Should I be worried ?

[rinna77]

I started taking percs 2 years ago for fun. Not really fun but I wasn't prescribed them...my bf was. I always took no more than 20 mgs . a day. Well he went to jail 3 days ago and I haven't had anything since then. I have been reading a lot about symptoms,etc. and I don't feel great but it's nothing like I've been hearing about. Day 3 and I'm a little anxious and my back is killing me but that's it. My question is will it get worse? Or better?

[Viciouscycle]

I'm feeling upset with myself. I can't seem to get lower then 1 Lortab a day. I'm so ashamed. My bf had 1/2 of one 2 days ago. He is so awesome! I just don't have the will power he does or maybe that's just an excuse. I'm still taking the Thomas recipe stuff & have went from 6-8 down to 3 down to 1. But that 1 is wicked!! The control is unreal!

[Merri12]

That is awesome. The 24 days. I sm sorry about yoyr BF. You are making the right decision if you leave. Maybe it will wake him up. If no then you will be in a better place. You really want to live with his Mom forever? That is what will happen. Or he will take advsntage of everything you accomplish. Get out, clear your head, get a job and start working towards what you want in life again. You are doing great. Now do for you.

[rinna77]

24 days clean. Feels so great!! Well he came out and didn't skip a beat. Right back to where he was. We argue all the time about it! I think I am going to leave him. For one, I can't live that life anymore and two it's too much of a temptation. But, I have to admit I'm staying strong!!

[rinna77]

Day 7-I think! and I feel good. Not great but good. My back is killing but ibuprofen works. just seems like I'm taking so many. So the question I have today is...will my energy ever return? I don't feel like doing anything.

[weaver71]

I would work on you and let him know you are. In outage him to work on himself, there are meetings in the joint. If he gets out and uses, I would not live with that. Again, encourage he work on his addiction and watch from
A distance. I say that because my wife never gave up on me, but stopped enabling me too. I pushed down to my last chance to get it together, but I did. Addicts take those they love and ruin their lives, but recovering addicts are some of the most incredible people there are. Just take care of you.

[rinna77]

Love all the encouragement even though I am probably not experiencing anything like what you guys went through. I am done with this addiction. We have lost everything because of it. My car, our house, my job....we now live with my bf's mom. And I am suffering in silence because no one know I take them so I am glad I can write this all down. But I AM DONE!!!! Thank you Lord! Question: If he gets out and starts taking them again do I support  him or leave him alone?

[weaver71]

I love Virginia Wolfe's quote, "if you want to know how sloppy your thoughts are, write them down." I'm glad your getting it out there and people will read it. You have a great chance right now to avoid what so many of us went through. Opiates take away the very soul and will of a person. I always think of who I want to be, not how I feel. Focus on what inspires you to be the best you there is. Eat good, rest good, exercise regular, build new habits and seek new inspiration. Counseling, meetings, church or whatever you can do to grow, so that. You will not regret it and avoid what's at the end of the drug road. Glad you want to feel you again, that his a huge step.

[Sonrissa]

Hi rinna, and welcome to the forum. Are you planning on staying off the Percs when your BF gets out of jail? The reason I ask is because if you start taking them again, and get to the point when you quit for whatever reason, it's highly likely that your withdrawals will be worse. This is a great opportunity to quit for good. We would be happy to help you with any questions you have and with support.

Even though your withdrawals are fairly mild, there are some things you can do to ease the symptoms. Stay very well hydrated. Drink lots of water, Gatorade! and such. Take vitamins and supplements, like Potassium, and Magnesium, and a good multivitamin. Also, baths with Epsom salts feel wonderful and will help with restless legs and possibly sleep. If you have any stomach or bathroom issues, Immodium works great. Mild exercise, preferably outside in the fresh air, even if it's a short walk, will really help with fatigue.  

Good luck, I wish you all the best. Please let us know if we can help!

[rinna77]

thank you. can't sleep tonight but still not feeling too bad. my legs are feeling tweaky but that's there every night. its nice to write your thoughts out even if no one reads them!! I am so glad this is happening. can't wait to feel " normal " again...whatever that is.

[selfinduced]

Hey Rinna, Your going to be fine. You were on a low dose and at day 3 your feeling the magnitude of the extent of it physically. Your brain however will take more time to fully reboot. I'm sorry about your BF. Stick around, sounds like a perfect time to get these toxins out of your body and enjoy the freedom of living a pill free life.