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day one without percocet -- help.
For those of you who have been following me on here the past few days, you know that yesterday I got rid of everything I had in my apartment that I could venture to in a desperate time of need. I've been addicted to percocet for the past year, give or take a month or so. I've been taking Vicodin for the past 2-3 days, taking 3-4 pills a day in hopes that this would somehow get me used to not being on so many percocets a day -- I was used to taking anywhere from 6-10 a day all together since I started taking the pills. Finally, I flushed everything that I had here around noon.
Here it is 7am and I can not go back to sleep because my legs were kicking around left and right. I woke up a little before 6am and remembered that people on here have posted to others saying that hot baths and/or showers are the best thing for restless legs, so that is just what I did. It felt good to have the hot water on me first thing this morning, but I also woke up with a feel of panic. The hot shower helped with this a little bit, too.
I've read the Thomas Recipe and other things that people have talked about on here. My thing is, is that I don't have the money to go out and buy all these things, and plus I'm allergic to some of the things that it calls for. Unfortunately, I'm the patient that goes to the ER or a doctor's office and finds out when I get prescribed something that I'm allergic to it. In other words, I'd rather try and ride this withdrawl out without the help of any other medications and/or vitamins, etc. Again, for those of you who have helped me thus far know that my husband has played a huge tole in calming me down about this. Lastnight, he and I spoke and he has really helped me in making me feel in my head that this isn't going to be as bad as I'm perceiving it to be for the future, if this makes sense. He's been there the entire time with me, and still thinks that I never abused the medicine. I don't either, but I did get addicted to it, I will not lie. Obviously, I told him this as well regardless of what his thoughts are on the matter. Either way, to make a long story short I am still scared about this. Any help and/or advice without the assistance of benzos and other medications would be greatly appreciated. I have Tylenol here, but is this safe for me to take? I have plenty of bottled water [48 pack] and I also have milk [which has always helped with my stomach] and apple juice. Please help me right now, I could use it.
I think that a lot of this is in my head, but then again... I wouldn't know, as this is my first time ever having to go through something like this -- EVER!
Thanks in advance for all your help. The words I've received are helping already. I have found that when I woke up this morning in a panic first thing and after I got out of the shower, I kept reading through everyone's postings on here and found a way to calm myself down.
Here it is 7am and I can not go back to sleep because my legs were kicking around left and right. I woke up a little before 6am and remembered that people on here have posted to others saying that hot baths and/or showers are the best thing for restless legs, so that is just what I did. It felt good to have the hot water on me first thing this morning, but I also woke up with a feel of panic. The hot shower helped with this a little bit, too.
I've read the Thomas Recipe and other things that people have talked about on here. My thing is, is that I don't have the money to go out and buy all these things, and plus I'm allergic to some of the things that it calls for. Unfortunately, I'm the patient that goes to the ER or a doctor's office and finds out when I get prescribed something that I'm allergic to it. In other words, I'd rather try and ride this withdrawl out without the help of any other medications and/or vitamins, etc. Again, for those of you who have helped me thus far know that my husband has played a huge tole in calming me down about this. Lastnight, he and I spoke and he has really helped me in making me feel in my head that this isn't going to be as bad as I'm perceiving it to be for the future, if this makes sense. He's been there the entire time with me, and still thinks that I never abused the medicine. I don't either, but I did get addicted to it, I will not lie. Obviously, I told him this as well regardless of what his thoughts are on the matter. Either way, to make a long story short I am still scared about this. Any help and/or advice without the assistance of benzos and other medications would be greatly appreciated. I have Tylenol here, but is this safe for me to take? I have plenty of bottled water [48 pack] and I also have milk [which has always helped with my stomach] and apple juice. Please help me right now, I could use it.
I think that a lot of this is in my head, but then again... I wouldn't know, as this is my first time ever having to go through something like this -- EVER!
Thanks in advance for all your help. The words I've received are helping already. I have found that when I woke up this morning in a panic first thing and after I got out of the shower, I kept reading through everyone's postings on here and found a way to calm myself down.
