Crawling out of my skin from withdrawal!

[wenn7555]

Hi, I originally posted on 4/5 & started my withdrawal and have tapering off since. Today is my one last pill to take. I feel like I'm going to crawl out of my skin! I've been  doing all the suggestions everyone has posted which helped & would have been worse without. The RLS was so painful but the Hylands Leg Cramps helped tremendously. Im having trouble with the mental part & keep thinking will one more Vic help? We know where that gets us & we keeping taking more. I know I have come too far to think that way but it was 10 years since I've been taking Vic's & it's not going to take over night to get through it. But the worst is feeling like I'm crawling out of my skin & i toss & turn all night. I feel bad for my husband so in the middle of the night I try & sleep on the couch so he can at least get some sleep. I'm also taking Lexapro for the depression & small pieces 1/4 of Xanax for the anxiety I've been having. Anyways, any suggestions would help. I know you all been through this & posting here helps me tremendously! Knowing there are people like me & not be ashamed about it. OK I'm rambling as I'm so tired. Please help!!! THANK YOU ALL!!

[minn66]

Yay! I have gone ahead and flushed anyway :D You have a great weekend too!

[wenn7555]

Lol I have no more to flush! Yeah... Done.. Now just dealing with the mind and trying to control my thoughts. I've been on these for soooo many years like a lot of people on here but your encouragement & strength & everyone else's is amazing. I had no idea in the beginning of such a forum as I never reached out before. Thank goodness I did. Have a great weekend!

[kyle505]

Considering that you've used for 10 years, you're actually doing great. And if you do the math, so to speak, you really don't have that long a road ahead of you. Example - I abused for about 15 years; I've been clean for 102 days and feel great, however, I started feeling almost normal at about day 21. Keeping in mind that we're all different, I think that after abusing for 15 years, 21 days is not a bad recovery time. Don't get me wrong - I NEVER want to go through that again; I'm just saying that you need to look at the time ahead in a positive light...You do get better every day, and before you know it you'll be on the forum celebrating your 30, 60, 90.....

[minn66]

Hi wenn, you are so sweet! I hope you are having a good day today. I'm still ready to flush in your honor ;) Keep up the excellent work!

[wenn7555]

Minn, I just want to say thank you so much for all your advice, suggestions, knowledge. You have been there for me from the beginning. I so appreciate it.

[wenn7555]

Thanks Steve. Today is my 2nd day off of them & I just keep thinking it's the FLU! I will get through this. Thanks for posting. It does help posting & reading other posts with same situation. Helping each other with this vicious cycle. Thanks again for your post