Roxicodone Addiction

[buzz7514]

So about 3 months ago I decided to experiment with Roxicodone and come to find out that this stuff is insanely addictive. Well today is my third day clean after admitting I was addicted (averaging about 120-150mg a day for 3 months) and deciding to quit cold turkey. I have read through a ton of forums before I attempted to stop cold turkey and I am currently following the Thomas Recipe which seems to be helping a good deal with the withdrawal symptoms. But even as I sit here at work I find myself thinking about them constantly while I am still in agony from the symptoms that are not suppressed by the supplements I am taking. Can anyone tell me how long the withdrawals last? I am a true fighter (I was on the front lines in Iraq for 15 months my first tour, in some very bad stuff) so I have no doubt in my mind I can beat some little blue pill. However, if anyone has any input or suggestions that might help me through this crazy physical and mental struggle I would gladly appreciate it. I mean when I actually do sleep, which isn't much right now, i find myself dreaming about these things. They are BAD news and I am so ashamed I let myself get to that point.

[snorkel60]

I found this site while researching Roxicodone. My 32 year old niece is and has been dealing with drug issues for 3 years now. I am visiting my sister who will NEVER give up on her daughter but it is killing my sister.

How do we convince my niece to get help?

[tootiredtopick]

Did you get help for your daughter?  Mine is addicted to Oxies/Roxies and I heard that she had graduated to Heroin at one point and was supposedly rescued from it.  I have her daughter, who is only 5, with me and I need to ensure she is safe as well.  My daughter has not admitted to drug use.

[biancaboo]

your plight is so similar to mine. Love who I am when I am on them, they give me so much energy, but its draining my wallet at $30 a pill on the street (I am not prescribed), do u have an email or something? Im a 23 yr old college grad who just really needs some advice. ***@**** is mine.

[jeannie54]

I knew my daughter was doing something and I have just found out it is roxicotone. I need some suggestions of how to approach this. A friend that I called of hers at first said he did not know if she was doing anything and then he called me today and said he just had to say something and I am so grateful, my motherly instinct was rite. I have to tell her Dad tonite and we had gone down a similar road when she was in her teens, she is now 26. I found out her boyfriend is selling them and I asked him when she first brought him home if he was into any drugs, ofcourse he is not going to say anything. I will be checking back in for advice...Lindsay's Moms

[Angie2223]

Hi Michele,

Do you know how long the withdrawl symptoms will last and how long it takes roxycodone to get out of your system? So many sleepless nights and severe leg pains.

thanks
trying hard to beat it in Florida

[mollymnb]

hello! im new here and im desperate for help! my best friend has become very addicted to Roxicodone and i dont know what to do and i need to help him cause i feel like im watching my best friend die in front of my eyes.  he has been addicted for a while, last year he went to rehab and when he got out everything was going great but for some reason the last couple of months he got back on them and i can tell, the problem its bigger now than before he went to rehab.  im so scared cause he is like my brother and im so afraid to lose him.  his family isnt talking to him, i talk to his dad all the time behind my friend's back to keep him informed, all his friends have abandon him cause everyone is tired of watching him dig a hole but im not the kind of person who gives up on my friends... i gotta help him, but i dont know how! i have tried talking to him and he says he knows he is in a bad spot but he says he cant get out.... so if you can give me anything to help him out, i will love you forever!!!!!!!!

[buzz7514]

Thanks Michele,
I know exactly what you mean by welcoming yourself back. It is a wonderful feeling. Funny you mention muscle milk being fattening. One of my co-workers was working out and trying to loose weight while taking muscle milk and ended up gaining an extra 10 lbs haha I felt so bad for him. :) Anyways i'll keep you posted on whats going on and I WILL stop and smell the roses today.

Matt

[micheleTX]

woohoo Matt!!  great to hear you are feeling more like yourself finally...it does feel good doesn't it?  It's such a strange thing, no matter how long we took these things, we lost ourselves so much in it, like 2 different people...and the day you feel like yourself, it's like opening the door and welcoming yourself back to you.  haha.  doesnt make much sense I know, but that's the way I felt too.
Congratulations man on getting back to you.  I also love muscle mlk, its fattening as hell, but I buy it alot.  Larry says why dont you just go to Jack in the box and get a dam milkshake!!  he doesnt understand my love of milk.  One of the best things in my world.
Anyway, have a GREAT day today!!  Stop somewhere and smell the roses lol...:)

[buzz7514]

Day - 5 Well everyone I am happy to report that a good deal of the symptoms are fading and I’m starting to get my appetite back. I am actually starting to feel like myself again. There are still lingering chills and soreness, but nowhere near what it was. Thank you everyone for all of your support and suggestions. I don't think I would have been able to do this without all of the support and help. The cravings might come in waves, but there is no way I will EVER put myself through that pain again. I cannot wait for this to be totally over but as I can tell now, the worst seems to be over. I will keep all of you up to date as this goes on. You all were right, it feels so great to not be dependant. I feel free.

[buzz7514]

Hey Vicki,

My legs are still going crazy (by far the most annoying part of all of this) but the soreness and chills are getting better. Muscle milk! Used to drink it all the time after the gym. I will go grab some here in a little bit up at GNC. I actually did sleep an alright amount last night, thanks to the lorazepam, so I know that had to have helped. Besides the RLS I feel like I have a bad flu, but im getting through it a day at a time.

Thanks,
Matt

[vicki595]

Matt...you sound good but I'm sure you don't feel that great!   It's really important to eat,take those vitamins etc..it's not fluff...you'll feel better.  And I totally forgot about Muscle Milk.  It's good stuff;tastes good. We drink it all the time.  You can get it at Costco..it's good substitute if you can't eat breakfast/lunch.
Did you sleep? More energy today? Legs twitchy still?

