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Oxycontin Withdrawels
Does anyone have any answers to how to better come off of Oxys? I am on my third day of tapering off from 120mg a day to today of 5 mg. I have no energy, and have read to take lots of vitamins, which do not seem to be helping. Its the New Year and was hoping to have this habit kicked. I've got three beautiful children who want their Mom back and I can hardly get out of bed.
good job on cutting back, you sound like a strong lady. Get active make a plan and stick to it. you'll be fine!
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Well look at that, you made it through another day! I'm so proud of you! Except for the beating yourself up part. Stop it again! Your kids will be just fine in a rented house with less toys as long as their mom is fine, and you are working on that right now. Your Taking care of you so you can take care of them.
If you're reading this when you're first getting up, I know how you're feeling. That was the worst part of the day for me...how do I get out of this bed without a pill to get me up and going? Then, if I do get up, how am I gonna get through this whole day, week, month etc. Right now, just take the day in little chunks of time. Just think about what your supposed to do next, even if its just to get up wash your face and drag yourself onto the couch. Just do the next right thing.
It may help if you prayed a little and it doesn't matter to whom or what, just say "help me". Then try to think of one thing to be grateful for. It can't be an easy one either, like your kids or being alive, of course your grateful for that stuff. I mean something to be grateful that you can feel right now. I remember feeling grateful for being able to finally be strong enough to make my kids homemade meatballs, I mean thats what a "real mom" does right? They say a grateful addict never relapses. It's hard, but I try to get grateful when I'm having a "psycho kid moment". Did I tell you that my kids are 3, 5 and 7 girl, boy, girl? With that combination there is always some commotion that eventually ends up with an "I'm telling!" followed by a gut wrenching, ear piercing "mooooommmm!!!" You see that? I just thought of something you can be grateful for right now...you only have 1 three year old and the other 2 are, like you said, basically independant. So there, tell yourself Kent did it with three little psycho's, I can do it with just my one little angel. (Kent is my name by the way and no my parents didn't want a boy because I am adopted and they asked for a girl. It's just a family name and probably why I became a drug addict :0) Teasing... although, it was pretty bad before I got boobs, people sometimes thought I was a little boy!)ok, did you just laugh a little? a smile at least? Wait until your off this stuff completely, you'll laugh so much more when your clean. So keep going one more day girl,you can do this. I don't know what it is about you but your post seemed to have jumped off the screen when I read it, now I'm really thinking and praying for you alot.
If you're reading this when you're first getting up, I know how you're feeling. That was the worst part of the day for me...how do I get out of this bed without a pill to get me up and going? Then, if I do get up, how am I gonna get through this whole day, week, month etc. Right now, just take the day in little chunks of time. Just think about what your supposed to do next, even if its just to get up wash your face and drag yourself onto the couch. Just do the next right thing.
It may help if you prayed a little and it doesn't matter to whom or what, just say "help me". Then try to think of one thing to be grateful for. It can't be an easy one either, like your kids or being alive, of course your grateful for that stuff. I mean something to be grateful that you can feel right now. I remember feeling grateful for being able to finally be strong enough to make my kids homemade meatballs, I mean thats what a "real mom" does right? They say a grateful addict never relapses. It's hard, but I try to get grateful when I'm having a "psycho kid moment". Did I tell you that my kids are 3, 5 and 7 girl, boy, girl? With that combination there is always some commotion that eventually ends up with an "I'm telling!" followed by a gut wrenching, ear piercing "mooooommmm!!!" You see that? I just thought of something you can be grateful for right now...you only have 1 three year old and the other 2 are, like you said, basically independant. So there, tell yourself Kent did it with three little psycho's, I can do it with just my one little angel. (Kent is my name by the way and no my parents didn't want a boy because I am adopted and they asked for a girl. It's just a family name and probably why I became a drug addict :0) Teasing... although, it was pretty bad before I got boobs, people sometimes thought I was a little boy!)ok, did you just laugh a little? a smile at least? Wait until your off this stuff completely, you'll laugh so much more when your clean. So keep going one more day girl,you can do this. I don't know what it is about you but your post seemed to have jumped off the screen when I read it, now I'm really thinking and praying for you alot.
I just got out of bed to read this, 11:45. Kids are drinking koolaid and cookies in front of TV. (can't stand that) Thanks "lifeisbetter" you are keeping my hopes up. I drank a cup of coffee, yep, that's it so far today. I still have 1/2 of oxy, someone gave me 4 meth, have not really used them that much, almost afraid to. Going to take the the B-6 and the L-Tyrosine. 2000 mgs seems too much for me so going to take the 2 500 mgs (1000 mgs) of the L-Tyrosine. Ok, Now I am going for the vitamin ride. Lets see how well this Thomas's Recipe works. Got everything but the Valium. Can't find anyone with any. Does that sound awful. I can't just go to a Doc to get these Meds. I have to get them off the streets.
