Roxicodone Addiction

[buzz7514]

So about 3 months ago I decided to experiment with Roxicodone and come to find out that this stuff is insanely addictive. Well today is my third day clean after admitting I was addicted (averaging about 120-150mg a day for 3 months) and deciding to quit cold turkey. I have read through a ton of forums before I attempted to stop cold turkey and I am currently following the Thomas Recipe which seems to be helping a good deal with the withdrawal symptoms. But even as I sit here at work I find myself thinking about them constantly while I am still in agony from the symptoms that are not suppressed by the supplements I am taking. Can anyone tell me how long the withdrawals last? I am a true fighter (I was on the front lines in Iraq for 15 months my first tour, in some very bad stuff) so I have no doubt in my mind I can beat some little blue pill. However, if anyone has any input or suggestions that might help me through this crazy physical and mental struggle I would gladly appreciate it. I mean when I actually do sleep, which isn't much right now, i find myself dreaming about these things. They are BAD news and I am so ashamed I let myself get to that point.

[buzz7514]

Thanks Michele,
I know exactly what you mean by welcoming yourself back. It is a wonderful feeling. Funny you mention muscle milk being fattening. One of my co-workers was working out and trying to loose weight while taking muscle milk and ended up gaining an extra 10 lbs haha I felt so bad for him. :) Anyways i'll keep you posted on whats going on and I WILL stop and smell the roses today.

Matt

[micheleTX]

woohoo Matt!!  great to hear you are feeling more like yourself finally...it does feel good doesn't it?  It's such a strange thing, no matter how long we took these things, we lost ourselves so much in it, like 2 different people...and the day you feel like yourself, it's like opening the door and welcoming yourself back to you.  haha.  doesnt make much sense I know, but that's the way I felt too.
Congratulations man on getting back to you.  I also love muscle mlk, its fattening as hell, but I buy it alot.  Larry says why dont you just go to Jack in the box and get a dam milkshake!!  he doesnt understand my love of milk.  One of the best things in my world.
Anyway, have a GREAT day today!!  Stop somewhere and smell the roses lol...:)

[buzz7514]

Day - 5 Well everyone I am happy to report that a good deal of the symptoms are fading and I’m starting to get my appetite back. I am actually starting to feel like myself again. There are still lingering chills and soreness, but nowhere near what it was. Thank you everyone for all of your support and suggestions. I don't think I would have been able to do this without all of the support and help. The cravings might come in waves, but there is no way I will EVER put myself through that pain again. I cannot wait for this to be totally over but as I can tell now, the worst seems to be over. I will keep all of you up to date as this goes on. You all were right, it feels so great to not be dependant. I feel free.

[buzz7514]

Hey Vicki,

My legs are still going crazy (by far the most annoying part of all of this) but the soreness and chills are getting better. Muscle milk! Used to drink it all the time after the gym. I will go grab some here in a little bit up at GNC. I actually did sleep an alright amount last night, thanks to the lorazepam, so I know that had to have helped. Besides the RLS I feel like I have a bad flu, but im getting through it a day at a time.

Thanks,
Matt

[vicki595]

Matt...you sound good but I'm sure you don't feel that great!   It's really important to eat,take those vitamins etc..it's not fluff...you'll feel better.  And I totally forgot about Muscle Milk.  It's good stuff;tastes good. We drink it all the time.  You can get it at Costco..it's good substitute if you can't eat breakfast/lunch.
Did you sleep? More energy today? Legs twitchy still?

Vicki

[crashed]

You are very welcome my friend and I know that it helps to have others to talk to that are going through the same H-LL that you are and I am one of those people. Feel free to p/m me anytime and add me as a friend if you are so inclined.

Things will get better everyday so never doubt that. But take comfort in knowing that you are never alone in your battle,I am here with you and in spirit also.

Keep me posted on your daily progress and feel free to ask me anything,if I can help I will.

Have a wonderful,strength filled day and I will be thinking good thoughts and sending you as much energy as I can.


your friend,
michael