What is the best way to stop taking oxys?

[MFS79]

I started taking percocets 5/325 for pain in my ankle, I was really good at first to not take them eveyday just when I needed to. I was also dealing with 2 of my sons being sexually abused. U ended up starting to take them to take the sadness and thoughts away. That was 2 years ago. I have in the last 6 months increased to taking what ever I can get. I have a different dr that will not give me a script for the  percs. I now buy what ever I can. I favor 30mg oxys. I take 3 a day just to function. I am so sick and tired of this. I want to stop but don't now the best way to go about it. I am extremely upset with my self for letting it get out of hand. I just want to go back to normal. I have tried cutting back and when I do I get dizzy. I just don't no what to do. Please help.

[PaisleyP]

You can do it! I take two .1 mg's of clonidine three times a day. It's a lifesaver. I'm on day three. I drink tea all day too - the antioxidants really help me.

[MFS79]

I have clonidine .3mg it was for my son. He used to take it for sleep and anxiety. But I am not sure to take the whole thing or cut it in half. I am going to try to take only 15 mg a day then cut back in a week to 5-10 mg. I can't handle the sweating either. I have 5 kids plus my niece and nephew during the week days. So I am trying my best to get off these evil things and take care of what I still have too. Thanks for all the encouragement.

[PaisleyP]

I know how you feel, but taking one pill does not set you back on your road to recovery. Enjoy the few hours of feeling good physically and focus on feeling even better than you currently do, once your sober. I know it sounds hokey, but it really is the truth.
Try and get some sleep and keep on keeping on, pill free. It's tough, but you have to do it and this too will pass.
I highly, highly recommend asking your doctor for clonidine. It's a medicine used for high blood pressure and is not addictive. It does amazing things for withdrawal symptoms! It is often prescribed for alcohol and nicotine withdrawal. I told my doc I had anxiety and wanted something non-habit forming to help. I was given clonidine. It prevents me from sweating, having hot/cold flashes and insomnia. These symptoms are the worst for me. With clonidine, I am really tired and can't stop yawning, and thats it! I do get dirareha, but I control that with Imodium.
You can do this!! One hour at a time.

[dimethyltryptamine]

it should only set u back 15 mg's worth! i had to try quitting like 8 times before i got to wher i am now ( 3 days feelin better). and every time i tried quitting it usually resulted in lowering my intake over a time. i got down to a manageable level and voila! although the fails were not fun, they were necessary (at least for me).

[MFS79]

Well I caved and took a 15mg oxy. It made my body feel better but I am now nauseated and I am so upset with my self for doing this. How much will this set me back? I feel like such a weak person and I never saw myself as being a week person.

[PaisleyP]

For pain pill detox, this is my cure:
1. Imodium 2. Clonidine 3. Restoril 4. B12 vitamins 5. Flexeril 6. Tea

I'm on the end of day one, starting day two of my detox, and I feel great. It's odd, I'm usually at my worst point by now. Other than yawning and occasional diarrhea (controlled with Imodium), I have no other symptoms. I'm in disbelief.