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Hi I am new to this forum and will be going through WD I am wanting my life back and am being forced to quit taking these pills percs . I am scarred to detox but at the same time i am also just wanting to get this done. How long will I need to stay home from work. I am a server and work with the public how many days should I take would 3 be enough to get over the part where I am not brutally sick. I have been using for 4 years I take between 75 mg and 100 mg a day. Any advice would be welcome and thank you in advance
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Honey, You are an addict. You didn't ask for this, but you can turn it around. Not sure of your kids ages, but there is plenty of time to be a mom. A clean mom. Your going to be ok. Your emotions are running high and will be. Stay positive.
Hi and welcome. You have come to right place for support and help getting thru w/d. While everyone is different most will agree the first 5 are the hardest. Attitude is everything. Try not to over think the process. Get your supplies (gatoraid, a good multi vitamin, protein shakes, immodium,) and start the process. Hot baths and relaxing teas were my lifesaver. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful you will feel once you get control of your life back. The physical will be a bit tricky in the next few days, but you can and will do it. Do you have support at home?
Several people have worked while detoxing but I know I couldn't. You would be on your feet and have to be nice to people so I think that would be very hard. What days off do you get? If I was you I would work on day 1 then take 2, 3 and 4 off and hopefully you will be ready to go back on day 5. You are probably going to be very tired and sleep is also a big issue while detoxing.
Make sure you check out the Thomas Recipe and get all the supplies needed. Check out the ones that promote energy.
This is definitely doable.
Make sure you check out the Thomas Recipe and get all the supplies needed. Check out the ones that promote energy.
This is definitely doable.
I agree with Pat. The last three detox's I was able to function on day 1. Days 2,3,4 are pretty intense. Day 5 is bearable depending on your mental state. Take a lot of deep breaths and as another user wrote, "Poison in, Poison, out" Just think of every bathroom trip, chill, and aggravated moment as a step closer to your new life.
I have Mondays and Tuesdays off could possibly get weds off was trying to think of an excuse to get maybe even till friday off but also I need $ to pay bills so I am just trying to work it all out. I have enough pills now to get me through till possibly Sunday night Monday. I Have 12 benzos to help with anxiety that I have had for over a year because I knew this day would come. I have No support system nobody knows about my dark secret. I have kids and I am scarred. I have never detoxed just almost run out then got more right when I was out I have always been lucky! "/ if thats what you want to call it. I do want my life back . I go to work come home and just sit and am always depressed this monkey on my back has taken over my life. Nobody knows I just suffer in silence
I am still figuring out how to post On this forum so when I replyed earlier it was to all who had kindly responded I hope My messages are being seen. Thank you everyone Thank you
Better days are ahead for you. By day 5 you may want to go to work as it will get your mind off of things. Can you tell your boss you have the flu and you will give Friday a shot, but leave your options open to go home sick if needed? You will have to push thru the physical, but each day will improve. So important to hydrate and get some protein running thru you. Get some movies to watch to distract you, listen to music to calm you and get out walking as soon as you can. The benzos will help with night time, just be careful not to take those for to long. You can do this!
I read a quote you reminded me of, "Even though the monkey is off your back, it doesn't mean the circus has left town" Be sure to plan for the mental part after the detox and keep your guard up.
I feel so weak and scarred about whats coming I feel like just tossing what I do have and saying bring it on the mind stuff is horrible and I havent even started detox wd yet . I am worried about have seizures all the stuff i have read. Worried I will not be able to hide it from people the wd process. i just wish i could go back to the first day i took that pill and not do it. I sit and sit and life has just been passing me by and these pills dont even work anymore its what i am always thinking about. Counting them making sure i have enough .
How true Jiannspr is! As they say, the monkey is doing pushups on your shoulder waiting for a good opportunity. Get thru the w/d and then focus on the mental.
Not only has this messed up My life but My poor kiddos times when I couldnt do things for them take them places but you better believe I had money for pills. I never made them go without food or clothes but I havent taken them on trips even the movies Its so sad.
I could have wrote your fears word for word. Please don't let the detox freak you out. You will not die from this. You may not be able to hide your weakness, but you can hide that it is a detox...trust me, I did it 3 times. I also have kids, husband, had to be out in the sun for 3 hours a day sweating my butt off. I did chill for the first few days, but it is hard to check out of life for a week. Look at it this way, you can;t be on these devils forever and what is one week out of your life. Hang close to this site. You are not alone!!
I actually wrote what you said down about monkey on my back I am going to focus on that today. I have to go to work now and I just feel like screaming. and I am not even wding yet, Just feels horrible and scary. But I Know its gotta be done. I need to get through this I have to. I am a Functioning addict like so many its so strange to me never saw this life for me.
