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have been taking OXYs for 4 months
Hi everyone this is my first time here! you all seem so nice and helpful. let me know if i can help any of you! Will detoxing be hard should I get suboxen from a friend? im 27 and dont want my life to go down the drain :-)
Hi lipgloss.....just checking on u....hope all is well...post when can...take care and we r here....
Just wondering how you're doing. Hope things are going well. Any luck with any of the advice? Let us know how things are going when you feel O.K.. Here's hoping you made it through the rough part and are getting over the hump. Don't feel guilty if things don't go as planned, (although I hope they are), because that's just part of this crummy disease.
Godspeed.
Godspeed.
Newuser7777 Hi :) I did not know that about the magnesium but I AM GOING TO BUY SOME TODAY :) I am on zoloft now and I have been for a year...sometimes I think its helping others I don't. I eat alot of dairy too so I find that very helpful. I will try this. The benzos are not the answer for me although I wish they weren't so addictive for me bec they really work (well cover it till it wears off is what it really does). I have been to alot of specialistis and my brain doesn't produce a certain calming chemicle. I hope you have a great day! Any quetions I can help you with let me know have a great day! xo
I have a book called the Magnesium Factor...I'm going to read it again. I have been taking magnesium for some time. I am aware that it has a calming effect..think I'll take some now. Thanks
My apologies on the double post. Viewing this on iPhone and it wasn't Showing my message at the bottom. And sorry for 3rd post
I too used to have very bad anxiety before too. I had a smart doctor who tested me and I was very deficient in magnesium, which happens if you consume too much dairy/calcium or just not enough magnesium or a combination of the 2.
Magnesium deficiency is one of the main causes of anxiety and a majority of the population is deficient in it. Do a google search for 'magnesium anxiety' and do more reading if you'd like.
It has changed, and probably saved my life because I was so bad I was almost suicidal at times, and this was also at a young age 18-20. My anxiety disappeared almost overnight but I did some major changes which some people might find hard to do...
I eliminated all dairy from my diet and started supplementing with 1000mg magnesium - day (citrate or glycinate form). And once you get it under control you can introduce some dairy.
This is worth a try for many, it is cheap, natural, and much safer than a lIfe of benzos and ssri's
Magnesium deficiency is one of the main causes of anxiety and a majority of the population is deficient in it. Do a google search for 'magnesium anxiety' and do more reading if you'd like.
It has changed, and probably saved my life because I was so bad I was almost suicidal at times, and this was also at a young age 18-20. My anxiety disappeared almost overnight but I did some major changes which some people might find hard to do...
I eliminated all dairy from my diet and started supplementing with 1000mg magnesium - day (citrate or glycinate form). And once you get it under control you can introduce some dairy.
This is worth a try for many, it is cheap, natural, and much safer than a lIfe of benzos and ssri's
I too used to have very bad anxiety before too. I had a smart doctor who tested me and I was very deficient in magnesium, which happens if you consume too much dairy/calcium or just not enough magnesium or a combination of the 2.
Magnesium deficiency is one of the main causes of anxiety and a majority of the population is deficient in it. Do a google search for 'magnesium anxiety' and do more reading if you'd like.
It has changed, and probably saved my life because I was so bad I was almost suicidal at times, and this was also at a young age 18-20. My anxiety disappeared almost overnight but I did some major changes which some people might find hard to do...
I eliminated all dairy from my diet and started supplementing with 1000mg magnesium - day (citrate or glycinate form). And once you get it under control you can introduce some dairy.
This is worth a try for many, it is cheap, natural, and much safer than a lIfe of benzos and ssri's
Magnesium deficiency is one of the main causes of anxiety and a majority of the population is deficient in it. Do a google search for 'magnesium anxiety' and do more reading if you'd like.
It has changed, and probably saved my life because I was so bad I was almost suicidal at times, and this was also at a young age 18-20. My anxiety disappeared almost overnight but I did some major changes which some people might find hard to do...
I eliminated all dairy from my diet and started supplementing with 1000mg magnesium - day (citrate or glycinate form). And once you get it under control you can introduce some dairy.
