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Percocet Withdrawal

I,ve been taking Percocet for about two yrs now, I originally started taking 3 10mg per day, My tolerance of course went up little by little.  To make a long story short, I was taking 15 percocet 10mgs per day, I never messed with any else, I came to terms with myself and told my self I had to stop, I've now been clean for 5 days and I'm going through hell, I can't sleep, I'm sweating, and very anxious, I can't relax my legs or arms, its horrible, I try to shake it out but it comes back within minutes.  I do not want to take any Suboxone or any other drugs to get my ween myself off.  I did this to myself this is why I chose to go cold turkey, can someone please tell me how long I will withdrawal for, when am I going to stop feeling depressed, and basically when can I  go back to my normal life.  I have been drinking lots of Green tea, and  been taking detox remedies in hope that it will help me through the withdrawal, I dont even want to smoke anymore where all it does is make me feel worse, pls help any info on what I can do or anticipate would be appreciated, sorry for the poor grammer at work rushing to get my thoughts down
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I recently went to a pain specialist and he prescribed Clonidine .01  1 twice a day for 5 days and it really helped with the withdrawls.  I didn't get the creepy crawls like I did when I tried it cold turkey.  Check it out.  It was a life saver for me.
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I'm thinking about quitting ..every day I tell myself I will tomorrow . I know I need to ..I've come to the point that I'm taking them just so I dont hurt . I have come to hate my life and I just want my old one back .
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I can relate to all of you on the symptoms your having from not taking percocet I have been taking percocet for about two years now. I work alot and finding time to curb this addiction is becoming very difficult. I have tried many times to kick this thing every time i have failed. The worst part for me is the restless sleep and that sick feeling. I would also prefer to stop cold turkey but I think I might need some help. I have tried taking a couple shots, Bad move, whatever you do don't drink! , That by far was the worst feeling of my life. I was sick from withdraw and i was spinning from the alcohol. I felt so horrible an hour later I took a 30mg percocet which could have been fatal. Can anyone please give me some ideas? Possibly natural remedies that I could try. I need to beat this addiction bad, its killing me, physically and mentally, I'm embarrassed and ashamed. We are ALL better the this!!!!!!!Thanks to all
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I agree with you lots of questions asked...but no answeres....everyone just says read on and do what others are telling you to do....well wtf nobody has answers....
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Am I missing something???,....I have the same questions as every person on here, i cant take what im going through......but I cant find any answers....is there any help out there??..??..??
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Just joined here to check it out.  Lots of questions and testimonials and not many answers.  
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