New to SR, not to addiction...
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New to SR, not to addiction...
Today is my 15th day without taking any Oxycodone. I am 24 years old and for the past two years I have been using 300-400mg of oxycodone a day. I have only tried to stop once before, I didn't even make it past a week. I finally decided that enough was enough and I believe that I can do it, just like so many others have. I used small amounts of suboxone for the first 5 days, so technically, I have only been completely clean for 10 days. I know that everyday things get a little better than the day before but the past 2 days have been more challenging than anything I have ever faced. I work Mon-Fri 9-5 and try to fall asleep around 11pm every night. After 2 or 3 hours, I am wide awake, I can no longer sleep. This morning, right now, I have the most unbearable restless leg syndrome that I have ever felt.
TO combat the WD - I have been doing minimal and light work-outs, pushups, situps, and some walking. A hot shower and good meal usually do the trick, I stay hydrated and have been taking a multi vitamin and some glucosamine for the joint pain. I was wondering if anyone else has felt so physically terrrible after two weeks, I just want to make it through the first month, I hear things get much better after that amount of time. It has taken me a while to decide to post, so I hope this helps. Appreciate any feedback or words of encouragement you can offer.
always,
jmag
TO combat the WD - I have been doing minimal and light work-outs, pushups, situps, and some walking. A hot shower and good meal usually do the trick, I stay hydrated and have been taking a multi vitamin and some glucosamine for the joint pain. I was wondering if anyone else has felt so physically terrrible after two weeks, I just want to make it through the first month, I hear things get much better after that amount of time. It has taken me a while to decide to post, so I hope this helps. Appreciate any feedback or words of encouragement you can offer.
always,
jmag
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Made it through that morning and the next day. - feeling a lot better today. Still have trouble sleeping, even with the melatonin which usually helps. 17 days today. the hardest part is learning how to do things sober. Today I have to go with my family to a graduation party for an old family friend. OF course I thought about getting some oc to have a good time but that is NOT going to happen. Looking forward to hitting 3 weeks.
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It sounds like you're doing well. And it sounds like you're at the point where you realize you are learning to get through things without the drugs. Each time you get through a situation, you will find the next time will be a bit easier. 
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Well done on you clean time Je!
For me, the more life experience I get with living life drug free, the better equipped I am to handle life's ups and downs.
For me, the more life experience I get with living life drug free, the better equipped I am to handle life's ups and downs.
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