I am hopeing its just the withdralls ..sick to my stomach..my skin is crawling ,,im hot and cold...but what scares me the most is seems like my breathing is short and chest tight,,is this normal?,,,how lond do the withdralls last..I am doing this alone..and at home..and never did anything like this before,,any advise would be helpful...thanks
Steve,yes,this is normal,dont be afraid.Everythign you're experienceing right now,we have all gone through the exact thing.Its very hard and its scary,you feel like you could die,but you wont.You are on day 2? Congratualtions,these first 5-7 days will be the roughest,but whatever you do,hang in there,things will get better.Just knowing you arent alone will help so much.Keep coming here and posting how youre feeling,let others reach out and help.You are not alone!!! It is indeed the WD's and you're right in the middle of the worst of it,but like i said,each day you will find it gets a little better and by one week,it should be tolerable.Its hard to hang onto those thoughs when you're hurting so right now,you feel like it'll never end.But it will,take it one day at a time.You say you're alone,theres nobody you can tell what you're going through?Just it would be so helpful to you if you could just have one person to lean on through this.If not,we're here for you and will help all we can.Post as much as you need to,ask all the questions you want,Good luck to you,you can do this!~KIM
Hi Steve;
What were you taking and for how long? Much of the time we can detox ourselves at home, but it depends, and if you're really feeling bad please see your doctor or a medical professional.
Also, getting f2f support can be so important not only in getting clean but in staying clean. Whether it's AA, NA, good friends and/or family, a counselor, etc. It's not something you need to do alone.
Hang in there Steve. It is so worth it!
Jim
What were you taking and for how long? Much of the time we can detox ourselves at home, but it depends, and if you're really feeling bad please see your doctor or a medical professional.
Also, getting f2f support can be so important not only in getting clean but in staying clean. Whether it's AA, NA, good friends and/or family, a counselor, etc. It's not something you need to do alone.
Hang in there Steve. It is so worth it!
Jim
welcome to the board Steve...I will bump up the list of OTC meds that may help you deal with your symptoms...
Hi Steve
Sounds like what your experiencing is withdraw symptoms. Rest assured though despite how uncomfortable you feel right now, it will not last long, and you will start feeling better soon. Most people suffer from the symptoms for about 3-5 days, with lack of energy and depression being the two that seem to stick around a while longer. Try to take it one day at a time, and try not to dwell on how bad you feel, it will just make you feel worse. Try some light exercise too, once you get the endorphines going, it will help you get over the lack of energy faster. Hang in there! Don't give up, you will feel better soon!
michelle
Sounds like what your experiencing is withdraw symptoms. Rest assured though despite how uncomfortable you feel right now, it will not last long, and you will start feeling better soon. Most people suffer from the symptoms for about 3-5 days, with lack of energy and depression being the two that seem to stick around a while longer. Try to take it one day at a time, and try not to dwell on how bad you feel, it will just make you feel worse. Try some light exercise too, once you get the endorphines going, it will help you get over the lack of energy faster. Hang in there! Don't give up, you will feel better soon!
michelle
Steve,
I am new to the board also. I have gone thru w/d many times, and that is what you are feeling. It is terrible and scary. I would always start to feel slightly better on day 4. Look for the list of OTC meds on the board. Many people say it helped to ease the symptoms. The people on this board will give you endless support, so please keep reading. Please reach out for help. Your friends and family will be more supportive than you probably think. People will want to help you, and you need help. I can't tell you how many times I got thru the worst of w/d only to turn around and go on another binge for weeks. After that, w/d again. Repeat. Each time you go thru w/d it will be worse than the last-it was for me anyway. I finally just decided to stop the insanity. I was taking 150-170 mg. of oxycotin and percs per day and I only weigh 100 lbs. They didn't even really get me high anymore. 2 1/2 weeks ago I told my husband and called my Dr. He made an appointment for me at a Suboxone clinic, and I just started that 5 days ago. I am starting counseling and group this week, and I'm going to start going to NA meetings. I realized that I don't have to do this alone, and neither do you. I am building the biggest support system that I can, because for me, it's life support. These pills run our lives and they are killing us. You can and will get thru this. I just don't want you to turn around and do this again. Please remember this awful feeling you have now and decide that you NEVER want to do it again. Please keep posting To the board. People will reach out and help you. Good luck.
