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1510084 tn?1291824940

Percocet withdrawal

I injured my neck in an accident, started getting some percs from my doc, then found other percy friends that readily traded/sold pills. My doc cut me off but I had too many connections. It has been 2 long years, I'm a father of many children, wonderful wonderful family. boy is it scary to quit. I'm determined, mad, but my wife has no idea i'm even taking them. I love her dearly, yet this drug makes me do things I would never do otherwise. I really really hope I can do this. Pray for me, its a rough road... The phone numbers i have erased, my close addicted friend has been informed, and I hope I can do this. I have quit for a month before only to relapse in hope of the "good" feeling, i was immedeately hooked again. I just wanted to rant, I feel for all you out there that are in my shoes, I'm so so so happy for all you that have quit, i just pray i will be joining the quitters soon. Tomorrow is a new day, I know the next four to five will be miserable but I did stock up on the Thomas Recipe except for the valiums. Thanks and god bless you all out there!!
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So Ive stopped taking percocet also, I did 30 mg perks for about 8 months 4-5 months were once a week the last 3 were off and on every couple of days. I had a panic attack when I stopped for 3 days and ever since then I havent felt right I have extreme malaise and anxiety im on day 7 and the pains are gone just psychologically im uneasy I feel as tho I wont be the same again, not because I think I want perks im done with them for good but the way I feel terrifies me can anyone help explain or maybe even console me on this? Im not sure if these feelings are from withdrawal or an actuall health issue.
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1510084 tn?1291824940
Yes, we definitely have it a little easier than the people that have to take time off from work to WD... I could not have done it before this week, it was so so busy... But it all came to a head during a slow couple of weeks... I don't know if any of you can tell, but I am so so so excited and happy to be free!! I love this feeling, I was a slave in the worst way to them pills... There are hard times ahead to be sure, I don't want to let my guard down, but just this initial feeling of freedom is so invigorating... I started a new thread cause this one got so long, thanks so much!!
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Hey duluthguy......

I just wanted to comment on your positive attitude. We're are both in a very similar situation. I run a small business 9 months out of the year w/employees and all the garbage that goes with it. I quit when things went slow with work. Otherwise I never would've been able to go thru WD's.

I'm pullin' for ya' bro. Your attitude rocks. Fight the good fight and take no prisoners. Feels good having a clear head...don't it? It'll get even better. Heck, today, I feel like Einstein must've felt the day he lost his virginity.

Toby
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1510084 tn?1291824940
Hello! We have a common problem, it is impossible to do this alone! I am feeling a quite a bit better right now, tho still a little bit weak... My  mind is really clear for the first time that I can remember... I did tell my wife last night, hard as it was, and of course being the loving caring person she is, she threw her arms around me and sobbed... Very touching, then she proceeded to take care of me, i slept all night and she cooked up breakfast and brought it to me in bed... I feel so ashamed that i could let it get to this point, guiltier yet that she has to suffer but so happy that now its out in the open, its not a secret anymore... god bless
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1047376 tn?1290157738
Hey my friend, I am in the same boat as you as well, I currently went 4 days of no opiates and slipped and took and 80 mg oxycontin, just a 5 days ago I was either blowing 20 30 mg oxycodone(600mg) or 10 at once and another 10 later on. Or eatting 10 80 mg oxycontin. Its probably been about 12 hours from my last dose, I am here with you and going down the same road, I am only 21 and have been on these pills almost 1/4 of my life, I have a 2 year old I am raising all on my own without the mother in the picture, You sound just like me, I always had control over everything in life aside from this demon, Its made me steal from loved ones, lie and lie and lie to everyone that everything was okay. Not one person in my family knows about this addiction, and I hopefully can quit so they never have to know about it, If u need someone to talk to I am here. Have a good day and god bless to you as well.
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I will be gone in the morning, away for the weekend, and i want you to know your story really affected me because our stories are so very similar.  You gave me that boost earlier this afternoon and i think it emotionally drained me, i couldn't hold back my tears. After that i had to log off because i was so tired but i want you and the rest of you in similar situations to stay the course, follow the prize. Best of luck duluth and hope we can chat on monday.
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1510084 tn?1291824940
Quick update, my whole family came over tonight- I was at about 85 percent, everything went really really well... I am almost done with the WD's I think, i have no symptoms that i can feel as i type this... I'm only 54 hours into it!!! I know this isn't common, I was on 200mg of morphine and 80mg of percocet... I did quit the morphine a week before I quit the percs- my last two days I only took 30mg each day and then CT'd it... I just hope someone hooked in this cycle realizes that sometimes it only takes a few days. This board was my crutch, I will be forever thankful for all the people who dont know me, they took me under their wing and took care of me... My mind is almost clear, much clearer than the last best day on the pills that I can remember... I am not out of the woods, the battle continues, and I will be posting on here for a long time... The physical side might be close to over, now the mental games will continue. I know this from experience and because my friends here have spelled it out. Thank you all- in my darkest hour you all were the light at the end of the tunnel and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers... god bless
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1148241 tn?1294052796
I think the water helps to clean the drugs out of your system though so good move there.  Then the vitamins can help build you back up.  You are definitely stepping in the right direction.  So happy to hear you are feeling better.  It will keep getting better too.  You need to stay here on the board with us though.  I'm very anxious to see how you feel tomorrow.
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1510084 tn?1291824940
you are all heroes, thanks for the encouraging comments... It is now almost 5pm my time, and i am feeling really good... so good in fact that all that is lingering is what i call the zingees, the little electrical feelings... I even ate a full dinner with my wife and kids!! (none of whom know) I am still in a fragile shell but its already getting letting up! I will keep posting for my good friends still in WD's very bad, I am hoping and praying that it lets up for you too... I did take a vitamin at about 2ish and tons of water which equals lots of bathroom breaks... God be with you
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Your doing Great! Keep up with it, you dont want these last days of withdrawals to be in vain, do you? I am an addict, and when there are opiates around, as an addict my very 1st thought is how to get those opiates in me. As an addict, I have learned to not pay attention to the first thought and go onto the next thought, which is how great life is without them, and how I never want to go through withdrawals again. You first thoughts in these situations are normal. Give yourself credit for not going through with the addictive thought process and putting them in your body. Be proud of yourself and stay strong...you are almost through the worst of the physical...now prepare for the mental. God Bless!
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271792 tn?1334979657
I hope that you will be looking into some outside support. Since you are detoxing off a relapse I also suggest relapse prevention therapy. You have two things, just today, that are staring at and calling you to use. You ned the tools and the knowledge to learn how to deal with these situations and not pick up a drug.

