Is there a light here at the end of tunnell?

[Violetblossom]

Hi, I'm a 38yo married mom of a beautiful 5yo daughter.  I had severe foot issues after having my daughter and starting taking percocets from my primary care.  Then I had surgery and kept taking them b/c the surgery on my foot actually made it worse.

Long story short, I did take for pain, but also for pleasure...I'm not gonna lie.  I've been taking percs for about 4 years straight...maybe quit twice once for 3months, once for a month.  I could take anywhere up to 10 a day...but mostly just about 5 or 6 on average.  I'm not gonna lie I like the feeling.  I feel more energetic, like I can do more...cleaning, shopping, basic errands I would normally I'd dread after working all day.    Anyway, I've quit CT before I know the drill....right now i"m on day 3.5 of nothing.  I feel like crap.  I've actually not had the diaherra this time but I've got chills and feel super depressed.  My doc just keeps givng to me.  I finally called tody and told them I'm done....so now she's is calling in an RX for clonodine???  I have no clue and don't want to be on anything else.  I just want to get through and to those who have overcome this?  Did you feel better overall, like after being sober for a month or two?  I'm just wondering I feel like i"ve been so in this cloud (even tho I could daily function) I'm not sure if I remember what living was like....please respond anyone.  

[kona2009]

The clonidine comes in very handy.  It will help alot with the restless legs.  The first couple days it makes you sleepy.  I take one when I get home about from work and one when I go to bed.  My scrip is one every 6 hours but only take 2 a day.  They are not addicting and after a few weeks you won't even need them anymore.

Great job and keep moving forward!

[Violetblossom]

With the clonodine?  I've been taking valium (which is Rxed to me for anxiety) so will that effect that?  Can you believe I"m nervous about taking a drug after eating percs like chicklits for years.  

And Charetti thanks for telling me I'm strong.  I don't quite feel it. I want to be HAPPY with a pill....if that makes any sense.

[Charetti]

I have heard clonodine is good for the jitters and anxiety of wd.  I am also on percs and tapering down. Very hard to not take extra but I am going to do it cause I have to. I also enjoy the feeling they give me and the energy boost, but the time in between is bad.  No energy, hot flashes, icky.  You are doing the right thing and I am sure there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.  There are tons of people on here that have successfully quit and gone on to have happy lives so just keep reading.

Let us know how you are doing along the way, I am interested in hearing about your journey.  You may feel weak right now but in my eyes you are very strong.

[leeisgettingclean]

btw...u should start to feel better every day now

[leeisgettingclean]

the clonodine is going to come as a blessing IMO. I think it works great considering how bad you feel without it. It will help keep you calm, and it will help you sleep. Its a blood presure med