I feel like I'm the only one posting here, but I'd like to keep this as a journal sort of thing. Today I completed my first complete day of detoxing from percocet, and I am not going to lie to any of you.. It hasn't been as bad as I was thinking that it was going to be! [YET]
I was able to eat this morning, I made a frozen personal pan pizza and kept it down, but was in the bathroom for about 15 minutes total all day long. I had horrible stomach pains when I first got up this morning, but I have a feeling that was gas, I really do not know because it has passed as well. The ONLY thing that truly has been bothering me has been the restless legs. I just felt all day like there would be no end to it what so ever. I read all day long on this forum and found that bananas are supposed to help with the RLS, so my husband went to the store and got me a bundle of them. I ate one within 15 seconds [hahahaha] about an hour and a half ago or less, and I can honestly say that [so far] it has helped me a lot. It's either the banana that has helped or the mere fact that I have basically been up since 6am with two naps, totalling approximately two hours all together. I NEVER nap throughout the day, though. So maybe me doing that today has really helped with all of this as well.
I really hope that the comments continue, as I truly feel as though they are what is helping get me through right now. It feels like my heartrate isn't as fast when I find out someone has responded to me, even though that might sound weird right now. HAHA!
I was able to eat this morning, I made a frozen personal pan pizza and kept it down, but was in the bathroom for about 15 minutes total all day long. I had horrible stomach pains when I first got up this morning, but I have a feeling that was gas, I really do not know because it has passed as well. The ONLY thing that truly has been bothering me has been the restless legs. I just felt all day like there would be no end to it what so ever. I read all day long on this forum and found that bananas are supposed to help with the RLS, so my husband went to the store and got me a bundle of them. I ate one within 15 seconds [hahahaha] about an hour and a half ago or less, and I can honestly say that [so far] it has helped me a lot. It's either the banana that has helped or the mere fact that I have basically been up since 6am with two naps, totalling approximately two hours all together. I NEVER nap throughout the day, though. So maybe me doing that today has really helped with all of this as well.
I really hope that the comments continue, as I truly feel as though they are what is helping get me through right now. It feels like my heartrate isn't as fast when I find out someone has responded to me, even though that might sound weird right now. HAHA!
My husband just left to go and get me bananas and Gatorade to help me through all of this. I don't have to go to work tomorrow after all, my manager was cool about it. So I have tomorrow to deal with this at home rather than trying to tough it out at work IF it gets worse. I honestly feel out of it, but not like a lot of the people on here have warned me about. For this I'm grateful, but I'm NOT putting all my ducks in a row just yet!
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Everything else is dealable for me, but the legs are just driving me up the wall right now. I hate the fact that my hubby has to work at 5am tomorrow, because oddly enough, things get better when he is here. Oh, and I have to be at work for 5 hours tomorrow morning as well and can not call out.
Yes, that is the worst part. Especially at 3 a.m. LOL. You are going to have to be tough and suck it up especially at night. You wouldnt believe some of the places i tried to lay down and sleep during my first few nights. I am on day 12 and after about 1 week it starts to get alot better. You just have to want it. Like sportnut said i dont want to take anymore because i never want to go through this h.ll again. Be strong!
been following ur posts...glad u r hanging tight...sorry ur legs are hurting on ya tho...i never had this and i count my blessings cos i know it sux....it passes tho...keep posting and stick to ur plan..good luck to u
UGHHHHHHH my legs are killing me, like I always have to be moving or something.
Thanks for the information, my husband's coming home early and I'm giving him a list of things to stop and get before he gets home for me. I hate to admit it, but I'm not doing that bad right now. This morning I had sharp stomach pains and I wound up in the bathroom twice for 5-10 minutes per time in there; But other than that I am okay. I do feel a lot of jumpiness in my legs, though. This is bothering me, but if this is the worse that I'm going to endure today, then bring it on!
