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Oxycontin detoxing but no withdrawal symptoms?
Hello all, I'm brand new here and found this site just yesterday. I've been abusing Oxycontin 20's for about 6 months now but the well ran dry 3 days ago. I was taking 2 to 3 per day and biting them in half to bypass the time release. I haven't had any in almost a full 72 hours and so far there's been virtually no symptoms whatsoever.
I'm not substituting anything to take the edge off with the exception of one 350mg "Soma" taken before bed to help with the potential insomnia. I have to be honest here, I'm actually upset that I'm not suffering because now I'm starting to feel like I can quit anytime I want with no side effects. I can get a refill in 4 days if I want to and I'm now starting to think "why not, quitting is no problem".
Anyway, is this in any way normal, to not experience anything by now? Was my abuse at too low of a level to have an effect on me? Is it possible that something will yet hit me? I was expecting to be climbing the walls by now but so far it's been nothing.
I'm not substituting anything to take the edge off with the exception of one 350mg "Soma" taken before bed to help with the potential insomnia. I have to be honest here, I'm actually upset that I'm not suffering because now I'm starting to feel like I can quit anytime I want with no side effects. I can get a refill in 4 days if I want to and I'm now starting to think "why not, quitting is no problem".
Anyway, is this in any way normal, to not experience anything by now? Was my abuse at too low of a level to have an effect on me? Is it possible that something will yet hit me? I was expecting to be climbing the walls by now but so far it's been nothing.
You're right and I know it. While it's not a foregone conclusion that I'll be dipping into the bottle again it is going to be tough to resist. If I take it a day (or an hour) at a time I just might pull it off though. One of the keys is going to be me not bringing them with me anywhere. Since they're under my control I've been taking them with me everywhere, including work. I'm definitely going to have to avoid doing that. If I actually talk to someone about this I'm going to have to start with my wife. More so than anyone she's the person I need to fess up to.
Regarding the Soma, I only did that the first two nights, one each night. They didn't seem to do anything so I pretty much just forgot about them. The only symptom that I've now noticed is that I get an occasional mild case of the chills. That just started today and it only lasts a minute or so but maybe I'm going to get nailed yet. Truly, a part of me hopes it does happen, that would play a big part in getting the mental part of it set right.
Regarding the Soma, I only did that the first two nights, one each night. They didn't seem to do anything so I pretty much just forgot about them. The only symptom that I've now noticed is that I get an occasional mild case of the chills. That just started today and it only lasts a minute or so but maybe I'm going to get nailed yet. Truly, a part of me hopes it does happen, that would play a big part in getting the mental part of it set right.
I doubt the Soma's have anything to do either way, with his lucky hand at cards!
Soma will NOT (or should not) do much to ease the Typical detox from opiate abuse. It's a muscle relaxer, and would not "feed" the opiate receptors in the brain. At the very best, it might aid in sleep. But in my personal experience, it did not.
OP is taking, or was taking 60mg of Oxy a day. That's enough to have caused dependency, but, if the OP is in otherwise excellent health, and young, it is possible that recovery will be easier than for certain others.
Also, the amount of "efficacy" the pills offered may have been low to begin with. If the OP'r's body isn't putting the pills to efficient use, it is possible that recovery would be easier by virtue of never having truly been fully exposed to the full doses. In other words, factors such as diet, body chemistry, metabolism, other meds or vitamins, might have created a tolerance to ir inefficient use of the drug, and then, an easier discontinuing from use of the drug.
Finally, I've heard more than once, that a person who truly HAS pain, does not/may not, react to opiates the same way as those who are not in chronic pain. Opiates do an EXCELLENT job of killing pain when being used for the first time. They are not meant for long-term use (as we all know of course), and the ability of them to keep working is diminished every time a pill is taken.
It's hard because everyone is so unique. But I agree with some of the others here.. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!
Congrats OP, on your commitment to stop, and I hope you continue that goal forever!
Soma will NOT (or should not) do much to ease the Typical detox from opiate abuse. It's a muscle relaxer, and would not "feed" the opiate receptors in the brain. At the very best, it might aid in sleep. But in my personal experience, it did not.
OP is taking, or was taking 60mg of Oxy a day. That's enough to have caused dependency, but, if the OP is in otherwise excellent health, and young, it is possible that recovery will be easier than for certain others.
Also, the amount of "efficacy" the pills offered may have been low to begin with. If the OP'r's body isn't putting the pills to efficient use, it is possible that recovery would be easier by virtue of never having truly been fully exposed to the full doses. In other words, factors such as diet, body chemistry, metabolism, other meds or vitamins, might have created a tolerance to ir inefficient use of the drug, and then, an easier discontinuing from use of the drug.
Finally, I've heard more than once, that a person who truly HAS pain, does not/may not, react to opiates the same way as those who are not in chronic pain. Opiates do an EXCELLENT job of killing pain when being used for the first time. They are not meant for long-term use (as we all know of course), and the ability of them to keep working is diminished every time a pill is taken.
It's hard because everyone is so unique. But I agree with some of the others here.. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!
Congrats OP, on your commitment to stop, and I hope you continue that goal forever!
As much as I'm aware of Soma's effects on brain receptors (Gaba) the fact remains it's still a drug and an addicting one at that. It's a moot point now...
So,some chills huh? I hope that's all you have!! I have to tell you...I took opiates (not my DOC) for four months last year. I had a fractured leg... I took them around the clock,refilled them,and never did a thing without them on board. After 4 months,I was out (again) and just never called for another refill. I took Motrin. The End! LOL NOTHING happened to me. No withdrawals,crankiness,pain. I just walked (hobbled) away...so it does happen. The thing is,I wasn't mentally in love with them. That makes MOST of the difference,I think.