This is worth a try for many, it is cheap, natural, and much safer than a lIfe of benzos and ssri's
Thanks for all the love! YOU ARE RIGHT whats done is done....I need and I will keep my head up and move forward I don't have anymore oxys or any drug for that matter and as I said I took my insurance off my car and gave my cell phone and keys to my boyfriend and cut up my sim card. I have no choice but stay away from it and that is what I need bec I can admit I do not have the will power to not. I am afraid of feeling this anxiety forever bec above quadracersteve said it runs in his family It runs in mine too. I am guessing I am going to need counceling and benzos are not an option anymore due to my addiction. I called my doctor and she is aware of my the OC addiction I have had for 6 months a little more. I came clean with everyone, it was killing me to hide it. You all are so much inspiration!!!! 0421 Thank you for your time and post also. I will be on here everyday to read how you all are! I have the biggest heart and if any of you ever need to talk feel free I have beeen there and back as I am sure most of us all have. it just feels good to know I'm not alone. xo Good Night I HOPE YOU ALL SLEEP GOOD
Congrats on getting clean. Relapses are just part of opiate w/drawal, so don't get down on yourself if/when it happens. Just keep moving foward.
As someone who has too much experience with Suboxone and methadone, I would only use those meds if you find yourself relapsing over and over again. And only under a dr's care and script. Take it from someone who had a 3-4 gram/day of heroin habit, and detoxed off of too many times to remember, those "maintainence" drugs are an absulute monster to detox off from, but they will save your life if you keep relapsing. Better to go through a real bad detox than OD on your DOC. Only you know if you're in too deep to detox off OC's on your own. Hopefully you're not. It's also necessary to have a councilor or therapist after you get clean to talk to. The physical part of opiate addiction is the easy part. Once clean, it's time to work on why you picked up.
And anxiety is a real *****. It *****. I have had massive anxiety since childhood. Runs in my family like cancer does in others. My guess is most of us suffer from anxiety or depression which made us pick up in the first place.
I take 6mg's of Xanax/day, and also did when I used. I use to pop them like candy, but now have more respect for them and only take what I need when needed. No more running out early. I actually have extras every month. AD meds wouldn't even crack my anxiety. Benzos are the only thing that works. I would prefer not to have to carry a bottle around w/me everyday, but at least I have a life. Don't feel guilty if you have to take them to live a functional life. Again, only you know if you're safer not being on them now or ever. They're hard, (and dangerous), to stop C/T, but are managable to get off of when detoxing slowly. Sorry. Got off topic.
Anyways, keep your head up. Don't feel bad if a relapse pops up. That's just part of opiate w/drawing. The only thing that matter is to keep moving foward. Ask lots of questions if you have any. We are all here to help. This site is loaded with people who made it through an opiate detox successfully one way or another. That right there should be an inspiration for you. It is possible and you can do it. Hope your weekend goes well.
As someone who has too much experience with Suboxone and methadone, I would only use those meds if you find yourself relapsing over and over again. And only under a dr's care and script. Take it from someone who had a 3-4 gram/day of heroin habit, and detoxed off of too many times to remember, those "maintainence" drugs are an absulute monster to detox off from, but they will save your life if you keep relapsing. Better to go through a real bad detox than OD on your DOC. Only you know if you're in too deep to detox off OC's on your own. Hopefully you're not. It's also necessary to have a councilor or therapist after you get clean to talk to. The physical part of opiate addiction is the easy part. Once clean, it's time to work on why you picked up.
And anxiety is a real *****. It *****. I have had massive anxiety since childhood. Runs in my family like cancer does in others. My guess is most of us suffer from anxiety or depression which made us pick up in the first place.
I take 6mg's of Xanax/day, and also did when I used. I use to pop them like candy, but now have more respect for them and only take what I need when needed. No more running out early. I actually have extras every month. AD meds wouldn't even crack my anxiety. Benzos are the only thing that works. I would prefer not to have to carry a bottle around w/me everyday, but at least I have a life. Don't feel guilty if you have to take them to live a functional life. Again, only you know if you're safer not being on them now or ever. They're hard, (and dangerous), to stop C/T, but are managable to get off of when detoxing slowly. Sorry. Got off topic.
