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Opiate addiction

I know I posted earlier and only got a couple of responses. My question now is will clonodine help with withdrawls? I am literally crawling out of my skin. I don't even want to drink water and eat yeah right!!!!!! My chest is killing me and I just want to rip my legs off. I refuse to take another pill. I even went to the extent and told all my dealers that if they call me I will call the cops on them. That was probably pretty stupid, but I do not want that phone call knowing that a pill will make me feel 100% better. I feel so bad for my 2 babies cause I don't want them around me. I feel like I am giving them enough food just to stay alive for the day. Like pretzels, crackers, fruit snacks, nutri grain bars. Well at lease time have grapes and strawberries cut up in the fridge for them. I just need encouragement right now because I know there is a light at the end of this tunnel, I just don't see it.
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Thank you to everyone for your support. I truly believe that going through opiate withdrawal is probably one of the hardest things to do on earth because you know all you need to feel better is that one pill. Before those damn doctors put me on all kinds of pain pills I was so self motivated. I would goto the beach every weekend I was in college and working a job. Those pills ruined my life. I need to set up a game plan to never end up back in this situation again. Yes I know there are meetings I can attend and I plan to do that, but I need more than just meetings. Some people tell me to go see a suboxone doctor. Well that is something I will NOT do that's just switching one drug for another. I do not want to have to depend on any drug ever.
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6668556 tn?1422469105
I also am detoxing  of pain pills at the moment and i have a toddler and she is a handful i am on my 6th night and it gets better mamma...hopefully your husband can help you as much as possible..i know i needed my man to and he has been there with me the whole way his parents were both herion addicts and abandoned him.left him in a boys home... so he hates any type of drugs which helps my situation a lot :)....stay strong mamma this drug will play many tricks on you in making you believe you need the drug and can't eat,sleep,breathe,live without it! but you can!! you will not die from this it is painful but you will stay alive and if you stick with it you'll know what it feels lie to be alive again :) wish the best of luck too you and your babies
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If you look up the clonidine one side effect can be leg pain I used it to detox and then couldn't figure out why my legs were hurting a month later turns out that was causing it..
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1235186 tn?1656987798
so glad to see you back. we are not here to judge anyone.
we are here to encourage, support and help.
anxiety, emotions and tensions go hand in hand with withdrawal.
many times things are taken in the wrong context as we are writing
here and sometimes feelings get hurt.
we hope you stick around.

great job on getting up and cooking.
moving around will help keep you busy and get your endrophins moving again.
keep the faith
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Thank you to everyone. Yes I got up tonite and made my kids chicken nuggets Mac and cheese and some string beans. It was difficult but I did it!!!!
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Hi there, just checking to see how your feeling at the moment.
As a mother who detoxed at home with 2 toddlers and a baby at the time, sure its hard, its a nightmare at times....
Kids are not going to die from baked beans and toast or spaghetti for dinner.
Even cooking up spag bol and portion it out and into the freezer for when you need it is a great idea.
Baked Beans have all the fibre and nutrients a child needs.
You have cut up fruit and stuck it in fridge, so thats a good start.
Certainly dont feel bad for your babies, only feel bad for them if your using, and your not, your trying to end this viscious circle, so praise yourself.
This is a hard road and without support, its twice as hard.
Just take each day as it comes.
Take care xx
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I'm 42 days clean off pain killers and heroine. I thought I couldn't go through it but look at me im fine . It's brutal but everyone has to go through it to get clean! Please stay positive don't go back. You won't regret it!
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2083449 tn?1381354708
All I can say is to hang in there, keep fighting, take the advice you've been given. The advice that can work for you in your situation.  Lots of others have been in your similar situation.  Remember, it will get better. There is a light, keep looking for it. Keep posting for support.

I wish you all the best.
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I also detoxed with my kids! You're doing great, I know it's hard. I think my kids are what got me through my detox,I couldn't just say no when they were hungery. I had to get up and cook something. You'll find that too. Getting up and moving around really helps as well. Good luck, I know how hard it is.
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1235186 tn?1656987798
clonidine is a blood pressure med.

klonopin is a benzo.
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10996785 tn?1432812977
I was about to say............then I caught myself. Right now you're going  through some really tough times and you're trying your best.

As far as clonodine goes ( I believe it's a benzo) it should help. They used ativan on me for about 10 days. The middle day was the highest, don't know the amt. Actually one doctor not to long ago ask me if i wanted Klonipin, I did turn it down after some careful thought. I am officially done with detox. Just don't tell my brain. Good luck and remember, it's not easy but it's darn sure worth it.
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11318065 tn?1462984479
Yes sirree, detox S***S!!!!  Im sorry you are feeling so bad right now but good for you getting rid of your contacts!!!  Did you look up the supplements from the Thomas Recipe?  They can really help you through some of it and definitely take baths with Epsom salts!!!  Maybe you can take when when your husband gets home from work!!!  Youll feel so much better!!!  It helps relax you and gets rid of some of the aches and pains!!!!  You do know that it will get better in a few days so just keep hanging on!!!  I can only imagine how hard a detox in jail would be!!!!  YIKES!!!  You are home with your babies and your husband so at least you have love around you!!!  Keep posting and let us know how you are doing!!!  You can message me if you want to vent or talk or anything!!!  Keep on doing the right thing!!!!  XO Karen
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you made the 1st step in changing your life, although it isn't your first time being in this situation, you made the correct one for changing your life. i know its easy enough to say but just stick to it. REMEBER, your kids need you!!!
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I'm sorry you have to go thru this with the little ones at least your trying . I could only make it's to day three and then I caved.I'm tapering myself. I know how you feel. I had no support at home and had to take care of Grama and my dogs that was hard enough. I wish you luck , wish I could wave the magic wand and make us all better.
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