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betterdayz · 08-03-2005, 08:21 AM

hi I am opiate addict my drug of choice was oxycotin. I was clean for a while and I dont know what got in to me i started to get real down and I used. It is is day four. I have not slept in 40 hours..have no desire to eat and when I do I throw up. Yesterday when I was trying to sleep I kept on having racing thoughts of stupid **** that I have done. I am really depressed and anxious. All I want to do is eat and sleep but I can not do either. Last time I detoxed i was on suboxon so I did not realise how bad this was going to be. And the funny thing is all I used is one Oxycotin 20 mg (snorted) this time. I really did not think that was enough to make me sick like this. How long should it take for me to get better? I talked to the doctor and he said not to leave the house and drink alot of water. I went to a meeting yesterday but I dont think that is going down today. I really want recovery but I got to get through this first.. anyhelp

Blake · 08-03-2005, 08:42 AM

WD's take time......and they are different for everyone. I can't tell you exactally how long it'll be before you start feeling better (usually 3-5 days) but I can promise you that if you don't pick up anymore dope, they will eventually go away. If you really want recovery, my best suggestion for you right now is to keep this incident burned into your head. Don't forget how much it sucks to withdraw.

NA works for me. I go to meetings on an almost daily basis, I don't pick up any dope NO MATTER WHAT, I have a sponsor that I talk to everyday, I work steps with that sponsor, I post regularly on this forum, I am involved with service work in NA, and I don't hang out with anyone that uses today. From me doing all that stuff, I haven't had to do any dope in about 6 months so far, and I am learning how to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs. Life is soooo much better not having to deal with all the bullshit that goes along with active addiction.

Good luck,
Blake

betterdayz · 08-03-2005, 02:50 PM

I still have not slept just keep laying there on my bed. I am feeling so bad right now ...I am really paying for my addiction. I feel I have nothing to live for.. Im going to be 19 August 21st and I hope I get to that date with no drugs and feel a little better about myself. I have no friends and I do not even like to around people i feel worse. I have been using drugs ever since i was 13 everyday. I have pretty much lived to get high since then..I just hope i can get out of this slump.

odie123 · 08-03-2005, 03:29 PM

so yu are a leo...they are known for their courage!!! yu can do it!!!!

BrothaBrown9258 · 08-03-2005, 03:31 PM

Im 18 goin to be 19 in september. My drug of choice was oxys and percs mainly percs tho cuz in ohio oxys were hard to get. Im tapering now and Im down to 20mgs a day. I have enough mgs to last me through saturday then I will begin detoxing. All I can say is just hang in there. I know you dont believe it but man this does get better. You just gotta get past these first few days and try to be sober. I too have been gettin high since i was young but I been doin it everyday since i was 15. If you ever wanna talk just send me a private message. Anything is possible when you rilly want it and if you want to beat this addiction you will. Its kinda funny tho how sumthin so small can take control of your entire life. I'll pray for you better dayz just try dont give up.

Brotha Brown

betterdayz · 08-03-2005, 03:59 PM

Thanks man it is encouraging to hear someone my age going through what I am. You seem like your a pretty positive guy thats good. I was too at first but now this self pity is eating me away. I wish there was away to make up lost time because nothing good came out of this for me. Right before I first starting doing drugs in middle school I was the most popular guy. Since then I pretty much withered away into a world of self destruction at a very fast rate. I remember thinking how cool it was to get high...well it turned out drugs became my only friend.

In memory of miracle · 08-03-2005, 04:01 PM

If you are feeling that bad,I would call the doctor back. I personally have never gotten that sick from the amount you used.Maybe you have the flu? Make an appointment to see the Doc. No reason for you to suffer like that. Hope you are feeling better soon. Get some pepto and try ice chips first, when those stay down,try small sips of water,ginger ale, jello, toast (dry) and some broth.
Bless, Trish

BrothaBrown9258 · 08-03-2005, 04:04 PM

I use to be very negative man. Nuthin but hateful sh*t came out of me. Then I jus realized being negative and being hateful does nuthin good for u. It accomplishes nuthing so y not try to atleast be happy. I mean I jus cant say be happy and you will be happy cuz its not like that but man just try to be happy look at things in your life that your greatful for and look at it like atleast you still have it so be happy about it. Even tho im 18 I lost a lot of sh*t becuz of my oxy/perc addiction and im tryin to beat this thing. Im still only tapering and I havent started the detox yet but I rilly am tryin. Its kinda kool havin sum1 my age on here to who knows wat its like. Maybe this forum will cause sumthin to come ouyt good for you. You never no lil things can change your whole life. Just dont give up man. Dont let that little pill eat away your whole life. Everybody has dreams or once had dreams. Focus on them and try to do wat you wanted to do when you were younger. Before the drugs I had dreams and Im gunna try my hardest to succeed at them. If you ever wanna talk jus private message me. Goodluck Betterdays and I'll keep ya in my prayers.