I am new to the board also. I have gone thru w/d many times, and that is what you are feeling. It is terrible and scary. I would always start to feel slightly better on day 4. Look for the list of OTC meds on the board. Many people say it helped to ease the symptoms. The people on this board will give you endless support, so please keep reading. Please reach out for help. Your friends and family will be more supportive than you probably think. People will want to help you, and you need help. I can't tell you how many times I got thru the worst of w/d only to turn around and go on another binge for weeks. After that, w/d again. Repeat. Each time you go thru w/d it will be worse than the last-it was for me anyway. I finally just decided to stop the insanity. I was taking 150-170 mg. of oxycotin and percs per day and I only weigh 100 lbs. They didn't even really get me high anymore. 2 1/2 weeks ago I told my husband and called my Dr. He made an appointment for me at a Suboxone clinic, and I just started that 5 days ago. I am starting counseling and group this week, and I'm going to start going to NA meetings. I realized that I don't have to do this alone, and neither do you. I am building the biggest support system that I can, because for me, it's life support. These pills run our lives and they are killing us. You can and will get thru this. I just don't want you to turn around and do this again. Please remember this awful feeling you have now and decide that you NEVER want to do it again. Please keep posting To the board. People will reach out and help you. Good luck.
Steve:
Good morning. All that you are feeling are normal feelings of withdrawal. Guess what? You never have to feel like this again. It only gets better. It gets real, very real but it definitely gets better. I wanted to tell you that I am thinking about you today and to hang in there :-).
Rachel
Good morning Steve,
Oh my how I rememebr those feelings a couple of weeks back..My heart was racing so fast I thought it was gonna pop outta my chest. I still seem to not be able to sleep thru the night, and man I hope I get my energy back real soon. ( well it comes and goes)
But you are on the first step to recovery...stick to it...we are all here for you. This is the place that really helped me get thru it. So stay focused, I took herbs to help soften the blow. Seriously take bathes all day if needed..
Oh my how I rememebr those feelings a couple of weeks back..My heart was racing so fast I thought it was gonna pop outta my chest. I still seem to not be able to sleep thru the night, and man I hope I get my energy back real soon. ( well it comes and goes)
But you are on the first step to recovery...stick to it...we are all here for you. This is the place that really helped me get thru it. So stay focused, I took herbs to help soften the blow. Seriously take bathes all day if needed..
Dear Steve
WELCOME! Well, we have ALL been there...geeze I bet I went through that ...well seems like 100 times..it sucks..And your brain is playing a gave..it wants...
dont listen...your brian is lying.
Just do it ! YOU CAN DO it!
We are all here for you..
Say a prayer...say its over...say just for today...
Gods Peace.
Jennifer
WELCOME! Well, we have ALL been there...geeze I bet I went through that ...well seems like 100 times..it sucks..And your brain is playing a gave..it wants...
dont listen...your brian is lying.
Just do it ! YOU CAN DO it!
We are all here for you..
Say a prayer...say its over...say just for today...
Gods Peace.
Jennifer
Steve:
The list that Janet bumped up to you (started by Rae) helped me so much.
Also, just reading this baord that 1st week gave me hope.
It let me know so many had made it, so made me think I could, too.
My 5th day, I felt better - not great but I knew I would make it.
The 7th day, I was just tired like I'd had the flu.
You can do it.
Love, Jean
The list that Janet bumped up to you (started by Rae) helped me so much.
Also, just reading this baord that 1st week gave me hope.
It let me know so many had made it, so made me think I could, too.
My 5th day, I felt better - not great but I knew I would make it.
The 7th day, I was just tired like I'd had the flu.
You can do it.
Love, Jean
Hi Steve --WELCOME
Besides OTC for me the shower was a very helpful. Try deep breathing --it helps.
You will wake up soon and it will be all over and your on your way to regaining your sanity.
Keep posting---Hang in there--Jeff
Besides OTC for me the shower was a very helpful. Try deep breathing --it helps.
You will wake up soon and it will be all over and your on your way to regaining your sanity.
