Withdrawal Periods

[jonesing247]

Hey everyone - just a quick question -
I have been taking oxycontin 80mg 6-8 a day for 5 months. I recently went through withdrawl when i stopped for 5 days - I took again for 3 days, and stopped again for 5 days. Now since friday i have been taking them again, albeit only 2 per day - if i continue to take them until saturday and then stop (so i would have been taking them for 7 days) will I experience withdrawl again? Or did I already get the 5 months worth of **** out of my system during the first five day withdrawl? Sorry about the question, it sounds like one of those "if a train leaves station A at 11:30" questions. Take care and I hope all of you are well. Thanks, Mark.

[tex3]

Hi and welcome. Many here, myself included, can relate. I withdrew twice a month like clockwork until I started getting shorter scripts. It sucks. Are you ready to do it for good? Because it gets worse each time so if you keep it up you'll be in for hell. It's no fun being an addict, the pill-seeking, all-consuming need. How much are you taking? Hang in there and post under the newest topic to get more replies, but know we're all here for you and nothing you've done hasn't been done already, so don't be ashamed. Let us know how you're feeling.
tracy

[JemDiamond]

Hi~this is my first time looking at this site, and I'm not absolutely sure what it is, but it might just be what I need. I have been addicted to Fioricet for many years, and I desperately want to get off and stay off it. I go through withdrawels about once or twice a month, whenever I run out, and I am just finishing up a bout of throwing up for 2 days even as I write this. The pain in my head is pretty bad, which is why I was taking the Fioricet in the first place, but I've decided I just can't live my life like this--secretly addicted, no one knowing about it, suffering through withdrawel symptoms all alone and then just bouncing right back to it as soon as I can get a refill...if anyone can relate, or offer some advice (what is this "recipe" thing I keep reading about?), or just some encouragement, it would be really appreciated! I'm past the worst of the symptoms this time, and I really feel motivated to kick it for good. Although it sounds like an oxymoron, throwing up really sucks!

[jennyfla]

Just wanted to shout out and tell everyone that i miss you all lately.
I'm still hanging in there, always wanted to 'stop', and just not doing what it takes.
I've had many many stresses lately (what's new), and i am also getting sicker and sicker of these pills (good thing).
My husband broke his arm in 5 places back 2 1/2 weeks ago, so it's been very stressful lately, not to mention his pain.  He has a kingsize tolerance, and feels every bit of the pain, even with meds.
I'm getting ready to leave on a business trip tomorrow morning for three days.  I'm taking my youngest to my parents' house (close to the meeting), and leaving the other two behind with my crippled husband.  The stress is incredible.
I'm trying to gain some weight, i'm very low and worried about that, can't seem to gain.
Anyway, i was reading through some of your posts, and it made me remember just how wonderful you all are!!!!
Hope to post a lot soon, hopefully with some good news of quitting for good this time.
Hang in there!
Lv Jenny

[skipper]

hey:
yeah get to the vitamin place (gnc or what ever) get on the supplements asap. how are you doing? by that i mean are you still shooting yourself to pieces witn crank, or have you been abstenent? the sooner off crystal speed the beter. and believe me you will feel beter after a week or two off. ya' know i really gave speed the old junky go of it and came up a loser every time i went around with it. this is one drug should never be legal! the best suggestion i have for you is the recipe, lots of meat to eat (carnivore), and sleep. get yourself somewhere you can crash for 18-30 hours, somewhere where some one will keep an eye on you too. coming off even 2 days of speed is awful goddam unpleasent, in fact that's how i became a junky! the good news is most folks come off more or less completly in 2-3 weeks. i believe the best  thing to have around you at this point, is someone who loves you enough to stand by you. if you don't have that it will be more difficut, but do-able.

i just can't stress enough, speeed is for foolish kids! kids with
all kinds of good health and happiness to burn....please keep
posting

and keep an angel on your shoulder
kip

[1fortheroad]

that's a much better name (i think).  i hope you're feeling better...

[Loser]

Thanks for the reply.  You are right about my screen name.  It is a loser!  I will change it as soon as I can figure t how.

I'm am glad to meet a kindred spirit.  I have pretty much stayed away from pain killers and other downers.  I have always said because I dislike not beinr in control.  Ha, as if I were in control with the speed!  I have talked to people who kicked heroin addition with speed but not the other way round.  Thanks for not recommending it for others.

I will find the recipe and try purchasing the ingredients tomorrow.  I don't think Whole Foods stays open 24 hours so I will try to get out of bed tomorrow.  

Good luck with your demons and I look forward to meeting that angel soon.

Peace,

TOFKAL (The One Formerly Known As Loser)