My bf jus started kucking heroin tonight an im pragnant ...
I need help desperately on how to relax him he has his meds but still out of control...any rhing I can do+????????
For me, the worst part of heroin withdrawal was the flu-like symptoms... I was extremely lethargic, couldn't eat, had severe diarrhea, was having frequently hot and cold flashes, perpetually sweaty....
There's really not a lot you can do for him, unfortunately. Give him some Tylenol or ibuprofen as that will take just the slightest edge off the body pain, and be willing to lay with him and wipe his head with a cool, wet washcloth when he has a hot flash, or be ready to cover him with a blanket if he gets cold. Encourage him to nibble on crackers and chew on crushed ice, keep him hydrated. It'll be a few days before there's improvement, and it'll only be slight up to about a week.
The best thing you can do for him is be his cheerleader. Make sure you tell him how proud of him you are for kicking heroin, for facing the fear that all addicts have of withdrawal because he knows it's the right thing to do. Don't overdo it and get on his nerves because this is only the beginning and he's got a long way to go, so you don't want to put a bunch of pressure on him. But at the same time, make sure you let him know you're there for him, how thankful you are that he chose life and his relationship and his child over the drug, and be ready to get him whatever he needs. If you've never experienced heroin withdrawal, imagine having a really bad case of the flu and that's comparable to what he's feeling, but add all-over body aches too.
This might be a little personal, but you might offer to "reward" him with some... romantic time if he feels so inclined and you're interested. When I was going through withdrawal, my libido came back in full force, and messing around with my girlfriend at the time (who admittedly did most of the heavy lifting, so to speak) was a great distraction. I apologize if this is in poor taste, but I'm just trying to be as helpful as possible. Just disregard this part if you don't want this kind of advice.
I'm very happy for you that you boyfriend is kicking heroin addiction. Keep in mind that the rates of success of those who are kicking addiction for the first time are very low. By this I mean that it's very common for relapse to occur. Make sure you let him know that relapses happen and not to feel like a relapse means his recovery was a failure. There's a difference between a relapse and a "slip." If it's a slip, the addict knows it was a mistake and continues with recovery. With a relapse, they feel like they've screwed up their recovery beyond repair and just go back to addiction. So it would be a good idea to let him know you're aware that slips will probably happen and to make sure he keeps you in the loop so you can help him to work through them. Remember, this is HIS battle, but as an addict in recovery, you always need a good cheerleader and supporter on your side.
I really hope this helps. Good luck to you and your growing family.
There's really not a lot you can do for him, unfortunately. Give him some Tylenol or ibuprofen as that will take just the slightest edge off the body pain, and be willing to lay with him and wipe his head with a cool, wet washcloth when he has a hot flash, or be ready to cover him with a blanket if he gets cold. Encourage him to nibble on crackers and chew on crushed ice, keep him hydrated. It'll be a few days before there's improvement, and it'll only be slight up to about a week.
The best thing you can do for him is be his cheerleader. Make sure you tell him how proud of him you are for kicking heroin, for facing the fear that all addicts have of withdrawal because he knows it's the right thing to do. Don't overdo it and get on his nerves because this is only the beginning and he's got a long way to go, so you don't want to put a bunch of pressure on him. But at the same time, make sure you let him know you're there for him, how thankful you are that he chose life and his relationship and his child over the drug, and be ready to get him whatever he needs. If you've never experienced heroin withdrawal, imagine having a really bad case of the flu and that's comparable to what he's feeling, but add all-over body aches too.
This might be a little personal, but you might offer to "reward" him with some... romantic time if he feels so inclined and you're interested. When I was going through withdrawal, my libido came back in full force, and messing around with my girlfriend at the time (who admittedly did most of the heavy lifting, so to speak) was a great distraction. I apologize if this is in poor taste, but I'm just trying to be as helpful as possible. Just disregard this part if you don't want this kind of advice.
I'm very happy for you that you boyfriend is kicking heroin addiction. Keep in mind that the rates of success of those who are kicking addiction for the first time are very low. By this I mean that it's very common for relapse to occur. Make sure you let him know that relapses happen and not to feel like a relapse means his recovery was a failure. There's a difference between a relapse and a "slip." If it's a slip, the addict knows it was a mistake and continues with recovery. With a relapse, they feel like they've screwed up their recovery beyond repair and just go back to addiction. So it would be a good idea to let him know you're aware that slips will probably happen and to make sure he keeps you in the loop so you can help him to work through them. Remember, this is HIS battle, but as an addict in recovery, you always need a good cheerleader and supporter on your side.
I really hope this helps. Good luck to you and your growing family.
Have him take hot baths with Epsom salt. It will give him magnesium absorption through his skin to help relieve the muscle aches. High doses of Vitamin C --I mean like 30 to 50 grams through the course of the day kind of high dose (1 tsp is a gram). Mix the VC with pineapple juice or water and stevia (natural sweetener you can get at Trader Joe's or a health food store) and 500 mg of Niacin (Vitamin B3) per day will also help quite a bit with pain, anxiety,etc...
There is an herb called Kratom - MAKE SURE you get real, pure Kratom, not some toxic crap from a head shop. It can be ordered on line - here's a random link http://kratomonline.org/kratom-for-...ate-withdrawal/ I've even seen it on Craigslist. Get the Red Vein Variety. If you plan to get this, just let him do maintenance use for a couple days till you get it. No need for that much agony. I just posted a new thread called Amino Acid Therapy. Might want to read it and watch the movie so you don't get a relapse a few months down the road. Do-able :o) Good luck, congrats on the new baby and thank you for not giving up on him! Every life is precious.
There is an herb called Kratom - MAKE SURE you get real, pure Kratom, not some toxic crap from a head shop. It can be ordered on line - here's a random link http://kratomonline.org/kratom-for-...ate-withdrawal/ I've even seen it on Craigslist. Get the Red Vein Variety. If you plan to get this, just let him do maintenance use for a couple days till you get it. No need for that much agony. I just posted a new thread called Amino Acid Therapy. Might want to read it and watch the movie so you don't get a relapse a few months down the road. Do-able :o) Good luck, congrats on the new baby and thank you for not giving up on him! Every life is precious.
Repeated use of heroin may affect the physiology of the brain and may cause memory problems. As you know, there are so many adverse effects for this drug. Heroin withdrawal will cause both psychological and physical problems like muscle pain, vomiting, sweating, flu-like symptoms, anxiety, depression, etc. Plantago Major is a dark green looking weed which enhances the growth of cells in the human body and releases a chemical compound in the body that makes the person stay away from tobacco and heroin. Keep some flu medication like Nyquil, Imodium and Dramamine since heroin withdrawal may cause the worst flu. If you cant manage this all, then you can encourage your boyfriend to join an addiction treatment center for a rehab. They can suggest the best technique to quit this habit. Support your boyfriend, family support is really important for a recovery process. All the best.
