Success withdrawals at work ? Anyone?

[Enuffisenough]

Who has done this at work and succeeded? I've tapered and jumped ship, found 4 pills took the m After 2 days! Need to work ! What to do.......

[Sober07]

I call the toilet paper at the hospital where I work John Wayne toilet paper, "it's gritty as he!! And doesn't take any sh!* off of anybody"

I understand the concerns of fatigue as it is a very real and horrible side effect of WD's and I discovered that my mind was my most powerful tool. I didn't give myself permission to let it win. Plus my company is very VERY strict in their tardy/late/early out etc.

Get your iPod out, grab some herbal decaf tea and a warm cloth for your head and relax. Best advise I can give is as soon as you feel stable-ish walk briskly for 20 mins its amazing.

[YesLife4Me]

LOL... I had to keep my own stash of kleenex for the bathroom because the paper here is literally like ...well...paper!   Ow!!  

[luvlife10]

The first time I went through these nasty w/ds not knowing what I was in for I had decided to stop ct (6-8 10/325 norcos a day for 4 yrs) on a Monday (DUM) I am a single mom and I have to work, it was difficult, I called in sick one day because of the insomina, then the anxiety appeared I had no strenghth however by the 6 day I felt amazing. Well you notice I said the first time well I stayed clean for 5 months I threw my back out in Sept12 and I started with 5/325 one time a day and thinking ok I can do this without getting stuck, THAT WAS THE BIGGEST LIE I COULD HAVE TOLD MYSELF, I got back up to 6-7 10/325 norcos/vics whatever I was able they are so easy to get from the street, I do suffer from chronic ovarian issues, my lower back hurts, well long story short I went c/t last thursday thinking ok I got two days before the weekend nope I had to leave work early because I had no energy, I spent most of my weekend in bed, I have a 12 year old so he helped me alot I am now into my 5th day and I must say the anxiety this time IS SO SO BAD and so is the diarreah WOW. I got 2 hrs maybe sleep last night that is when my anxiety seems to hit me the most however as I am typing this I am starting to feel anxious. Please if you have any get rid of them the tempation is so not worth the process of the w/d.

[Enuffisenough]

I just left work . Driving home , too hard

[Sober07]

Oh yeah I even started carrying wet wipes cause the toilet paper we use at work was HARSH!!!! I'm not amazing but I was tired of being a zombie and living for the pills.

[Enuffisenough]

Ok thanks :)

[BlondeChick10]

Flush with water and green tea.. Also, some Theraflu

[Enuffisenough]

Sorry to ask but were you on the bathroom a lot while at work ? Just amazed at your tenure and strength . You are amazing !

[Sober07]

Nope....lots of water and tea

[Enuffisenough]

Very good. Did you take immodium at least ??

[Sober07]

The only pills I take now are estrogen and an occasional dose of 800 mg Motrin for tension headaches. I just decided if I was going to go clean I may as well just flush all the crap and go it au'natural. I'm glad I didn't resort to anything to help me get through the WD's it was tough but totally worth it. I'm glad I don't have to count pills and worry anymore, I have good and bad days but the good are outweighing the bad more and more everyday.

[Enuffisenough]

That's amazing ! You must be very tough! What did u take ??? To get yourself through it ?

[Sober07]

I worked through my whole WD process the first week I worked 7 days and 4 12 hour shifts. I work in healthcare and it was difficult to say the least but I did it!!!! I'm 3 weeks clean and I feel absolutely amazing. So there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[BlondeChick10]

I was prescribed regularly 2 (750) Hydro 1 (10)  OC I also took what ever else I could get via manipulating family, friends and my MD to prescribe with that and varied.. Basically prior to my back surgery in 2011 I took that plus 8-10 (525) Percs.. This past summer I also went through about 320-400 Percs that I managed to have my Primary Care prescribe for various aches and pains that I really could have used Tylenol or Advil for... But I did taper to the above by Oct 2012 and by early December I dumped the Vic and tapered off the yes I know 1 (10) mg OC.. For me it was more of a fear of actually functioning without an opiate.. I did them for quite a few years and one day I just owned my problem and decided that living the facade was over.. I am very greatfull that this opiate affair did not affect me in my family, career or financially.  I knew it had to stop because dosage was becomimg increasingly less effective.  You can do it ... The physical symptoms pass they really do .. Trust me if I could get through you will get through!  

[Enuffisenough]

WOW. Amazing. May I ask, what amount you were taking, ? How did you manage, what did you take?

[BlondeChick10]

I worked thought the worst of it days 3-5; honestly other than sneezing,  fatigue general malaise feeling like s?!$ it was not as bad as I thought.. I actually had to chair a meeting and do a presentation ( that was a first without having a Vic or Perc in a loooong time) also managed to get through a business luncheon with three guys  I am one of the few females in my business to have a high level position so most of my interactions are with guys and that made it a lot easier as I told them upfront that I was not feeling well and didn't want to be bothered with anyone of course they didn't know why but for the most part left me  alone....Not sure what you do for work but you can make it happen .. Good luck and positive energy and thoughts headed your way!

[YesLife4Me]

He He...don't forget to set your alarm!  :)

[Enuffisenough]

Thanks. I'll remember the pillow. =)

[YesLife4Me]

It depends on what kind of work you do.  I sit at a computer all day and am pretty much alone, so I don't have people bugging me constantly (face to face) or a boss hanging over my shoulder either.   Ensure, Immodium, Excederin/Advil, light snacks, fluids, a pillow for a nap in your car and might I add an Ipod helps quite a bit too.   Forcing something else into my pea brain helps me not think so much and if you can, go for a walk on your breaks.  

[Enuffisenough]

Thanks all.

[Enuffisenough]

Thank you PorVida. If you don't mind, what type of work do you do and did you take Tylenol, etc?

[Brightfutureahead]

Ps- i understand you need to work, but as long as you have pills around, or access to them, you will likely take them. Get rid of them! :)

[Brightfutureahead]

I worked from day 4 on. I used items from Thomas recipe, including Imodium, to help me along. It stunk, but it was doable. Try Imodium, bring ensure shakes with you, and take omegas and a multi-v before you leave each morning. Can you take off for days 1-3, or 2-3? Bring something small and motivational to read, like a little quote or prayer, to help you through.

[killerzoey]

Ugh. I feel for you. Let us know how it goes. I've worked while withdrawing these last two weeks and honestly it hasn't been that bad. But then I haven't been to the point where I have gotten NO sleep...I think maybe that (or diarrhea) could be a deal breaker.

Good luck :/