Anyways, keep your head up. Don't feel bad if a relapse pops up. That's just part of opiate w/drawing. The only thing that matter is to keep moving foward. Ask lots of questions if you have any. We are all here to help. This site is loaded with people who made it through an opiate detox successfully one way or another. That right there should be an inspiration for you. It is possible and you can do it. Hope your weekend goes well.
Hi, just wanted you to know if you read post you will find that a lot of us have anxiety and myself I have bad bad panic attacks so I am on Klonopin. I do not seem to have a problem with taking to many of them, also my Dr will not give you anymore if you run out and probably would threaten to take them away. My vicoden was another thing I sure did want to take more and I always said I was dependant on them because of the pain but finally had to admit I was counting them, worry about running out of them but stil did not want to admit I was addicted to them. Guess what I am addicted to them and now I know I must stay away from them. Don't keep them around just in case, get them away from you because WE can not stay away from them. I hope you can stay on here and read post. It has helped me so much. I don't start my own post often but I do respond to some people, but I seem to just need to read post and know I am not alone. You are not alone either, so
from all of us we will stay with you and good luck and prayers to you.
from all of us we will stay with you and good luck and prayers to you.
What's done is done..do you have any more oxy's around? If so, you really need to get rid of them. Initially I hesitated..but I heard from another peron here and what she said rang loud and true. If I didn't get rid of 'em..no doubt sooner than later, a weak moment, I would have taken them. Same with calling my Dr., letting her know what was going on..that she could not prescribe any more addictive pills. I have been prescribed xanax for the past 4 years. I had hoped to stop them right away..but that is taking longer than the oxy's... if I had known what the deal was with benzos..I would not have started in the first place..so no they are not helping.. Just doing what I can..and know that this must be slowly decreased.I don't want a seizure, or anything close to it. You're correct about shutting down..I have lost that battle..then got up to fight another day..initially it is a roller coaster. Now that the weather is nice...walking is the best thing you can do..any exercize is good. I have a path that I go..and it's really nice..love Autumn. If you get antsy, why not go to an NA meeting? Get some gatorade as well...hydrating is key.
Also, reading other posts..there is alot of wisdom to be found..alot of info. to help. Glad you found this forum :)
Big Hug
Also, reading other posts..there is alot of wisdom to be found..alot of info. to help. Glad you found this forum :)
Big Hug
It brings tears to my eyes to read how nice you all are! words can't describe how happy I feel to read anything you guys have wrote back that feels like you mean it and understand. Not that I expect it but anyone around me does not understand and I have a lot of negativity from family they are disapointed. I don't blame them, but I have made the choice to come clean and admit I did wrong. Maybe they need time. I am so happy to be turning my life around. It feels hard to stay positive when the w/d make you feel so emotional and somtimes depressed bec my body is used to the oc's to make me happy and take my anxiety away. I have been prescribed xanax for years, I quit that also due tot he fact It made me feel GREAT but when I didn't have it I was a wreck. I truly hope it helps you (donewitis) Today I slipped and did a 15 mg oc ......now I'm left feeling guilty and disapointed. Now I am guessing the detox will start over :( will it? After I took it Today I took my insurance off my vehicle and parked it so I can't drive to get anything till I am 100% clean and go through this 18 week program and got rid of my cell phone so there is no chance of me slipping again.I am so mad at myself. All I can do is move forward and keep my head up it will get me alot further than dwelling. BY THE WAY DONWITIS CONGRATULATIONS ON 21 days I am so happy for you!!!! I know everyone is different.....but when did you start feeling happier sober and when did the aches in your body stop? I have been trying to eat very healthy and I drink an ensure drink with every meal (due the fact it has alot of protien and vitamins) I wish I could give you a hug! thank you I will take this one day at a time and I can't wait ti write back to you when it has been 21 days for me. I often feel like I just want to sleep so I don't think but my mind knows better and it is healthier for me to stay busy. When you let yourself shutdown its harder to stay optimistic.....(i've expierienced) hope you have a great day.XO what should I be doing in the days? do you rest? I feel like I watch t.v. and have a hard time knowing what to do. I clean to stay busy.