I know I'm only one day into being sober, but that doesn't matter to me. I have to keep telling myself in my mind that this isn't going to be as bad as I have heard for so many others. I think this will help, but we shall see.
I know I'm only one day into being sober, but that doesn't matter to me. I have to keep telling myself in my mind that this isn't going to be as bad as I have heard for so many others. I think this will help, but we shall see.
if youre like me and cant tolerate Immodium, try PEPTO if you can. thats what i always used during WDs and it helped. I also would take the Gas X tablets to help the horrific gas /abdominal pains that accompanied the oh so fun part of the "trots"
I was able to eat a personal frozen pizza, but it came right back out. BOO! I'm feeling okay though.. Other than just cramping but so far it isn't anything I can't handle, I suppose.
Well, I just got up from an hour or so long nap and it felt good. Only thing was, was that I was having EXTREME gut pains that seemed to radiate my entire stomach. Off to the bathroom I went for that, though. It was the most horrible pain someone would feel being in their bathroom on the toilet. Don't think that I'm getting vulgar because I'm not. I just feel as though I should "document" everything that happens with me throughout this whole thing. I'm actually surprised that this even happened today, because it hasn't even been 24 hours yet -- but we shall see, right?
Thanks for the helpful tips I saw two posts above, but unfortunately I can't take Benadryl because I'm allergic. Like I said, I just really would like to stay away from medications all together while I go through this -- So any home remedies that do not include medications would be great.
I live in a studio apartment, and unfortunately all I have available to me is a standup shower in my bathroom. This won't be an issue, though. I love showers and if I have to go in there several times a day then I will.
I will keep everyone posted. What can I do for these stomach issues? Other than Immodium, though. I just mean to settle it down, you know?
Thanks for the helpful tips I saw two posts above, but unfortunately I can't take Benadryl because I'm allergic. Like I said, I just really would like to stay away from medications all together while I go through this -- So any home remedies that do not include medications would be great.
I live in a studio apartment, and unfortunately all I have available to me is a standup shower in my bathroom. This won't be an issue, though. I love showers and if I have to go in there several times a day then I will.
I will keep everyone posted. What can I do for these stomach issues? Other than Immodium, though. I just mean to settle it down, you know?
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You are in a good frame of mind......keep that going. Having a supportive husband is an added bonus. Drink plenty of fluids and try and eat something light if you can. Get up and walk around a bit as that will help too. Keep posting and letting us know how you are.........stay strong sara
Congratulations for taking the first, and hardest step. You're at the start of a difficult process, and you've probably read on the boards that the acute phase of the physical withdrawal lasts about a week, with many people reporting that days 3-5 were the worst. After that it seems to be an even more individual thing. I was significantly stronger and feeling better after 10 days, but had lingering physical discomfort for three-four weeks, especially dizziness and overall weakness, but it was SO much better than the early days.
The good news is that these symptoms will pass and you will begin to feel better. That's an absolute guarantee if you stay completely away from the opiates. It also seems like you're prepared with juice and water to keep yourself hydrated, which is very important. For sleep, an antihistamine (eg, benadryl or generic equivalent) might help your sleep. They're very inexpensive. Melatonin, too, but it's more expensive.
Do you have a bath tub? If so, I found that frequent hot baths (sometimes 5-6 a day) really helped me relax and to diminish the muscle aches and pains. I just left the tub full and topped it off with hot water each time. When you get a brief increase in energy, take jump on it and do something, anything physical, like a walk or sweep the floor - anything, even if it's for 5 minutes. It reminded me that there's a bigger world out there that I would soon rejoin.
Please keep us posted on your progress, and best of luck.
The good news is that these symptoms will pass and you will begin to feel better. That's an absolute guarantee if you stay completely away from the opiates. It also seems like you're prepared with juice and water to keep yourself hydrated, which is very important. For sleep, an antihistamine (eg, benadryl or generic equivalent) might help your sleep. They're very inexpensive. Melatonin, too, but it's more expensive.