LifeisBetter: Like you I had a great job at AT&T for 13 years, beautiful home, nice cars, nice husband, nice friends, family and neighbors. Now I do not have a job, been living off of unemployement and child support since May 1, 2002. Last unemployment check was Dec 28th. Live a rental home, car ready to be repo'd, get food from "food banks".
I went from living the good life to living in HELL! I am totally sick of it. I want a JOB, friends, nice house, car (Again). This has got to be awful for the kids. GOTTA DO IT!
LifeisBetter: Like you I had a great job at AT&T for 13 years, beautiful home, nice cars, nice husband, nice friends, family and neighbors. Now I do not have a job, been living off of unemployement and child support since May 1, 2002. Last unemployment check was Dec 28th. Live a rental home, car ready to be repo'd, get food from "food banks".
I went from living the good life to living in HELL! I am totally sick of it. I want a JOB, friends, nice house, car (Again). This has got to be awful for the kids. GOTTA DO IT!
Used the Thomas recipe today, seemed to work as far as a little energy, stayed in bed all day. Did get up a few times to stretch and eat. I did not take any of the meths, will only resort to if I totally feel that I need them. All I want is to get my energy back. I did search on Monster for a job. Nothing really avail in my field. Looked at my 1/2 of Oxy, it was so tempting. Just feel like why bother, 1/2 is not going to do anything for me right now. Kids are with my X. Thank Goodness, would feel awful that I could not do anything for them. Well going to take a couple of sleep aids and hopefully wake up in the morning and have more energy. Maybe even try to go outside. Thanks to everyone for the support. I really am keeping a positive attitude and am determined to do this. Peace to everyone!
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
All I can add is that things happen for a reason in God's universe. You may want to look around a little as you start back on the road to recovery. You may be at this point for a reason. Not sure. But pray and put trust in God.
Let us know how you are doing!
Rex
All I can add is that things happen for a reason in God's universe. You may want to look around a little as you start back on the road to recovery. You may be at this point for a reason. Not sure. But pray and put trust in God.
Let us know how you are doing!
Rex
Hi,
Thanks for sharing your story. I too am dealing with someone else who is addicted, my husband (to codiene). He is better now. He has been sober for 1 month 7 days today. He went through terrible withdrawals. Nothing one can easily hide that is for sure. He went into rehab for 21 days and is getting out on Tuesday, so i haven't seen many of the changes in his personality, of which i am sure to soon see. Anyways, my point is that i too am seeing this addiction from the onlookers point of view....if that sounds right? I would be interested in knowing what you mean by your sister in law "acting completely different?" Also, when she got out of the hospital...did she come clean about her habit....and if so...did she show any plans of stopping for herself? Also, how long has it been since she got out of the hospital....until this Christmas day thing happened? Because it could be one of two things.....from what i have learned here. 1. She is still on them....and 2. She is going through withdrawal....or sorry 3. From what i have learned...persons who are addicted...have to kinda learn how it is to live a normal life...without the pills. They feel the "normal" we feel when they take the pills.....so in other words, they don't feel right when they are off them....which can be scary, depressing, frustrating. So that could be it. Christmas is a big day....and perhaps it was hard for her to get through....without the pills. Anyways, would be interested in learning more info. about the situation. As i am sure others on this forum would to.
Thanks again,
Catherine :)
Thanks for sharing your story. I too am dealing with someone else who is addicted, my husband (to codiene). He is better now. He has been sober for 1 month 7 days today. He went through terrible withdrawals. Nothing one can easily hide that is for sure. He went into rehab for 21 days and is getting out on Tuesday, so i haven't seen many of the changes in his personality, of which i am sure to soon see. Anyways, my point is that i too am seeing this addiction from the onlookers point of view....if that sounds right? I would be interested in knowing what you mean by your sister in law "acting completely different?" Also, when she got out of the hospital...did she come clean about her habit....and if so...did she show any plans of stopping for herself? Also, how long has it been since she got out of the hospital....until this Christmas day thing happened? Because it could be one of two things.....from what i have learned here. 1. She is still on them....and 2. She is going through withdrawal....or sorry 3. From what i have learned...persons who are addicted...have to kinda learn how it is to live a normal life...without the pills. They feel the "normal" we feel when they take the pills.....so in other words, they don't feel right when they are off them....which can be scary, depressing, frustrating. So that could be it. Christmas is a big day....and perhaps it was hard for her to get through....without the pills. Anyways, would be interested in learning more info. about the situation. As i am sure others on this forum would to.
Thanks again,
Catherine :)
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