im about to freak out please help!!

[flamingogirl1]

ok im currently trying to wean down on oxycontin, but my husband could not get his prescription today and he has none left. I am at work right now freaking out bc i thought he was going to be able to get them today.   I am already starting to go into withdrawal. im sweating and im soo anxious it is unberable.  I cant take this my body hurts soo bad and i cant stop crying. how did this happen to me? how did i get to this point? i am soo disgusted and sad right now. please anyone have any advice on what i should do?  i dont want to go home bc i know it will be even worse there bc he is miserable and it will make it worse. but i dont know what to do right now.

[NautyOne]

I don't know about the ER thing.  I've heard nothing but bad things when people go there and fess up.  Seems to me that many ER's  look at addicts as pieces of ****....I can't say that about all, but I have heard so many stories of people going there for help and being treated horribly.....I dunno.

It's not my place to tell you to quit or not.....that has to be your decision.  Tapering is not easy and C/T may be your only way if tapering doesn't work.  Imagine how your husband must feel when everyone is taking his legit script.  Now he is out.  I hope he gets his script soon so you don't suffer too badly, but you know you have to do something.  Maybe now is the time.  Only you know....When I said enough is enough....I was miserable, and just coming off 80mg of hydro a day......I think it was mostly mental for me, but I was miserable !!  I can't imagine just being thrown off oxy abruptly.  many others may differ with me, but I have compassion--not saying others don't---I would just like to see you be able to do this the most painless way possible. Although, forced C/T has been very successful with many just for the fact that the hell was so bad they never want to go back........it just depends on our personal opinons.

God Bless,
Nauty..............

[flamingogirl1]

what will they give me oxycontin or something like clonidine or xanex or soemthing?

[JonDavid]

Go to the ER on your way home from work, they will help you get through the next couple of days until your Husband gets his prescription filled. Tell them that you want to and plan to setup a doctors appointment this week to get help with weaning off.

You know you can walk into any MD's office and tell them the problem and they will help you wean off. Unless you have been doctor shopping all over town. The medical community understands, they are not going to send you away if you go to the ER and ask for help and tell them the truth.

Just be sure that you tell them that you have a plan to go to a doctor but you need imediate help until you can get to one, they may even recommend a doctor. There is no reason to suffer / Just my opinion ofcourse

[ssjd1015]

ADDERAL IS ANOTHER HIGHLY ADDICTIVE TYPE OF MOOD PILL WHICH ACTS LIKE SPEED (METH). THAT IS WHY YOU FEEL BETTER . SPEED COUNTERACTS THE WITHDRAWALS. DONT RECCOMMEND IT THO BECAUSE U WILL HAVE A COME DOWN FROM THAT. STAY AWAY FROM ADERAL AS WELL. I COULDNT AFFORD MY ADDICTION OF 40 10/325 VICCODIN ADAY FOR 5 YRS. I HAVE 18 DAYS CLEAN TODAY AND AM FEELING PRETTY F#%&ING GOOD. HANG IN THERE AND GIVE IT UP NOW. I COLD TURKEYED IT.

GOD BLESS

[flamingogirl1]

hi i am currently trying to taper  but all of a sudden my husband was out of his script today and never told me he was low so i wanst expecting it. he said he didnt want to tell me bc he didnt want me to freak out so now im stuck at work freaking out thanks. i do want to get off these pills but i need to wean down bc i know if i do it ct i will relapse i have tried before and it jsut doesnt work. so i dnt know my friend gave me a adderal its for add and for soem reason it took my mind of my withdrawal feelings i dont its weird

[NautyOne]

you are freaking out just on the mere thought of not having them.  Know the feeling well.  Easy for all of us to say relax........its double pressure and an anxiety explosion.  I know everyone is saying quit now.....well, maybe you need to start trying to taper.  Work & withdrawal is almost impossible when you are not ready or hell-bent on quitting.  When will he be getting his next script???  When he does.....you need to talk to him about this...and how you both need to think about your own addiction and not the family.  Try to set up some kind of taper plan if you can.......I feel your pain, honey.

Life throws us curve balls for many reasons........maybe this one is one to think about.

Take care,
nauty...............

