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Percocet addiction need support
Hello, I'm a 34 year old single mother and I'm addicted to Percocet. It started like everyone else I'm sure with a dr script , then before I knew It my grandmother was selling them to me.. She has since passed away I was promoted to my job and moved to a new state and I have been taking them steadily now for 3 years! I can't believe it has been three years! I am done! I don't want to take them anymore! Nobody I mean nobody but the person I get them from knows I take them and I'm tired of suffering alone! My excuse? I'm a single mom who worked full time with no family or friend support and they got me through the day to maintain my energy my focus and my clean house, but now I'm irritable confused and scared to death! Every day I say it's my last day every day I pray when I put my baby to sleep that the next day I will be able to quit but I don't! I lost my job my career of two week ago .. Not because of my addiction but maybe as a result of a decision I normally wouldnt have made sober .. And all the sudden I have an opportunity for a better job more money and I want to start this job clean! I went to the interviews on pills and of course was on top of my game .. Now I have my third and final interview with the big boss Thursday and if course have an excuse to take pills another day to "just get through this interview before I detox" ugh the cycle is insane ! I know exercise and l-tyrosine helped me when I had no options for pills .. But how do I just say no! Just stop suffer through the withdrawals and move on! I need this for my children I'm all they have! Please help wether it's support or ideas to make it hour by hour! Thank you ... Anxiously waiting for responses for. Connection for support
How are you making out singlemomma? I'm on day 2 off my sobriety journey and i have to say it isn't as bad as i was expecting it to be. I do have a little discomfrot and need half a xanax to sleep at night, but overall i feel much better about myself knowing i'm making the right choice. I just wish i could tell my girlfriend whats going on and why i have been so moody and the real reasons behind my migraines and random vomiting over the last year. The only reason i started doing the percocets is because it was drug i could hide from her and it snowballed outta control. I'm taking the money i would have spent on the drugs and putting it towards an engagement ring so thats extra motivation to get clean for me.
I actually spoke with him today .. I told him if he cares about my children he will tell me no, no matter what .. I'm thinking that now that I have verbally told them I'm addicted I want to quit I will be to embarrassed to ask for Any! I have been cleaning all night like a wild woman so I don't feel like I need a pull to clean this weekend and I have some hypnotist CDs on relaxation and overcoming stress that I am going to listen to .. Took another members advice and went and got Gatorade ( it really does have potassium ) because I know one of my problems will be rls... Been there done that ! I don't really have the luxury of just sleeping it off so I am going to try to stay on my regular schedule except adding naps when baby naps .. I have premade some meals for her and feel I have everything set up .. All these things that in the past would cause me to use .. Oh I don't have the energy to cook dinner .. Take a pill .. You know all that bs! Sorry I'm rambling ! I'm anxious to get started I have just enough left to get to bed time tomorrow and wake up Friday a brand new momma!
Thanks for the response! I know I will enjoy my children more and wont be as irritable! What scares the heck out of me is I have been on pills since the day my daughter was born she is 21 months old .. I never once have had a helping hand I was single when she was born with no support .. Went back to work when she was 5 weeks actually got a promotion moved to a different state all on my own and all on pills! I am scared I'm going to wake up out of my pill induced haze and be like how the heck did I get here! What did I miss? I have a baby !?? I know that sounds silly and it's not like I walk around high all day not knowing what is going on .. Obviously I'm a functioning addict , but I know the emotions are going to get to me!
Hey singlemomma. I just wanted to post from one mom to another, you will enjoy your kids so much more without these pills! I was taking about the same dose as you, some times more. The WDs weren't that bad. Day 3-4 were the worst but I still got out of the house. The sweats were the worst symptom for me. I'm only 15 days clean, so by no means am I an expert. But I can tell you I have so much more energy, think clearer, love better, laugh louder, and I finally poop like a normal person! Lol don't underestimate how great that feels! If you quit today, you should be ok for your interview and then you can WD over the weekend. Throw away your pills, get to NA so you can open up to people and get more support. You are not alone!
You sound like you know what to do. Keep your body nourished during detox; if you can't eat, try Ensure (I drank a bunch of the chocolate stuff). Also, if you are, uh, "exiting" liquids, then get a drink with electrolytes.
The critical question is your neighbor; you need to handle this in your own way, but, in my opinion, I would just come out and say that I don't want pills any more, and if, for some reason, I was to ask for some, he would not give me any. You can discuss the rest of it, but that has to be made clear - no pills, no matter what.
I had a friend who gave me pills sometimes (and when I found where he kept them I just took them without his knowing); when I was getting clean I told him everything, even about stealing the pills.
