Addicted to oxy, scared to go through withdrawl, any suggestions..

[nicky667]

I have been taking oxys for about 6 months, I was taking four to five a day, I have managed to get myself down to 2 and half somtimes three a day, Im so scared to go through the withdrawl, The last time I tried it I got to day 2, it was so awfull I just wanted to kill myself, I would do anything not to have to go through that, but so desperatly I want to come of these awfull pills, my whole life seems to revolve around them, when I started taking them I was using them for pain, I knew about them but I thought if I was taking them properly, I wouldnt end up well like I am, I had a friend just went on methadone, but from what I know about it, that scares me also, it seems like it takes years to come of that, I wish there was somthing that would just take the withdrawl away so I could just stop taking them and be ok. any advise would be so apreciated...

[nicky667]

well I tried doing the cold turkey thing it so didnt work, my brother and sisterinlaw ended up taking me to the hospital on i think day three. the doctor gave me some dilotas i think and the next day i went to a rehab clinic, which was working so amazing, but stupid as i am i tried to smuggle a ciggerette in... didnt evan get tghe smoke and was immidiatly kicked out...needless to say i went out and used, the next morning i drank a bottle of methadone, it was only a couple of days later the real withdrawls kicked in. if only i hadnt tried to get that smoke i would be done... now here i am on day 4 going through hell...I can only pray tomorrow is not as bad as today has been....

[kajama]

Hi, well no one is gonna say it is easy, but you can do it. I had an addiction to Lortab and did it on my own the second time around. Like it was said before it is like having the flu. Hopefully you have a person who can support you. You go through so many feelings and that is normal.  Just realize it will last about 5 days or so,everyone is different.  I went through withdrawals while taking care of 3 children. I think the trick is to keep busy even though you don't feel like it.  And if you want to quit completely then get rid of any narcotics in your house so you don't have that option to go back. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[taperme]

Are you getting them from a doctor? What kind of pain are you taking them for? Are you thinking of continuing to taper, or go cold turkey? Each have their benefits and drawbacks. Tell us a little more and hopefully we can help.

[vicki595]

Hi...We can help and support you.
Try not to be afraid of the withdrawals;it makes it harder. Think of it as a process to get to a better place.   There really is no way around it;only through it.
You need to stop them and it's doable.  Try to prepare by getting all the vitamins you need (see The Thomas Recipe in the health pages).  Have tonic water for restless legs,juices,soups,comfort foods etc...A sleep aid like Benadryl,Peptobismol for GI troubles,any thing you can think of.  It's like having the flu for 5-7 days,feeling slightly better by day 5.      Get the house tidy;laundry done etc...have a heating pad on hand for chills.  Hot baths with Epsom salts really help the aches.
You can do this...you already got yourself down to a small amt.    Stay strong~
Keep posting~
Vicki