I'm going for it!

[EyeOfTheTiger68]

I just took the lat of my Vicodens this morning. I took three up till 10am or so. I have been taking this **** for years (pain) I came off a few times and was fine. That was a long time ago. I would run out for a day or so, but somehow managed to find more through people or Dr's. I'm so SICK of taking them. I hate it so much! I know I have to stop NOW - Cold turkey. Can anyone tell me how long the duration of crappy feeling symtpoms last, and other than seeing a doctor for feeling better meds (sleep etc) is there any thing over the counter I can take. I know I will feel the effects tomorrow for sure. But I WANT OUT!!!!!!! BAD.

Looking for advise, and maybe someone else whos going through or been there.

Thanks

[macksabratt]

I sure do know.I think I have tried everything known to man and still nothing.I am just not going to even try tonight,if it happens it happens I guess nothing I have tried has worked so I have nothing left to try anyway.I would rather go through child birth again than go through this!I am sure I will see ya later,I hope you start feeling better soon.

[EyeOfTheTiger68]

Sucky thing is...Im feeling like **** yet tomorrow im assuming Ill be worse off than today, Im visiting family on a 4hr drive. Gonna just letem know I been sick and just trying to get over it.  SUCKS!

[EyeOfTheTiger68]

Oh I will be here. Surely. I have to ----it helps and being where we currently are...we need to be. We can win the fight! but we have to fight know what I mean. Im gonna be off for a few hours. Drink something, maybe take a bath (sounds kinda Gee Ay Why, hah) But im willing to try ANYTHING at this point ya know

[macksabratt]

I know when you don't get sleep the days are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long!!!!I don't even plan on trying to sleep tonight.If you are up tonight I am sure I will be here.

[EyeOfTheTiger68]

This day is dragging sooooooo bad. day and half and already feeling at worlds end. I have to tell you, I can do this - especially if I have my friends in here checking on me and my status. I cant even tell anyone I know. Im in this alone with all of you. Thanks for the support....I need it

[macksabratt]

I know 100 % how you feel.I got no sleep last night at all.I am on day 8 today.I have been very weak because of the lack of sleep.I never had the bathroom issues but how knows what today brings.I thought I was doing better but now feel like I am going downhill.It sucks yes but the one thing that gets me by is not wanting to have to go through another day 1.Yes I could go score and use and feel normal but if I do that then I am right back to square one and god knows I do not want that.Keep it up you can do it.

[traveladdict]

Stay strong you have more courage than I did when I detoxed.  I could not leave the house. Fight hard and you can do it. Good luck!

[EyeOfTheTiger68]

Beginning of day 2. I feel like ****! The whole no energy thing, stomach is blah and I have to work today. Stayin strong..trying to remember why Im quiting. Taking immodium towork with me, hah. Can't call off, but may leave early---see how it goes. Notice my face is a bit flush this morning -- is this normal? Going to try and get something for sleep today somehow. Last nights sleep sucked, had some wicked dreams. Hatin life right now!
Be back later after work.
thanks to all of you guys - your more help than you know. ;(

[dominosarah]

The only thing i can add is try popsicles too.  I ate and still eat them and i was were you were about 36 days ago going c/t.  Hang in there and keep POSTING NO MATTER WHAT.  It feels soooo good to rid your body of all that poison.  Stay strong.   sara

[Nonfatproduct]

Good job man,  im in the same boat as u rigt now.... its like 149am here and i camp sleep and the pain jsut wont stop... wish i could beof more help buti can say ima try some of these great ppl's ideas **
  Love to ya all ^^

[JonDavid]

My docotr just gave me Clonidine she said it will help my withdrawls tremendously. Has anyone used this medication for acute withdrawl syndrome from opiates or opiod addiction. I will be going cold turkey 40mgs of Methadone on Monday under my doctors care.