Vicki

[crashed]

You are very welcome my friend and I know that it helps to have others to talk to that are going through the same H-LL that you are and I am one of those people. Feel free to p/m me anytime and add me as a friend if you are so inclined.

Things will get better everyday so never doubt that. But take comfort in knowing that you are never alone in your battle,I am here with you and in spirit also.

Keep me posted on your daily progress and feel free to ask me anything,if I can help I will.

Have a wonderful,strength filled day and I will be thinking good thoughts and sending you as much energy as I can.


your friend,
michael

[buzz7514]

Michael,

Thank you for the great words of encouragement. I'm glad your son made it back alright as I have done multiple tours as well. I know how crazy it can get over there. I was in the 1st 41st infantry and it was insane, specifically the first tour in 04'-05'. I will try to start drinking protien shakes to see if it helps along with the regiment of vitamins I have been taking daily. Again, thanks a lot for all the kind words and it's good to know that i'm not the only one that is going through this.

Thanks,
Matt

[buzz7514]

Oh and by the way, I can't even fathom how horrible the WDs must have been after years of taking those things! I was only on them for a short period and, at it's worst, it was still horrible. You all are serious survivors, it's amazing :).

[crashed]

Hey Buzz,

First off please accept my heartfelt thanks for your service,I am prior Military as well and my son was over in Irag for 3 tours. He was a memeber of the 356 Tactical fighter wing and is finally back home safe and sound and doing good. But I appreciate you very much and I believe there is no greater thing in life than serving a cause greater than yourself. Thank you for your self sacrifice and I am glad for your safe return home.

I understand the hard to get up thing,I went for 5 and 1/2 days last week with less than 2 hrs of sleep total during them so the sleep thing I understand as well as all of the other things you are experiencing.I have been tapering down from a 20+ a day Norco(vicodin) habit for over a year so I know how hard the fight is. I am very proud of you and so happy that you are **** what you are doing. Days 3-7 were the hardest for me but it's getting better every day as it will for you. Just push through the hard stuff and keep your eye on the prize,after all,it's all up to you and I know that you can do it. You have already accomplished so much so I habe complete and total faith in you that this will soon be another Awesome accomplishment on your long list od em.

Hang in there,the protein shakes (muscle milk for me) has helped me alot and I had to force myself early on to drink something. I am 6'4, 220lbs and lost 14 lbs during the last 10 days of w/d. But anm gradually putting back on some muscle since I have started hitting the gym again.It will get better for you in the coming days as you are seeing now.

Keep up the good work and once again,I am here f you need me my brother.

michael

[buzz7514]

Thanks Michele!

[micheleTX]

Good morning!!  You sound really good today.  You know, you weren't on them very long (3 months), so I think you are out of the woods mostly really...I was on pills off and on for over 13 years, so it was a long time thing with me.  I sure hope you start feeling much much better and getting better sleep too.  The mental part may take a bit longer, but you sound really determined to be done with them.  Good for you!  And stay strong, sometimes the cravings will come in waves, they did for me.  I just find something to do and they go away.  Maybe you won't get any at all.  That would be great!  The best of luck to you my friend, have a wonderful day and keep fighting the good fight!  The other side is so amazing...

[buzz7514]

Day - 4: It was still hard to get up this morning however, I did get some sleep last night and some of the symptoms have lessened a great deal. I can see a light at the end of the tunnel! I guess now it’s just a matter of enduring the rest of the discomfort. I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and wow, I have lost some weight. I mean, I’m a big guy (6’ 3’ / 190lbs), or at least I used to be. I have thinned out a lot from not eating properly and not exercising. After I am done with this, I made a promise to myself, to get back in the gym and start eating healthy again so I can bulk back up. I am learning so much from this experience and I have a strong feeling that no matter how bad, everything seems to happen for a reason. All of this suffering and pain has taught me a valuable lesson, and there is no way that I will ever put myself through this again! :)

[buzz7514]

Thanks man, i'll only use the benzo's in EXTREME cases if they arise. I will most def keeping talking it out as this this is helping soooo much.

[buzz7514]

Just an update since ill be leaving work for the day here in about 2 hours. The WDs have been pretty consistent throughout the day. But tomorrow will be a better day and i'm looking forward to leading the clean life again. Thanks again everyone and i'll be back on again tomorrow to nag you with more questions and fill you in on my progress. I have to get prepared because, after all, it's going to be another LONG night.

[Dafishman]

Yes use the site to get you thru,,, I did. the people here are amazing! Thanks to all above.  Also be careful about using any form of pills. You have already proved to have an addictive personality and the benzo's can be just as bad. We need to let our brains God given natural pharmacy to get back online so you might want to do it all at once. Coming off the benzos later may produce the same w/d's that you are experiencing now,,YUUUUUUUCKKKKK

Keep talking it out bro !!

Dafish

[vicki595]

I hear you...That's why I was so surprised you were at work!  But,if no one can see you
then I understand. And at least you're getting paid!   When I was withdrawing and feeling so badly,I wouldn't even go out to the mailbox!  I didn't want anyone to see me!
Ohhh...never again!!!

Vicki

[buzz7514]

Vicki, put it this way I AM SO glad that I have an easy desk job. Today I am not getting anything done but it doesnt matter because there is really nothing to do lol. I'm glad i'm the only one here today, it would be bad if my co-workers saw me like this.

[vicki595]

LOL   Michele:  Me,too!  Laundry etc..But,I'd rather talk to Buzz!

Buzz...this is where we hang out to avoid the mundane.  Reaching out is much more rewarding.  :)

Vicki