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mishelly3 · Oct 8, 2008, 06:47 PM

Ive been on oxycontin,15mg, 40mg and 80mg all at once for about 4 years and I am so damn tired of being strung out the , I've been in treatment 3 times I am a loser at that
I just want to free of , if anyone knows of anyway of a quick taper down or another drug to help the withdrawals that would be awesome...

Thanks

ChihuahuaMomma · Oct 8, 2008, 07:34 PM

Switching addictions really isn't the answer and will just make things worse. And simply from that statement its obvious that you don't really want to be off drugs, just this particular one. Rehab, counseling, and commitment is the best way to go.

mishelly3 · Oct 8, 2008, 08:18 PM

You have no idea how bad I want to free of this drug, just scared frightened I guess

ChihuahuaMomma · Oct 8, 2008, 08:19 PM

Then take the advice given here. Don't give in to withdrawal symptoms and let people that want to help you help you.

mishelly3 · Oct 13, 2008, 12:48 AM

You if it were only that simple but greaqt advise if you have people that give a..

ChihuahuaMomma · Oct 13, 2008, 12:52 AM

Go to rehab, those people care. It is that simple. You aren't the only person in the world with an addiction.

JudyKayTee · Oct 13, 2008, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by mishelly3

Ive been on oxycontin,15mg, 40mg and 80mg all at once for about 4 years and iam so damn tired of being strung out the , ive been in treatment 3 times iam a loser at that
I just want to free of , if anyone knows of anyway of a quick taper down or another drug to help the withdrawls that would be awesome ....

thanks

This should be combined with your other question about rapid detox - same subject.

Where you are getting that much Oxy - ? I had a back injury and literally had to beg for medication.

mishelly3 · Oct 13, 2008, 06:05 PM

YA I know I get it from my doctor for a shoulder injury, he never asks questions he just writes the rxs every month. Crazy

JudyKayTee · Oct 13, 2008, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by mishelly3

YA i know i get it from my doctor for a shoulder injury, he never asks questions he just writes the rxs every month. Crazy

Remind me to drive to Washington and make an appointment with your Doctor - :D

spyderglass · Oct 14, 2008, 01:02 AM

The way I kicked it is by reducing the amount every couple of days. Then I took 10mg Lortab a couple of days, then 7.5, then 5. Then I took Darvocet for about a week- then I took Ibuprophen when I felt achy. I recommend you go to treatment, it sounds as if you really want to quit and that is the best time to go to rehab. And they can help you quit the legal (and safe) way. I don't recommend you take Methadone- ever.
All Methadone is-is another addiction you eventually have to kick- I would start cutting back on your oxy intake now to make the transition easier.

scruffpuff · Oct 20, 2008, 02:59 PM

I have been on oxycotin for about 2 yrs my dosage has gotten higher and higher, I am not drug seeking (going doctor to doctor to get any drugs) I have been woried my dosage is hig to just quit cold turkey but my insurance has other plans always a prob there, I have some and also perk #10 I don't want to take to many because of the actophetamine and my liver, any sugestions to help with the withdraw? I've wanted to get off for awhile but #1 I know I am physically addicted #2 I have a child to take care of #3 I accually have a lot of back & leg pain , is there anything I can do to get through this easier? I know I am in for a lot of discomfort any thing to help would be useful! Thanks anna

Madoliene · Nov 16, 2008, 09:12 PM

I suggest since you have decided you want help sign yourself into detox it's usually about a 5-10 day program they giveyou meds to help with withdraw symptoms then after you complete detox think about signing into a inpatient program think about a 1-2 month program. Ask the rehab if they have a relapse provention program also.. Good luck I wish you the best

mishelly3 · Nov 16, 2008, 10:44 PM

Just Scary, that's all I can come up with.

simoneaugie · Nov 17, 2008, 06:56 PM

Scary, yes. That's the addiction talking. You must choose to listen to other voices, ones that want you to live life to the fullest and to be tough.

