first day of detox

[nikinoodle79]

I have been an addict for a long time. It all basically started due to my migraines. No doctor could ever find the cause and I had been through so many tests n procedures but while all that was happening they gave me roxicodone and in the beginning I only took it occasionally because I didn't know what would happen if I took them when I didn't need them. I had a bunch saved up from when I never took them. Then I found out what happen if u took them all the time. My boyfriend and I had it so good for a long time. Then everything went south and he lost his job then I lost mine and we basically lost everything after that because we were more worried about where the money was coming for the pills than paying the bills. I neglected my kids because of my migraines and I didn't want them to see their mother doing things that she should not have been doing in the first place so they stayed with family thru the worst parts. Once I moved in with my mom n step dad they came with me but I was still taking them and we sat down and talked and decided best thing for us was to move to Indiana with my dad because I didn't know anyone and would b able to quit them and not b able to find any because I wouldn't know anyone. Went to a doctor and got a script n my dad hid them to help me but I always found them. Went and got my last script from that doctor and took last one while at work one night then was great for awhile. Went t chiropractor and kept busy. Then started getting bad migraines and went to a new Dr to see treatment for them and got started all over again. My boss noticed once day that I seemed pretty high and spoke to my dad and I finally came clean and went to Dr and said I didn't want to take them anymore and started the methadone treatment to stop and since I had tapered myself down thought it word b easier. It was for awhile and stopped methadone after a couple weeks. Then he gave me tramadol and I been making then last for a little while but then those ended up getting me back to where I didn't want to b and it took me awhile to realize that I had a problem and finally decided I didn't want to spend every penny on pills or worry about where I was going to get them when I ran out again. Last night had a meeting with my whole family and told them that I still had a problem and needed help to stop. I am on day one of quitting cold turkey this time and I will make it because working two jobs with nothing to show for it but debt isn't where I thought I would b at my age. A friend of mine said this was a good idea and that there are lots of people out there like me on here and I want to b able to say that this time I did it with no relapse. The thing that scares me the most is letting them ruin my life a second time or even worse......ending up dead because I couldn't stop.

[nikinoodle79]

Today makes day two without any type of opiate just vitamins and potassium and protein. I heard tomorrow is the worst day. Of course the craving are there but I am going to b stronger than them this time around

[dawnalynn]

Good luck.  Im so proud

[ROSYouralright]

What day are you on right now?

[nikinoodle79]

Oh I am taking them as they come and am praying that I am a lucky one and don't get what a lot of people are saying happens. I am glad that I am ok and hoping I will b ok soon to get back to my life

[ROSYouralright]

Don't borrow trouble sweetie! Maybe you are one of the lucky ones.. Just take each symptom as it comes & don't worry about what"may happen". Your doing GREAT!

[nikinoodle79]

thank you for the encouraging words. I have been taking lots of different vitamins and luckily I think because of being able to taper myself down a lot before starting this whole detox I am doing a lot better than I had hoped or thought that I would b doing on day two. But like always taking it one day at a time because I am hoping that because of the taper I won't get the physical that bad. Luckily I have netflix and lots of shows I can catch up on while I'm home for a few days. I am doing the process at my dad's house since in live alone and everyone said that it's best to b around people only thing is we have had lots of snow and kids haven't had school so there have been two kids home but I am managing. Eating lots of protein and bananas an powerade n less caffeine anything I can because I can't afford to lose either one of my jobs so hoping the physical comes soon if it wants to come at all. I just keep praying that the worst decides it wants to stay away. I know the emotional will b alot harder and last a lot longer. Luckily melatonin has been helping me sleep and haven't had the insomnia but have had the restless leg and keep moving around but only when I'm awake so I'm wondering if I should have went to work for something to do

[gnarly_1]

Hi  well how you doing I write these to people just starting out there is a good chance you up tonight shaking kicking and have anxiety threw the roof  I just want to encourage you to stick it out ...a hot soak really helps a lot dont try to force yourself to sleep it only makes it worst  if you can just veg out in front of the t.v..I also found it very soothing to relax to some soft music laying on the sofa wrapped in a blanket and remember to force the fluids  keep posting I will check b/4 I hit the bed to night good luck and God bless...........Gnarly

[gnarly_1]

Hi welcome to the forum so it is day one for you.....well this is not your first rodeo so you at least know what to expect the phyical  part only last for around 4 or 5 days but the mental will stick with you unless treated with aftercare...remember this is 1/3 phyical and 2/3 mental so be ready to fight it out on both fronts try to keep a positive attitude about the whole process I often say ''you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile'' a hot soak will really help out a lot on most of the symptoms remeber to force the fluids gator aid is a god choice it has eletrolights in it if your not to bad off yet get up to the vidio store and rent a bunch of movies your probably not be able to sleep and they will help pas the time keep posting for support we all want to see you make it when your up to it hit a N/A meeting it really helps to be around others like yourself  good luck and God bless.......................................Gnarly............................

[ROSYouralright]

Sounds like a good plan! You CAN do this and we are here to help.. I'm glad you have a couple days off of work.. That will be good.

[nikinoodle79]

I took a couple days off work because I can't afford to lose my job and figure I would go through the worst part at home

[ROSYouralright]

Congratulations on your decision to stop! We are here to help you every step of the way. Just take each symptom as it comes and stay busy!! You CAN do this...