crawling skin feeling

[marisah555]

Please help me.  I cannot deal with the crawling skin feeling. I have six pills left. I don't want to take them anymore but cannot deal with this feeling. I have zero longer so I can't even buy epsom salt or apples-the things I hear that help with this feeling. Someone should put together wwithdrawal baskets or care packages! I need help with this crawlinf sensation or I won't quit.

[molly1923]

While I'm not going to sugar coat withdrawals, I found that my fear of them was actually worse than what I have physically experienced. There will definitely be times you will feel like crap but other times. you will know you can do this. i have taken so many hot showers & baths in the past week that my skin is pruny but they help! I wish I had Epsom salts & I'm glad you got some.  You have lots of support here.  Keep posting & use the trackers.  I have found it helps to be able to compare symptoms & progress day to day.  
I really hope that you can stay on your antidepressants & get some counseling.  So many of us reached this point of addiction because we have been self-medicating with pills, alcohol. etc.  Treating the underlying depression is so important &will help you through recovery.  I wish you the best!

[brandiroars386]

I agree with Sonrissa, try not to think about the WDs.  You will drive yourself crazy and it's not helpful.  In fact it could make it worse.  It's going to happen, yes it is gonna suck.. but it does get better...really. Keep posting.  We are here to help.

[Sonrissa]

Try not to be scared of withdrawals. Your mind will make it worse than it is. Accept it, and just take it as it comes. You can get through this. Most of us here have, more than once. Take things as they come, and minute by minute. Post here for advice and support. Stay strong and focused on the goal!

[marisah555]

No. I am so ready to stop. Gain my life back. I'm just scared of the withdrawals!  If I didn't want to stop, I would just go get more and npt be asking for help! There are always ways to get pills....I came here for suport bcuz I have noone and its hard to talk to people that dpnt know what yr gping thru. So I came here for that. And for advice on how to get thru this part.

[ouchie1987]

I really hope u won't go get more pills and have cut your sources, you're making it so much harder on yourself by prolonging the withdraws.

[cali_soleil]

I agree with everything sonsrissa said.
Try to treat it as if you have a very bad flu. Drink water. Try to sleep and rest. Watch mindless TV and movies.

[marisah555]

I am now out of vics so obviousky I don't feel sick for the moment.  Depression and anxiety is kicking my arse but the withdrawal is fine.  So should I started these meds now or do I wait until I feel sick? The magnesium and imodium. I also have 4 promethazine

[Sonrissa]

Epsom salts baths, as needed and often. When you feel restless or have achy muscles, or anxious. I would take the Magnesium twice a day; in the morning and at night. Tylenol PM before bed. Immodium take when you experience "stomach issues" perhaps once a day. Immodium works great! I hope this helps. Keep posting!

[marisah555]

Ok. I bought epsom salt. Tylenol pm. Magnesium. Immodium. I am a mess. Bawling in the store. Got the nerve to ask the pharmacist for any help. Got less than none. He said he's never heard of needing magnesium for withdrawals. I'm going to be high anxiety bcuz I also ran out of ky depression meds which is a huge no no for me. I just got more now. So in order to do this, I do better with a written out like time schedule or just something that I can follw and not think about when and how much to take all weekend. Please someone give me a time schedule for my epsom baths, tylenol pm, magnesium, and imodium. Please

[Sonrissa]

At least you are done with the pills, right? You don't have any sources, do you? Alright, let's do this! I would buy Epsom Salts, Immodium, and Magnesium if possible. For me, those were the most effective and important things. You will get lots of advice and support through every step!  You can get through this, and life will get much better. Take care!

[CRSeaside]

Come on girl. Get out to the store & get the stuff you need.
Think of this another way if you must. Like being pregnant & getting stuff you need to have a baby. Once you complete the "labor" ie withdrawals, you'll
get on with a healthy life.

[marisah555]

I just took my last two. I'm bawling like a baby.  How does one get in these messes!!!!!!!! I'm a failure.  I have noone to help. I cannot handle the feelings that come with withdrawals. I can't be sick like that

[marisah555]

No. I only have two left and I am in full panic attack

[marisah555]

No. I only have two left and I am in full panic attack

[clean_in_ks]

You probably don't have 6 pills left now do you? And it's just drawing out the detox and nasty symptoms at this point.  I promise you cold turkey will not kill you.  MANY of us have gone off LOTS of pills cold turkey.  (that's assuming you don't have other medical issues going on)

I posted on your "$20" thread......if you can only by ONE THING....buy Epsom Salts and drink water.

[CRSeaside]

It's going to be ok. Relax. Do you know any yoga positions?
Have a distraction like a movie on DVD or a CD you love?
We all care so much. Someone will be here to talk to you & help you

[marisah555]

Ok. I'm just freaking out I guess

[CRSeaside]

Cuz 6 pills IS NOT a taper. It is just a Temptation   Pamela

[marisah555]

You all say flush. But isn't it better on yr system o taper? Cold turkey can kill you,  o at least make you so so sick?

[Kbusymom]

You are so lucky to live somewhere warm where you could lie in the sun.  It's freezing here in VA.  I'm so jealous!  Great advice :)

[Heather8448]

Stay busy and warm or cold showers will help just know this ends and freedom is on the other side flush the pills because u will just start all over and that would suck,
u can do this keep busy I layed in the sun or forced myself to walk when I had crawling skin

[Kbusymom]

Hang in there and keep posting!  We are all here for you.  The WD is no fun, but your acute systems will not last more than a week.  I would not take the pills because like Rosy said, they are only prolonging the WD.  I tried to taper several times and didn't have the willpower so I finally surrendered and went CT.  Take as many baths or showers as you can; even if you don't have the epsom salts.  They are really cheap if you can get them, under $5- they really helped me.  

[Whollymolythathurt]

Listen to Terri....your not alone by any means.  Hot baths are great.  Of all teh WDs' the creepy crawling skin was the worst!  And it always happened at night.  MIne last a couple nights then went away...then reappeared a week later for a night.  Then again last night....its odd but keep at it.

As Rosy mentioned get rid of the pills if they are tempting.  I'm trying to do this with the pills in my possession although i've cut off the dr.so no more...not easy.

You can do this Marisah

[ROSYouralright]

*will* take them! Sorry about the autocorrect:-)