Anyway, if you can cut the source, you're odds of getting and staying clean will skyrocket. Good luck.
The critical question is your neighbor; you need to handle this in your own way, but, in my opinion, I would just come out and say that I don't want pills any more, and if, for some reason, I was to ask for some, he would not give me any. You can discuss the rest of it, but that has to be made clear - no pills, no matter what.
I had a friend who gave me pills sometimes (and when I found where he kept them I just took them without his knowing); when I was getting clean I told him everything, even about stealing the pills.
Anyway, if you can cut the source, you're odds of getting and staying clean will skyrocket. Good luck.
My final interview is Thursday .. I should know that day or Friday .. Background check ( bank manager position ) will take a few days and I plan to tell them I can't start for 2 weeks from Thursday using the "my daughter can't start daycare until this date " excuse so I figure about two weeks ... I know about the weakness oh god do I know about that and I intend to stock up on 5 hour energies and vitamins .. The L Tyrosine does really help with mood and energy as well as eating right so come hell or high water I will start the Job with a great attitude and make it through each day and just sleep when I get off lol .. The one drawback to my situation is my neighbor whom is my friends dad is the one who gives me the pills but I plan on having a long discussion with him about how it is affecting my life .. I also intent to move if I get this job
I am so excited you guys have no IDEa ! Just knowing the support is there makes what I'm facing seem less daunting! I'm constantly praying asking God to prepare my body for the WD's and I REFUSE REDUSE to allow this to ruin my life !!! I am going to try to quit smoking at the same time since I am. Glutton for punishment lol but I have no other choice God blessed me with these children this body ANd I believe he can heal anyone abc anything ... I am going to wait until I have 2 days under my belt and the pills out of my system to start the celexa just to avoid any interaction
It sounds like you've made some good decisions, and have planned well for the detox. I'm not sure if I missed it, but if you start withdrawal Friday, how many days do you have, if you get the new job, until you are to report to work? As stated above, the physical detox will last about four days; the weakness and adjusting to no meds goes on much longer, but life is livable. Now, the most important thing is to cut your accessibility to pills; you have to set up roadblocks. If you don't, you'll find it hard to stay clean. The mental cravings never stop, but are manageable the longer you're clean. And then you need to look for some sort of after care - NA meetings.
I wish you only success. Hundreds before you have gone through this; there's no reason in the world why you can't be successful. You have so much to gain, and too much to lose.
I wish you only success. Hundreds before you have gone through this; there's no reason in the world why you can't be successful. You have so much to gain, and too much to lose.
Hey there
I know people say one thing at a time but I took my last pill and smoked my last cigarette on sunday night. I can't tell you how many times I took a pill to make a cigarette taste better. I cant tell you how many cigarettes I smoked bc the pills made them taste good. The two go hand in hand for me. I have a toddler also and I have feared the same thing so many times, not waking up.
You are young, are on a fairly low dose and know what to expect. The fear is always worse. I believe in you and best of luck with that interview :)
I know people say one thing at a time but I took my last pill and smoked my last cigarette on sunday night. I can't tell you how many times I took a pill to make a cigarette taste better. I cant tell you how many cigarettes I smoked bc the pills made them taste good. The two go hand in hand for me. I have a toddler also and I have feared the same thing so many times, not waking up.
You are young, are on a fairly low dose and know what to expect. The fear is always worse. I believe in you and best of luck with that interview :)
Good plan. I was taking over 100 mgs of percs a day. I have been cold turkeying off and on for over 3 months and I am now on day 15.
We will definitely support you and post as often as you want to. You are young and you weren't using a heavy amount so your first detox may not be too bad. I really drank lots of gatorade through my detoxes and never really suffered from restless legs which is a huge complaint from most people. There is potassium in gatorade so it helps. Also think about getting some melatonin, it really helps with sleep. It is in the vitamin section at drug stores.
I don't know about the celexa. Someone else will advise you on that. I am so excited for your decision and you will receive so much support from us.
Big hugs
Pat
We will definitely support you and post as often as you want to. You are young and you weren't using a heavy amount so your first detox may not be too bad. I really drank lots of gatorade through my detoxes and never really suffered from restless legs which is a huge complaint from most people. There is potassium in gatorade so it helps. Also think about getting some melatonin, it really helps with sleep. It is in the vitamin section at drug stores.
I don't know about the celexa. Someone else will advise you on that. I am so excited for your decision and you will receive so much support from us.
