symptoms to strengthen your resolve to quit ...let nothing have this much control over you...it would be a good idea to hook up with some sort of aftercare weather it be N/A or a substance abuse conslor but put something in place as soon as you can
you might find N/A meetings a good place to be for comfort theirs lots of people there who have been or are going thew what you are right now ...aftercare is critical to staying clean and you can never start to soon..it would do you some good to get out of the house...my wife kept me bizzy during my final withdrawal and it helped get my mind off it...if you believe in God nows a good time to pray....pray that the withdrawals lighten up a bit...it does help...if it wasn't for Gods help I would have never made it....just keep pushing forward your almost there and the physical part is almost over...you can do this ....keep posting for strength good luck and God bless
.......Gnarly    

[micheleTX]

boy do I remember day 3...ugh.  that was when I decided that I would never ever put myself through that again!  It is really hard to keep your mind out of the hell that it wants to stay in, but just think, 1 or 2 more days and you will feel soooo much better.  I promise you this!!  You will be :"back to me".  The mind is always a bit slower, the brain has to re-install its original receptors or whatever they are, but the physical will get so much better. Hang in there, Im rootin for ya.  I wanna hear you say wow I feel good!!! okay?  take a hot bath, i love hot baths!!  Prayin for ya, Michele