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erie123
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im already on an ssri ...is there anything i can take to help the depression and for energy?
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erie123
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hi everyone its been a long time since i posted... the said thing is im here again. Ive been addicated to narcotics for 3 years now started with vic and when to per...i went up to takeing 10mg of percocet every to hours...that was for about a month that sad thing is my dr wants to ween me off so she dropped me down to 5mg of perc ....for the last 3days ive been crying,nasea,diarhea tired ect could i b in withdrawls even if im takeing the 5mg percocet...it almost seems if i feel like this now and im no longer getting a high i should stop? please some one help i no everyone is different for me the constant crying is the worse i am 32 and live at home and i feel like im hiding my tears i dont want anyone to no, i am ashamed,
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Wendy88
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erie - im so sorry u are going through this. i've been there so many times over the past few months.... so i do understand. but it was good for me to read because when i have gone off percocets (10/325... about 10 or 12 a day or so for 4 years? maybe more..) , I always get emotional, depressed... crying at so many things. I am on an SNRI, Effexor... and sometimes i blame it on that. my fiance always tells me it's the w/RAB but i guess i dont want to believe that being off the percs make me so upset. So dont worry. you arent alone with your symptoms!
and reachout, thanks for explaining this... i should have been more patient with myself when i was crying all the time and blaming pms or stress for it instead of that i was in withdrawls.
hope everyone is having an ok night.
and reachout, thanks for explaining this... i should have been more patient with myself when i was crying all the time and blaming pms or stress for it instead of that i was in withdrawls.
hope everyone is having an ok night.
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erie123
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thanks wendy, its always nice knowing im not alone. It makes sense that in alot of ways the per act like there own ssri,buy giving me energy,makeing me happy ect...is there anything you do or take while comeing off perc?
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Wendy88
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hi erie! 
you are SO not alone! it totally sucks... but it does get better...
well... i do have scripts i have used... but first... in case you don't have access... you can try Tylenol PM or any PM med i'd think (cause getting sleep is SO important during this time) ...or even benedryl. check the sticky page for the detox info... it's really helpful. i think if you have an issue with valium type meRAB u are suppose to stay away from benedryl.... so just check it out. I'd hate to give you bad info and make things worse for you..
Also if you have the energy - go for a walk, or workout.. go the the gym. anything to break a sweat and get the bad crap out. once you get going you will be surprised at how much energy u really do have.
I do have meRAB that I use to help me through the w/RAB....but keep in mind that these drugs I have had for ages and know i have no issues with them. if you arent sure for yourself, then i cant say i'd recommend, cause you dont want to give yourself double the problem. you really do not want that!
For me... I have valium or Soma that is prescribed to me. i find either helps with my restless legs when coming off percs and the sleep/ anxiety issues. But i dont take it for many days in a row. just in the beginning on and off and i never once felt a potential for habitual use. but that's me. so you know, be careful. i just dont want you to make your path harder so dont introduce a new script unless your dr. knows what is going on.
keep posting. it really does help to get your thoughts out onto a page and out of your mind.
the weepy stuff will go away!
wendy
you are SO not alone! it totally sucks... but it does get better...well... i do have scripts i have used... but first... in case you don't have access... you can try Tylenol PM or any PM med i'd think (cause getting sleep is SO important during this time) ...or even benedryl. check the sticky page for the detox info... it's really helpful. i think if you have an issue with valium type meRAB u are suppose to stay away from benedryl.... so just check it out. I'd hate to give you bad info and make things worse for you..
Also if you have the energy - go for a walk, or workout.. go the the gym. anything to break a sweat and get the bad crap out. once you get going you will be surprised at how much energy u really do have.
I do have meRAB that I use to help me through the w/RAB....but keep in mind that these drugs I have had for ages and know i have no issues with them. if you arent sure for yourself, then i cant say i'd recommend, cause you dont want to give yourself double the problem. you really do not want that!
For me... I have valium or Soma that is prescribed to me. i find either helps with my restless legs when coming off percs and the sleep/ anxiety issues. But i dont take it for many days in a row. just in the beginning on and off and i never once felt a potential for habitual use. but that's me. so you know, be careful. i just dont want you to make your path harder so dont introduce a new script unless your dr. knows what is going on.
keep posting. it really does help to get your thoughts out onto a page and out of your mind.
the weepy stuff will go away!
wendy
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braveheart226
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You are doing a good thing for yourself, getting off the drugs. Don't be ashamed...be PROUD! Most things worth doing are very hard to do, you know? You are doing it.
Follow your doctor's instructions. Tears can be very healing sometimes. The reason we become addicted is to avoid the feelings. Allow all of the feelings you've been pushing down with drugs to let themselves out. At the end of all of the withdrawal
there will be a freedom you never knew you could feel. Hang in there, and if you need help, go and get it. You deserve it.
Follow your doctor's instructions. Tears can be very healing sometimes. The reason we become addicted is to avoid the feelings. Allow all of the feelings you've been pushing down with drugs to let themselves out. At the end of all of the withdrawal
there will be a freedom you never knew you could feel. Hang in there, and if you need help, go and get it. You deserve it.
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Wendy88
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oh yeah - also - i try and DVR all my favorite shows and movies... so when i have free time, i can chill out watching something fun that i like, and not accidentally end up watching some depressing drama i wasn't prepared for. seriously, if you are a TV watcher, making a little happy nest on your couch or bed after work or whatever and watching fun, happy shows is the way to go. you don't need much with that and some of your favorite food. try and keep your pleasures simple. if i let myself order my favorite dinner on a bad day and save a few good shows.... it really makes a difference these days... so there are other non drug solutions to the weepy feelings!
gosh - this should have been my first post before I suggested al the drug solutions! sigh... still have a while to go on my path huh?
gosh - this should have been my first post before I suggested al the drug solutions! sigh... still have a while to go on my path huh?
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erie123
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thanks, is this the withdrawls? not to sound stupid but i was confused..i did go from two10 mg of perc to 5mg of perc...and it doesnt feel the same its like the high is gone?
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reachout
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Hi erie
Yes, you are definitely in withdrawal. I suffered all the same symptoms you are describing during my taper. The drops were large at first and I went into full withdrawal. Even when the drops were lowered significantly, and the time between drops raised significantly, I suffered with withdrawal for quite a while. The crying was the worst for me. It was unstoppable once it started and was totally, totally exhausting. It did begin to abate little by little over time and eventually stopped. It sure is no picnic and I am sorry it is tormenting you. It just takes time, Honey, and there is no way around it. We get there, though, and life becomes much simpler.
Stay strong, stay commited.
reach
Yes, you are definitely in withdrawal. I suffered all the same symptoms you are describing during my taper. The drops were large at first and I went into full withdrawal. Even when the drops were lowered significantly, and the time between drops raised significantly, I suffered with withdrawal for quite a while. The crying was the worst for me. It was unstoppable once it started and was totally, totally exhausting. It did begin to abate little by little over time and eventually stopped. It sure is no picnic and I am sorry it is tormenting you. It just takes time, Honey, and there is no way around it. We get there, though, and life becomes much simpler.
Stay strong, stay commited.
reach
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erie123
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thanks reacout, its only been a couple days and crying is so exhausting, but i am aware that i started takeing meRAB for pain and ending takeng for my own reasons they made me happy,free,more social ect i should have known it only be temporary,
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Wendy88
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hey erie -
how are you doing? any better?
just thought id check in and see if you had any luck getting past that weepy stage. it really is no fun at all... makes it even harder to break the cycle.
how are you doing? any better?
just thought id check in and see if you had any luck getting past that weepy stage. it really is no fun at all... makes it even harder to break the cycle.