sick and tired

[keith187]

Hello everybody i am new here found this site last night lookin for ways to ease withdrawal symtoms.I found alot of good advice gonna try tomas recipe this weekend.i have been takin norco/oxy the past year and my life has become unmanageable.Ithink i am done,iam sick and tired of being sick and tired.any suggestions appriciated

[keith187]

my second day off oxy i slipped on saturday i found a norco in my garage,could not bring myself to throw it in the garbage.Feelin like crap of course,the oxy kick seems to have a little more bite more like methodone kick.Not sure if any of the  vitamins are helping i will keep takin them fingers crossed.thanks to everybody  for words of encouragement

[mixo]

i'm on day 21 off methadone its not nice but your pain will soon turn to pleasure hang in there  the end is worth it each day will be a better day after day 7  i love the pain swear it will be the sweetest feeling that morn u wake up and are like my legs aint sore ive no chills i've done it trust me you have the powr to beat it  just make sure u keep your mind in the right place

[selfinduced]

Geesh, next fricken door?? At some point you need to tell him of your intentions, but now it's about getting on solid ground. Don't do the ultram, cause as you know it will only band aide the inevitable.As tough as it is, just buck up and think of this as if you were fighting for your kids life. (Dramatic I know, but it was a thought that I kept running through my head). You have been down this path before and saw where it led. You don't want a repeat of the consequences of this crap. As far as the anxiety exercise and music do wonders. I also drank sleepytime tea non stop. I did take ativan, but wouldn't recommend it cause I then had to deal with that. Do you have access to a sauna or pool?

[ImDONENoMore]

Then DON'T.  You need to get through these early days first.

And I have to say a big fat NO on the ultracet.  You're right - you'll end up trading addictions..

And a good alternative to the valium would be valerian root.  It might not help early on as you're still detoxing from the narcs, but it should help eventually.  But hot showers and exercise work best for anxiety.

[keith187]

Gonna be hard to go outside my pill dealer is my neighbor.We are goin to have chat when i feel strong enough.Cant even face that guy right now.

[keith187]

looks like i will be eating bananas and drinking boost for a while.I didnt get the valium a little  scared of abusing them.What can i replace the valium with?I can get my hands on a couple ultracet,same problem with those i dont want to abuse them .any thoughts thanks again everybody

[ImDONENoMore]

Potassium is good for those body aches - so pick up some bananas too!  And I agree with selfinduced, the b vitamins are good and make a big difference.

[selfinduced]

Hey Keith, YAY on taking the plunge. As far as the coffee, it's a tricky balance. I needed at least half of a cup so I didn't complicate things with a lack of caffeine headache. Like Imdone, I didn't do the l-tyrosine, but did well on the B vitamins washed down with a protien shake. Remember the hot baths for muscles and any anxiety.Go for walks to get the endorphins going again. Keep posting for support. YOUR on your way!!!

[ImDONENoMore]

I'd be careful with the coffee for the first week or so.  It can make you jittery and more anxious.  Tea is a better choice.  Especially if you're not eating much right now.  And try ensure if it's difficult to eat for a while.  At least you'll keep getting the nutrients and protein your body so desperately needs right now.

And I'd also be careful with the l-tyrosine.  That also made me really jittery.  I know some folks don't have an issue with it, but I did.

And GOOD for you for not waking up to a pill.  It's the start of a whole new life for you.  A better life.

[keith187]

All right here goes today is the first i have woken up and not stuck a pill in my mouth.Does coffee make symptoms worse?is it okay to take tyrosine,and b vitamins on empty stomach.no appetite

[selfinduced]

keep your eye on the prize. A lifetime of no more games,deceit,guilt and shame. Having a brain that works on it's own and a body full of strength and health. Getting started is tough, but once you do the games stop and life begins again. So excited for you.

[waterLilly7]

Congrats on your decision, the best one you will ever make!

hang in there, the first week eis rough, then you feel better but still have to face the mental side of it, the anxiety and depression and low energy. When this hits, remember IT GOES AWAY. While you are in that haze it seems like it will never lift, but it does, and when it does it opens up life for you.

I can't tell you how much happier I am now, and how glad I am that I did it. It wasn't easy, but that just makes me prouder of myself.

Keep the path, and post when you can,
hugs,
Lily

[kme17]

I feel u on the tug of war. Msgs me if u need help. Maybe we can encourage each other not to fail.

[keith187]

Thanks to everybody for positive words.I never knew there was so many people in the same boat as me.Reading other stories has really helped me get my mind right.Today will be last day takin this crap,and my body and mind are in a tug of war with each other.

[selfinduced]

Hi Keith, You can do this, get all your supplies, make your space comfortable, get some movies to distract you, microwave easy meals for a few days. You'll be fine. Keep a positive attitude, tell yourself you have the flu and this will end. Being pill free is the best decision you will ever make. Keep posting for support. We're here for you.

[keith187]

thank you, be right there with ya soon.hang in there

[keith187]

Thank you for responding,i am a ex heroin adicct that did have some clean time.Was in rehab/jail for about one year, started messin around with some pills ultram,methodone,codeine,morphine pretty much whatever i could get my hands on.I have been tapering  my use right now i am down to 80mgs oxy and 2 norcos a day.My plan was to start my kick this weekend while one of my housemates is out of town.Still feel kinda weird telling stangers my problems but i think this helps.Its out no more secrets

[solost170]

hi and welcome, first off congratulations on taking the first steps in getten off em. everyone on here will give you great advice and support on how to deal with the withdrawals and anything else you need help with, the thomas recipe is a great place to start with and alot of the memebers are still taking alot of the supplements to the day. I just toughed mine out and took vitamins and walked and stayed hydrated and ate like a pig or drank ensure when I couldnt manage to eat. but so many swear by the recipe I couldnt afford all the stuff on it so I made due with what I had, and as uncomfortable as it was I got thourgh it and so will you. how many were you taking per day. that will help the memebers on here give you better advice. posting on here will help you alot as well it was my lifeline and still is to this day. have you stopt taking the medication or are you getting ready to stop. solost

[selfinduced]

Welcome to the facebook for addicts ..haha. I get where your coming from. There comes a time in all of us that we clearly see this path of drugs we are on has to end. How many pills do you take and have your tried to go CT before? Keep posting for support. Do you have a date in mind to quite?