Detoxing from Oxycontin

[OxyDout]

Hello Everyone,

Today is my first "real" day of detoxing, I refuse to give up this time, I'm much stronger mentally now then I ever have been before.  I have been taking about 80-120 mg of oxycontin a day for the last year or so.  Today, I took 20 mg, 10 at a time.  I don't plan on taking any more today, and I will continue to do this for the next 2 or 3 days in hope that it will help me through this, what do yo uthink?  Does anyone have any advice.  You can also just write to give me support, I NEED IT.  Thank you all so much for all that you have done, this forum is my best friend right now.  Thanks again,

GWH

[joedice]

all of you posting on this board are such a great help to me.. i,m new here and would like to thank you all. i will tell of my 12 years of addiction and all the hell that goes with my life if you all will listen later..   have a nice nite.....joe

[Telby]

I just sat back and read all of the posts on this thread, like so many times I am amazed at how folks from all over the country (or world in some cases) come forward when someone cries out for help and understanding.  Humans are so cool.  I am blown away that a stranger sitting at their computer in California or Maine, or whereever can absolutly reach out and connect with a stranger at a computer miles away.  To see my thoughts, worries, fears, and struggles spelled out so many times on these threads has given me a new course to follow.  It really is unconditional regard - no one gets recognigion or any pay off for their coments other then people their fellow humans.  I just love it and am grateful for all that participate.  It is so awful to live in issolation and feel that no one could ever understand whatever the internal pain is and this and other formats give us a resource that is a true life saver.  I am very proud of all of us and so grateful beyond words to have stumbled upon such survivors and hero's.   As JB said, drugs bring the worst out in us and its best to call it as it's seen - under the lies and manipulation is the real deal and that is what you all bring to a forum like this.  I believe we all have the desire to be the best we can and sharing our grief with strangers is a way to fight for our lives and find hope when none can be seen.  I better stop before I break into song.  love, Telby

[Telby]

I couldn't post yesterday but I was so happy to read how well you are doing.  Remember you are my inspiration.  I could relate so much to your post. Living between withdrawl sickness and temporary wellness is awful.  It may start to feel normal but it sucks.  GWH, best of luck on this sunny December day. love, Telby

[susanlea]

Well, there was another special on MTV tonight about Oxycontin. My children asked me to watch it so I wouldn't forget all the hell we went through with my ex. Funny 9 months later and he has been calling just about everyday. He has a different excuse every time, but has yet to show up. I hope I am stronger now, he wants to come by Saturday night, insistent in fact. Wants to pick up only his bed, guess he wants to put it in his parents basement.  I saw him daily chew up at least 260mgs aday,  that doesn't mean there wasn't more.  He would also use the methadone (Va drs can give you a perscription for pill form) so he has been dancing full circle with the dragon.  I am sure he is up to more, his dr's nurse told me he now gets scripts for 40mgs, so we know he is still abusing.  I don't think it would be healthy for us to see him, especially so close to Christmas.  It has taken months of NA and Alanon meetings, for me to come to terms with all of this.  As long as he refuses to seek help, I can't see him, he hurt us too much.  I need you guys, he is rearing his ugly self and my children and myself are the one's who will suffer.  Why can't he just get all his stuff?  I refuse to take all that **** again....love Susan lea

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

From your post I wasn't sure what Va meant. Is it the state of Virginia or Vetrans Administration?  At any rate, if your husband has been as devious as I've been, you my be surprised at the amount he is taking. Addicts are marvelous con-men and can manipulate almost anybody. Including other addicts!

Just be wary of anything he tells you. I'm not suggesting that addicts are "bad people" but when it comes to drugs, beware. We only obsess about it 24/7 afterall! It probably sounds like I'm stereotyping here but I am speaking from experience.  Mine!

J.B.

[lanzo]

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i am writting for the first time and i like to have some idea about how long it is gone take  from the time i stop to the time i will fine ok.

is it in hour, days, weeks,

For months now i been taking these pills for pain (cause i have 2 hip prostheses and ready for shoulder, knee, hanklle)

i dont now exactly how much i take in mg but it was from 8 to 10 pills a day. When i stop because i had no more WOW what i weird felling i felt so bad i told my Doc and his reponce was you have to stop tacking those pills and he send me on my way with a small prescription of half-percocet.

Please tell me how am i can make it easier, do you have any suggestion to make less painfull.


also, if my english is weird it is because i am from Montreal,and my first language is french.
So i hope that you still can understand the meaning of my words and help me cause i am in deep shhh....

thanks   Lanzo