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Scared but ready 2 change
I'm in the process of starting my journey of quitting Percocet 5 pills 7.5mg a day for about 4 years. Have been tapering off for a week and will have no more to take starting tomorrow. I'm viewing Independence Day as my own form of independence from this habit. I'm crazy scared of the withdraws as I have never been through any before. How long does detox last? I'm aware that I should also expect shakey legs, hot/cold sweats, insomnia. I'm not seeking help from anyone as no one knows I have an addiction. Please help!
Come on day 3! Hang in there. I'm sure that the wds are exacerbating the crohns. If it is too bad you may need to involve your dr. I'm sorry, I'm sure you've said, but it's super early. Have you told your dr about your addiction? Might be a good idea since you have other health issues going on. Things should start turning around very soon. Just hang tight! We are here if you need us. Take care of yourself!
Woke up this morning to extremely painful cramping...this probably is half detox half crohns....its excruciating! Have no desire to take percs...I did just take 2 advil as I am doubled over in pain...this is horrifying! Just gotta get to 4:00 today and that will end day 2 and start day 3
I totally agree with Kyle. It will be rough. The more you psyche yourself out the more anxious you will be. The brain can do amazing things and it can even intensify your physical symptoms if you stress or fret. I quit cold turkey and I did it on the road in a semi truck. Not ideal at all. There were moments where I thought I was dying and there were a few moments where I wished for death. I was sick for 4-5 days then started feeling better. You can do this. It can be done. Don't psyche yourself up about how bad it's going to be. You tapered and were on a fairly low dose. The wds will suck, but they shouldn't be anything you can't handle. Be strong, and if you can't, get on here and talk to us. Let us be strong for you. Hang in there.
I'll let you in on a little secret - the fear you're feeling is "being brought to you by"... your addict's brain. It's a way of fighting the detox. Pushing us to use. Alot of us experience the fear weeks before detox if we know that it's coming. I had decided to get clean. Tried to taper - didn't work - but during the weeks of cutting back I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, had the shakes, panic attacks, anxiety...Wait; doesn't that sound like withdrawal? Yep. The fear that I allowed myself to be consumed by was as bad as the physical detox I went through when I ended up going cold turkey. You and I both know that it's all in your head, but it is very powerful. As far as what you're getting in to - you will have some very uncomfortable moments; times when you think that you'll go crazy or can't do it. My detox was hell, but it didn't last that long, and I made it. So will you...
K
K
YES YOU WILL BEAT THIS!!
keep up the good work. Look at the symptoms like one of those terrible gameshows where you have to walk through slime and over alligators etc to get to the goal. Keep your eye on the goal.
you are doing great.
Drink Ensure when you can't eat.
hugs,
Lily
keep up the good work. Look at the symptoms like one of those terrible gameshows where you have to walk through slime and over alligators etc to get to the goal. Keep your eye on the goal.
you are doing great.
Drink Ensure when you can't eat.
hugs,
Lily
Feeling really dizzy and crampy sticking it out but really scared! Don't know what I'm getting into next...I wil beat this!
10 mins way from 24 hrs! I have been eating and keeping hydrated...not nauseous....is this normal? Am I possibly not having really severe detox b/c I tappered? Should I expect a lot worse?
Ok they aren't from your crohns doctor. Tell your mom not to give you anymore either ok? That won't help you. Stay hydrated, are you eating?
Keep moving forward. Please think about what I said in my earlier post ok?
Keep moving forward. Please think about what I said in my earlier post ok?
Coming up on 24 hrs! Achy, tired but doing ok...kinda feel like one of the zombies on the walking dead
I started taking them for legit pain now I'm not so sure...I was on percocet after the surgery...the meds I have been getting the percocet was from a friend who was giving me 120 a month for free...he said they didn't help him..I felt it was helping me...I have since cut this source out of my life for good
Hun you have Crohn's disease, your fiancé isn't aware that you have meds to control your pain? Why would you hide that from him?
I know the bouts can be very painful but you can important the quality of your life not being addicted to opiates. I know medical marijuana has been used with some great success for crohns, definitely the lesser of the two evils.
Honesty in a relationship is very important. You definitely need to discuss this with him.
Do you follow a certain diet? Have you tried holistic medicene? Probiotics?
Is there an addiction or dependency on the opiates?
Besides trying to manage your pain you also need to take care of the addiction issues. That would require outside support, counseling, meetings, church, accountability with your family.
Please be proactive in your recovery.
Please speak with your fiancé.
I know the bouts can be very painful but you can important the quality of your life not being addicted to opiates. I know medical marijuana has been used with some great success for crohns, definitely the lesser of the two evils.
Honesty in a relationship is very important. You definitely need to discuss this with him.
Do you follow a certain diet? Have you tried holistic medicene? Probiotics?
Is there an addiction or dependency on the opiates?
Besides trying to manage your pain you also need to take care of the addiction issues. That would require outside support, counseling, meetings, church, accountability with your family.
Please be proactive in your recovery.
Please speak with your fiancé.
