Opiate Withdrawal--Thomas Recipe

[doitformyson]

Starting my full detox program today.  Using the Thomas recipe, slightly modified by adding Valerian root and Ativan instead of valium....Back Story, suffer from back issues, began taking them as needed for pain then you all know the rest of this story.  Was taking about 8-10 norcos for the last 6 months and a much smaller habit (3-6) for 3-4 years prior to that.  Things started spinning out of control recently and I need to just cut it out completely.  I did a taper down to about 3 pills yesterday and 1 today but am out and am moving forward cold turkey.  Last pill was 8:40 AM PST.  Any advice?

PS....I don't think my back is messed up enough to warrant all these meds, I'm just gonna man up and deal with the pain.  I need the mental clarity.  My son is now 5 months old and I love every minute with him.  Once I'm clean 100% I know I will enjoy my life with him and my wife even more.....Hope this doesn't last to long, wish me luck!

[notme42long]

Man you're doing great!
I sent you another message.
I am praying for a comfortable night for you.
See ya going to spend time with wife and son..

[doitformyson]

Thanks I will have to give that a shot.....  I Do have the immodium ready.  Part of me thinks that might hit me tomorrow....just a hunch.  I got a sleepytime tea tonight I will drink it with my valerian root, melatonin and ativan....hopefully I get a few hours.of sleep and wake up with some confidence that the end is near.    I've been drinking a ton of water, and went on 2 walks today...nothing long but enough to feel like crap when i got back to the house...exhausted.  I owe my dog one more walk in a little bit then im gonna start the bed time process as soon as my son goes down to sleep (630)...wish me luck

[doitformyson]

Thanks.  I Do have the immodium but haven't really needed it yet.  I got a sleepytime tea tonight I will drinki it with my valerian root, melatonin and ativan....hopefully I get a few hours.of sleep and wake up with some confidence that the end is near.    I've been drinking a ton of water, and went on 2 walks today...nothing log but enough to feel like crap when i got back to the house...exhausted.  I owe my dog one more walk in a little bit then im gonna start the bed time process as soon as my son goes down to sleep (630)...wish me luck

[minn66]

I did the same thing... watched movies and TV shows that were taking up space on the DVR. Yes, do get that Immodium if you haven't already. Lots of great advice already given. I will add that drinking Sleepy Time tea with lemon and honey and a peppermint stick helped me, too. I also became very close to my heating pad ;)

[IwillDoThis]

minute by minute, hour by hour - you can do this!  Be thanksful no runs yet (you got your immodium all ready?)

Hang in there my friend.  I took benedryl or nyquil to help me get a little sleep through withdrawal - that can make everything feel so much worse when you don't sleep.

Remember to breath, try to picture a really calming landscape in your head or a good memory.  Really see the detail, smell the smells, picture a calming blue light.  When you feel like you'll go over the edge try to think of this, breath deep and focus.  I use this at night when I'm having anxiety with trying to sleep.

[doitformyson]

Made it through 1 movie...on to the next....Withdrawal Symptom:  Hot and cold, light headed...no runs yet, just an overall feeling of crap...but hanging in there....fearing tonight