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hi from Drumstuff
hi...i'm a newbie and i'm not clean yet. i am addicted to oxy and have been using 40-60mg daily for some time now. i've decided to go cold turkey. i'm down to my last 120mgs. i'm tired of chasing pills all time. i'm a sales pro and pt musician and it is consuming my life! i'm gonna quit after today. i'm laying outta work next week and gonna try and whip this thang. i'm looking for support. thanks for being here.
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Hello and welcome! Good for you 
You're definitely in good company; many of us are going through or have been through the same thing (including myself also new to SR). It's Day 5 of being clean after 3yrs abusing opiates and more than one failed attempt under my belt.
Earlier this week I wasn't sure I'd make it this far and honestly, not sure I would have if not for the support, acceptance, understanding and kindness of the SR community. Taking some time off to detox is a good plan. It gets better and easier every day regardless of what path you take to get there just keep going, stay strong and know we're all here if and when you need it. You can do it!
You're definitely in good company; many of us are going through or have been through the same thing (including myself also new to SR). It's Day 5 of being clean after 3yrs abusing opiates and more than one failed attempt under my belt. Earlier this week I wasn't sure I'd make it this far and honestly, not sure I would have if not for the support, acceptance, understanding and kindness of the SR community. Taking some time off to detox is a good plan. It gets better and easier every day regardless of what path you take to get there just keep going, stay strong and know we're all here if and when you need it. You can do it!
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wow....thanks guys....i'm at the end of my second day and its tough...i cramp in my feet and hands real bad...i been takin hot showers and eatin chocolate cookies...i cant relax and when i move about, i feel like i weigh 500 lbs...thank u so much for the encouragement and support.
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I SOOO remember day 2...ughhh
You didn't say if you'd gotten anything to help with the detox...but if you
can make it out for some comfort food and drink, get yourself some potassium
pills, multi vitamins, any kind of decaf tea (sleepytime is good one), maybe something
for sleep - I think the most common OTC has same stuff as benedryl. It helps a lot
if you can get sleep during the first week.
In looking back on my own journey I really wish I had gotten something for restless legs and sleep.
During the worst moments/hours, keep firmly in the front of your mind that this WILL pass shortly. Reading on here helped me a lot.
You didn't say if you'd gotten anything to help with the detox...but if you
can make it out for some comfort food and drink, get yourself some potassium
pills, multi vitamins, any kind of decaf tea (sleepytime is good one), maybe something
for sleep - I think the most common OTC has same stuff as benedryl. It helps a lot
if you can get sleep during the first week.
In looking back on my own journey I really wish I had gotten something for restless legs and sleep.
During the worst moments/hours, keep firmly in the front of your mind that this WILL pass shortly. Reading on here helped me a lot.
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