Withdrawals

[studiogirl]

So, I have been posting because my goal is to go cold turkey next week off an upwards of 20 10mg norcos a day habit that has gone on since December.  I know it is going to be horrible but I got nine days off work so I figure I cant survive it as long as i dont have to deal with responsibilities and schedules.  I also called the director of an oupatient program to see if I could be enrolled.  SHe agreed but she offered for me to see a doctor that she works with to do outpatient detoxes.  She said the doctor could virtually eliminate the withdrawals by closely monitoring my intake of different drugs (non-opiates) for a week or so and then once I am completely clean I could join the outpaitent. It would cost me $750 for the detox.  I jsut dont know if I should spend the money.  Part of me wants to because I havnet had much luck withstanding the ehavy withdrawals before.  But another part of me says tough it out becuase I can hardly afford $750.  I want to make the right decision and I want to take advantage of this time off to get better.

[broknbck]

Is that right? you are taking about 200mg/day? That is really a lot.
Did you mention to the clinic that you were going to just stop cold turkey from a habit that size? It is going to be quite a shock to your system. Can't you try to get it down much lower before quitting?

If that is the way that you want to do it, then definately pay the $750. You should be under supervison for that. Look at it in the long run. If it works you will saving a lot more money and besides that it comes to a point where money doesn't matter anymore.

Best investment you ever made. ha best wishes for you.

[kimmieb]

i seem to be in the majority here....i'd take the opportunity that God seems to be placing in front of you right now....would be hard to pass that one up....750 may seem like a lot now, but in the long run, when you are clean and life is good, you'll look back and say, oh man, i'd have paid five times that amount to get my life back!!!!  you sound very positive and i know you're gonna have success with this one....the resources are there....just use them wisely and all my prayers and blessings are with you all the way....good for you for making such a decision....way to go.....please keep us posted, too!  all the best to you.... luv, kim

[Mikeinthesouth]

I would definitely do the doctor choice and the 750 is not a small amount but in no way is it a large one in consideration to getting and staying clean and if it gives you comfort through the withdrawals with non narcotics I would not have to hear that twice I would jump on it so fast I would not even have the time to consider the financial part of spending that amount of money. There is always more money but only chance at life and sanity for you...... Mike my prayers are with you...........

[everyminutelive]

Definitly pay the 750 it is worth it this is your life, do not leave to chance.

[worried878]

Dont be frightened so....u will be ok...the physical wds never killed anyone that i know..is not alot of fun but neither is the flu...december is not a long long time for use...it may be easier than u think...i would use the resources available to me...just dont focus on the physical part too much...get ur mind ready as well

[joann1975]

Please keep us updated on your decision.... I am really curious as to how those op detoxes work....I wish you the best of luck and if you ever need to chat please PM me! Good Luck to you! JoAnn

[studiogirl]

I dont know why but I am thinking it hits people quicker and faster.  
Yes, I have read what all of you have said and I think it is a sign too.  My habit is to big to just give up ct and the non narc meds might be my saving grace.  Thank you all for caring.

[FlyFisher100]

God has whispered in your ear.  He has given you what could be considered the "perfect plan" for making it happen.

Do it... and don't Him or yourself down.

You had a really heavy habit and will need the best possible situation to kick it.

By the way, could someone tell me why P.K.s are snorted or chewed?  I'm a neophite when it comes to this stuff.

ff100

[studiogirl]

thank you everyone. that means more to me than you know.  It really does.  I am so grateful.  I am going to get through this this time.

[Florida_Guy737]

Hi...there is another way of looking at the $750; how soon would you have spent that trying to acquire more meds?  Instead of buying meds to feed your bod, you'll be investing in your health and future.  Nine days seems good to get over the hardest part of the physical wds.  Keep posting - we'll be with you every step..

Guy

[soreadytodetox]

just wantd to let you know that i have been snorting percs for 4yrs. anywhere from 10 a day and upward of 20 at times even more! i tried to taper and i tryed cold turkey each several times. i took a layoff from work to get clean! i decieded to just bite the bullet and go c/t i am now 19 days clean!! when i tryed to taper i felt that i was just cutting back to still keep enough in my system not to have w/d's. never made it to just 1 a day! i made sure i had something for the anxiety, and to help me sleep, anmio acids, and eat plenty of proitien. i had to also lose touch with my get high buddy's. the 4 and 5 days where the worst for me. i still have cravings every day but i just put my mind somewhere else. me and my husband are having a tough time because when i decieded to detox i also though i should be honest with him and tell him about the snorting. he knew i took percs just not about the snorting!! boy i really thought i was doing the right thing. he didnt like it one bit! just went crazy. didnt speak to me for over a week. he's coming around but it has been pure h**l in this house,and on top of that my best friend o/d on opanias and had a mini stroke, i stayed with her for a week by her bed side, i was so scared she wasnt going to make it! so i have had alot to deal with and trying to make the next clean day! i truely didnt think i could make it past a week but i finally did! i owe so much to the friends i have here at the forum i would be so lost without everyone who has posted to me. what ever you decied to do we all here will help you anyway we can. get set up with a planif you are going to taper, and get some meds for the w/d's if you are going to c/t. i used zanex, klonopin,seroquel,i was ready to deal with the anxiety, an no sleep. it was the hardest thing ive ever done. i wish you and anyone else trying to remember what it was like before percs. i wrote a entry in my journal that some one sent to me when i first joined the forum back in april it calledTO ALL WHO STRUGGLES read it how true it is! best of luck if you need to chat feel free to look me up!    sincerly   sherri

[10356]

To me studiogirl with them accepting payments it is fate... Grab the bull by the horns and drag him to your will with the help and support that may be what was lacking the first try's I really em pulling for you and wish you the best

[studiogirl]

thank you both.  It seems like the right thing to do to go to this doctor because then I ahve someone to answer to who is in charge of my care.  Unfortunately, my addiction has made me quite poor so its hard to imagine spending all that money but she will take a payment plan so maybe for once my money will be going towards something positive.

[beck25752003]

good luck, we have to make whatever decision is right for us. i went ct this time so i knew inside how rough it was and i never wanted to do it again. just keep what you are doing and looking into everything that can help you get offf these things and stay clean.

[10356]

If you have failed at detox before and you really want off and you have 9 days and can afford 750 I say go for it sometimes things fall in your lap.. Call it fate destiny or luck.
If getting past the acute wd is the hardest part this may be the answer. You will have op care at the facility afterwards as well. But of course only you can make this decision. I wish you well on your journey.