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withdrawls- help with sweats, anxiety, ideas?
I've been on narcotics for 5+ yrs. Started low now dr has me on 2- 40mg oxycontins daily and 10mg oxycodone as needed up to 6 a day usally was 6 now I'm already down to 3.) I'm dropping myself down to 10s on oxycontin and I hope only a couple oxycodones in between to help with withdrawl. My goal is eventually to stop all. But I need help to get me thru this 1st step. The sweats, anxiety, and sleepless nights are getting to me. Any advice how to alleviate the sweats and anxeity?
Welcome...First, I'd recommend that you read some of the posts on this forum. You'll find many others who are going through / have been through what you are experiencing.
Although I didn't use it, the Thomas Recipe has been around for a long time. But basically, you have to try and eat, drink lots, and take vitamins when you're able. At about day three or four of no meds, try and exercise. The worst of the physical detox will be over in about four days, but the mental battle will continue. Take hot showers, and understand that the sweats and anxiety are a normal part of the detox. Hard to do, but try not to listen to your head; the time will pass and before you know it, you will be feeling better and on the road to recovery. I can promise you that life without meds is great. Hang in there and keep posting. We are here for you.
Although I didn't use it, the Thomas Recipe has been around for a long time. But basically, you have to try and eat, drink lots, and take vitamins when you're able. At about day three or four of no meds, try and exercise. The worst of the physical detox will be over in about four days, but the mental battle will continue. Take hot showers, and understand that the sweats and anxiety are a normal part of the detox. Hard to do, but try not to listen to your head; the time will pass and before you know it, you will be feeling better and on the road to recovery. I can promise you that life without meds is great. Hang in there and keep posting. We are here for you.
Kyle covered it, but yes, everything you're experiencing right now is related
to the opiate detox. I went through it, and many, many others have who post here. It's no cake walk, but you can get through it with a good attitude.
Know you're going to suffer, but it will END. Stay busy, the more distractions the better. I could barely tie my shoe the first 3 days, so I know it's hard to do
anything, but get moving, reading, watching TV, eating small portions,
DRINKING LOTS OF WATER...HUGELY IMPORTANT. flush your body.
HANG TOUGH.
to the opiate detox. I went through it, and many, many others have who post here. It's no cake walk, but you can get through it with a good attitude.
Know you're going to suffer, but it will END. Stay busy, the more distractions the better. I could barely tie my shoe the first 3 days, so I know it's hard to do
anything, but get moving, reading, watching TV, eating small portions,
DRINKING LOTS OF WATER...HUGELY IMPORTANT. flush your body.
HANG TOUGH.
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