In need of support today :(

Question

Hi everyone, I am on my 5th day of detox from about 70 mg of oxycodone a day.I didnt feel so bad the first 2 days, but the last  couple of days I have been feeling horrible. I have been taking gabapentin to help with the w/d and it seemed to help alot on the first couple days, I dont know about now. I feel like S***T today!! Most of what i have read says I would feel much better by today and I dont know why I'm not, I just feel like taking a pill today but I wont. I was supposed to start a new job today but luckily they called this morning and changed it tomorrow so I am praying with everything i have that tomorrow will be better. I know its different for everyone but I just want to feel a little better. I have to take my babies trick or treating tonight and Im trying with everything to find the strength to do it. I have no energy, chills, that overall sick and tired feeling and it ***** more knowing I can take something to make it all go away, but if  Ive gotten this far, I refuse to turn back. I guess I just need a little support and hope today. I wish I would have never started taking pills, as I am sure many of us do....but this will get better, right???

Pat1956100 · Answer

Hey girl,
Sonrissa took the words out of my mouth.  Don't panic about the sleep issue and just be happy for any you get.  It can be very tough for a little while but it will get better. The biggest thing is to just relax and not to get upset about if.
Keep posting.  Love hearing how well you are doing.
Hugs
Pat

Sonrissa · Answer

It sounds like things are getting better! Congrats on the new job and I'm glad you made it through the first day. The sleep issue is very tough! I tried everything under the sun! Make sure you are getting plenty of exercise, and are good and tired before bed! I made sure my bedroom was dark and cold.  I took Melatonin and now I take Alteril! For me they work pretty well! Lots of people drink Sleepy Time Tea and say it helps! Just realize that it may take a while before sleep gets completely back to normal! It will get better, slowly! 

Take care, you are doing great!

onedayatatime4 · Answer

Hi everyone, just wanted to update for today. I took my kids out trick or treating and then we had dinner with some family, I actually felt a lot better after that. I think part of it is that I never (even not in w/d) eat much or very healthy so I think that is something I need to start doing. I started my new job today and did well most of the day, I felt almost normal, then towards the end of the day I had some chills and sweating. But still doing ok. I made it through the day....thats all that matters to me right now. Hoping tomorrow will be even better. The only thing that is really crappy, is every night since stopping I wake up at like 3 or 4 in the morning and then dont fall back asleep...which that was hard this morning considering I had to be at my new job at 7, hopefully tonight is different. Thank you all for the support :)

MunterMud · Answer

Hi !!  Keep strong, you are the owner of your body and your mind! Put the bad thoughts in their place,  believe in yourself don't give in, you need to be the winner not the addiction.

I'm sorry to hear your day has been so bad ~ don't doubt that the way you feel is different to others experience,  it doesn't matter. Just tell yourself I know I have to feel like ****, but I know how f'n good I will feel once I have beaten this!

:-).  Epic hugs!  Keep a smile on your face 

If you need someone to talk to dont hesitate to message

Pat1956100 · Answer

I hope you are feeling better.  Did you make it out with your kids for Halloween?  Good luck at your job tomorrow.  I will be thinking of you so let us know.
xo

cleanguy · Answer

You are so close to making a real positive turn... keep up the good fight. Have you tried supplements? Day 3-5 were hard for me too... day 6 and 7 were brighter. You are doing such a good job! keep it up. If you need some suggestions for supplements, let me know!

Undertow71 · Answer

You will build a tolerance to the gaba or lyrica,very similiar.I will only use it if reallly have to,like never,it makes me feel giddy n good so i try to avoid it.Thas all i need,not.
  And if you research caffiene,it is the most abused drug in america.
drug is a drug is a drug.
  Just keep on keepin on and be carefull.U need the nourishment to flush the stuff out and provide energy to help the body fight.
  And thas all i have for tonight,goin to bed,in too much pain i need to try to sleep.after i eat my squash soup

Free2agoodhome · Answer

redbull is not good right now...it made me anxious as will all caffeine during this time.....cut back on it a bit,,,,

Pat1956100 · Answer

If you haven't been eating, please get some Boosts or Ensures.  You will notice a big difference.  Your body needs nourishment.

onedayatatime4 · Answer

I havent eaten much in the past few days but then again I really am never hungry, its very strange lol but I have been trying to eat here and there. I drink tons of red bull so that probably isnt helping...maybe i should stop that lol

Pat1956100 · Answer

Don't forget to drink lots of fluids and eat as much as you can.
Do you have an appetite?  If not, get some Ensure or Boost.
They really help and taste pretty good if they are nice and cold.
They are full of vitamins and nutrients.
Our bodies have been through so much and we need to take good care of them now.
Gee, I hope I take my own advice.

onedayatatime4 · Answer

oh and my symptoms right now and just very lethargic, very tired, chills, hot and cold flashes....i mean im tolerating it. ive been cleaning all morning to keep my mind focused and going to take my kids to the park soon but it literally is taking all i have to do so

Free2agoodhome · Answer

Hi,,,

70 mg of oxycodone a day is respectable but definetly do-able.
Day 5 is usally around the time people start to fel better...hope you don't have a real cold from all this crappy weather..

Do try to eat and drink,,,,try to eat real veggies if you can..no garbage,,,,
your body is jsut about rid of everything....

hot baths,  music  ,  i took aleve  and an otc sleep aid during mine,,,,

I can remember a time when I wish I could go 5 hours,,,,,

paaaaleeezzze  hang on,,!!!!!!!!!!   this too shall pass


Free~

onedayatatime4 · Answer

I am taking gabapentin and then lots of vitamins, i take prenatal vitamins regularly (because it helps my hair and nails lol) and then i am also taking fish oil and a b complex. i am praying i turn that corner soon....this ***** :( thank you for the support :)

overopiates · Answer

It is a little different for everyone but u will turn that corner any minute@this point.Ur doing great.Dnt take a pill.Btw r u taking anything else for w/d,what r the major w/d symptoms ur experiencing so we can tell u what will help.If the pne med isnt helping anymore u shouldnt bother taking it.Let us know so we can help

Pat1956100 · Answer

Hi girl
I sent you a private message so check your in box.
This will get better.  Everyone is different and every time is different.
My first time day 3 was my worst.  2nd time day 1 was my worst.
3rd time I think every day was bad and it lasted a week.
It just gets harder and harder if you cave.
You are doing so well and you can do this.  You are probably so close to it being over so hang on tight.
You don't want to have to go through this again and if you take a pill now, you will have to go through it again.
You can do this.

gnarly_1 · Answer

Hi I just wanted to encourage you to keep going and dont pick up you will have the worst of it beat in a couple of days right now pamper yourself if you can this is not ez but it is doable getting out with the little ones will help later even if you have to force yourself just Know YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
keep posting for support good luck and God bless......Gnarly