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  • Oct 18, 2007, 08:17 PM
    rjnorton
    How long withdrawals last
    I'm addicted to oxycotin I've been quit now for two days I need to know how long I'm going to feel like this I've been taking them for 3 years and I'm really trying someone please help
  • Oct 18, 2007, 08:22 PM
    KBC
    Are you in contact with any professional assistance?You might get yourself prepared if the withdraws get too much.

    Withdraws can last days,Water,Water,and more Water!!

    I have never come off OXYs so I can't tell you what its like,But all withdraws have nasty effects,if you feel too overwhelmed with it,go to the ER.they can help(and will)

    Good luck,let us know how you are,

    Ken
  • Oct 18, 2007, 09:23 PM
    N0help4u
    KBC is right if you are having a hard time during withdrawal go to the ER or a rehab or get a straight friend to be there to help you through.
    The ER will likely give you Xanax or something to counteract the immediate withdrawal. They won't prescribe it long term.

    The mental health gave me Paxil for my anxiety I was going through at one point. It had me where I didn't sleep for about a week and sometimes I couldn't tell if I was asleep or awake it was really strange. Then I started levitating and spinning and my daughter's teddy bears were skipping rope. I called my mom at 4 am and she took me to the ER and they gave me Xanax and it got me through it and back to normal. Now when I have anxiety I just take B 12.
  • Oct 21, 2007, 02:04 AM
    rjnorton
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rjnorton
    im addicted to oxycotin ive been quit now for two days i need to know how long im gonna feel like this ive been taking them for 3 years and im really trying someone please help

    I'm on day 5 now its getting a little easier thanks for the answers... I think I can do this I've made it this far...
  • Oct 21, 2007, 02:16 AM
    firmbeliever
    Don't forget to get some food into you that will give you energy.
    More fluids as Ken said.

    If you need support and need to talk, you can do it right here,but if you think you need medical help,please do see a doctor.
  • Oct 21, 2007, 06:15 AM
    KBC
    Glad to hear your doing OK,

    Now is the real test of your intentions,can you STAY off the drug?

    Can you do it alone? That is where the help is needed the most(at least from my standpoint),Once addicted always addicted.

    Looking for help staying off it is no more than a phone call away.Narcotics Anonymous is listed in almost all phone books.

    If you don't want to go through this again,give them a try,what can it hurt?

    Ken
  • Oct 22, 2007, 12:22 AM
    rjnorton
    I feel much better today got out went to church and almost felt normal for a while.. but the cold sweats are the worst... the amount of pain this drug has caused me and my family I will never touch it again I promise myself that... if I can make it though this... how much longer will I feel the physical wds... its better.. its like it comes and goes.. thank you all you won't ever know how much yalls help has meant to me... thanks
  • Oct 22, 2007, 01:46 PM
    KBC
    All I can say is the withdraws are going to take as long as they will,not sarcasm,just truth.

    It depends on too many possibilities,but by the sounds of things,your through the worst of it.

    Ken
  • Oct 24, 2007, 03:50 AM
    rjnorton
    I'm on day 9 now its getting better each day hope I can make it... thanks all...
  • Oct 24, 2007, 06:28 AM
    firmbeliever
    Take every day as it comes, or even better divide it into easier parts like 6 parts of 24 hours.
    Take each period as it passes.
  • Oct 28, 2007, 01:37 PM
    savedsinner7
    In case no told you yet, you never have to go back to day one again. Keep quit and you will make it.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rjnorton
    im on day 9 now its getting better each day hope i can make it....thanks all...

  • Mar 13, 2008, 01:18 AM
    rjnorton
    Its been a while since I was here.. but I want to thank everyone for the help they gave me.. ive now been without any pain meds for 4 months.. let me tell you there is life after this addiction.. I feel great now and my life is coming back together.. thanx all...

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