How to stop the pain of opiate withdrawal?

Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

Sorry it's been a bit since I posted but I'm actually glad I waited so I could see what all of you were up to/going through. I'm now on my 7th day of a pretty harsh taper plan. With everything that I've read on opiate withdrawal, I might as well have just quit cold turkey because the route I took wouldn't really be considered a taper. I went from 12-15 10's a day down to 3. My dumbass did it overnight so taper? Probably not... Today I cut out 5 mg's from each of my doses so I'm now at 15mg's per day.

Michele- it sounds like you're going thru exactly what I had to endure and I assure you, it's not easy. By the same token you just have to keep saying to yourself "This too shall pass" and I assure you, it will. The biggest problem for me is that time moves so DAMN SLOW when you're not using.

So here's where I am after 7 days- My dosage has gone from 15mg x 3 per day to 5mg x 3 per day. I didn't really taper from 15mg to 5mg which I'm sure wasn't the smartest thing to do either but what can I say? I'm a glutton for punishment. Honestly, I wanted to feel the withdrawals and I really feel like anyone trying to get off of these things should as well. I don't think suboxone or methadone is the answer. My wife likes to break my balls for watching cheesy movies but one of my favorite quotes from a movie is "Pain is your friend, your ally. It will tell you when you are seriously injured. It will keep you awake and angry, and remind you to finish the job and get the hell home. But you know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet." I repeat that quote to myself several times a day. Some folks turn to God, some another drug, me, I like cheesy movies. As far as supplements etc...the only thing I've found helpful is xanax at night for sleep. I used it on nights 2, 3, and 4 because my ambien couldn't come close to competing with the restless leg. Whatever you do, you have GOT to find a way to sleep.

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Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

As a sidenote- I see a lot of folks blame their doctors for the situation they're in. I don't know why that bothers me so much but it does. Man up and accept responsibility for your own actions. No one got us to the place we are now except for us. The docs aren't trying to get folks hooked, they're not getting "kickbacks", they dignose by what you tell them. Myself, I've lied many a day to get the good stuff.

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ZenPancakes236064 over a year ago

I'm no McCoy, so I'm not going to get into a feud, but when a doctor prescribes an obvious narcotic with addiction properties and does absolutely nothing to protect the patient when their oath says do no harm, I find it difficult to not place some responsibility in their hands. Sorry, that's just how I feel. I took no more than I was prescribed, and I was stuck. I wasn't abusing, but I could not get off, not to mention my doctor essentially told me it was in my head and if I wanted to live in pain, that it was my choice.

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Supportof4235139 over a year ago

Today is hard. I'm tired and it's only Wednesday. It doesn't help to come to work and see my coworker all jacked up on pills and bouncing off the walls. My brain says just ask her for one. One won't hurt. Damn you brain! Pardon my French!

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Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

And I'm no Hatfield though the screen name would suggest otherwise. The fact is, nearly everything we do on a daily basis is addictive. I'm hooked on Diet Dr. Pepper. It's like liquid crack to me. I take Nexium for AR, Ambien to sleep, and Propecia for vanity. I'm addicted to all of it. You said yourself that the knee pain was "crazy". Well, the treatment for that is a pain medicine and your doctor only went by what you told him. I GUARANTEE you there are no kickbacks from the fine folks over at the makers of Percocet or Oxy. As your doc said, pick one or the other. You can't have em both my friend. If you have legitimate pain that keeps you from leading a productive life then pain meds can make life tolerable. However, taking them as prescribed is an act of discipline and very few of us here have that discipline. Aside from all of that Zen Master, it's good to know you're free and clear and your story actually helped put mine into perspective so I thank you for that. I wish you all the best for continued success. How are your knees these days?

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Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

BTW- I skipped my morning dose and am feeling pretty damn good right now! We'll see how today goes...

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Supportof4235139 over a year ago

Hey guys me again. I have a problem, other than the obvious. I have mentioned before that my coworker has a problem as well. Today I found out its much worse than I thought. There were all these prescription receipts in her desk. Looks like she's been prescribed 120 hydrocodone a month plus what she's buying!! She must be taking 30 pills a day and I am so worried. She is my friend. What should I do?

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Supportof4235139 over a year ago

Where is everyone? How is everyone?

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mable over a year ago

Hi, supportof4. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I think the best thing you can do is lead by example. You know how important the support of others is when you're trying to quit. However, a person has to want to quit in order to succeed. Talk to her. Try to encourage her to at least cut back. That's a lot to be taking a day! I think my problem right now is that I'm not sure I want to quit. I mean I always know I should but I feel like I won't be suCcessful in quitting until I'm really ready. I have cut back drastically which is a huge step for me. I'm trying to use you as my inspiration. Its amazing how many people are out there with the same problem. Sorry I don't have better advice. I guess just start by talking to your friend. Let her know she has someone that cares.

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Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

I concur with Mable but why were you going thru her desk?

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Supportof4235139 over a year ago

I have decided I will try to talk to her today. I wasn't going through her desk though. I was in the file drawer looking for a file and there they were just behind the files. She probably keeps them there so her boyfriend won't find them.

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Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

Wouldn't throwing them away be a better method?

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Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

Day 8 or 9 now...I can't remember. I took my morning 5mg and will take another 5mg at 4PM. I plan on that being it for the day. Let you know how it goes...wish me luck!!!!

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Guest over a year ago

whats the medication called??????

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Devil Anse235814 over a year ago

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