Do you have a bath tub? If so, I found that frequent hot baths (sometimes 5-6 a day) really helped me relax and to diminish the muscle aches and pains. I just left the tub full and topped it off with hot water each time. When you get a brief increase in energy, take jump on it and do something, anything physical, like a walk or sweep the floor - anything, even if it's for 5 minutes. It reminded me that there's a bigger world out there that I would soon rejoin.
Please keep us posted on your progress, and best of luck.
You can definitely do this. I'm' on day 6 and am starting to see the light. I can tell now that I'm feeling a little better each day. I was on about 150mg of Oxycodone and 80mg of Oxymorphone (Opana). It comes to about 300mg of Oxycontin a day. I've had some very rough days and have also felt very alone. My wife is pretty sick of this. This is my 5th or so attempt. I've always gone back to something when the going got tough. Hang in there. You can do it.
Day one Sunday I took like two or three two hour naps:>) I never ever take naps.
Day two at work, (I am a Network Administrator and IT Specialist so part of the day up and part at a keyboard), the frist half was no big but when I hit that wall around noon it sucked the rest of the day. I had a little stash here and it was torture knowing it was within my reach but thanks to posts here I did not nibble on it. I took like three naps that day, one at lunch, one at break and one when I got home but I made it.
Yesterday I worked 13.5 hours outside most of the day and hardly noticed any WD symptoms, I was tired like we all were duh but keeping busy I felt was paramount.
If I had the vacation time I could have easily taken a week off to do this thing BUT having to tuff it out is embedding in my head how bad it can be and that I never want to go down this road again!
Today I am working an dealing with all of the stuff that comes my way with ease so far and most of it has been desk work.
I have not been to a doc because they are just script writers and like my wife said "why get off this (oxy) just to have to wd off of something else, just suck it up, do it and get it over with, that is what I have chosen to do.
Take that nap if you need it but try to make yourself get out and at least look at the sky and smile for a few, it will all be behind you.
I'm not out of the woods yet from what I have read but I have 3 days behind me and I'm not going through this again.
This is living!
Day two at work, (I am a Network Administrator and IT Specialist so part of the day up and part at a keyboard), the frist half was no big but when I hit that wall around noon it sucked the rest of the day. I had a little stash here and it was torture knowing it was within my reach but thanks to posts here I did not nibble on it. I took like three naps that day, one at lunch, one at break and one when I got home but I made it.
Yesterday I worked 13.5 hours outside most of the day and hardly noticed any WD symptoms, I was tired like we all were duh but keeping busy I felt was paramount.
If I had the vacation time I could have easily taken a week off to do this thing BUT having to tuff it out is embedding in my head how bad it can be and that I never want to go down this road again!
Today I am working an dealing with all of the stuff that comes my way with ease so far and most of it has been desk work.
I have not been to a doc because they are just script writers and like my wife said "why get off this (oxy) just to have to wd off of something else, just suck it up, do it and get it over with, that is what I have chosen to do.
Take that nap if you need it but try to make yourself get out and at least look at the sky and smile for a few, it will all be behind you.
I'm not out of the woods yet from what I have read but I have 3 days behind me and I'm not going through this again.
This is living!
