Percocet withdrawl

[On a Clear Day...]

Been on percs 10/325's for over 7 months. Usually break a pill into thirds, but by the end of the day I have taken 2 or 3 pills. Not even enjoying the feeling, but trying to get off is a bear. So embarrassed to be  faced with this, as I am a Mom, Wife, own my own business...what a weakling I must be.:(

[Gypsygirl66]

Oh don't beat your self up. So many ppl get dragged into the cycle, Dr.'s, lawyer's. teacher, mom's, dad's. We're all the same sweetie, just pick yourself up an get ready for one h ell of a ride. Hold on tight, we'll all be here to help you through it. Keep posting, so many of us have been through it or are going through it.
Peace,
Gypsy

[On a Clear Day...]

My husband is a recovering alcholic-20 years with no booze-of all people, I should confide in him. My intuition tells me I will be sorry, or is that the perc talking to keep me dipping in my stash? Taking some time off to myself to think this through. Ifeel like a dog-stomach aches, head aches, don't want to talk to anyone, everything gets on my nerves...also wonder if I may be experiencing some menopausal symptoms as I am 50? Any experience with that?? Thanks in advance for your time to respond.
It really is a good life!

[Gypsygirl66]

I'm sorry that you're going through all this I know how awful it is, but you can do it. Stay strong just et through this hour and when the next hour come, we'll worry about that one. Okay? Yes, I actually have gone though menopause, I had a radical hysterectomy 7-8yrs ago something like that.  You're gonna feel like terrible from the w/d's., but life is good.

[On a Clear Day...]

I like your optimism, I have always been this way myself. I really started noticing a change in my personality this last month, and I believe it is the percs. They used to make me feel energetic and funny and life was good, then...I don't know what happened but I do not want to feel like this anymore. Am so ashamed to talk to anyone close to me about this. Still debating on sharing this with my husband. Feel in some ways if I was accountable to someone other than myself, it could be better? Thoughts??

[Gypsygirl66]

It is better if you tell someone else, espcially when they understand. Yes you are responsible for putting this into your body, but this is still a disease and when you had the baby abd the surgery it got hold of you. Now,  that you are aware of the problem you're are going to fix it, as long as you keep trying to fix it and don't do too much damage, No one should hold this against you. And if you hav edone damage you should get a chance to make amends because this is a disease/

[Gypsygirl66]

Absolutely, have a great night.
Peace,
Gypsy

[On a Clear Day...]

I think I am going to tell him. Two reasons; he is my husband and deserves the truth, and, I have always been more successful at life when I had an accountability partner to help me reach my goals. I am also thinking of getting in with a Holistic healing group back home to learn better ways to cope with my stress. Percs are certainly not the answer.

Am going to take a hot bath with a glass of wine and cry a bit more before going to bed. Tomorrow is full of promise.
Thank you for caring :)

[Bug10]

I am a 46 year old male and have had multiple herniated disks for 15 years. I have been on Percocet for the last 10 years. For the past year, I was on 10/325 - 6 per day and running short each month similar to stories I have read here. I have made very poor life decisions that I attributed to alcohol and opioid abuse. I almost lost family and my job. I have been extremely blessed and I was in the middle of throwing it all away. I decided I was NOT going to lose everything over a pill (I quit drinking in January but oxy has completely controlled me.) I am now at Day 7 being Percocet free and can feel my life coming back. I have a clear head for the first time in years and can actually contribute to meetings that I typically fell asleep in. I feel remarkably less irritable and agitated. I am still battling restless leg at night and not sleeping well but getting better. I am hopeful I can stay away for good and realize it will be a life long challenge.

I don't have any tricks to quitting. It was not fun. I felt like I had a serious flu for 5 days and absolutely no sleep. I will say staying busy helped tremendously. I forced myself to exercise and play golf instead of lying in bed and during these times I felt better. Also, I made sure I had ZERO access to pills because the pain was so bad there was no doubt I would have taken them.

Can be a long journey but very well worth it. Good luck to everyone and stay strong.