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Yesterday at 4:00 p.m. was my last pill. Today I jumped completely off. Feeling really tired and want to sleep. Praying that w/d wont be too bad. Good luck out there! Hang tough...
Yes....But I kept canceling my appointments because my mother thought it was a waste and wanted me to just stick to my prescription drugs and not take more than I should. So she gives me my daily doses. She wouldn't pay for suboxone, it was more expensive than the Percocet prescription and I don't have health insurance. Even though it really helped me..Anyhow, so the doctor dismissed me from his care. Soo..Still an addict. Trying to keep it under 12 pills a day. Between her RXes, My stepfathers, and my own..The goal is to et down to just 4 Percocets a day, which is what I'm prescribed. So I'll get there, I have to learn to control myself.. I just have to..I do believe it is possible, even if many on here do not.
You go girl! Monday was the 14th. So if I'm reading right, you are 5, going on 6 days completely and totally clean!! WOOHOO!!! That's an amazing accomplishment! Don't you feel great about it??
And I guess you can tell I haven't been sleeping....I can't even spell today!! Oops!
Amom1st...I lieterally had to LOL because I swear...I just did the same thing like 15 minutes ago!! 4 1/2 hrs and I'll have 20 days off methadone. I messed up when I said my last dose of Percocet was the 15th...I'm getting confused on my dates darn it. Monday was my last Percocet...whatever date that was...lol! It seems since I've started the whole process, I can't keep track of what date it is...I guess when you don't sleep, your days all turn I to one big looong one! Lol.
Thank you everyone for all the help and encouragement! I'm now on day 2 and so far not too bad. 1 hour at a time guys, we can do it!
brit....hang in there sweetie. You are never too far gone! No thinking like that. If you are on subs then I assume you will taper slowly. Make sure you are going to a doctor and they will help you taper down. You can do this!
sweetness....i can totally understand watching the clock! LOL!! Today I just looked and thought "just 7 hours and I will have 2 days"! :)
brit....hang in there sweetie. You are never too far gone! No thinking like that. If you are on subs then I assume you will taper slowly. Make sure you are going to a doctor and they will help you taper down. You can do this!
sweetness....i can totally understand watching the clock! LOL!! Today I just looked and thought "just 7 hours and I will have 2 days"! :)
I couldnt lift my head up and put one foot in front of the other, let alone put a sentence together to post on here. I think I'm just too,too far gone.
I jumped and did cold turkey last weekend. Good God..No way. I guess I'm a freak of nature..I don't want it bad to go through last weekend..Man...I'm on subs now..No plans of going off of them. Everyone here is just so much stronger than I am. I could never do it, could never get past the 2 day mark..If even that. It just felt like torture. Pure torture.
It's kinda funny...you're doing the same thing I'm doing. The 31st was my last methadone dose, and the 15th was my last Percocet dose... (And let me tell ya, I kept taking my perc prescription be aide I thought it would help with the methadone WD's , but it didn't, now that I'm off the Percs, I feel alot better..I think it just prolonged it)...but anyway, both times I had my last dose, I did it at 3 p.m....and now I can watch the clock and know that at 3:00 I have another day clean under my belt...from one thing or another. It makes that midday panicky feeling a little better when you know you've accomplished another day! So I don't know what time zone you're in...but keep checking that clock, because one more day clean means another day under your belt and that you're slowly getting there. I really do wish you the best of luck. I hate seeing anyone with this terrible burden.
Oh good...you already have it. Just take it easy. You wont feel like doing anythi g for a few days, but if you can force yourself to get up and do a little here and there, you will feel better. I get stiff and sore from sitting around too much, so even a short walk, drive or quick trip to store helped. And watch some comedy...great mood elevator! :)
Omg that sounds like a godsend right now! Never again will I touch another methadone! The w/d's alone make it completely not worth it!! My legs bother me so much at night. And around where I live, the only place to buy the Restful Legs is a pharmacy/drug store...and I'm not ready to cross that threshold yet...lol. If they don't have it at the dollar store down the street, I probably won't get it. Lol. But I do already have the immodium because I went n got everything the Thomas recipe called for, but haven't had diarrhea so figured I shouldn't take it. Ahh...may be some relief in sight. Pray!! Lol.
Because the Immodium binds in your digestive tract like an opiate, but does not cross the blood brain barrier, it seems to help minimize not only diarrhea, but the sweats, the aches, and other annoying physical symptoms to a small degree. But hey, anything helps. It cant hurt, but if you don't have diarrhea, don't take too much or it will back you up! Take a couple initially and then 1 every 4 to 6 hours for the first couple days.
Sweetness.. I did for two days without "needing" it. I think it helped other stuff.
But then figured better let the toxins out. Still didn't "need" it though, for the obvious reasons.
That didn't happen to me.
