GalFriday

I'm reading a lot here, preparing for my quit date of Tues 31st. Occasionally someone mentions going to the ER, but no elaboration on "why". I want to know if anyone knows of a situation where WD's caused a serious medical problem? Or do people end up in the ER just for symptom relief. I will be doing this alone (yes, I know that is not the ideal situation), so I want to know if there is a real physical danger of something bad happening, or will it just FEEL like I'm dying? No medical advice please, as that is against the rules, but hearing some others experiences would help a lot. thank you.

Dee74

my only personal experience is with alcohol - & that is a very dangerous withdrawal process indeed.

I think most people here though would suggest that seeing a Dr is the best practice for any kind of withdrawal.

If you're concerned, the best thing to do is to get professional advice and that means seeing a Dr., and discussing your individual case GF.

Our substance abuse forum has a few oxy based threads, but I'd be wary against making any kind of decision based on experiences you may find recounted here.

not everyones the same, and none of us are doctors

D

freshstart57

GalFriday, I admire you for setting this quit day. I usually suggest that 'now' is the only time to do anything, but in this case I think that you need to have a good plan in place. You need some physical and personal support for at least a few days, so that your concern over the well being of your little guy won't distract you from your resolve to kick. You also need a medical support so that you have an idea what you personally can expect, and that you have access to that help if you need it.

I really hope you can find these two things to help you. You can do this, for the simple reason that you must. God Bless.

jocata

Hey Gal. I stopped taking oxys cold turkey at home after abusing them for almost a year. It is a very tough process. I didn't feel like I was going to die, but there were periods in withdrawals that I wanted to. It did feel like I was going crazy though.

Sweats, insomnia, nausea, extreme irritability, depression, body aches, headaches, lack of energy.

Everybody is different. Dosage, length of abuse, age, etc. all play a factor. But if it does get too bad, I would definately go to the doc. If I had to go through it all over again, I would have gone.

Hang in there Gal, you can do this.

God bless.

GalFriday

Thanks for understanding. I've searched myself for the serious answer to whether or not I'm procrastinating or if I really need to have a plan. And I really think it will increase my chances for success if I make preparations.

I so much wish I had someone to help me. I realize now like never before just how isolated I have become. Whether it's the fault of depression or pills or both, I have successfully alienated every friend or family member that I ever had. I know that is something I have to "fix", but not now, one thing at a time. I will give this a try with what I have by myself, knowing that if I fail, I will not beat myself up over it, and I will try again!

thank you for the kind words of support. It means more to me than you could know. ---hugs---

choublak

Withdrawal from alcohol can cause seizures, among other things, and at that point the ER/hospital is necessary.

sugarbear1

Have you done an internet search?

See a doctor, cold turkey can shock the body. Marijuana & cocaine (snorting & smoking, not sure about injecting) withdrawals are not shocking to the body.

boudiepitbull

Opioid withdrawal can leave you feeling like you want to die. Alcohol and benzo withdrawal actually can kill you. That's why in detox you do a taper to slowly wean yourself off your substance of choice with a different but similarly acting substance while your body's homeostasis adapts safely.

GalFriday

thanks for the info. DOC for me is opiates

freshstart57

I know that feeling of alienation and loneliness, GalFriday. That was one of the reasons I started on this journey. I needed help too, so I swallowed what pride I had and asked for it. I knew that if I asked for help, I must not fail, because I would not be able to ask for help again. I have heard other recovered addicts say that they 'had only one recovery in them', and this might be one of the factors in that.

What I am suggesting is that you use a shotgun approach - you may have only one shot at this, so make sure that it counts. Call in all your markers (is there any credit in your account?) and give this all you've got. Because, it is very possible that this is all you've got. Do everything you can imagine to make sure that you succeed.

Travel well on your journey.

bostonluv

I also kicked oxys at home. It was very unpleasant and time seemed to come to a stand still. Lots of anxiety and sweating. Set a peaceful mood to the room you are going to be in. Very important. As are the warm baths and/or hot showers.

SixStringZen

Getting hit by a bus can kill you...this isn't medical advice....withdrawals can kill you...this also isn't medical advice...better safe than sorry...see a doctor...

edeneen

I personally had a seizure on December 1st. Had to go to the ER, then spent three days in the hospital, doctors opinion was that it was from withdrawal.

boudiepitbull

Dear OP! So tomorrow is the big day! How are you feeling?