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Oxycontrin Withdrawal

by Mangee, Jan 24, 2007 12:00AM
I am in the throes of Oxycontin withdrawal. I have been unable to sleep for more than 30-40 minutes at a time. Can anyone tell me how to get a normal night's sleep or a longer time sleeping?
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by bodybuilder1, Jan 24, 2007 12:00AM
When I was abusing oxy and going through withdrawls, I had the same problem. There are herbal remedies that you can try such as melatonin 5HTP. valerian root etc. but in my opinion they don't work (may be worth a try though). The only really effective solution Is a benzodiazapine drug like valium, xanax, clonazipam etc. These however are addictive themselves. I always used to use a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitryptaline which worked great for me (totally knocks you out) buy leaves you feeling groggy in the morning. I'm ashamed to say that I have 10 years experience of these types of problems and so have tried it all. God bless. Graeme.

by Mangee, Jan 24, 2007 12:00AM
Thank you bodybuilder 1. This is a great site and I am sorry to hear of your long haul with various drugs. This is the first time I have used any form of this type of drug (doctor recommended) and I was amazed to see the myriad of problems besetting any number of people. I had either sciatic pain or a herniated disc. This is still being decided. Couldn't take the feeling the drug gave me and just walked away from it not knowing the consequences. I am not a youngster (80+) and should have known better than to suddenly stop. However, I was becoming exceedingly paranoid about everything. Light, TV, noise, you name it,it annoyed me. I would reach out in the middle of the night to see if my wife was still there. I slept on an average of 16-18 hours a day.So now I need to try to get back to normal. Again, thank you it is nice to know that there are your kind of people out there who can try yo help out another human being. This, by the way is also for all you other helpers on the different parts of this site who are willing to take the time to respond to a stranger. God bless you all.

by oneway, Jan 24, 2007 12:00AM
To: bodybuilder 1
Did u think about letting someone hold your methadone? Are u still on the sus? Do u think that it is f^ckin with your head maybe clomid would help. Man I probably know who u are cause I follow bodybuilding closely. U don't have to tell me who u are though. Hey your right about phil he also needs some back width and thickness. Your totally right about jay I hate his blocky ass. I have one bb question for u why does jhonny jackson have no quad sweep, when the guy can squat a house? How did they hype Richard Jones. I know he has good symmetry but he only weighed like 190. I honestly felt bad for him when they invited him to compete at the olympia. Boy those weiders are something else. Hey u can return man another example to get your hopes up is the return of gary strydom he looked good besides his back. I really hope u can kick this man cause I'm gonna try to compete in martial arts again. Sorry for all the off topic bodybuilding talk.

by bodybuilder1, Jan 24, 2007 12:00AM
To: oneway
Normally I pick my meth up daily so overusing is not usually a problem. I have nobody in my life so I couldn't get anyone to hold it if I wanted to. Unless one of you guys fancy flying over to England and looking after it for me (joke) Ha Ha! With regard to Johnny Jackson his lack of quad sweep could be purely genetic but also the barbell squat is not the best exercise for sweep this is best attained via hack squats and leg extensions with your feet pointed out. Yeah I still take the sus and have done for years. you see its tempting cos my training partner imports it in quantity fron Egypt (you know the Nile Sustanon?) and I get it VERY CHEAP about 40 pence (80 cents) per shot. I saw my doc yeaterday and told him what I had done with my meth and he gave me some to see me through till I pick up my next lot. He's a really cool guy and always does what he can to help. We sat down and planned a reduction taper that I intend to follow so hopefully I WIll beat this. The Mr North Britain (top NABBA show and qualifier for the Mr Britain finals - our equivalent to the US Nationals) is in May so I've started dieting for that to give me something to occupy my mind. I'd love to chat to you about bodybuilding sometime in more detail so if you want you can e-mail me at graeme_zwart***@****. God bless you all. Graeme.

by bodybuilder1, Jan 24, 2007 12:00AM
To: oneway
Normally I pick my meth up daily so overusing is not usually a problem. I have nobody in my life so I couldn't get anyone to hold it if I wanted to. Unless one of you guys fancy flying over to England and looking after it for me (joke) Ha Ha! With regard to Johnny Jackson his lack of quad sweep could be purely genetic but also the barbell squat is not the best exercise for sweep this is best attained via hack squats and leg extensions with your feet pointed out. Yeah I still take the sus and have done for years. you see its tempting cos my training partner imports it in quantity fron Egypt (you know the Nile Sustanon?) and I get it VERY CHEAP about 40 pence (80 cents) per shot. I saw my doc yeaterday and told him what I had done with my meth and he gave me some to see me through till I pick up my next lot. He's a really cool guy and always does what he can to help. We sat down and planned a reduction taper that I intend to follow so hopefully I WIll beat this. The Mr North Britain (top NABBA show and qualifier for the Mr Britain finals - our equivalent to the US Nationals) is in May so I've started dieting for that to give me something to occupy my mind. I'd love to chat to you about bodybuilding sometime in more detail so if you want you can e-mail me at graeme_zwart***@****. God bless you all. Graeme.

by Mangee, Jan 24, 2007 12:00AM
Keep it going bodybuilder 1. Just want you to know that I am pulling for you. I've ordered some Valerian root snd will let you know if it helps. In the meantime close your eyes and ears to all or any detractors,the only one that can do it is you. You have the power in you. It takes a lot of stamina and willpower to lift weights and stay at it. Funnel that power towrds getting back to a normal life. If you or anyone else want it bad enough it is there for you.
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