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!

[doitformyson]

Thanks Man...I appreciate it.  exercise will be easy...my dog is waiting for me to walk her  lol.   Congrats on day 8....That's awesome.  Can't wait til I can say that.

[SuperRickHenry]

Right attitude brother.. Dr is using a simular drug to help with this short term anxiety and depression.  Which is normal.  We feel like crap.  I'm on day 8 today... Your in my prayers and we made the right choice.  Life is to precious to waste on pain meds we CAN do WITHOUT...   Right with ya bro.... WAter water water water, excersize often.  SWEAT it's good.. I'm plannin on back to work next week myself.   I just don't feel right yet.... But
BETTER everyday.. Hang in there... 3-4 days SUCK.. Can't put it anyother way... ( IN HIS SERVICE RICK HENRY )

[minn66]

Super B has all the B vitamins in it. I may need to get that one for myself. I hadn't thought of it.

[doitformyson]

Rough....but did actually sleep.  My legs did OK, for some reason my arms were flailing all over the place....lol.  Ended up on the couch after I fell asleep for about an hour in bed,., Overall between the valerian root, melatonin and ativan that I took at 7 (retook all three at 1 AM), I woke up feeling somewhat alive today...was expecting worse.  I think I got about 4 hours sleep! I think tonight could be the toughest night for me as when I go to bed tonight the opiates will be more than 36 hours out of my system....I'm hanging in there, I refuse to go back to the darkside.  

[doitformyson]

Thanks Leann....I will try that super  B.  I have B 6, is this super B something differerent?

[minn66]

I don't know how I missed your post but wanted to chime in and offer my support. I really didn't have a plan when I quit back in November. I didn't find this site until day 4. It sounds like you have a great attitude and support from your wife, which is a big plus. I believe you will be successful. I can't tell you how much it helped and continues to help me posting here. This forum has gotten me through some pretty rough days.

I will be thinking of you. Take care and great job so far!

Minn