Hi there I am new and currently 3days into being opiate free. This is first time in 4 years and would love to speak to anyone currently in similar situation or ppl with any advice for these early withdrawal stages. Xxx
Congratulations!! Are you taking anything to help you quit? Im on day 20, but taking a wee small amount of suboxone. If you are not, I bow to you! I still get leg aches, but my doc prescribed me neurotin/gabapentin which helps tremendously. I sometimes find it hard to sleep so on those nights i take melatonin i got at Walgreens. Iām finally starting to exercise (walk and very beginners yoga). I find drinking water helps a ton too. Just try to stay focused and rest as much as possible in the early days. Keep it up! You got this!
Hi thanks for replying too my post
Im not taking anything i was offered bupanorphene or something but thought i can.do this so after 6 week taper down i finally cut of 3 days ago. Just really struggling tonight with severe stomach cramps. Doctor has prescribed me anti sickness meds which r great and buscopan 4 cramps but having no joy this evening! Did you experience these cramps if you dont mind me asking xxx
For stomach cramps, get immodium from the local pharmacy. It REALLY HELPS. Check out the āThomas Dietā too. Also, B6 helps
I did get stomach crampsā¦ and diarrhea ā¦i believe it is a common withdrawal symptom. See if someone can get you some immodium asap
This last time I just kicked it cold other then the 2 and 3 night when I took some bentos to help with the restlessness in my nerves that kept me from sleepingā¦Iāve used various methods trying to break free but I exhausted all my resources the last few times and that the reality was eventually I was gonna get sick regardless of what I didā¦no it was not enjoyable and had I not gotten sick the way I did I probably would have went out of my way to score but at the time a two hour bus ride plus dealing with some people I didnāt know wasnāt worth the effort of getting out of bed at the end of day one since my connect hadnāt reupped-then by day two I hardly had enough strength to move let alone not be close to a bathroomā¦then day three was bed rest and laundry because I ended up moving so I could try and run with what was happeningā¦that was how I ended up where I amā¦with just over 400 days clean it was worth the misery
Congrats and good job!!! I stopped cold turkey 22 days ago and I promise it will get better! All of the symptoms you are having are normal and I had them too. Itās awful. BUT every day will get a little easier and you just have to get through each minute. Be proud of how far youāve come!
Hi guys thank u all for ur messages of support. Ive listened too ur advice. Really struggling with back pains today so took a few hot baths! Does any one know.the rough.timescale of opiate withdrawal severree symptoms ? Hope u r all well xxx
I did it without meds, it was really rough, Imodium helps with the belly, I have found a calming tea that worked for me in the evenings. I also recommend getting out and exercising and writing how your day is going down in a journal. I hope this helps and congratulations on taking the next step.
Hi I am on day 1 of opiate withdrawal. Iāve been through this so many times, but it doesnāt get easier. Iāve found if you keep yourself busy it really helps. Everyone says exercise helps too. I take Calm Tabs for anxiety and so far itās helping with some of the other symptoms (sweats and the feeling that you canāt catch your breath). Water helps (keeps you hydrated). Masturbation helps get your mind off of the hell weāre in. Sugar helps some with cravings. Ltyrosine and 5-http helps with the depression. Hope this helps. Let me know how you do.
Hya guys how is everybody doing today. Thought id update think my wds are in full swing. Yawning least once a minute eyes streaming constantly and in the night some horrendous random neck and leg cramps! So hard doing this process whilst having to lead a normal everyday life!!! Xx
Im on day 15 opiate freeš YOU CAN DO IT. I agree with what everybodyās sayingā¦epson salt in your bath then soaking for 20-30 helped me with body aches. Benadryl at night. Meditating. Plenty of fluids to flush it out your systemā¦ everyday you will be one step closer to feeling better. Iāll be praying for youā¤
Wow day 15 that is fantastic!!! I think ppl who dont know addiction underestimate.how damn hard it is to beat. I love coming on here and hearing others stories. Im going to try the epsom salts definitely! I wondered why people where saying definitely get some immodium that was untill an hour ago hahaaa. Well done to you and hopefully we can support eachother through this journey xx
Right now feel i cant breathe like theres a massive brick in my chest and im.shaking and everything feels kind of strange cant wait for this all to be over xx
When you feel what you are feeling now, go for a healthy walkā¦do an online search for beginner yoga and try some guided meditationā¦ there are some great ones posted in this app. Hang in thereā¦just push on thruā¦
I know exactly how you feel. Iām rounding out day 3 and itās been really tough. Exercise really helps with the canāt breathe feeling and the shakes. I have been trying to dance three times a day. I can see why people recommend exercise for withdrawal. It helps. Hang in there, we can do this!
I am 90 days clean of heroin. Everything your going through is so normal. & although it can feel discouraging (I have had withdraws so bad I jus said screw it & got another sack. Iāll ātry again a different dayā) it gets way easier! Jus know another second, minute, hour, dayā¦ is jus one step closer to feeling better & being sober! I salute you, the hardest thing I have ever done is kicking!
But oh is it so worth it!!! Now that Iām 90 days clean I would never go back to that life! & this chat room has helped me a lot too! Itās very positive! Once u start feeling better start going on small walks. Keep busy & stay hydrated! Treat yourself like a baby wit the flu!
For me sleeping was the hardest & worse part! But then one day your back to feeling normal & sleeping jus fine!
Keep fighting the good fight!
Itās worth it!
How are you doing/feeling today?!?
Wow 90 days! Thatās awesome. Week 2 of withdrawal always gets me. I feel like the drudgery of life will never end. What did you do when those feelings kept hitting you? I am on day 4 and 90 days seem like a lifetime.
Hi guys how is everyone doing? I agree think this second wk is definitely hitting hardest so depressed. Contemplating joining the local drug recovery help groups to stop this alone feeling. Xxx