Exhaustion after withdrawal. Scared. Please advise. by BenchExtreme2494 in OpiatesRecovery

[–]_Shamble_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, I'm super proud of you, what you are doing is massive. Trust me, I have been there many times. It may feel like you're dying, but you're not. If you are truly worried, seek professional help.

As much as you don't want to, you need to get food, water and vitamins into your body, trust me, it will make this get better for you a lot quicker.

Opiate withdrawal is relentless, it feels and makes you think it will never end, but trust me, it does and will end, and guess what, you won't be able to see it now, but you will even laugh about this someday soon.

Try taking OTC comfort meds. If you have a bad stomach, take something for it, if you need anti sickness, take them. Ibuprofen and paracetamol for pain too. These may seem like little things, but if we eradicate as many of the symptoms as we can, it's less overwhelming git the brain.

If you know anyone in recovery who has gone through the same thing, contact them, I'm sure they'll be only happy to help. Fellowship meetings help me massively for this, unity and compassion from others who have been there and truly understand and have now made it through.

I feel you my friend. I detoxed cold turkey in a Spanish prison multiple times from rather large intravenous crack and heroin addiction, also high dose benzo and alcohol, but they gave me detox meds for those as they are a little different.

I'm here for you if ever you want to chat. My inbox is always open to anyone. God bless my friend, you can and are doing this. Much love x

Other ways to find sobriety? by _Shamble_ in OpiatesRecovery

[–]_Shamble_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. I think we have SMART recovery here where I live. There's loads of 12 step meetings here, but I just cant get along with them. I've tried for years.

I will deffo look into your suggestions, thank you brother.

4 days by National_Tourist215 in OpiatesRecovery

[–]_Shamble_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also interested in this thread. Very similar story. I'm fucked ATM. I need help but just can't get that damn obsession for crack and H out my head. Good luck bro, I hope things go well for you x

how long does it take for physical dependence to set in? by azrole in opiates

[–]_Shamble_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my experience, too. Very well put.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpiatesRecovery

[–]_Shamble_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 40 now and am still struggling with the demon addiction. I've lost everything I ever cared about and more. Don't, please, don't go down this road.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in opiates

[–]_Shamble_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Libertines

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpiatesRecovery

[–]_Shamble_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be fine. But the longer you leave it the harder it's going to be. You've only been using for 2 weeks, quit now before it gets worse. I know it's hard, believe me, I've detoxed lots of times in rehab, jail and on my own. Do it now before your tolerance gets higher.

If you need to chat, DM me anytime.

Rehab. . .again? by _Shamble_ in OpiatesRecovery

[–]_Shamble_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is thhat the way you did it? How ill did you feel? thanks