Opiate withdrawals

I am a 21 year old male who was addicted to opiates (percocet and oxycontin) for about 6 months. I finally decided it was time to quit about 2 weeks ago and I have felt absolutely terrible since. I was probably taking in on average, 20-35 milligrams a day. I am a person who suffers from anxiety and sleep disorders and opiates were like a miracle drug for me until I saw my entire world crashing down around me. I decided to quit, cold turkey and not go to rehab. I have been successful thus far, I am on day 13 of sobriety but I have been drinking alcohol a few nights a week just to take the edge off and get some rest.

My question is, on the nights that I do not drink I always seem to only be able to sleep 4-5 hours, I wake up to use the restroom and CANNOT fall back asleep no matter how tired I am. Also, I feel intense pressure in my chest most days and I feel utterly exhausted. Are these normal withdrawal symptoms and should they last this long? Once again I will say that I have NOT touched an opiate in 13 days (one of the hardest battles I have ever fought in my life) and I just want to know if there will ever be some release. Also could the chest pain be my original anxiety attacks returning? Thank you and I hope to hear from people because I have had nobody to talk to through this process.

[Coolio Hernendez]

Sounds like everything is normal for going thru W/D....Hang in there...

You are young enough to really make this a great move.....

[cathy5841]

oh its normal.  and sad to say it but, the sleep issues for me last several months.  i was soooo tired.  but, here i am 7 months clean and sleeping like a baby.  hang in there, it does get much better.

[rue10]

I would keep an eye on the chest pressure.  If it doesn't subside soon I'd have it checked out.  I cannot recall reading a lot of posts about chest pressure being a w/d symptom.

Better safe than sorry.....

Keep fighting the good fight.

[worried878]

Chest pressure can be serious..especially if u have any heart history..at 21 u r probably safe but never hurts to get it checked if it persists..anxiety can cause chest presssure as well...can be like a mini panic attack...withdrawal can cause alot of anxiety...just be safe and if it persists..get it checked