Sleep and Oxycontin.

[Oxykicker]

6 days on and no sleep through OXYCONTIN C/T, anybody any idea how long this lasts, I am so tired, even with a S/Pill got only 1 hour, just this the restless legs, and sneezes to get through now, otherwise feel much better.

David.

[Yoda99]

Sweetie, the last thing to return to normal is sleep.  I remember going without sleep when I first quit, and I thought I was going to die.  I think one of my posts on this forum was asking if I would die from lack of sleep.  But you should soon start getting a couple of hours a night, then you'll get three and maybe if you're lucky you'll start getting four.  You'll be able to function, believe it or not, but I don't think you'll ever have the good sleep you had while doing the oxys.  I don't.  A good night for me is six hours and those nights are rare.  I usually get between four and five.  And I've tried every sleeping aid there is, and they all make me feel like I have a hangover the next day.  But hang in there, you should start getting a little sleep soon.  And when you get a few hours of straight sleep, you'll feel a lot better.  
I'm rambling...
Good luck,
Yoda

[cathy5841]

man, day 6 is really huge, you are so close.  i no the feeling of no turning back ever again.  thats why i hang out here.  dont wanna forget how bad it is lol.  but on day 8 i was much better.  not back to my old self but i did feel human again.  ill be praying for you.
cathy

[Oxykicker]

Thanks Cathy, I have followed your story and advice given, you are a great help, there's no turning back for me, never. Hope you are in great shape, CLEAN,

David.

[cathy5841]

HAVE YOU TRIED AN antihistamine like benedryl.  it helps with the sneezes and to sleep a little. i actually took 3 at a time...thats not quite as directed but i needed to sleep.  i know where you are i too c/t'd from oxy and it is hell.  you are close to turning the corner so hang on.  i am 70+ days clean and i feel great.  have some cravings from time to time but i get through them.  i posted to skippysizemore earlier about scroll down and read that post it might help you.
cathy
ps i am here if you need me just send a pm and i will help all i can
good luck

[Gobig]

It's different for everyone.  Give it a few weeks.  Can you discuss with a Dr.?  There are some very good addict approved remedies out there.