[CR_ST_NA]

ok here is my two sence.......................STOP NOW..........don't prolong the agony.. i know some great........i mean great...........natural remedies for w/d..........they won't get you HIGH.but they will make you feel better...............you didn't find us by accident........this is the best place for you to be............someone has to be the Hero in a family full of addicts. i know it was hard for me to be any kind of Hero but doing so by getting and staying clean is the best thing i have ever ever done for myself and my family..........................you can do it if you are willing and if you want my natural more homeopathic remedies for w/d..anxiety, stress, stomach irritability, sleeplessness.. etc.............. send me a message and i will give you the info.........if not best of luck to you, god speed.................christina

[flamingogirl1]

blueman-thanks for the advice i dont drink a lot but usually when i drink i get more anxious for some reason unless i have pills i dont know why, and rose thank u for the advice i really appreciate it. i hate these damn pills so ******* much!! aghhhhhhhhhh i just want to scream

[Rose703]

My DOC was Oxycontin and I know where you are right now! Please just relax as being upset only adds to the w/d's especially at this point. If you can get the Xanax from a co-worker that would be awesome as it will help immensely with the anxiety and probably some with your sleep issues. Use Immodium for tummy issues, bananas and hot baths for the restless legs. I'm here if you need to talk, just PM me!! The most important thing you can do is to read through this forum and post questions as you need to. Welcome!!

[bluemann33]

not tying to be funny but if you are not at risk or an alcohlic, try taking a few shots. I know that this is a recovery site but for me it has helped ALOT!!!!!I did this for the 1st 5 nights and it HELPED.Dont keep doing it though, as you dont want to replace one addiction for another,but anything that can help you stay off the pills till you can stand it and as long as your not putting yourself at risk of another dependency is worth it...................JUST MY OPINION!!!!!!

[flamingogirl1]

thanks for the advice im trying to relax i got a hold of a few xanex from a co worker and some 800mg ibuprofen but i still cant seem to relax i keep tellin gmyself i wont die ill be ok but this ***** so bad!!  Janshan i hear ya my hubbys prescrition barely gets us through but he also gives a bunch to his cousin and his mother as they are both addicted as well. i keep telling him to stop bc we dont have enough for ourselevs to wean down but he doesnt listen and then we r in this position. aghhh this ***** good luck to you!

[broknbck]

Oh, i remember that panic all too well. But everyone is right about trying to relax. The deep breathing does work.
This is the way it is and you will be okay. You are not going to die. You have read a lot of posts and it is possible to get through it. Sometimes the panic can be the worst thing.

If you are not an alcoholic type a, as in one, glass of wine may help you relax and go be with your hubby. These kind of things can bring you closer to each other. You both need each other now.

[sunshine73]

try taking some tylenol or motrin, it may help a little. Can you make some hot tea to drink that might help as well.  I feel for you, been there, done that! you just have to be strong! Reading posts helps a lot, this site is great when your feeling miserable and alone.

[janshan]

I have been in your shoes so many times both my hubby and I are addicts, just stop now!  Do not try and get more you will just end up in the same place in a few days.  We have gotten so bad that the dr's cannot give us enough to support so we have to buy which is $1,000's, maybe you are already there too.  My advice is if you can hang in there really try it will save you SO much in the long run.  Belive me I know how bad it ***** and you know that pill will make it all better!  ^%$& damn pills!
I am thinking of you and in pain with you right now.  Lets try and make it!!

[mel123emt]

Hi, Missy31 is right... as hard as it is try to relax.. slow breaths, calm down.. try to walk away from where you are for awhile. When you get home, take a bath. the hot water will help calm you down..

Good luck..

[Missy31]

Its very difficult to tell you what to do, try and take some damp paper towels of cool water over your face and your neck. that may cool you a little do you have a sweater or something you can throw over ya when you get cold even thoug you are sweating and try and stay to your self as much as posiible. I know thats probably going to be hard to do at work, if all else fails and you can afford it go to the ER for help. I know nothing anyone says will be thr right thing but we all here can empathize with what you are feeling, these devil pills get a grip on us beofre we even know were hooked. Its hard but just keep telling your self it will end at some point and you will be just fine, try taking slow deep breaths aswell and if you can get a hold of an bannana they are good for Potassium that helps. Wish I could be of more help to you, your in my thouhgt and prayers.