When breaking an addiction,the single,most important thing is to WANT to do it! The mindset is powerful. You need to get there. I agree with speaking to your wife about this. She'll understand. Then,you need to figure out who can be in control of her pills now. It cannot be you! Period. It just can't. Who is there to ask? A family member? A neighbor?
A friend? Start thinking of who to ask. A pharmacist may help you here...it's been done.
Keep posting. We all want to help!
So,some chills huh? I hope that's all you have!! I have to tell you...I took opiates (not my DOC) for four months last year. I had a fractured leg... I took them around the clock,refilled them,and never did a thing without them on board. After 4 months,I was out (again) and just never called for another refill. I took Motrin. The End! LOL NOTHING happened to me. No withdrawals,crankiness,pain. I just walked (hobbled) away...so it does happen. The thing is,I wasn't mentally in love with them. That makes MOST of the difference,I think.
When breaking an addiction,the single,most important thing is to WANT to do it! The mindset is powerful. You need to get there. I agree with speaking to your wife about this. She'll understand. Then,you need to figure out who can be in control of her pills now. It cannot be you! Period. It just can't. Who is there to ask? A family member? A neighbor?
A friend? Start thinking of who to ask. A pharmacist may help you here...it's been done.
Keep posting. We all want to help!
Thank you for the above information. My daily dosage probably averaged less than 60 although I didn't keep tabs on it. They're 20mg pills and some days I'd only take one and I think that I only exceeded three of them once when I took four. Two a day seemed to be the norm.
Healthwise I can't say I'm in excellent shape but I'm not in poor shape either. Just average I guess but I'm by no means young, I'll be 52 this year. I'm not on any medications at all....well....except for these da** things but nothing else. Like I said, I wish I knew the reason why I'm not feeling much of anything. Yeah, at first I thought it was a blessing too but it's not, it's a curse. Again, I know this is "addict think" but without some horrible experience to look back on and say "wow, I never want to go through that again" it makes it that much harder to give them up. Add in the fact that financially the cost is next to nothing (they're all prescribed by a physician and covered by insurance) and it isn't a real favorable picture.
Does that make any sense at all?
Healthwise I can't say I'm in excellent shape but I'm not in poor shape either. Just average I guess but I'm by no means young, I'll be 52 this year. I'm not on any medications at all....well....except for these da** things but nothing else. Like I said, I wish I knew the reason why I'm not feeling much of anything. Yeah, at first I thought it was a blessing too but it's not, it's a curse. Again, I know this is "addict think" but without some horrible experience to look back on and say "wow, I never want to go through that again" it makes it that much harder to give them up. Add in the fact that financially the cost is next to nothing (they're all prescribed by a physician and covered by insurance) and it isn't a real favorable picture.
Does that make any sense at all?
Yes,it makes sense in an addict sort of way...
How about this: You're lying to your wife. You're stealing her pills.
Does that make you feel badly at all? (NOT judging here) Don't you think that's horrible to do? She trusts you and you're lying.
You're not thinking right. You love the pills. When you stop loving them,you'll move forward.
That's what you need some help with. We can't do this alone. ( Some will say you can but those same people generally just switch addictions). You need to talk with a professional about this. There are addictionologists who can really get your head straight for you.
The thing is,very soon you'll need more of the drug. Then,you'll need it just to feel normal.
You've got a small window here...just crawl through it!!
How about this: You're lying to your wife. You're stealing her pills.
Does that make you feel badly at all? (NOT judging here) Don't you think that's horrible to do? She trusts you and you're lying.
You're not thinking right. You love the pills. When you stop loving them,you'll move forward.
That's what you need some help with. We can't do this alone. ( Some will say you can but those same people generally just switch addictions). You need to talk with a professional about this. There are addictionologists who can really get your head straight for you.
The thing is,very soon you'll need more of the drug. Then,you'll need it just to feel normal.
You've got a small window here...just crawl through it!!
Ah, more info. That helps pinpoint where you are on this journey. I now see you have received more than one gift [ the get out free card], I wish they were transferrable, I want one. You are obviously a good man. Good ones like us don't need anyone else to make us feel guilty or beat up on us when we screw up, we do that to ouselves. I'm really glad your wife has been able to downdose her meds, for pain. That's where I'm at, miserable but getting down. Oxy isn't prescribed for occasional use, I guess you already knew that? Could she continue reducing what she needs for pain, is there physical therapy she can go to? It's helping me. I never took oxy for fun, I was/am treating pain, like you mentioned above. No one has taken a survey to see how most people get here addicted either thru pain management or just using. I think addiction is just that regardless of how we get that way. Although being in chronic pain and not getting relief from the meds is kinda a double whammy. I think most of the ones I take are so I won't be dope sick, that's that feeling that your missing out on. Richard Pryor said, [about cocaine] It will make a new man out of you, the problem is...then the new man wants some. I think that apply's well to narcotics also. I'm really glad that you are so honest, there are several things you arn't getting yet from the addicted mind. Many lose their honesty as well. You don't have to pick up that scrip on time do you? Put it off for awhile and get the temptation out of your hands. Talk to your bride and see if that works for her? Sounds like she might not need oxy anymore, that would be great. Again there just isn't any good that can come from picking up that scrip. I hope you keep us posted, signing off...Be right
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