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opiate help...finally
hi. I am new to the network. I am businessman that has been using about 50 mgs per day and getting tired of being imprisoned by these pills. I have been using mainly to perform well at work. now that I quit (23 hours so far) I'm concerned that my energy and drive will dip. Any thoughts?
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Hello traveler and welcome! Good for you braking out of the opiate prison! It is worth it, so hang on keep going. I cold turkeyed off about 80 mg of percocet daily, and went to work on day 3. Best thing you can do as it keeps your mind and body busy. Energy? Yep it's a challenge at first, but it does return, and the idea that you can function without pills becomes quite invigorating. It will take a couple of weeks. This first week is the biggest energy challenge, it gets better from there. Drink as much water as you can to flush the toxins out of your system, get some immodium for the runs, take a walk in the sunshine. Eat small bland meals, motrin and epsom salt baths help. Good mineral supplement. Post and read here as much as possible. You are not alone, and everyone here knows what you are going thru. Make sure to get rid of any "emergency" pills you may be holding on to, this will only set you back. Cut your sources by deleting and blocking all connections. You are on you way to FREEDOM! Think of it as the flu. You got this!
Fantastic!!! Keep up the good work. I just finished Day 21 and boy, I got hit with severe w/d symptoms early this morning. Been warned about this possible even at this stage and beyond, but still a little surprised at how severe. Felt like I was back at day 4. Thank God I had a support network in place with NA and AA. Stayed busy, took it thirty minutes at a time, called my people, went to a meeting this evening and then watched some fireworks. Ended up being one of my best days ever. I still have some anxiety and uneven emotions for short periods of time, but knowledge is power. I know they can hit at any time and at any stage of recovery. Sounds like you have this figured out as well. Stay strong, reach out for help always, and remember JUST FOR TODAY!!! Congrats on 30.
today is day 30. I can't believe it. everything so many of what you said is true crappy for a few days. emotions come after that and linger, for me especially anxiety. also finding scafolding (NA) is super important. But, it is all worth it!
Fantastic! I am now on Day 15 and counting my blessings and not my pills. Leaving the house to go to cardiac rehab, part time work, or anything, without my bottle of happiness is something I have come to love during these last 2 weeks. Congrats on your progress. Stay strong. Have you looked at aftercare with NA/AA? I know it's helping me. God bless you and keep posting.
Day 23 but more important is my first business trip w/out pills. It went very well. I know I'm not out of the woods but it felt so good to be not counting pills, did I bring enough, etc. Still some anxiety but well, well worth it to be free and clean.
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