You are going back, back to never having to deal with this again! You will be that person again, just have to start. If not today, then when?
You are making the right decision, and it is hard to admit that we have a problem with these monstera, but once we admit it, there is hope. No matter what makes us make the decision to quit, we have to stay the course.. GOD has to get our attention someway, and all of us have different reasons as to why we quit, but we quit, decided life had to better than the way it was going..
I think every bodies w/d's are different.. I can tell you mine, day 1sweating, fatigue, sleeplessness, mind soaring, Day 2,, repeat of day 1, thoughts of using a little more intense, day 3, bathroom visits, and immodum did help with that (others will give you great advice..listen), day 4, so much better than the previous days, still sweating some, energy level slowly increasing, day 5, better than day 4, but I also listen inspiring music, a great song I found is by Jason Miraz, "I won't give up"..
My biggest thing was associating all I did with a pill... So today, going on day 6, I'm saying "I know longer need or do them".. Stay here and post, this place has been a GODsend, you'll find your not alone, and there is hope beyond a pill Your making the right decision, no matter the reason..
GOD bless!
I think every bodies w/d's are different.. I can tell you mine, day 1sweating, fatigue, sleeplessness, mind soaring, Day 2,, repeat of day 1, thoughts of using a little more intense, day 3, bathroom visits, and immodum did help with that (others will give you great advice..listen), day 4, so much better than the previous days, still sweating some, energy level slowly increasing, day 5, better than day 4, but I also listen inspiring music, a great song I found is by Jason Miraz, "I won't give up"..
My biggest thing was associating all I did with a pill... So today, going on day 6, I'm saying "I know longer need or do them".. Stay here and post, this place has been a GODsend, you'll find your not alone, and there is hope beyond a pill Your making the right decision, no matter the reason..
GOD bless!
okay I have to leave here and get ready for a day of work gotta make that $$$ Thank you I will be back later this afternoon. Have a great day everyone and Thank you so much I feel like finding this place forum is going to be my saving grace. I appreciate all the advice and knowledge. <3
I know it's not possible fir everyone but I actually had to take myself out of society for a bit. I was completely terrified to go to rehab! I work with children in the public, I'm pregnant, and also have children. I always had thus perception of sweating it out in bed in a detox center. Not so! They helped soooo much. I agree with a lot of people about the subutex being an awful trade off but the dr weaned ne off of that in two days! Just used it for the worst part. Also if you are afraid of everyone finding out like I was your medical records are completely confidential! I'm still a bit uncomfortable but nothing like when I tried at home by myself. If it's a possibility I would highly suggest it. I'm on day 7 and everyday is getting better and better! You have the want and thats something to be so proud of! Best of luck to you! You can do this one day at a time!
Hi again
I know you are gone to work but when you come back, let us know how many percs you were taking a day.
You said you were worried about seizures and I have never heard of anyone having seizures withdrawing from percs.
I was taking about 20 a day and I went cold turkey. The worst part of all of this is the fear. Make sure you stock up on the things selfinduced suggested. They really help.
Have a great day and we can chat later.
I know you are gone to work but when you come back, let us know how many percs you were taking a day.
You said you were worried about seizures and I have never heard of anyone having seizures withdrawing from percs.
I was taking about 20 a day and I went cold turkey. The worst part of all of this is the fear. Make sure you stock up on the things selfinduced suggested. They really help.
Have a great day and we can chat later.
Don't ever feel guilty about putting pills ahead of your loved ones, it's not "you" that's doing it, it's the pill monster inside of you. I am realizing now after coming off the garbage just how much of my life and my relationships I pushed under the table. It wasn't me and it's not you.
Opiates are the most beautiful and most hideous of all drugs; your "friend" that makes the sun shine in your soul has no problem turning the lights off and pulling you under water at a moment's notice. Your whole brain chemistry has changed and opiates have become more of a primal need than eating or drinking and more important than your loved ones. It's not your fault, just remember that it's not your fault.
The good news is that once you "break on through to the other side" you get feelings back you never realized you had. I've spent more time with my wife the past couple of weeks than I have done in years. I used to get home, get high, and do my own thing. I've started to eat again and boy do I like food. I used to skip meals to ensure I would get the fullest high, I'm putting weight on and looking more healthy, I've started to socialize and am enjoying alcohol again. Really, opiates are a barrier from reality and once you break it down you don't want to go back.