You can decide to live life differently. The desire to be different must be a desire stronger and louder than the subtle, insistant voice of opiates. Their voice instills fear. Turning away from them causes physical pain and psychic yearning.

You can beat it.

justme005 · Dec 9, 2008, 10:15 PM

Please just go get help. Spend some time in a rehab. I worked in one for my practicum at college. It can really help. You will go through a detox and pain program then attend meetings and meet others who have similar problems. You need to express your emotions and go somewhere that will not allow you to have the drug. This is the only way. It's in your hands.
Good luck! You can do it. No one is stopping you, but yourself.

Jake2008 · Dec 13, 2008, 09:14 PM

You have been on oxycontin for 4 years, and some quack of a Doctor has not assessed you? That is criminal.

You will eventually have to deal with not only the physical withdrawal of the drug (under medical supervison and instruction- please see another Doctor), but the aftermath emotionally of adjusting to life without the drug, which will require counselling. There is no way of getting around it once a dependency has been established. You have to make the decision to commit to this, and it isn't easy. That you are thinking about it is a good sign. The next step is take action to do it.

susananne · Jan 13, 2009, 09:21 AM

Don't detox on your own... see a specialist.. this is very dangerous.. you need to be weened off slowly... Good Luck

Fizzy Burst · Jan 15, 2009, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by mishelly3

Ive been on oxycontin,15mg, 40mg and 80mg all at once for about 4 years and iam so damn tired of being strung out the , ive been in treatment 3 times iam a loser at that
I just want to free of , if anyone knows of anyway of a quick taper down or another drug to help the withdrawls that would be awesome ....

thanks

I'm a drug and alcohol counselor and have been for 4 1/2 years. First of all you are on a lot of oxy's. There is no way for a quick taper. You need to go through detox. Detox will give you the meds to help with you get off the drugs without feeling the effects of withdrawals. I understand that you have been through treatment 3 times, but you are not a looser at that. It just means that you were not truly ready to give up the drugs. If you are really sick of tired of being sick and tired, then give it another shot. I've worked with people who have had treatment 5 or 6 times before they actually decided to quit for good. I strongly suggest going through detox, then trying to get into an inpatient treatment. Get yourself to some NA meetings, and surround yourself with positive and supportive people who understand what you are going through. If you've done treatment 3 times, you know that you can not do it on your own. Reach out and ask for help. Most of all, DO NOT try to switch drugs!! That will just get you hooked on something different, and make things 10 times worse for you. Get yourself to detox!!

lashay · Apr 17, 2009, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by spyderglass

The way I kicked it is by reducing the amount every couple of days. Then I took 10mg Lortab a couple of days, then 7.5, then 5. Then I took Darvocet for about a week- then I took Ibuprophen when I felt achy. I recommend you go to treatment, it sounds as if you really want to quit and that is the best time to go to rehab. And they can help you quit the legal (and safe) way. I don't recommend you take Methadone- ever.
All Methadone is-is another addiction you eventually have to kick- I would start cutting back on your oxy intake now to make the transition easier.

I think that is good advise if you do not want to go to a program. That was the way that I was told that you should cut back a little at a time then if you really want to get off you can but don't to forget always pray to god that he helps threw as you won't be successful.

sunflower412 · Apr 21, 2009, 11:22 AM

I know a lot of people look down on methadone, but really it does help if you are an addict that has been to rehab quite a few times. My fiancé is a recovering herion addict. He has been threw hell and back. He's been into 9 rehabs and kept relapsing. He finally went to our local methadone clinic and even though people think you are substituting one drug for the other, methadone helps you live a normal life. It doesn't make you high like the pills do, it makes you feel normal with no withdrawal symptoms. Once you feel that you are ready to be drug free, then the clinic will taper you until you are completely off. Only you can decide. I would talk to a counselor, continue the NA meetings, and really think about it. This clinic saved his life. Now there are jerks that just go to the clinic to abuse it, but if you are serious about getting clean, then I would look into it.