3rd day off oxy and feel like hell

[3rddayoff]

Anybody have a good way to fall asleep whil detoxing from oxy. I m on day 3 and havnt slept yet any ideas

[3rddayoff]

Well now 737 am,

Slept for about 4 hours but feel great. Ive realised 1 thing and that there is no way,no magic pill Rx or otc that will help with sleep. Wut I did was I took the hottest batth my body could take with some lavender and sea salts. Got cozy and slept till 4 am, took another hot bat turned on my pc and dozed off until the runs got to me lol ..Oh well Ill take diarrea anytime over the first days of detox. Funny how i only had a bm on day 4.

I am off the valium well....Im tapering to 1mg today but started take L-Tyrosine and I think its helping already. I will stick with the chlonide for another couple days. It help with the cold sweats , rls and amxiety....Not ready to dance r anything but it gets better after day 4-5

Plz respond asap tx

Nick

[3rddayoff]

Well the pills I take to sleep are non addictive and Im taking the same steps as the rehab centre I ve been too about 4 years ago. The valium I am tapering quite well but still takes the ege off. By Monday I will no longer be taking the valium. I bought some lavender bath oil and some herbal supplements. I am aware that the pill taking clock is to also be distorted but hey Im focussing on getting better. Had my first bowel mouvement ( Not so happy) and am drinking BOOST supplement drinks and gatorade. When I start getting axious, I drink alot and take the natural suplement... At this point its like nicotine withdrawls x 10 But like I said I kicked that habit cold turkey almost 2 years ago.

[jstntime]

Great plan Nick!!!

I'd think if you are 4 days into this that it would be a better route to avoid the sub but I hate to dump on it without any personal experience.

You'll get this.  You have a great attitude and are making all the right steps.  One at a time Nick.  It gets better soon.

Hang in there!!!

bob

[livngr8ful]

Part of this process is stopping the pill popping type of thinking.  Im not trying to be crass but you seem to be talking up and glorifying "POPPING FAMOUS SLEEPING PILLS" Im not telling you how to do things.  I can say from experience, that thinking process is what continues addictions and hinders recovery. Not to be harsh, but change your thought process, the one you have is very dangerous. Its your choice.. Its experience talking, some things shouldn't be ignored. Do what you need to be healthy.

[3rddayoff]

Well u guys are a lifeline!!!! I tried to get some sleep this afternoon but decided not to and save all that sleepeness for tonight. Went out with the kids to decorate for halloween. I am able to walk fine its the gitters that are the worst for me. Ive heard bad things about suboxone so I will try my dardest to stay on track.

This afternoon I will try to burn myself out, have a good supper  watch a flick take a 1h bath, take my clonidine, snack and pop those famous sleeping pills... But Ill be back here sooner so keep up the post guys u atre helping me alot   :)

[feohmoon]

Sub has worked for some and I can understand that but it is a very strong opioid that will leave you in the same situation as far as addiction and dependency but the withdrawals can last longer due to its long half-life.  I would encourage you to continue through this rather than go backwards.
Day 4 is an achievement and you are almost through the initial phase of detoxing - just try to keep your head up, continue posting and possibly seek some aftercare so that you will have the skills you need to stay clean.
Best of luck to you and you are doing great.  Use this forum as an outlet for your feelings, all of which are normal.