08-03-2005, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
betterdayz Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: lakeme Posts: 27	what to do?? hi I am opiate addict my drug of choice was oxycotin. I was clean for a while and I dont know what got in to me i started to get real down and I used. It is is day four. I have not slept in 40 hours..have no desire to eat and when I do I throw up. Yesterday when I was trying to sleep I kept on having racing thoughts of stupid **** that I have done. I am really depressed and anxious. All I want to do is eat and sleep but I can not do either. Last time I detoxed i was on suboxon so I did not realise how bad this was going to be. And the funny thing is all I used is one Oxycotin 20 mg (snorted) this time. I really did not think that was enough to make me sick like this. How long should it take for me to get better? I talked to the doctor and he said not to leave the house and drink alot of water. I went to a meeting yesterday but I dont think that is going down today. I really want recovery but I got to get through this first.. anyhelp

08-03-2005, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blake I'm an addict. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 1,201	WD's take time......and they are different for everyone. I can't tell you exactally how long it'll be before you start feeling better (usually 3-5 days) but I can promise you that if you don't pick up anymore dope, they will eventually go away. If you really want recovery, my best suggestion for you right now is to keep this incident burned into your head. Don't forget how much it sucks to withdraw. NA works for me. I go to meetings on an almost daily basis, I don't pick up any dope NO MATTER WHAT, I have a sponsor that I talk to everyday, I work steps with that sponsor, I post regularly on this forum, I am involved with service work in NA, and I don't hang out with anyone that uses today. From me doing all that stuff, I haven't had to do any dope in about 6 months so far, and I am learning how to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs. Life is soooo much better not having to deal with all the bullshit that goes along with active addiction. Good luck, Blake __________________ Warning: I'm a sick person so take any advice I may be spewing with a grain of salt, but it's what has worked for me, so far.

08-03-2005, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
odie123 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hotlanta Posts: 102	leo so yu are a leo...they are known for their courage!!! yu can do it!!!!

08-03-2005, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,740	If you are feeling that bad,I would call the doctor back. I personally have never gotten that sick from the amount you used.Maybe you have the flu? Make an appointment to see the Doc. No reason for you to suffer like that. Hope you are feeling better soon. Get some pepto and try ice chips first, when those stay down,try small sips of water,ginger ale, jello, toast (dry) and some broth. Bless, Trish __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

08-03-2005, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
BrothaBrown9258 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 8	I use to be very negative man. Nuthin but hateful sht came out of me. Then I jus realized being negative and being hateful does nuthin good for u. It accomplishes nuthing so y not try to atleast be happy. I mean I jus cant say be happy and you will be happy cuz its not like that but man just try to be happy look at things in your life that your greatful for and look at it like atleast you still have it so be happy about it. Even tho im 18 I lost a lot of sht becuz of my oxy/perc addiction and im tryin to beat this thing. Im still only tapering and I havent started the detox yet but I rilly am tryin. Its kinda kool havin sum1 my age on here to who knows wat its like. Maybe this forum will cause sumthin to come ouyt good for you. You never no lil things can change your whole life. Just dont give up man. Dont let that little pill eat away your whole life. Everybody has dreams or once had dreams. Focus on them and try to do wat you wanted to do when you were younger. Before the drugs I had dreams and Im gunna try my hardest to succeed at them. If you ever wanna talk jus private message me. Goodluck Betterdays and I'll keep ya in my prayers. __________________ Brotha Brown

08-03-2005, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
betterdayz Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: lakeme Posts: 27	I still have not slept just keep laying there on my bed. I am feeling so bad right now ...I am really paying for my addiction. I feel I have nothing to live for.. Im going to be 19 August 21st and I hope I get to that date with no drugs and feel a little better about myself. I have no friends and I do not even like to around people i feel worse. I have been using drugs ever since i was 13 everyday. I have pretty much lived to get high since then..I just hope i can get out of this slump.

08-03-2005, 03:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
BrothaBrown9258 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 8	Im 18 goin to be 19 in september. My drug of choice was oxys and percs mainly percs tho cuz in ohio oxys were hard to get. Im tapering now and Im down to 20mgs a day. I have enough mgs to last me through saturday then I will begin detoxing. All I can say is just hang in there. I know you dont believe it but man this does get better. You just gotta get past these first few days and try to be sober. I too have been gettin high since i was young but I been doin it everyday since i was 15. If you ever wanna talk just send me a private message. Anything is possible when you rilly want it and if you want to beat this addiction you will. Its kinda funny tho how sumthin so small can take control of your entire life. I'll pray for you better dayz just try dont give up. Brotha Brown

08-03-2005, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
betterdayz Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: lakeme Posts: 27	Thanks man it is encouraging to hear someone my age going through what I am. You seem like your a pretty positive guy thats good. I was too at first but now this self pity is eating me away. I wish there was away to make up lost time because nothing good came out of this for me. Right before I first starting doing drugs in middle school I was the most popular guy. Since then I pretty much withered away into a world of self destruction at a very fast rate. I remember thinking how cool it was to get high...well it turned out drugs became my only friend.

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