Keep hanging in there but please consider that support I mentioned.
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1510084 tn?1291824940
Its just insane the power them things have, unreal- I was so so naive when i first got injured, no clue, never heard of them in my life. I have never done any drugs, not even marijauna, so i just went in with my eyes closed. They quickly consumed me, molded me into the person that i had judged before, I am ashamed... I now know the street names and people that deal, sell, trade for sex and other horrible things that addicts do to get a fix... I will get through this and be clean, but I will always look at a person addicted to any drug in a different light, sympathy- hope- love, I just want to hug all of you out there who are on them but looking to get off, you WILL get through it, that's a promise from me to you... You can and will beat this... hugs
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You are doing great!! Keep going in this direction. Don't let anything turn your head the other way. Being on day 4 and not quite making the bend yet, I am getting jealous that you are holding strong!! I want to feel that way, too. I know I will. It didn't happen over night, it's not going to go away overnight, right? Or 4 nights..
What a test for you to walk into a place that's holding the very demon your fighting. Be proud of yourself. Be proud of how you're handling things.

Stay strong
God Bless
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1510084 tn?1291824940
I promise, the first thought i had standing in that kitchen was, how can i get my hands on them pills? I would never ever steal them, my worst offense is a speeding ticket, but i did have them thoughts... thats why i quick aired them out on here, i don't want to hold anything in, good or bad, here i am- thanks for your response... its keeping my world together right now
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1148241 tn?1294052796
Duluth you are doing good so far.  Please keep at it.  You wouldn't really go steal those pills would you?  Good god your mom is there, what if you got caught!  What would that do to her?

Tomorrow is day 3 three.  You never know ... you may feel better tomorrow.  Hang in there.  
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1510084 tn?1291824940
I had to post this quick, before i really got serious with them crazy drug driven thoughts... one hour at a time at this point, i'm a sick addict who is leaning on the good people of this world... thanks from the bottom of my heart
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1510084 tn?1291824940
Just had a crazy experience... I went and holed up in my office today, suffering every minute!! I was feeling a little better this afternoon when my wife called asking if i would stop and look at a bunkbed she found on craigslist... I begrudgingly agreed, and i stopped at this nice older couples house, bought the bunkbed and loaded it up... I then went back into the house and just what do you think I saw???? Today of all days??? At least 3 of the biggest pill bottles known to man of 7.5mg percocet, my best friends were sitting on these peoples counter!!! Why today?? I quickly left, now all i can think about is robbing them pills, please give me strength!!
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1510084 tn?1291824940
One battle after another!! Again, thanks for the support- i am so weak right now, but of course my dear mother would be so sad if i started because she flew in... I have to hold out, even if she has to visit me in the bedroom... The mind games are crazy, i still have the hot flashes, pins and needles, no RLS or diarhea- some pain but bearable with ibu... Thanks so much you all, what a wonderful group you are
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Dont do it Duluth...for me there was always a reason (legit) to put this off. Life happens. Honestly it might be a nice distraction for you. Keep your fluids going, take your vitamins and eat. You'll be alright. If you have to bb in bed for a while with a bug, then so be it. DOnt put this off any longer, man. You'll be happy on Monday when its all over!

HAs anyone told you about the Hyland Restful Leg for the RLS? It works terriifc.  
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1148241 tn?1294052796
Yeah don't give up now!  You may even feel better tomorrow.  You never know, its different for everyone.  Just say you aren't feeling well.  Also, think , if you're mom knew the situation right now, what would she want you to do?
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You put so much into this already. You can say you came down with a bad flu...Ultimately its up to you but stay strong, stay the course. Your gonna have to do this all over again.
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1510084 tn?1291824940
Another obstacle just arose, my mom, who i am very very close too but haven't seen in months just flew in for a surprise visit... oh boy... i am not feeling my best and the cravings are strong... My mind keeps telling me to push this off til monday so i can get thru the weekend... one small step at a time... help!
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Nicely done and Yes, you can! As you'll read on here; you have to want this really badly! When you get the thought to call or stop by, you've got to remember where you were, both physically and mentally when you said enough.

Visuals work for me...I have looked at my sobriety like a path of stpping stones. Some stones I pass by quickly, others I stand on for awhile, But I can never take another step back. A step back could mean death and I am worth moving forward.

Again, prayer is also a really big part of my recovery and my ability to stay clean. So if you pray, that will help. God will hear your prayers.


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1510084 tn?1291824940
Funny, after i posted that last post, guess who walked in my office!! Oh my, the temptations were almost overwhelming, good thing I was on this forum... He is packing his bags as we speak, and he said he understood completely... I told him that I cannot hear of or see any pills in the future, tho i have a feeling he will try to get me back on them... He has used the pills against me, manipulated many of my decisions, and was at one point making much more money than me- It's over now, he is gone, thank god- I really hope I can resist calling him or stopping by his house... strength strength strength
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