[JonDavid]

If you can get to a doctor ask for Clonidine. If not I have had a lot of relief from GABA, a supplement from your local health store. Also you might want to take a look at the Thomas Recipe online. Hope this helps

[worried878]

Everyone is different and for me it was 4-5 days and then i hear others say 1-2 weeks...i am glad u r deciding to give this a fight and get clean   welcome to the forum

[beck25752003]

congrats and welcome, all the post are right just wanted to say congrats. there are many of us here who know what you are going through. read the thomas reciepe it helps sooo much. and hot baths are a god send and walk, it will take everything inside of you but WOW after you walk it does help.  corey is right read about PAWS  and how to intervien on the cravings, the physical part should be better by day 5- or 6, but then the mental part comes into play (not trying to scare ya just the truth) and POST any question you have even if it seems goofy or small we all had the same thoughts and feelings and great folks here to help. this site has been a HUGE part of me staying clean.

[Army220]

5 days should get you over the hump physically.  I took some clonidine the docter gave me for restless leg syndrome and it worked great!  I tried the over the counter stuff before and that didn't work.

I craved lots of Bananas, oranges, and drink lots of ice water and gaterade.  I never took any immodium.  I just let all go natural.

If you have any questions let me know.  There is so much more to talk about during the first five days.

Congradulations

Army

[corey411]

I went ct off 10-22 hydros a day and the physical part got better for me on day 4...for some it takes a few days longer. Like enemy said read Thomas recipe but also try to read PAWS and How to intervien on a craving. You may not need these for a week or so but they are important and so you don't forget print them out and read as your in bed or save for a few days. Just don't forget them. Try to stock up on some light foods that you have been able to handle in the past. For me jello. BANNANAS(also help with replacing potassium and leg cramps), soups and toast, crackers(I always need some kind of cookie no matter what I'm going through lol) Esp. DRINK!!!! Lots of fluids. Day 2 and 3 are usually the worst. Take many hot baths. Some stores are carrying an otc rls med but I.m not sure how it works. Maybe in addition to the benzos your doctos can give you some requip for rls. This usually gets bad at night. I took otc sleep aids and they helped a little but I heared that Ambium CR works great and is non narcotic. You should not stay on the perscription meds for more that a week or 2 and begin taking less aftet the first week. You will still have anxiety and sleep problems for awhile but you can get addicted to the benzos and the sleep meds can cause a dependence. POST POST and POST to let us know how you are. We will be here for you. Good luck, Corey

[addict3]

I had to force myself to eat, for about 6-8 days, then my appetite came back. you won't want to eat much, but do force what you can stand it will be like a bad flu.  hang in there and keep posting

[EyeOfTheTiger68]

How long does the appetite suck for? Is it good to force yourself to eat?

[Brrrrad]

You CAN do this!!  I was where you are 44 days ago. Keep posting and listen to these people they are really caring and know what they are talking about! You have the best attitude sounds like you definatley want to stop!!!!   GBU  

[Mikeinthesouth]

It does matter much how long how much what and how but I can speak just for me and I seem to be getting good at this timeline for me here. LOL Laugh a ton it really helps and the immodium bottles and bottles.

[Mikeinthesouth]

I'll do it with you. Here goes I am tightening my knuckles again until they are whiteknuckling this out. Start 100% 2.5 hours ago. It usually last about two weeks for the physical calamity but after day three or four it gets a bit better as the days go by. U can do this. You listen to Survivor or liked Rocky whichever just use the eye of the tiger to get there. Mike

[EyeOfTheTiger68]

Ya have the Immodium, have a good multi vitiman, some propels in the fridge and a muscle relaxer. Im gonna try and get a late appointment tomorrow and ask for some zanex, and tell them why. Feeling cruddy about right now. Gonna tough it out through day one...You rock, thanks ;)

[enemy48]

Okay Rocky!  Way to go.  Glad you made your own post.

Look up the Thomas Recipe on Health pages at top right.  Read, and keep reading all the posts here from everyone.  Keep asking questions.

Go shopping for immodium and tons of TP.  Get the vitamins & tylenol & OTC sleep aids, etc.

You may want to pick up some energy drinks also.

Do you know anyone to give you a few xanix or something similar?

You're on the wagon with us now!  We're gonna put you in the middle of us so you don't fall off!