Keep posting---Hang in there--Jeff
wowwwwwwww
I am overwelmed at the responce...still feel like crap but there is a lil smile
to anwser a few questions..I have been on a 6 month binge of 10-15,, 7.5 perks per dayIt started with a painful split with my ex...I guess thats why they call them pain killers,,phisical and mental...but if the truth be known they are just pain delayers...sooner or later you have to face your pain...I have always been a strong proud man..but latly I find myself blubbering like a lil girl..I think about it and it reminds me of that commercail where the giant beercan falls on the guy acting like a chick..lol..anyway I am wondering if any1 knows how long this stuff stays in your blood..I want to go to the dr and check my heart,,,but if they find this it will jeperdize my job..which I have somehow managed to hold on too
thanks to all who posted you have no idea how helpful you have been
and I will beat this!!! :)
I am overwelmed at the responce...still feel like crap but there is a lil smile
to anwser a few questions..I have been on a 6 month binge of 10-15,, 7.5 perks per dayIt started with a painful split with my ex...I guess thats why they call them pain killers,,phisical and mental...but if the truth be known they are just pain delayers...sooner or later you have to face your pain...I have always been a strong proud man..but latly I find myself blubbering like a lil girl..I think about it and it reminds me of that commercail where the giant beercan falls on the guy acting like a chick..lol..anyway I am wondering if any1 knows how long this stuff stays in your blood..I want to go to the dr and check my heart,,,but if they find this it will jeperdize my job..which I have somehow managed to hold on too
thanks to all who posted you have no idea how helpful you have been
and I will beat this!!! :)
Steve, welcome, and you can make it through. Just don't go backwards.
Hot baths help, and be patient.....this will be a distant memory soon.
If you do go to the dr, they have a blood pressure medicine that can help called clonadine. You might want to find a dr outside of your town, and get checked.
Good luck....and hang in there.
Ps...withdrawls make everybody cry....lol. When I went to detox, the couselor there commented that "the opiate addicts are the biggest crybabies.." I didn't stop crying for 2 days.
Kerry
Hot baths help, and be patient.....this will be a distant memory soon.
If you do go to the dr, they have a blood pressure medicine that can help called clonadine. You might want to find a dr outside of your town, and get checked.
Good luck....and hang in there.
Ps...withdrawls make everybody cry....lol. When I went to detox, the couselor there commented that "the opiate addicts are the biggest crybabies.." I didn't stop crying for 2 days.
Kerry
I also was on an 8 month run of perks and plain oxycodone(perks)...not as much, but similar....went to detox for 6 days, but I could have done it at home...it will be rough for awhile..but your body is sweating out the poison...everything you are feeling is textbook withdrawal.....try to act as if this is a challenge that you plan to face and BEAT...I got so mad at the withdrawals I finally was like"Bring it on!!"....just wanted my health back...It is a valuable lesson...your body needs respect and care..BTW...I had almost 90 days and took an rx for oxycodone due to Lupus flare...so I have to start over...it is day 6 and I still wake up sweaty with some crawly skin..but I will NOT let it stop me...A lot of us are pulling for you...hang on!!!!!! Next week you will be posting how glad you are that you didn't cave ........Love, Sharonn
Good for you Steve. Hang in there,,,take it one day at a time. After all, this is a level playing field, all any of us really has is this day. I know it sucks in early wd, but it is temporary, and the rewards are worth it - you are worth it.
Jim
Jim
Steve,
Great to hear that you have decided to give up the pills. Time will take care of the withdrawals and time spent on your road to recovery will help you stay sober. Unfortunately, the toughest days are ahead. Getting clean is easy, staying clean is a life long journey. Whether you go to NA/AA meetings or seek your inner strength, just remember that addiction is forever and it will overwhelm you when you least expect it. There are some great people on this board. Post often and we will answer....
Great to hear that you have decided to give up the pills. Time will take care of the withdrawals and time spent on your road to recovery will help you stay sober. Unfortunately, the toughest days are ahead. Getting clean is easy, staying clean is a life long journey. Whether you go to NA/AA meetings or seek your inner strength, just remember that addiction is forever and it will overwhelm you when you least expect it. There are some great people on this board. Post often and we will answer....
Just wanted to agree on the shower/hot bath thing, I always felt a little better afterwards. I don't know why they helped but they did. All the best, it's worth the struggle, believe me. Once you make it through the WDs you'll know it was worth every bit of it to get back to the real you. All the best.
