Hi joe. Honestly, i hope im not too late in being able to help/offer some friendly advice. I first want to say, I too have an extensive ( even tho' im only 23) history with all drugs, but more specifically heroin and before that pills. First you should remember that you are not the only person who has done this and you should build from other peoples experiences. My first attempt at quitting was a forced one, i was arrested! I absolutely had no help in my endeavor and was in jail for 6 days. It was torture, but even in that dark, cold place I saw improvement in myself yet in a anxious haste i immediately began using after the charges where dropped. Years later, ive been through
methadone and eventually to
suboxone. I want to say that I don't reccommend any of these drugs unless you ABSOLUTELY NEED THEM! I am on my day 4 of quitting suboxone ( not having tapered i just cold turkey'd it) and must say that although the intensity of withdrawals isn't as apparent as w/ using the hard narcotics, it is nevertheless aggravating, scary, intense.... and im beginning to feel as though quitting the hard stuff early, immediately was a better position to be in as the w/d from these drugs can often be more sustained. But on to you, as scary as it seems, try and grasp on to the thought of yourself being normal and happy. As farstretched as it seems it is a reality that all addicts reach if they stay the course of sobreity. I hope for you that you have someone who can support you through this, if you need someone to talk to, dont hesitate. For me soo far I am atleast grateful to be able to stay @ home for a few weeks. Venturing out into the world just seems dreadful, so if you can, stay bedridden watching t/v or even buy an xbox360 to serve as somewhat of a distraction ( believe me video games have helped me through meth and heroin withdrawals ). You should also know what to expect. You will likely yawn, sneeze, have sometimes uncotrollable diarreah, feel cold, feel hot, feel depressed, ,feel scared, and very likely have an earlymoment of clarity that might make you cry realizing what this bad choice has delivered unto you. BUT!!!! It absolutel does get better, you will have a bulk of days ranging from 7-10 days ( often times less) where you are almost incapacitated. Thereafter, every day is an improvement. Personally Im waiting for the end of thse bulk ********ty days, and its torture getting there, but well worth it when you do. Your strength will grow I promise you. Sorry, i do feel like my thoughts are out of order but hey, im w/d' ing! contact me if you need sum 1 2 talk 2. Josh
cold turkey starting in 12 hours help! 
But it can be remedied with the imodium. 
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