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My boyfriend and his percocet withdrawals

Hi everyone,

My boyfriend and I recently quit taking percocet. I am on day 5, he is on day 4. My withdrawals were very mild because I had tapered down the dosage to a lot less than what he'd been taking. I had RLS and RLA the first night when trying to sleep, and have felt a little lazy and unmotivated during the day, but nothing too horrible.. Other than having a cold, I feel good today. I finally slept great last night, slept for almost 12 hours! Anyway, my boyfriend is not doing so well. I feel terrible for him. Last night was day 3 for him, and it was by far the worst night for him. He slept on the couch last night because he knew he'd be tossing and turning all night and didnt want to keep me up. When his alarm went off at 7:30 this morning for work I went out to tell him. Before I could say anything he said "I haven't been to sleep yet" so he called off. I am just really hoping that things get better for him tonight. I hate seeing him like this. He's such an upbeat and positive person and I'm just sitting here trying my hardest to keep encouraging him and telling him it WILL get better. From what I've been reading, days 2-7 are the worst with the 3rd usually being the hardest. So hopefully tonight will be better for him. But now he's sleeping so I'm kind of worried that he wont be able to sleep tonight, and he's going to have to go back to work. I thought his withdrawals wouldnt be much worse than mine but they seem to be a lot worse. He was taking between 30-40mg a day when he quit.

I wish I could do something for him. I tihnk he's made it through the worst part. Now I'm just looking for someone else with experience to give me an idea of when he'll be able to at least not feel horrible like he did last night. Think day 4 will be better for him, or does it sound like it will be a few more days of hell for him? I just dont want him to give up. I dont think he will after how far he's come and he knows we cant afford it. I just wish there was something I could do to keep him motivated and encouraged.
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1158557 tn?1262725929
Honestly, I wanted a cold when I went through the rough part lol, I would have rather felt run down than anxious and restless. You two are doing great, I'm just ahead of you and I'm feeling almost normal, just a little anxious when I go outside, and the cold sweats that's it....And I'm SOOOO bored! But, every second is closer to being free <---Something you don't want to hear on day 3-4 lol He's ALMOST there. Tell him in 2 days if he's not laughing again I'll send him $100
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thank you for your response! I keep telling him that the worst part is just about over. i woke up today feeling so good, and now I feel like crap again. It doesn't help that i've developed a cold over the past few days that is just keeping me feeling run down.

I just got a phone call from a friend that asked if I would want to split a percocet with her! GAH!!! I said, "No, Im on my 5th day of not taking anything." She felt really bad for asking because she has been battling her own perc addiction, much worse than mine.

I just want to have energy again. But i think a lot of it is from this cold. what a crappy time to get a cold! :(
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1158557 tn?1262725929
I completely understand where you're coming from, I too was taking 10mg Percocets, I don't really know how many a day I was taking - I only knew I had to take one before I did ANYTHING. I was also taking Vicoprofen with them. I took 2 Percs and 3-5 Vic's December 28th, nothing since then - IT WAS HELL! Today is my 7th day, I honestly feel almost normal, besides the cold sweats and a little anxiety but I'm actually laughing and smiling again.

Both of you are almost there! The worst is ALMOST over!

Day 4 for me was pretty rough mentally- A lot of anxiety and depression. After that it gets easier. Lastnight was my first night of decent sleep, I would suggest a sleep aid, and sitting in a hot bath or for me sitting in the shower and letting the water hit my legs was a small miracle. I would also suggest plenty of water, this withdrawal was a lot more comfortable for me because I was actually overdosing on water.

Keep in mind YOU'RE ALMOST THERE- RELIEF IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!! DON'T GIVE UP- IF YOU TAKE A PILL AFTER MAKING IT THIS FAR YOU WILL ONLY BEAT YOURSELF UP AND HAVE TO REDO THIS ALL OVER!!!
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