The worst feeling ever.

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for awhile and finally decided to post something. I have been taking pain pills, Vics, norcos, lortabs pretty much any of them for years now. I also take a very large amount all at once when I take them because my tolerance to them is so high. Today is my second day without taking any and I feel awful. Hot/cold sweats, restless legs, and insomnia and the worst part for me is I have no energy when I don't take them. I take them because like many users, they give me the "speed buzz" and I loved it. I could run around and do anything that needed to be done, no problem. The 2 days that I havent taken them I have done as little as possible because I just have no motivation. And to make it worse I have a son who is almost 2 yrs old and he has TONS of energy. I need to stop taking these things for several reasons, they cost way too much for one thing! And I'm scared of what they have done to my body from taking so many for so long. My son needs his mother around and I can't slowly kill myself with these anymore. But I was wondering how long feeling this terrible will last? I'm hoping it wont last too long but I have a feeling it will!

[Iwantanewlifenow]

Just wanted to welcome you you... Yes..you will be drained...but it will pass..Just think...you're giving your son the most Precious thing there is...A sober mom who is clear in the head and not killing her body....Hang in there..You will just have to be OK without being OK for awhile...but it is worth it....I'm in the same boat..I know it's not easy...I'm tapering after going CT off Fentynall and Morphine 3 months ago..I was ehausted..even going to the bathroom seemed like it took too much energy...I have 5 children...This last med is just kicking my butt..But with my tapering plan I hope to be med free next month..Hang in there and keep posting.

[gnarly_1]

HI congrats on takng your life back your symptoms should last 4 or 5 days most people come out of it on day 5 there will stilll be the energy crash for a wile but the physical part will be over rifght now you need to be forcing fluids.....gatoraid is good it has electrolytes in it that your loosing right now the main thing here is to try and keep a positive attitude this is a battle one or lost in ones own mind keep in mind the symptoms are only temporary and you will get threw them this is 1/3 physical 2/3 mental be ready to fight on both fronts as for how you feel a hot soak will realeave most of the symptoms that and time sleep will be a problem dont5 fight it just get up and watch the tube your going to make it out of this and no longer be chained to a pill bottle we all want to see you succeed good luck and God bless.......Gnarly    

[cleaninitup]

You are almost through the worst of it..usually after day 4 you will start to feel better.The energy and motivation does take longer to come back but it will.Check out the Thomas recipe that is listed on the health pages there is alot of good ideas on there for suppliments and such to help you through this.If you can get any he'll

[c9s6]

First you having 5 kids, you're amazing just for that. I cannot imagine having 5 kids! That's soooo busy and a hard job! I've been pretending to be ok even though I feel like hell. Actually playing with my son helps it keeps my mind busy and reminds me of the biggest reason I need to do this! I also have a very supportive fiance who knows what I'm going through (although he's never experienced WDs from anything) and he helps as much as he can but he works alot of hours so he's not home alot. Good luck with your tapering, you've done so great already and came a long way!

[c9s6]

Thanks everyone! Everyone here is so positive and thats a nice change cause doing this isnt a real positive experience! I keep reminding myswelf that my son is the reason I'm doing this and that helps a ton. I am so ready to have my own natural energy back, it's sad because I don't even remember what having natural energy feels like anymore.

[cleaninitup]

I'm having computer issues! Meant to finish it with if you can get some help with your son that would be really help full for the next few days.Keep posting and best wishes to you.

[therealmattj]

you are already 48 hrs + in the game. That is huge, No matter how hard it is just keep reminding yourself you already went two days with no opiates and those are the worst of all days, keep going, keep going, keep going, by all means necessary do not take a pill, you have accomplished so much already and every minute that passes by you are getting closer and closer to what you truly want deep inside. Just think in 5 days from now you can say that you are 100 percent clean of opiates! If that doesnt fire you up nothing will. Just Keep going!!!! :)

[NeedsEncouragement]

Congratulations on taking your life back!  You are in the right place.  I am 17 days with out opiates and I can honestly say, even sleep deprived....it is all worth it.  Just wait till around 9 days when you go out side and notice colors and things that you wouldn't have noticed 2 weeks earlier.  Keep your mind focused on good things and separate yourself from the anxiety, it really does get better.  God bless you with a speedy and permenant recovery!!