Hi Savanna,
First, want to congratulate you on 8 days!!..2nd..that you are doing the Intensive Outpatient Therapy..kudos to you. I'm sorry that your family reacted that way : /, and with some clean time under your belt, ..that too can change. Bottom line; thankfully you do have the needed support now. I'm new here as well...21 days opiate free, trying to taper a low dose of xanax...
Just want you to know that I understand what you're going through..we all do...and that it does get better and slowly but surely the side effects of w/d will diminish.
Keep posting, it's great that you are turning your life around. One day at a time.
First, want to congratulate you on 8 days!!..2nd..that you are doing the Intensive Outpatient Therapy..kudos to you. I'm sorry that your family reacted that way : /, and with some clean time under your belt, ..that too can change. Bottom line; thankfully you do have the needed support now. I'm new here as well...21 days opiate free, trying to taper a low dose of xanax...
Just want you to know that I understand what you're going through..we all do...and that it does get better and slowly but surely the side effects of w/d will diminish.
Keep posting, it's great that you are turning your life around. One day at a time.
You may need help with the withdrawals from this pain med. If you do see your Doc. and ask him to help you. Like Ibkleen said you should not take someones Med. If you get a chance go to NA they will help you with there experience with drugs.
Hi IBKleen :) very nice response! I have been clean for 8 days...and am enrolled in an intensive outpatient program 3 days a week.I live in Maine. You are right self medicating has got me in trouble for years. I have a serious anxiety disorder that is a million times worse after I use any drug to cover the anxiety. That is why I take prescriction medication so I don't feel the anxiety and emotions. I have been battling this anxiety since I was 13 or 14. My family has spent alot of money on specialists and doctor appointments. As I turned 18 I started to also but to just be put on xanax for the panic attacks. I don't want to be "messed up or High" I just don't want to feel the anxiety. It makes everything in life hard for me work socializing you name it and I cry very easily. I am happy I made the decision finally to stop. I wanted to telll someone for months but felt like I couldn't tell anyone due the response I would get. I told my boyfriend he kicked me out. (even though I said I want to stop I want help I need it) we are now back together I think it hurt him emotionally. I told my family they put a restraining order against me. At this time my boyfriend and IOP program will be the most support and best support I have! My side effects so far are I have alot of pain in my body STILL very tired and emotionall. I don't want to do much but I am the type of person that likes to stay busy and do fun things this is killing me. I just want to feel like myself. So this is where I am at now! THANK YOU AGIN FOR YOUR RESPONSE. I would love to stay in touch with you and everyone on here. I will be logging on everyday.
Thank You my name is savanna. hope you have a good day!
Thank You my name is savanna. hope you have a good day!
Hi & Welcome,
I would NEVER recommend that you take someone else's prescription---and especially Suboxone. If you are under the impression that it is a pill to get you past the withdrawal, you are wrong. It is a program that needs to be followed along with support and under a doctor's care. You need to stop self-medicating hun because that thought process and that behavior will get you in trouble every time.
Since you have been on the pills a relatively short period of time, the withdrawal is doable. Many here have gone cold turkey and/or tapered down and then jumped. It is your choice. We can help you with suggestions to help ease the process. So, do you think you are ready to get this going?
I would NEVER recommend that you take someone else's prescription---and especially Suboxone. If you are under the impression that it is a pill to get you past the withdrawal, you are wrong. It is a program that needs to be followed along with support and under a doctor's care. You need to stop self-medicating hun because that thought process and that behavior will get you in trouble every time.
Since you have been on the pills a relatively short period of time, the withdrawal is doable. Many here have gone cold turkey and/or tapered down and then jumped. It is your choice. We can help you with suggestions to help ease the process. So, do you think you are ready to get this going?
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