I have had crohns for 10 years...have even had surgery where they removed 8 inches of my intestines. Other treaments are steroids which have horrible side effects. and I am also surprised many of you assume I have a husband/ fiance....you are very correct I have a fiance, but I never mentioned him once in my posts...I am afraid what will happen..I have kept this secret from him since we met. I want to quit for me and for him, especially if we decide to try and have kids. I woulnt want my baby being dependent. I'm still going strong...lying around on the couch...watching tv...a little sore and cold but doing ok so far
crohns disease - I had a friend who had it and he was in a fair amount of pain until it would go into remission. And that didn't last long sometimes.
Were you taking meds because of that? If so you should have mentioned it in your first post. Legit pain can be a reason to use meds as directed by a doc. Addicts really need to be careful, and must have someone to manage (dispense and then hide) the pills. And IF this is the case, then at some point in the future you may get another script. Get the doc involved. Just a thought.
K
Were you taking meds because of that? If so you should have mentioned it in your first post. Legit pain can be a reason to use meds as directed by a doc. Addicts really need to be careful, and must have someone to manage (dispense and then hide) the pills. And IF this is the case, then at some point in the future you may get another script. Get the doc involved. Just a thought.
K
Hun have you tried other ways to treat your crohns besides opiates?
How long have you had it?
You think you are controling your intake now but your tolerance, dependency and addiction will only continue to get worse. You are young in comparison to many of the people here who have struggled with addiction for 20,30,40 years. It doesn't go away on its own. It requires lots of work.
How long has your mom been using?
How long have you had it?
You think you are controling your intake now but your tolerance, dependency and addiction will only continue to get worse. You are young in comparison to many of the people here who have struggled with addiction for 20,30,40 years. It doesn't go away on its own. It requires lots of work.
How long has your mom been using?
Well unfortunately this is a problem here. Maybe the addiction/dependent part of you does not want to let go. Like if you tell them all about this you will not be able to get anymore If & when you will think you need one.Telling your Drs, pharmacist, family, friends on & on. This becomes a big important part of the support system. I am sorry but we can not have our cake and eat it too!
You still are young to me and have a whole new life ahead of you.Getting out now is the best. Do not waste your precious years using any substances.
Just give it time and every thing Mentally & Physically will balance back. Time is the Greatest Healer of this all. But working on Recovery and the Mental part take the rest of our life's. I do wish you the best.
Bless
You still are young to me and have a whole new life ahead of you.Getting out now is the best. Do not waste your precious years using any substances.
Just give it time and every thing Mentally & Physically will balance back. Time is the Greatest Healer of this all. But working on Recovery and the Mental part take the rest of our life's. I do wish you the best.
Bless
Congratulations on trying again and for also flushing that last pill. You proved that you really want this because I know how hard that was. Our stories are so very similar. I was unemployed for about a month when I had to tell my fiancé so he too was the sole provider. Is your worry that he will leave you or kick you out? I know how scary this is but I know you can do this! Just keep believing in yourself.
The pain issue is going to make this more difficult too. I also suffer from multiple chronic pain issues. The pain does get better and more tolerable once you put some distance between you and the pills. You brain tricks you into thinking that you are in more pain than you actually are so that you will take more pills. It's called opiate induced hyperalgesia. I am 2 and a half months clean and in less pain then when I was on the pills. I still have rough days, and I do hurt, but at least I'm not having my whole life revolve around pills. There may be alternative treatments and options for your pain too that can help. Sorry to go on and on. I just have been where you are and want to see you make it through this. We are here for you, ok?
Good job on flushing the pills. Is your mother aware that you have a problem and that you are trying to quit? That seems to be a huge stumbling block that will keep getting in your way until you address it. I'm sure if she knew she wouldn't be giving you pills. I know that it's scary to tell your secret, and it's scary to cut all sources for pills. That is the only way to do it though. Detox is HARD! Weak moments come and bite you in the butt if you aren't prepared. Please just consider it. We want to see you succeed and be healthy, happy, and sober!
thing is I'm not that young, I'm educated with a psych degree and 2 masters...I know I'm addicted but compared to a lot of people I try to justify the fact that it sould be easier...I've only been taking about 5 pills a day and I always spaced them out never doubling up...I'm hoping this would have worked to my advantage..my crohns disease is starting to hurt again and I'm trying to ignore it..went to go see a movie today...going to be on the couch all day tomorrow
Maybe you should try to focus on something else...I know, I know.....like watch movies, play Facebook games, read stories about Mr. Grey. I'm just worried about all these young people who get hooked and then think it's a breeze to 'just quit'.
Normal, for your habit. As he said before (Kyle505).....the mental anxiety is probably worse than the physical. I got on Zoloft a few years ago, and every time I have to detox the anxiety is not that bad. Yes, all of the 20, 30, 40 times I have detoxed. pun lol...actually not-lol. not funny.
Thank you everyone...I flushed the other pill...trying again....its hard when ur support system is also ur provider ...my recovery plan was to quit cold turkey..I never even thought I had a problem til the pills ran out and now I'm faced with detoxing...now I know this is real...hence the scared part...
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