No withdrawal symptoms from OxyContin

[Oudidsometoo]

by Oudidsometoo, 14 minutes
I've been doin 20s-80s oxys on and off for last five years I've quit 3 times and each time never had any withdrawals other than the runs and very little anxiety if at all not sure why always thought it b hard to do so from what a lot of my friends went through but not the case I would assume it because I have high tolerance but not for sure. I am now on day 7 of nothing and again nothing more than the runs and slight anxiety on second day but runs carry on for at least week with no cramps. I did lower my dose for a week then cold turkey went from 80 to 20 then nothing. I wouldn't consider it luck after so many times .is it possible I don't have whatever it is that causes mental and almost no physical withdrawal or maybe have  something that other people don't. My doc is surprised he never heard of someone that quit that many times without serious withdrawals . If anyone has any idea why I'd b happy to hear it thks

[Whollymolythathurt]

As mentioned I was fine until 42 yrs of age.  The pain in my back left me barely able to walk so with the pils I took a VERY long walk...for 3+ years.  Each person is different though.

You seem to mention you take the the pills due to boredom and to keep interest in something long enough so you do not become board.  It almost sounds like ADHD which I read these drugs could help with...although I strongly suggest you speak with your doctor.  You mention you need to spend money on "something" to keep busy?  Not sure why.  Read a book, hit the gym?

I'm not sure your ready to quit but we'll be here when you decide to.

[Oudidsometoo]

Thks for info. I'm 40yrs old so age won't b the issue I don't find it harder as I get older but I do get bored very fast I can never keep my interest in something long enough with out gettin bored even when got 10 things goin at same time  and u know as well as I do oxys keep the boredom away or almost any drug for that matter. it's something that makes time go so fast  so after a few weeks or months boredom sets in again no matter what I do I have no interest in whatever im doin . The way I look at it I gonna spend money on something to keep busy might as well b something that will definitely  help with boredom  even if i go c a doc hell have a reason why I'm feelin this way and try to give me a pill of some kind to c if it helps if not try a diff pill with some sort of side effect so might as well get my own meds that I know will help not cure my prob .

[clean_in_ks]

Ditto Ben AND Wholly.......I took narcotic pain meds off and on for 8 YEARS...not even taking as many as were prescribed.  There's this invisible "line", if you will.....once you cross it....you've entered the "point of no return".

It'd be great if you were able to listen and learn from us that have gone before you.....but if you're like me, you'll say, "naw....I'm different...it won't happen to me."  

"I pray that I may learn from the mistakes of others as I won't live long enough to make them all myself."

[Ben727]

Ditto Wholly. Early on, I would go long stretches without vics and not really be bothered. Gradually, the time "on" got longer and the time "off" shorter. Then, suddenly it seemed, I was on them pretty much all the time and withdrawal was a major issue. Opiates are seductive. No one would take them if they made you feel lousy, or if you had horrible withdrawals in the early stages of use. If you're preoccupied with them enough to post on this board, you're getting to the stage where they have hooks in you. I wasn't smart enough to get out when I could, here's hoping you are!

[Whollymolythathurt]

Be careful.  I was kinda like you form 18-42.  I would be on them from 4-8 weeks (mostly from all my surgeries)  then get off & be fine.  Then i had another back surgery at 42 & it stuck for 3 years....AND let me tell you im having WD symptoms.  My saving grace was i never increased the dosage too much so my physical wd's at day 9 are behind me i think but the MENTAL aspect is still in overdrive.

I dont know how old you are but i chalked mine up to being young.  Like you i had a high pain tolerance but admit i eventually got sick of it & gave in and kept taking them so I could do more without pain.  Be careful....

[Oudidsometoo]

Guess what I'm saying is if I don't have withdrawal and don't crave it when not on them then is it still a addiction I haven't been on it for 3weeks and am fine but could start again tomorrow without that feeling of it being wrong because it so easy for me to say no and quit no matter how much I take or for however long I take them. I have a extremely high pain tolerance because of years of gut probs maybe it helps with the pain of withdrawal

[Brightfutureahead]

Hi there! Just wanted to echo what Sonrissa said above. Regarding little-no withdraws...well, good for you. I think the real question you should be asking is...are you addicted and have you considered seeking out more support to help you quit, and STAY quit.  Glad to hear your dr is aware of your use. Why don't you tell us more?

[Sonrissa]

Hi,and welcome to the forum. I really can't answer your question, cause I don't know. As far as withdrawals, everyone is different, and the severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. I would doubt that high tolerance is the reason. Typically, the higher the tolerance and dosage, the stronger the symptoms seem to be. Personally, I would consider myself lucky, even though you don't think so. I know that at least for me, the more severe the withdrawal symptoms are, the less likely I am to relapse.

After quitting 3 times, why did you relapse? Do you want to quit for good? It sounds like your doctor is aware of this issue. Are you being prescribed the Oxy? This forum is a wonderful place for people who are addicted and want to quit for good, to receive advice and support. Let us know if we can help you quit for good. Take care.