need support

[QRSED]

Quitting oxys CT. I have been doing  one  80mg pill along with approx 10 percs steadily for the past two years. Last oxy was nine hours ago, barely got any sleep because of the anxiety building up in me. Need all the support I can get because I know what lies ahead of me.  This is it though, I have to do it this time because I am so sick of the life I live.  I hear people say how most of this is mental and I just don't know how to strengthen up mentally when the pain of the withdrawals set in.  Any advice, support or words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated.

[Dav125]

.Yes, definitely break your time down..Shoot for 24, then 36, then 48..I did..But at the same time, try not to still still with your thoughts too long dwelling in the wd's. Thats where the busy things come in.A little here, a little there, then check the time (thats natural during wd's,,kinda like wanting the clock to go faster) and do something again..At times it will feel your not gaining anything, but you are..Another minute toward success...You will have a bunch of these moments the next couple of days..Just keep trying to out manuever them..It a repititious thing..No way around it except push on..

[QRSED]

Thanks for the words its just at this point I really dont feel like doing anything.  I feel weak and my arms feel heavy.  Just coming to this site is a chore for me.  Maybe and hopefully my Wd's set in faster than others.  This way maybe can get over them quicker.  Thanks again.

[tingtongtom]

living day by day is a good logic for sobriety. You have to think today I will not take any pills, then get some sleep if possible and think the same the next day. Try not to think too far ahead, watching the clock with an intense eye is not a good idea, it will appear to move slower and you will focus on the pills. DO anything that is productive and that will distract you. If you like drawing draw, if you like to write, write a poem or short prose, if you like going for walks walk. Just what ever you do, do not go back to the pills, remember what your life will be, you have the ability there in the mind, we all do, just enhance it and be strong. you can beat it and you are never alone here :)

Tom

[QRSED]

is it bad to count the hours because i'm shooting for 24 right now and i'm at almost 14 hous since my last pill.  Once I get to 24 hours i can start another count all over again.  This is getting tough i have to tell you.

[Dav125]

You can do this..:)

[Dav125]

Time to make a things to do list..Get a shower first..Then maybe prepare something to eat..Doesn't mean you have to eat it right now as I'm sure your apetite is nil, but its something you might want a little later..Maybe a walk..Move some laundry, change the bed sheets if needed. Busy things..One at a time with a break inbetween. Not a long break though..Got to divert your attention from the wd's..

[QRSED]

I have to push on forward, this is the wall i always hit that makes go back to using, any kind words will do numbers for me right now. Please help......

[QRSED]

12 hours in an its starting already. I really feel for the users with legit pain but why is this drug even legal?

[tingtongtom]

I have been slammed a little before for saying this, but every action you do, everything you feel and experience starts as a thought, an electrical signal in the brain. You are in control so try to stay positive. You CAN do this, just keep in mind how much you desire to be out of this life you have lead for 2 years, where will your life go if you keep on with the pills? You may have some pretty harsh withdraw symptoms and this is something probably inevitable, but it is only a few days out of your new life... It is worth going through hell for a couple of days to get back all of those years that are ahead of you. Maybe go to NA meetings, if you can muster up the energy and are not having problems downstairs with passing waste, exercise. Exercise really does help a great deal, it produces endorphins naturally, it keeps you active for some time and your mind away from the pills.
I wish you all the best and good luck, keep posting here, Tom :)

[Dav125]

I spent alot of time in the forum to distract myself,,stop clock watching, and to keep reading about people that were a day, a few days, a week ahead of me to draw strength from..It helps a bunch....

[QRSED]

Thanks for the kind words.  So far its been about 11 hrs an thats the lomgest i've gone in awhile.  I guess thats a good thing.  I really need to keep reading posts for encouragement cz that seems to keep my mind occupied for a little bit anyway.  Tks again

[Dav125]

Great job there Carson..Keep it rolling..At first it was one day, now it is 8,,soon to be 15 :)...

[carson1975]

Hello u can do this I'm on day 8 ct off oxycoden I ate bananas and applesauce soup as I could keep down, yes it's hard but u need to really want it!! When your in wd tell yourself why u need to be clean this is doable !! Good luck and god bless!

[Dav125]

Your in for a rough ride here..I hope you have some immodium or equivelent anti-diarreheal otc med. Take that upon the first signs of stomach problems..Premake some sandwiches, a pot of soup, and make yourself eat some in increments as thats about all you'll be able to tolerate (at least for me it was..I'd get a bite here and there...72 hrs is the first goal..Advil, mulivitamins, extra B-12 I believe does make a difference. Knowing your giving your body good minerals helps.. Turning the bad feelings against the pills helps too. A focus to remind yourself "why" your doing this..Use that to your advantage as best you can..I was on 80's like a few others in here. I saw them as an adversary in my final mindset last Christmas..To be honest, had they not reformulated them I'd probably still be taking them living in the h*ll but the new one's caused allergic type reactions with me. Try to move around some every hour even if its a walk to the kitchen..

The next 3 days are going to be somewhat rough. Showers help...Really don't know much else to say other than you can do this..It is not hopeless and will pass. These bad feelings that is..After the 72 hr mark, set your eye's on 7 days..Thats when the turnaround starts to get ever slowly noticible. Remember,,this is doable..I've been there along with a number of others..It will pass..Wishing you the best with this....