Opiate Withdrawl HEPL ME?

[brian245]

ok so about a month and a half ago i got really addicted to percocet. i did them consistently for about a month. 30-60 mg daily i stopped cold turkey and had bad withdrawls. i couldnt handle it so i went to the emergency room and they gave me vailum i took that for a few days and it didnt work so i went to a detox and they perscribed me ativan i took that for about a week then stopped. i havent taken percocet in about 2 weeks now and for some reason im still having cold sweats and im very restless i cannot sleep at all. i went back to that same detox and the gave me ambien for sleep but i took that and still had trouble sleeping. and once i got to sleep i kept waking up feeling very restless and uncomfortable. like when i lay down and close my eyes my body still feels like its on fire and there is absolutely no way i can sleep idk how to describe it and idk why im feeling like this can anyone help? does anyone know why im still so restless and having such bad insomnia? please help me thanks brian

[Ann2497]

before the percocet addiction were you addicted to something else?  could these WDs be a hold over from another addiction?

[vicki595]

Okay...First off,I know very well the horrors of last weekend. My entire family lives in New England and they were all deeply affected by that storm. It was terrible. Have you been getting out of the house? I ask that because this could be a combo of withdrawal,and cabin fever,and the benzos gone...It's hard for me personally to say.  You just weren't on the benzos long enough.

That aside, there's always someone who responds completely unexpectedly. You may just be very sensitive to the brain chemical shifts.
I still think you should be checked for your own piece of mind.

Are you eating and drinking enough?  Any other meds?

[brian245]

vivki- see thats the thing thats why im feaking out so much because its not gone by now. i have been off percocet for about 2 weeks but ativan for only a few days, and i only took that for like a week which isnt long enough to experience withdrawls from benzos idk if it has anything to do with taking the vailum then the ativan but im going nuts bevause this wont go away. and i also forgot to mention that i live in new england and was directly affected by the storm lost power and everything no heat or any of that which is making it that much worse because i have so much down time im trying to hang in there but its really hard. im getting really concerned because as you said this shouldnt still be happening

[eagle101]

It sounds to me like you are looking for a pill to solve a pill problem......it doesnt work like that. There is something, some things, that need to be recognized and addressed. But you have to maintain your sobriety to peel the onion back effectively. But it is so worthwhile. It took me 6 months to get my sleep back in order - and a few other symptoms - but today is a much better day than the days were 3 or 4 years ago when I was still using. Keep it up and best of luck to you.

[vicki595]

Brian- Have you actually spoken to a doctor?  Those are all withdrawal symptoms but after two weeks off Percocet after only one month of use, it seems a bit much.

I think you need to get checked and evaluated...

[ricart70]

Yeah don't go back cause you are almost there man.2 weeks is a long way from day one.Just stick it out another few days.It will get easier and you will sleep normally again soon.Ambien suks