Help with my Oxy Withdrawl

[COFinest1]

Hello,

I'm 24 years old and I have been using oxy for the past six months.  I have been clean for the past 48 hours.  I feel a little cold and have bad diarrhea, but that is about it.  I was using anywhere from 80 - 160 mg of OP 40 oxy's.  I would pop two or three at a time.  Once in the morning and once at night.  I really don't want to waste the money anymore so I made sure to try and taper myself off the OC.  I went to forty mg a week, to 20 mg for three days, and then 10 mg for another three days.  It's been a full 48 hours since then...

My question is this.

How long will I feel a little cold?  I've been sleeping funny hours, up at four am, asleep at seven pm, but sleeping ok.  The first night was very restless and last night got better.  I only woke up two times.  How long until I stop feeling any of these feelings?  I have felt a little depression, like crying at sad stuff on TV the first night, but that is gone today.  Today I feel a little cold with diarhea, but besides that I feel pretty good?  Could the worst be behind me??  Or am I just going to get worse, even though it feels like I'm getting better??

Thanks for your answers.

M

[COFinest1]

Guys,

I feel good today.  Woke up, diarrhea is going away on its own.  I slept OK last night, but I feel really rested today.  My legs were a little sore, but I was able to stretch in the shower..  I appreciate you help and comments, they made me really think about my choices.  I can see how people who are on OC for years must be miserable coming off.  About a year ago was the first time I tried oxy.  I was getting 40 mg ones and was whiffing them.  I probably went on a month binge that time, but I was doing it all the time.  When I stopped that time I had the worst depression in my life for two days and then I was fine...  I will NEVER get on this **** again.

Thanks for all your help and good luck in your own recoveries.

M

[petroglyph54]

Everybody's chemistry is a little different. Oh how so many of us wish for that one easy time that we hear about. There just isn't words I can conjure up to give you the intimate knowledge of just how bad this can be. Of those that I know suffer tremendously  with withdrawl's and getting clean, every one describes it nicer than it is. I've heard it described as "a sickness you never want to know". You got off lucky my friend. You really did. I truly hope that you never learn first hand what so many suffer through. It is absolutely life changing. Never, never, go back because this wasn't so bad. It won't let you off so easy again and again. This is evil were talking about, you've seen it on t.v. or someplace, it's real. Congratulations from our hearts for getting out while the gettings good.

[COFinest1]

Thanks for your comment.

Here's what is weird. I definitely did feel way worse the first day.  I had no energy, I was lethargic, and I went home from work because I could barely walk around.  This was Tuesday.

The last few days I feel better and better.  Laughing at dumb ****.  Getting excited for top 10 plays on Sportscenter, when before I would watch a TV show and anything emotional would almost break me down to tears.  Also, as you can see in the above post today was pretty good.  Also, I just got $2,300 back from taxes and know people who I could grab it from.  I honestly have 0% cravings for the pill... To be honest, I truly wonder if I had become more chemically dependent rather than being truly addicted, but who knows?!?

I guess all I can do is see how I sleep tonight and if I feel better tomorrow I think I will be good...  :)

[COFinest1]

What do you two think about dare to dreams comment?  Could I be getting worse?  Today I showered, it felt good.  Turned on some music and it sounded great!  Then I went to the store, got some food, ate a little, and I was starving all the sudden.  I feel like I'm getting better, but nervous that tomorrow will be worse than today.  The worst part of it all for me has been not sleeping the full night.  But it has gotten better, night by night.

Thanks for your responses.  I appreciate it.

[daretodream]

Yeah that doesn't sound like a normal withdrawal usually its a lot worse you may just be starting with the withdrawal and it could get a lot worse throughout the next couple of days. So just try to stay rested drink lots of fluids!! If you have enough strength try to exercise or try to even just get out of the house so your not thinking about the pills. My first day withdrawal honestly wasn't that bad but the 3rd day through the 7th was definitely the worst! Just be ready it could get worse..hopefully it doesn't! Good luck!!

[evilways]

I think being that you were only using for 6 months that the worst is behind you. Dont go back to it after this!! promise yourself you wont! I have been addicted to pain meds for 2 years and I cant stop taking them by myself. Im struggling everyday. Im so happy for you, Good luck!!

[petroglyph54]

Sounds like you may have gotten your one in a lifetime "get out free or cheap" card! What your experiencing is like a warning that what  you've heard or read about withdrawing from narcotics is very true. You have made a wise choice to stop the insanity before it gets any worse. Get some immodium at any pharmacy to help with the diarhea, and thank God you got away "This time". It more than likely won't be as easy if you end up having to make this choice again. Believe me, nobody wants the full deal on coming off narcotics, it is unforgettable misery, and life changing. Best of luck, and good choice!