samstevens73

Almost 24 hours off oxy - ugh - help - words of wisdom. Step 1 I bought this app

mecanix

Hey sam , welcome .

I aint got any experience with oxys but just wanted to say hello

Bestwishes, m

samstevens73

Oh wow, someone replied almost instantly - just that hello filled me with support - thank u - I have never used a forum like this - and probably like most others taking pain tabs caught up with me since July and became the boss

Dee74

Hi sam - welcome!

I have no experience with Oxys either but others will

You might also like to check out our substance abuse forum:
Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

D

samstevens73

Thanks D x

least

to the site! I'm glad you joined us. I have no experience with pills but do take a look at the link Dee gave you for more info.

Taking5

Welcome. Its gonna be a little slow with the Thanksgiving holiday in the US but there will be some pill heads here shortly. Have you looked at NA? Any other substances you abuse?

Mags1

Hi Sam welcome to SR

samstevens73

I use to smoke cannabis but it has been a year since - it used to overwhelm me with anxiety. I can imagine thanksgiving would be a hard time for many people. I started taking oxy's in July after a back injury and just started to need more and more and have tried 3 times to stop - unsuccessfully. My max dose I reached was 120mg per day but it is still giving me horrible withdrawal symptoms and I don't know how I will function in the coming weeks - especially during the upcoming festive season

samstevens73

Feeling pretty horrendous this afternoon - teary and desperate after picking kids up from school - who are none the wiser. Mummy on the other hand can't move off the lounge as the dishes and housework like up

deeker

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samstevens73

Thank u so much deeker- is it a a link ? It appears broken on my screen but I can google it now I have the title. I would appreciate any help - I am doing this very much alone with my deep dark secret

Dee74

The first few days of withdrawal off anything are always rough - kinda like a vague flu...but our emotions can be upset too.

The only tips are I can give you are common sense ones I've picked up over the years here - stay hydrated (gatorade is good), try to eat well... if the pain is bothering you, use something like advil responsibly, as directed....take hot showers, get some rest.

Above all don't hesitate to see your Dr if you feel really unwell.

D

ReadyAndAble

Welcome aboard, Sam. My first bit of advice to anyone facing addiction would be to check out SR, so as far as I can tell you're already doing everything perfect. I guess my only other suggestion would be to forget the dishes and housework. If that lounge is helping you through this, then staying on it is the most important thing you can do for yourself, and your kids.

Like I said, seems like you're doing everything perfect. You're going to be really proud of yourself, and grateful too.

samstevens73

I keep going to press the like button lol. Yes i can honestly say I haven't had one sip of water today so I will try to get some into me ASAP and report back

samstevens73

Thank u ready and able ; thanku dee; thankyou all - this is a amazing

Jeni26

Hi and welcome to SR. Glad you found us.

Take it easy for the first few days...keep telling yourself that it does get easier because it's true.

You kids will soon get their Mum back, and that is a great feeling x

samstevens73

Well this forum has got me through Day 1: 7pm
and the day is nearly over - because i
Of this forum I can face tomorrow

deeker

Goodnight Samstevens73

samstevens73

Nite x