How in the world did you all

[justwanttobeclean]

get thru this?????I tried CT yesterday off of percs and somas and barely lasted 16 hrs if that long..The Depression was frightening!!! every second seemed like an hour...I don't think I can do this..I can't see any light at the end of the tunnel..My husband is out of a job..he starts a new one in 10 days..but I won't have insurance for 6 months. I was hoping to be clean by the time he goes back to work because I have yo take care of the kids..right now I don't have to until the 18th..so that means I have to go CT...but NOTHING helps..Nothing distracts me...I feel worse than crap every second of the day whether I'm resting or doing an activity...Has anyone else felt that what..I need brutal honesty..How long will the worst of the worse last? Please tell me straight.

I was given meds for an accident I was in..For years I took them as prescribed...then, my marriage started going to hell..fighting all the time between my husband and my kids..they are his step kids..so bad that I would freak out and have a full blown panic attack..That's when I discovered taking 1 more, than 2 more than finally my allotted amount for the whole day in one sitting...I've been on these 6 or 7 years...never had a problem until a couple years ago..I was always careful not to take more than what was prescribed during the day..but I'd take most of it at one sitting just to feel normal. Now..I just want off...as I don't know if I'm able to take them as prescribed anymore since I crossed that line. I have always been depressed, but don't now if the medicine is making me more depressed or coming off it is..I need help..I need hope..I don't know how you all who got clean did it...

[LeaAnn807]

Hey, I just read your whole thread.  See the thing about tapering???  When you DO stop, it doesn't mean that you won't feel like crap!  There are some drugs that have to be tapered.  You are on some of them.  BUT.....put those aside.  What you wan to stop is the percocet first.  Opiate tapering can be done.  Some people have done it.  But they come on here everyday complaining of the same exact symptoms as those who are writing about cold turkey.  Insomnia, chills, sweats, bathroom stuff, etc.  It's really up to you.  IMO......It drags it out.  You can be basically over the worst part in 3/5 days.  About 72 hours is the worst...like I'm gonna kill everyone who talks to me???  Yeah, that's over in about 3 days!!! : )  

IF you decide CT is the way, you have to get rid of every pill you have that's an opiate.  There's no other way.  They will scream at you to take them if you don't!!!!!!

Good luck!!  Congrats on doin this!

[justwanttobeclean]

Thank you bkitty...I just don't know what to do ..I see my Dr, tomorrow so was thinking of asking hi,m.

I know that feeling never returns..I just take them now so I at least feel normal..I wish some of you lived nearby..it would help to have someone around..DH doesn't understand..

Oh, I forgot to mention I was also on the Fentanyl Patcg..2 12.5's switched eveyr 2 days..I took the last of two days ago..they really took the pain away...but if I'm going to do this..I'm going to do it right.I thought the other meds I was on would help smooth the transition..but I have the chills, agitation and the ever-luvin trips to the bathroom.

Thanks, BKitty so much..I feel you are a true kind-hearted spirit..just like the rest who have responded to my post..

Oh, get this..my DH suggessted I drink my way theu all mu withdrawal days!..I know he means well, and I think he suggested be cause I will not drink on pills...I don't drink anyway...but he though it would help..Going to be hard today..I feel the pain and welcome it..It truly lets me know I'm alive and not a Zonbie...Thanks all..I'll need you lots todat.p

[Bkitty]

~Yes lots of others have had a successful tapering schedule!,,Im on day 12 c/t off perks and the physical symptoms have left. Its mental now. I got rid of all the pills (with the help of my cat) and that has helped trememdously! Yes the chills are normal and so is the insomnia. Dont be suprised if bathroom trips increase and you feel weak and shaky as the hours go by. Its a bumpy ride. You can do this! FIGHT hard and fight thru this with all you got and remind yourself of the hell you were in with the pills. You will never ever get that good high back ever. Even with taking more. stay close here today and post as often as you need to there are amazing people here to help support and carry you thru this.~Bkitty

[justwanttobeclean]

I'm at 15 hours or so..Someone is right..can't have the pills in the house..not even if someone hides them..I have the chills..Don't know if that is normal...I'm on Zoloft and seroquel just to keep me tranquli...Doesn't work..I'm also on Ambien and klonopin....Just makes me tired but not sleepy and still uncomfortable as all heck..I see the PM Dr. and I'm wondering if I should have me put on a tapering schedule..but if I'm still gonna feel like heck when I jump..what's the point? Anyone ever have a successful tapering?

[Ann2497]

Are you tapering?  Where are you in quitting this?

[gnarly_1]

HI  been reading you thread and it sunds lie you ready to give it up .it no way to live it will just get progressively worst with time...the first thing you need to do is put on a good attitude YOU CAN DO THIS IT just take some resolve and perseverance its really no worst then a bad case of the flue and last about as long you will need to stay hydrated pick up a case of gatoraid and keep one in your hand to sip on all day this is truly a battle on or lost in ones own mind it is 1/3 physical 2/3 mental so be ready to fight it out on both fronts get comfortable with the saying....''you just got to be ok without being ok'' a hot soak goes along way in relieving the symptoms keep posting here on the forum for support we can help get you threw this remeber no pain no gain this wont kill you it may make you wish you where dead but if you in fairly good health you will be fine good luck and God bless ,,,,,Gnarly