So chin up, you can do it. You've had the flu before you can deal with this. I know this isn't for everyone but alcohol was a MASSIVE help for me. I basically skipped two days of WD because of it. Not recommended but food for thought. I basically "dried out" in Vegas by getting completely smashed for three days. Hey it worked for me!
Opiates are the most beautiful and most hideous of all drugs; your "friend" that makes the sun shine in your soul has no problem turning the lights off and pulling you under water at a moment's notice. Your whole brain chemistry has changed and opiates have become more of a primal need than eating or drinking and more important than your loved ones. It's not your fault, just remember that it's not your fault.
The good news is that once you "break on through to the other side" you get feelings back you never realized you had. I've spent more time with my wife the past couple of weeks than I have done in years. I used to get home, get high, and do my own thing. I've started to eat again and boy do I like food. I used to skip meals to ensure I would get the fullest high, I'm putting weight on and looking more healthy, I've started to socialize and am enjoying alcohol again. Really, opiates are a barrier from reality and once you break it down you don't want to go back.
So chin up, you can do it. You've had the flu before you can deal with this. I know this isn't for everyone but alcohol was a MASSIVE help for me. I basically skipped two days of WD because of it. Not recommended but food for thought. I basically "dried out" in Vegas by getting completely smashed for three days. Hey it worked for me!
One thing, one problem at a time.. You'll find as these monsters leave your system, how cloudy your thinking was.. Slow down and don't think ahead, we none can.. These problems, guilt will only possibly make you want to pick up another one, don't do it.. Say No!! Only you can, and you can!
You have summed It up, my experience in that single post.. And your user name is what I always said I was, I always said I never had a problem because I could function sometimes very well, so I therefore never thought it was that big of a deal, I wasn't comatose, like some I had seen. Oh the lies we tell ourselves to justify.
Hi Conhall, i detoxed at work, but i work in an office, so i just quietly sat at my desk doing what work i could... i just told people i was a little under the weather.... as far as how long it lasted, i think its different for everyone, but i was taking about 40 percs a day, so the first 6 days were rough... being that your a server, try take a week off if at all possible, i talked to my dr about my addiction, he was going to give me a medical letter to take a week off for medical reasons, but i didnt take it, i just pushed through, by day 7 i was feeling good, today day 9, i feel great!!! Dont' be scared.. there is TONS of support here... wonderful caring people!! You will do great!! We have your back!!! {{hugs}}
Hi there! No seizures coming off opiates, unless you are taking anything else or have a seizure history? Usually, for me, when I detoxed from opiates about 50 million times, 72 hours was the worst of it. The bad physical sickness gets better after that. Sleep and energy are still issues that you will have to deal with. Get some Imodium to take to work with you when you do go back. You will likely have bathroom issues for a while. I always did. Read the Thomas Recipe. It's on here in the health pages and all over the internet. You can simply google it. I would have plenty of clean, comfy clothes on hand. Clean your bedroom or wherever you are most comfortable hanging out when you're sick. Made me feel better to have clean space around me for some reason!!! Of course, I'm kinda always like that, but that's another deal! LOL
Gatorade and apple juice were a must for me. Helps with hydration and with leg cramps. Also, grab some epsom salts that you can use in warm baths. You'll be taking several a day if you're like the rest of us when we went through it!!!
WDs are just very bizarre. They were always different for me each time. The few constants were diarrhea, insomnia, leg cramps, sweats and chills, and LOW energy. Like I was walking through deep mud every time I took a step. A good super b or multi vitamin and a little exercise will help with energy. The most important thing is just don't dread it. Try to stay a little busy when you can. Find small tasks to do around the house a few minutes at a time. That will help distract you. There is really no good to lying in bed the entire time. You may need breaks, but sitting around worrying and thinking about your misery isn't going to do you any good at ALL!
Have a positive attitude and continue to remind yourself that you're going to get through this! : ) You certainly can if you want it!
Gatorade and apple juice were a must for me. Helps with hydration and with leg cramps. Also, grab some epsom salts that you can use in warm baths. You'll be taking several a day if you're like the rest of us when we went through it!!!
WDs are just very bizarre. They were always different for me each time. The few constants were diarrhea, insomnia, leg cramps, sweats and chills, and LOW energy. Like I was walking through deep mud every time I took a step. A good super b or multi vitamin and a little exercise will help with energy. The most important thing is just don't dread it. Try to stay a little busy when you can. Find small tasks to do around the house a few minutes at a time. That will help distract you. There is really no good to lying in bed the entire time. You may need breaks, but sitting around worrying and thinking about your misery isn't going to do you any good at ALL!
Have a positive attitude and continue to remind yourself that you're going to get through this! : ) You certainly can if you want it!
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