Day 1 Sober, Help Please
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Day 1 Sober, Help Please
Day 1 sober, I have been abusing the drug Oxycodone 15mg three times a day for 4 years now...It is time to stop. Party is over. Any suggestions on what I can do to help with the withdrawal symptoms.
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Welcome...I would definitely talk with your doctor...Be truthful about what you have been taking and see about detoxing from that safely...Then look into some kind of support program to assist you when you've cleared up..
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I saw my doctor on Friday...we tapered (quick taper over the weekend). He said it will last about three days. I got addicted to it from taking it for my MS. and then started abusing it, running out early, etc. I dont want to live like that. I have a little boy who needs me, a job, etc. He told me the best way is to just do it.. that it will last 3-5 days and feel like I have the flu. I am just really scared
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I think you're making some great decisions
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I think you're making some great decisions
we also have a substance abuse forum you may be interested in
Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
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You are taking a big step in the right direction. Congratulations! I don't have experience with pain killers but I can only imagine how hard it must be. Just get through this day, take it hour by hour if you have to! Best of luck and welcome to SR!
I abused oxys for some time. I couldn't taper, so I just went cold turkey. Not fun. The reason I couldn't taper was because I just couldn't control myself. So I just bit the bullet. I probably should have seen a doc, but I didn't. Everyone is different, but the worst part was the first 7 to 10 days. No sleep, depression, anxiety, nausea, headaches, bodyaches, diarrhea, so on and so on.
Don't be afraid to get help with a recovery program.
God bless.
Don't be afraid to get help with a recovery program.
God bless.
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