Day 4 of CT from opiates - please help

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Hi - I have been on here many times reading a lot of great stories about recovery so I know it can be done. I am coming off of 125-150 mgs of hydro daily and today is day 4 CT. Does anyone know when I might start feeling better? Any help would be great!
 
HI, congrats on your 4 days! I came off of about 50mg hydro just over 4 months ago, and it wasn't that bad. However, everyone is different. I think that once you make it to day 4 you're close to getting over the hump. Are you still having shakes and stuff? Try hot baths and exercise. The exercise will mimic the chemicals released in your brain that the hydro did.

Keep us posted and remeraber that you can do it!
 
WELCOME!!!

DAY 4!!!! WOOOHHOOOO :bouncing: Good for you! You are going to round a corner in a couple days I think.... That is what I have been hearing from people who have gone cold turkey. I did a 3 week wean down program and I now wonder what would have been worse... I suffered the entire 3 weeks.

Just be proud of yourself because getting thru the first week in my opinion is the hardest! Do something nice for yourself! All I can say is BUBBLE BATHS.. BUBBLE BATHS.... I swear I took at least 3 a day when I thought my legs were going to spasm and I worried I might accidentally kick myself in the face!! hahah I don't mean to make light of this.. Just wanted to try and put a smile on your face!

Hang in there and you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
~Secrets
 
There is an herbal pill called Valerian Root that helps relax you and put you to sleep at night, this might benefit you and get you through the leg spasm phase. I'll warn you though the pills smell like dirty sweat socks, really gross, but it's worth it. Take them, take a nice hot bath until your totally relaxed and then go straight to bed. Just thought it may help.

Congrats on your awesome progress and good luck.
 
Wow 7 days you are awesome. Keep up the good work and keep up with the meetings, they saved my life. When I finally pulled my head out of my butt, I saw the beautiful sunshine of sobriety. It truly is a blessing.

Good luck and stay close.

Lori
 
Thank you Secrets. Today is day 7 and I am feeling a bit better. My legs are the worst though especially at night. I cannot seem to control them. How long does that last? I went to an NA meeting on Saturday and they were so welcoming and helpful as well. I know I can get through this. Thanks again for your kind worRAB of encouragement!
 
You lasted posted 3 days ago, so you should be feeling about 100% now, at least physically. The mental part lingers and is a real bummer. The important thing is to remeraber how much the withdrawal sucked to keep you from using again. Congratulations, I can't even handle cold turkey myself.
 
Day 7!!!! GOOD FOR YOU! That is GREAT! You are doing a great job. I know how bad those stupid leg spasms are and I really feel for you right now. I seriously wanted to rip my legs off they drove me so crazy. Of course they were the worst at night too.... The only thing that helped me were baths and sleeping meRAB. My Dr. gave me some xanax (only a couple though) that lasted all of 3 nights and didn't keep me asleep... Then I found some over the counter stuff that helped. Unforunetly, there is no magical advice for me to give you... You just have to ride this out and every day feels like it's 72 hours long.

Just hang in there and realize you have taken control and that is worth a week or two of hell. I really think though that every day from here on out will get a little better for you. Just keep in touch and let us know how you are doing..

You are in my thoughts and prayers! :angel:
 
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