Your Attitude will take you far.. You sound as if you are in the right frame.. Thank goodness for Hubby huh :))
The forum in my wd's I stuck like glue to it read and read some more.. Try to get out and walk a lil ? If you can.. and sleep when you feel the need.. try a hot shower and jump into bed you may get a lil this way.. Try to eat a lil ok and make good use of that water :) This will not last forever... I'm very Happy and Proud of you.. You sound like you have a very loving and understanding Husband and you sound like a very warm and intelligent person.. when this is all said and done.. You will be amazed at how much the drugs have smothered your light.. as far as the Dr. it feels good to be proving him wrong doesn't it... call you a seeker.. You are proving something to him and yourself.. you are not weak.. you are not in need of what he is pushing.. all it has done for you is create this problem.. One you are left to clean up.. Take great strength for this as you prove him in the wrong ok You are doing wonderfully.. warmly lesa
The forum in my wd's I stuck like glue to it read and read some more.. Try to get out and walk a lil ? If you can.. and sleep when you feel the need.. try a hot shower and jump into bed you may get a lil this way.. Try to eat a lil ok and make good use of that water :) This will not last forever... I'm very Happy and Proud of you.. You sound like you have a very loving and understanding Husband and you sound like a very warm and intelligent person.. when this is all said and done.. You will be amazed at how much the drugs have smothered your light.. as far as the Dr. it feels good to be proving him wrong doesn't it... call you a seeker.. You are proving something to him and yourself.. you are not weak.. you are not in need of what he is pushing.. all it has done for you is create this problem.. One you are left to clean up.. Take great strength for this as you prove him in the wrong ok You are doing wonderfully.. warmly lesa
I saw your post to texanaddict, and that's what I was doing just as I saw you responded to my post. I was reading your posts -- HAHA -- It seems like you went through a tough time the first few days, but if you were able to get through it at work then I should be able to do so as well. My thing is, is that with my job I am on my feet the entire time and I'm not sure what it is you do for a living, you know? I'll definately see if things get worse or better for me, and then take my steps from there. Right now, I feel like I owe it to myself to relax for the entire day today and just stay in. I'm not saying I want to slow the process of me getting detoxed down or anything; But I do feel like I really owe it to myself to just lay down for the better part of the day in my apartment.
You are definately stronger than I am if you still have pills in your home. This is why I flushed all of mine yesterday. I made a vow to my new friends on here and most importantly, to myself, that I was going to do this whether I had a doctor by my side or not. I have to keep reminding myself that HE was the one who walked away from my sobriety... I stayed here to make sure I saw it through. I know it's a weird way of looking at things, but if it helps get me through some of this, then I'll stick to my guns on that thought -- HAHA!
What was day one like for you, though?
You are definately stronger than I am if you still have pills in your home. This is why I flushed all of mine yesterday. I made a vow to my new friends on here and most importantly, to myself, that I was going to do this whether I had a doctor by my side or not. I have to keep reminding myself that HE was the one who walked away from my sobriety... I stayed here to make sure I saw it through. I know it's a weird way of looking at things, but if it helps get me through some of this, then I'll stick to my guns on that thought -- HAHA!
What was day one like for you, though?
Hang in there, read my posts under sportsnut, Sunday day one here we go.
I told my wife which was paramount I found that yesterday staying busy and keeping my mind off of it was very important.
I'm not doing any WD drugs either just some of the Thomas recepie for energy, I have kept moving and that seems to be helping the legs but man the nerves firing and tugging sensations can be annoying, I truely thing the brain is rewiring/healing itself.
You are healing, I'm trying to look at it like my 4 post rotator cuff surgery rehabs, painful and 6 weeks of hell but at the end I was working out and doing things I enjoyed again and this will be hell but for a much shorter period of time.
This is more secretive and internalized though and make it tough.
Try to get out if you can and do something to get your mind off of it for while.
My days are getting better after 4 days and my wife is very supportive.
I'll be flushing about 50 Oxy 20 mg tonight!
I told my wife which was paramount I found that yesterday staying busy and keeping my mind off of it was very important.
I'm not doing any WD drugs either just some of the Thomas recepie for energy, I have kept moving and that seems to be helping the legs but man the nerves firing and tugging sensations can be annoying, I truely thing the brain is rewiring/healing itself.
You are healing, I'm trying to look at it like my 4 post rotator cuff surgery rehabs, painful and 6 weeks of hell but at the end I was working out and doing things I enjoyed again and this will be hell but for a much shorter period of time.
This is more secretive and internalized though and make it tough.
Try to get out if you can and do something to get your mind off of it for while.
My days are getting better after 4 days and my wife is very supportive.
I'll be flushing about 50 Oxy 20 mg tonight!