17 days later still hasn't!
Didn't sweat either. Wondering of they are even out lol.
:)
But then figured better let the toxins out. Still didn't "need" it though, for the obvious reasons.
That didn't happen to me.
17 days later still hasn't!
Didn't sweat either. Wondering of they are even out lol.
:)
For those of you taking Immodium...are you taking it even if you don't have the diarrhea?? Is there some trick here that I don't know darn it? I'd eat a button right now if I thought it would help any of the symptoms!! Lol.
Absolutely!!! As long as you keep trying, that in itself is a victory!! And 24 hours..probably seems like a week...lol! You are doing great. Send the hubby out for the Immodium by tomorrow you will be glad you have it. Sending hugs!
congrats on making the 24 hour mark! just keep posting when you need support! great job!
NoLife...you are so wonderful! I relapsed in late November. Been on 4 x 7.5mg Norco a day for almost 2 months. I know it's not a high dose and hopefully w/d won't be too bad. This is my second time going thru w/d. :(
I will definitely keep posting. You guys are a miracle to me (and many others).
3 hours to go to make 24 hours pill free...even the small victories are still victories!
I will definitely keep posting. You guys are a miracle to me (and many others).
3 hours to go to make 24 hours pill free...even the small victories are still victories!
Hi guys! Thanks so much for the encouragement. I guess we are all in the same boat. I've been doing the Super B Complex and Multi-Vitamin as well as Potassium tabs. I don't feel as restless as some out there do with RLS. I don't have the Imodium but I've read on here where it has really helped some people. Maybe if I can muster the strength later on, I'll stop by the store for some. Hot showers/baths and walks outside are next on my agenda. I'm just so tired! ZERO energy right now.
Keeptrying...I'm so excited for you! 2 and 1/2 off subs is amazing and for you to feel great is a blessing! Keep up the good work!
Support...I have a WONDERFUL husband that will do anything for me and with me. So, I have all his help. My sister is also aware and supportive. I have this website that I seem to live on... Thinking about when I am able to think clearly and not so tired about finding a meeting. I'm not really wanting to do that but from what I've read out there it is really a must for aftercare so I will entertain the idea.
You guys hang tough with me.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Keeptrying...I'm so excited for you! 2 and 1/2 off subs is amazing and for you to feel great is a blessing! Keep up the good work!
Support...I have a WONDERFUL husband that will do anything for me and with me. So, I have all his help. My sister is also aware and supportive. I have this website that I seem to live on... Thinking about when I am able to think clearly and not so tired about finding a meeting. I'm not really wanting to do that but from what I've read out there it is really a must for aftercare so I will entertain the idea.
You guys hang tough with me.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
We are here for you! I don't recall how much you were using and for how long this time? That will determine how bad your wd can be physically. For me it was always the mental anguish from having to do it again. And each time you have to do this, the mental part is even harder. Just pamper and forgive yourself and keep in touch so we can shower you with support.
Hi guys I'd just like to say that I am a def advocate for the immodium route! I'm on day 2 1/2 days withdrawal from suboxone. Day one I took 10 generic immodium "green pills" over the counter. Today I took 15 & tomorrow ill take the same being days 2,3&4 are the worst. I have to admitted I feel GREAT!!! I'm a little sluggish, but nothing compared to what I should be feeling! I wish I knew this trick while coming off methadone "3 weeks of pure hell!
Congratulations! Day 6 for me today too! It must be catching : )
You can do it! Know that it's not easy but you have the strength! Do try to find support if possible.
Some helpful tips that worked for me. Hot showers as often as you can, hot bath if that is better for you, as much fluids as you can drink, eat a little every few hours even some crackers or something, try to get rest but when you can possibly stand it...take a walk even if it is just outside to your driveway and back. Every little bit of being physical and being out in the sun helps your natural endorphines.
Lots of folks have posted really great advice for me so you can look on my comments. They recommended Immodium and the Thomas recipe. There are many posts with people who want to help all over this forum.
All the best to you!! Hang in there.
You can do it! Know that it's not easy but you have the strength! Do try to find support if possible.
Some helpful tips that worked for me. Hot showers as often as you can, hot bath if that is better for you, as much fluids as you can drink, eat a little every few hours even some crackers or something, try to get rest but when you can possibly stand it...take a walk even if it is just outside to your driveway and back. Every little bit of being physical and being out in the sun helps your natural endorphines.
Lots of folks have posted really great advice for me so you can look on my comments. They recommended Immodium and the Thomas recipe. There are many posts with people who want to help all over this forum.
All the best to you!! Hang in there.
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I would for sure go and get the Imodium. It helps more than just the diarrhea. You can google and read about it. Also, be sure you're drinking plenty of fluids.
This will be over before you know it! Congrats on your 24 hours!