Getting through high-dose oxy withdrawl

[inhalexhale]

Does anyone have advice..?
I've never experienced this before because I've usually been able to find oxycontin in time, but I've been out for too long now.
My doctor gave me valium to help, but it's barely scratching the surface of everything that hurts.

Should I go to rehab and get suboxone or methadone or something? What should I do in the mean time? I can't function at all.

[h8mylife]

First: Are you wanting to come clean? Now would be a good time to start. Since you are this far. Here is my two cents.... and others will be posting soon. Others with more info.
hang in there. drink lots of liquid. gatoraide. Imodium for the bathroom trips.
Hot baths. Google "Thomas Recipe"
Read alot of these posts.

[Robert_325]

Does anyone have advice..?
I've never experienced this before because I've usually been able to find oxycontin in time, but I've been out for too long now.
My doctor gave me valium to help, but it's barely scratching the surface of everything that hurts.

Should I go to rehab and get suboxone or methadone or something? What should I do in the mean time? I can't function at all.

H8 just gave you some very good things to do if you want to start getting clean. Question is whether that is what you want. Are you asking for a plan to get clean? Are you asking just for what will help you deal with what is happening right now? I don't quite understand what you're asking for here. If you can't function and are going to a rehab you would go immediately. Wouldn't need anything else in the meantime. Can you be more specific??? I know if you are in w/d now while you are writing this it's not that easy. Just relax and write what it is you want. God bless.

[melinda7.5]

Hi Inhalexhale
I went through oxy withdrawl before,I dont know how long its been since you have had any oxy,but if you can hang on for a few days,Its going to get better.you pain will disapate and you will be able to function.
Let us know how we can help, Melinda

[inhalexhale]

I don't know yet if I want to completely quit or not... My mind's bouncing back and forth like crazy. Obviously it's a waste of money and withdrawl is terrible, but oxycontin is like my anti-depressant. It's the only drug that works (I've been in therapy, been on anti-depressants.. nothing changed).

h8mylife-
Thank you for the advice for the physical symptoms. I think I'm going to beg one of my friends to go to the store and pick some of that up. I'm not really in moving condition between valium, pain, and my digestive system. Haha.


More about quitting... Is rehab worth it? I'm afraid that I'll relapse because I use oxycontin as a mental escape from the way that I feel almost constantly. It's also defined who I am in a sense, just because I've been using it for so long.. Guess I should drop the heroin and pick up a hobby.

[h8mylife]

inhale/exhale
when you say `pain' are you in physical pain? mental pain? emotional? all and more? I'm gunna stick my neck out and say all of it. ok if that is the case then you are at a cross roads. Which side to take? stay with what you have been doing... what do you see happening? OR change. period.
"THE PAIN OF STAYING THE SAME MUST OUT WEIGH THE PAIN OF CHANGE".. in short: to stay as you are must be worse than changing.
I would listen to Robert_325 he is good at this stuff. I am too new. I would tell you quit! and quit now!!!! while you are at your worst. But I KNOW that doesn't always work..... you have to be ready. try and get some rest if you can -h8

[graybella]

I am not sure where to start. I keep going around in this vicious circle of love/hate with pain killers. I am a single mother of 2. Cancer survivor. Super mom. Or am I? Well I am about to find out. I am about 8 hours into withdrawl from a fast weaning. I know its gonna suck. Luckily the "flu" has been going around at work. I CANNOT take even a minute off of work, leaving me to die this slow death publicly and without grace.

I have some SOMA and a few muscle relaxers to help me thru the next few days. I need to get some more Aleve and I am about to go take a hot bath. I know I will be awake at 4am so I have some work to catch up on.

God I dont want to do this alone! I cant tell a soul. I am normally the kind of person that wants to lick their wounds in peace and I hate to be babied. But to do so this time would admit failure and that is not an option.

I cannot afford the Suboxone or any form of treatment. I feel trapped in my own failure. I did this to myself! If I had some of this Subuxone to even last me 4 days, I would be golden. But that would make it too easy. Right? I HATE THIS!!!

For all of those above: I am in your boat. Hopefully We swim, no sinking.

[melinda7.5]

Hi graybella
I did the cold turkey thing you are going to be ok.You are defiantly not alone. There are allot of us that will help get ya through this,
I worked through my with drawls also.If you survived cancer this is going to be a walk in the park.not really,LOL.But you can do it.
when i did this i just keep posting every hour it gave me something to work for.
I would say things like i made it one hour. so keep posting it really helped me.
Ill keep watching for ya,melinda

[Robert_325]

Congratulations on your decision. Now comes the fun part. I am really not sick just teasing. You can get through this. There are too many walking testimonies on here every day that have done it. It's not easy but it's doable. You know about lots of the things to do to feel as good as possible. Just keep us updated and we can likely make some suggestions as you go along. Good luck and God bless.

[musicman48]

I am not sure where to start. I keep going around in this vicious circle of love/hate with pain killers. I am a single mother of 2. Cancer survivor. Super mom. Or am I? Well I am about to find out. I am about 8 hours into withdrawl from a fast weaning. I know its gonna suck. Luckily the "flu" has been going around at work. I CANNOT take even a minute off of work, leaving me to die this slow death publicly and without grace.

I have some SOMA and a few muscle relaxers to help me thru the next few days. I need to get some more Aleve and I am about to go take a hot bath. I know I will be awake at 4am so I have some work to catch up on.

God I dont want to do this alone! I cant tell a soul. I am normally the kind of person that wants to lick their wounds in peace and I hate to be babied. But to do so this time would admit failure and that is not an option.

I cannot afford the Suboxone or any form of treatment. I feel trapped in my own failure. I did this to myself! If I had some of this Subuxone to even last me 4 days, I would be golden. But that would make it too easy. Right? I HATE THIS!!!

For all of those above: I am in your boat. Hopefully We swim, no sinking.

Everyone here is on your side...You are not alone..of course you can do this!
Just think how proud you will be when you are there 100% for your kids...The good folks here will support and help you during these dark couple of days coming ahead..Be strong and be proud that you are taking charge of your life.

[sisterwin2]

I am not sure where to start. I keep going around in this vicious circle of love/hate with pain killers. I am a single mother of 2. Cancer survivor. Super mom. Or am I? Well I am about to find out. I am about 8 hours into withdrawl from a fast weaning. I know its gonna suck. Luckily the "flu" has been going around at work. I CANNOT take even a minute off of work, leaving me to die this slow death publicly and without grace.

I have some SOMA and a few muscle relaxers to help me thru the next few days. I need to get some more Aleve and I am about to go take a hot bath. I know I will be awake at 4am so I have some work to catch up on.

God I dont want to do this alone! I cant tell a soul. I am normally the kind of person that wants to lick their wounds in peace and I hate to be babied. But to do so this time would admit failure and that is not an option.

I cannot afford the Suboxone or any form of treatment. I feel trapped in my own failure. I did this to myself! If I had some of this Subuxone to even last me 4 days, I would be golden. But that would make it too easy. Right? I HATE THIS!!!

For all of those above: I am in your boat. Hopefully We swim, no sinking.

your right....... you can not do this alone. You can go thru the wd, you can continue to hid it. That hiding it will just bring you back to using again... you will wd, use, wd use... life of an addict.

Ask your self..... WHat am I hiding? Are you protecting the right to use again?

you can go down the street every day... always end up at the same place. NOTHING CHANGES UNLESS WE CHANGE

[melinda7.5]

I was just coming to check on you,
Did you make it through work today.
Let us know how you are doing...
Melinda