I feel like I need to try and sleep some more, so that's what I'm going to do right now. I do have a supportive husband, although right now he is livind with the doctor who put me on the medicine for so long and won't help me out now that I'm in need. No big deal to me anymore, though. I guess when you're around someone suffering for this amount of time, you start to feel their pain as well. I honestly don't feel that bad YET, but this morning was when I had a scare of panic mode that I went into. I think a lot of that had to do with my mind telling me: "Oh no, here it comes!" And then I paniced. I've obviously calmed down since from that, though.
We shall see. Thanks for the kind words. Your story was an inspiration to me I have to admit. You and I seem a lot alike where we are constantly posting on here. Does it help you get your mind off of other things like it has been doing with me? That is why I have vowed to stay posting all day as long as I am able... This way it keeps my head from venturing to the dark side of the moon, where the WD's are HORRIBLE!
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We shall see. Thanks for the kind words. Your story was an inspiration to me I have to admit. You and I seem a lot alike where we are constantly posting on here. Does it help you get your mind off of other things like it has been doing with me? That is why I have vowed to stay posting all day as long as I am able... This way it keeps my head from venturing to the dark side of the moon, where the WD's are HORRIBLE!
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You can do it girl. I'm glad you got rid of the meds. It was my downfall 4 times in quitting. Today is day 11 and most of the WD's have faded. Sleep is hard. I got in 5 hours last night, the most by 1 since I started. You will have some rough days but remember the prize and sense of accomplishment after 10 days and you will start feeling better every day and the memory of this time and help on this forum will keep you off the evil pills. My mind is clearer and I am feeling better and you will to. I followed the Thomas recipe about 75% and with a few other suggestions made it through the worst of it. Listen to soft music and read. Makes the time go by and will help calm the anxiety.
Life is to great and you are to young to live in a fog. I am cheering for you. Keep us posted and hug your hubby for understanding. It's sad when I read of spouses leaving, so you must have a good man
Life is to great and you are to young to live in a fog. I am cheering for you. Keep us posted and hug your hubby for understanding. It's sad when I read of spouses leaving, so you must have a good man
Thanks for the kind words.. As I've said before, my PCP is completely out of my life right now because of what's going on with my problem and now I am faced with this alone and without the help of a doctor, if that makes sense. I am going to be alone for the most part of the day since the hubby is at work. He has definately been a huge support to me and to be honest, I like the things that he's telling me right now because from what I've read here on the forums, a lot of the withdrawl is not just physical, but mental as well.
So if he continues to tell me that it isn't going to be as bad as I think it is, then I will welcome that. I guess a lot of why he says this to me is because he knows how panicy I have been in the past with so many other things. I mean full blown panic attacks -- HAHA -- But I am really trying, I promise. I just need to find a way to stay strong. I won't lie to you, though... Right now I don't feel much other than being tired.
So if he continues to tell me that it isn't going to be as bad as I think it is, then I will welcome that. I guess a lot of why he says this to me is because he knows how panicy I have been in the past with so many other things. I mean full blown panic attacks -- HAHA -- But I am really trying, I promise. I just need to find a way to stay strong. I won't lie to you, though... Right now I don't feel much other than being tired.
i know it is hard..but getting up and moving will help tremendously...and ur hubby may not be telling u what u need to hear..but his support of just being there will help....isome do this alone in their ho9use...support is vital..posting here..trying to get some sleep when u can...moving when u can...asking for sumpin to help u sleep may be a good idea..even sumpin safe like phenergan which will help ur tummy as well...be safe and hang tight...have u got a good book to read? there r several on addiction worth reading
Right now I have my AC going in my apartment along with a fan that is circulating the air. I got up from the couch and this laptop finally and cleaned a little bit to get my body moving. I just feel alone right now in a way. I don't know why but I do. Everytime I feel something in my left arm or in my knees or legs, I panic like -- Oh my God I'm going to have a stroke. And I am fairly young! (28)
Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. I just feel like I should keep posting, like this is my journal or something,
Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. I just feel like I should keep posting, like this is my journal or something,
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