Big hugs
Pat
Silly huh I'll take Percs but not the medicine prescribed to me?!! Has anyone taken celexa while detoxing ? I'm just scared it will overload my brain! My biggest fear... Going to bed nd never waking up and nobody knowing for days leaving my 2 year old screaming for mommy hungry and alone! Yuck Anxiety! I have an ultrasound for my gallbladder today due to weird pains in my back and severe bloating oh ya did I mention I want up quit smoking but smoke like a chimney because of the pills?! So anyhow the plan is ... I have my final interview tomorrow .. I can't start my detox until after that so Friday is my day.. My house is stocked with food and clean I have Tons of water juices vitamins and L Tyrosine I do have immodiom and I have bananas and Xanax for the rls as well as a treadmill in my living room .. If i could post throughout this and receive tips and advice I would appreciate it .. I know the most important thing is once the pills are out I need to work on my mind the reason I'm addicted in the first place ! Should I start the celexa? Thanks I know I'm rambling but I have so much to talk about!
Thank you all for your comments I started crying reading them knowing I have people out there to support me! My habit is 3 to 4 tens a day .. I never take more then half at a time but I take them every two hours like clockwork .. I used to justify telling myself I'm not as bad as my sister and aunt because I never take more than half a ten at one time but it's all the same! I did go 3 weeks a couple months ago using part of the Thomas recipe and eating right and I vaguely remember feeling clearer then I felt in a long time! I want to remember how I felt before I started them because I know I made it to 32 years old without pills why do I need them now! I have lots of phantom aches and pains that Im thinking are anxiety ... My dr did subscribe celexa and Xanax but I'm scared to start the celexa while I'm on the percs
I'm kinda in the same boat singlemomma. I've been abusing percocets for 2 years now and it finally got to the point of me getting anxiety worrying about people finding out and what withdraw was gonna be like. I wasn't that bad as i was only taking 2 to 3 10's a day but it was like clockwork. Long story short today is my first day of sobriety and i feel great because this is the decision i wanted. You gotta want it to get through it. Talking to others on this forum will help alot also. I hope you succeed in your journey.
Just take the 1st step and that is not taking another pill. U for surely dont want to start a new job then go thru the wd's. Im on my 6th day and i feel really good. Im so glad i woke and seen what i was doing to myself. I deciced to quit and just stuck with it. Now i come here everyday and read which helps so much. eat and drink alot. i did and i think it must have helped. I did buy a product to help me through it. Im debating right now if i need to take it or not. Its just going to feel like you have the flu real bad. I watched tv and read all day. i cant get much exercise like some people say to do. Im still on crutches and live on a dirt rd where people drive about 70mph up and down. Im not going to tell you what to buy. to help you. I keep seeing the thomas recipe here. But it seems like alot of stuff to buy. The stuff i bought has everything in 1 capsule. taken 2 after breakfast and 2 at bedtime. bedtime? oh i mean the time i woukd like to sleep.lol i think that is the worst part for me. I just want to sleep more then 2 hours anight. Well get started, just do it. Keep telling yourself that u can and are doing it. It was hard for me at 1st. but the longer you the better you will feel. I went through all this alone well except the great people here on medhelp. Some really great people. well good luck and i hope you can do it. Just keep telling yourself you can and will. Before you know it. you will be feeling awsome and so much happier with yourself. I know i do now.
Hi momma
Welcome to the forum
If you do make the decision to quit, we can offer you suggestions to make the detox a little easier. Many of us have gone through it and some of us have gone through it several times. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and check out the Thomas Recipe. Stock up on the items and pick a quit date. You will feel like you have a bad flu for a few days. I found days 1 and 2 not too, too bad. The withdrawals usually peak on days 3 or 4 and then ease off. You will have withdrawal symptoms for a few more days but nothing you can't handle. So really in a week you can get your life back and it's really only a few hours that are bad but again, nothing you can't handle. You have children so you have been through child birth and it's not as bad as that in my opinion.
You can give birth to a brand new, clean momma and it will be so worth it.
Please let us know your plans and we will be happy to help you through it.
Welcome to the forum
If you do make the decision to quit, we can offer you suggestions to make the detox a little easier. Many of us have gone through it and some of us have gone through it several times. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and check out the Thomas Recipe. Stock up on the items and pick a quit date. You will feel like you have a bad flu for a few days. I found days 1 and 2 not too, too bad. The withdrawals usually peak on days 3 or 4 and then ease off. You will have withdrawal symptoms for a few more days but nothing you can't handle. So really in a week you can get your life back and it's really only a few hours that are bad but again, nothing you can't handle. You have children so you have been through child birth and it's not as bad as that in my opinion.
You can give birth to a brand new, clean momma and it will be so worth it.
Please let us know your plans and we will be happy to help you through it.
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