How I got off prescription opioids and got my life back | This Happened To Me

Kirk Foat severely injured his hand while on vacation, so badly that when he returned to Canada, doctors feared they might have to amputate it. He underwent four surgeries to rebuild his hand, and was prescribed opioids to help with the pain.
But the opioids came with side effects, and eventually, for Kirk, didn't block his pain as well anymore. He decided to wean himself off the pills, once and for all. He shared the challenges of his experience with Dr. Brian Goldman on White Coat, Black Art.
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[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to heroin, spent my whole life fighting heroin addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with OCD. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 4 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@Ronkaja]

Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.

[@Bastianbishops]

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

Yes Dr.alishrooms 💯

[@NicoleCtirad]

Thanks for sharing your experience, this would help my son.

[@Wimruther-hk4zn]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@gaylea.griffin9733]

I’m a chronic pain patient and I’m being forced to taper. I’m tired of all of it. I’m ready to get off all of it. I’m 61 years old with not many family members still alive. Not many folks for support but I’ve got to do this. Prayers please. Stay strong.

[@lb-w3980]

Gayle you're beautiful and you got this. I watched this video on KZbin that helped me find over-the-counter withdrawal vitamins, and it blew my mind. Please watch it! I'm praying for you❤

[@milesy8207]

Stay strong fr send positivity your way❤️‼️

[@Robert-xn7ko]

My prayers

[@bigsparky8888]

HEY...HOW ARE YOU...LOWER BACK DAMAGE...BONE SPURS...BUT 8 DAYS(NOW 47 DAYS !!!!-1/19/22) OF SUFFERING...PURE ROT IN HELL STUFF...COLD TURKEY...73YO...GRRRRRR...NOW STILL FIGHTING...KEEP GOING

[@JohnSmith-dt2yb]

Good luck 👍

[@mannyfaces3631]

Who every needs to hear this. Dont loose focus. Stay determined remember why your coming off. Its an up hill battle but we are warriors and we will prevail. Currently 5days off. Im here with you

[@summercapps5151]

Hows it going for you? I'm terrified.

[@alina16garofalo30]

I’m so scared I was already losing weight due to stress and now that I’m off the pills my weight went down more and I’m just so scared! I’m feeling like I’m dying like a cancer patient 😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@summercapps5151]

@@alina16garofalo30 how far in are you?

[@mannyfaces3631]

@@summercapps5151 hey its been a few weeks! I feel like the worst is past i still have cravings but very minimal. Im no longer as depressed as i was in the first few days. Body aches are gone I FEEL FREE.

[@mannyfaces3631]

@@alina16garofalo30 have you talked to a medical professional?

[@6enny6oy3]

Going thru it so bad it's so hard and the knowing that I could take my dose and all my pain will go away is the worst for me but I did that once after 26 hours in withdrawal and now I had to restart those 26 hours. I made it to 31 hours currently trying to make it all the way Edit: About 40 days now and feeling great!!

[@bethkatzenberger851]

@@eliasflores777777777 I have been on pain meds since 2006. I have begged them to help me come off 😭 They keep changing them, opana caused severe pancreatitis…

[@salt5840]

I just started to taper off trying

[@ceo.n1773]

@@salt5840 probably didn’t work huh

[@summaskyluvful]

I got 3 left I'm gonna keep them u just gave me hipe

[@summaskyluvful]

Hope

[@Corruptedd]

Last time i watched this i was fully addicted to opiods, & had ran out, this video was so so scary for me because i knew i was next... now, clean 1 1/2 years, i am happy to watch this in no duress.

[@jmc8076]

Congrats. Peace and health.

[@moongoddess8568]

Please, how long did you go through withdrawal symptoms? I’m 9 months and taking Suboxone. I don’t know if what I’m experiencing is withdrawal still, or Sub side effects. I’m getting better slowly, but it’s still a struggle. Thank you. ✌🏼

[@moongoddess8568]

Very happy to hear you are well. 😊

[@Aluminata]

Its such an unrelenting and utterly disgusting feeling.

[@greg9069]

@@Aluminatajust like the pain of chronic sciatica 🤔… demonizing pills that are a last like resort for severe pain is your problem.

[@jenniferjean]

Withdrawal is one of the toughest challenges in life. The fog is very real, I was not the same, is it worth it, yes. Emotional and physically.

[@stinging-squirts142]

Yes the fog is real but it can get worse day 35 of my withdrawls i had a moderate concussion but the brain fog mixed with post concussion symptoms i had somatic symptom disorder undiagnosed for over a month while i went to every medical provder in my state thinking i was literally dying , wasnt a fun journey , but when i found out what was causing the imminent threat of death feeling and realized im not dying after 3 CAT scans, 2 MRI scans god knows how many xrays , blood tests. Then finally being properly diagnosed with post concussion syndrome which was extremely difficult because my memories from the day i slipped and got concussed are flashbacks at best and now I have acess to memories from when i was 4 years old, cringy drug memories which i didnt want back or even knew i had , just daily floods of old new memories , its a blessing more than a curse and only strengthens my resolve

[@lb7625]

Hi,please accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour with your mouth and believe He died and rose again in your heart,turn away from swearing,over eating,lying,selfish ambitions,lust,movies,video games,hate,gossip,secular music,drugs,smoking,drinking,love of money qnd stuff,pride,magic,idolatry, and all that kind of stuff,dedicate yourself to God fully,obey Him and trust in Him and Jesus

[@lodwill4007]

@@lb7625 see steave Atwood and Jim devney and Ron knight and Robert breaker n Lesfeldick ministries

[@dominicgervasio2548]

Cold turkey after a few months of 40mg a day. Legs are restless, no appetite, diarrhea, and sleep is difficult. Prayers for anyone who goes through this. Doctors don't care about addictions.

[@Fatal_Inertia]

That's not true, my doctor tried to taper me too early before my pain was even gone. It's still not gone. I understand why they're doing it, but even after one year, rattlesnake bite pain doesn't go away. I'm stuck with that pain for the foreseeable future. But they have me down from 35/40mg a day to 15mg a day and it was difficult doing so. Pain isn't managed properly at that level but I'm sure my kidneys and liver are happy to get a break

[@joshualavonobeyer9183]

Kratom

[@davidblair3845]

How long until you felt ok? Imma bout to kick a 30 or 40 mg oxy after using for 4 months cuz my backs blown out....usually I give in on day 2 and get something

[@drewstoica3537]

@@davidblair3845. How you doing bro?

[@FERGI12]

How are u doing now ? I got simalr amount any pointers ?

[@deadonarrivalparanormal981]

I got fed up and quit yesterday and decided to go through the hell knowing there's a better life ahead! I'm strong and drugs won't run my life!!!

[@deadonarrivalparanormal981]

Just a quick recap first day sucked and so did the second and third but today I feel alot better last night I still felt aches but not as much. One thing I noticed about my detox was the first two days was nothing but sweating and irregular body temperatures the third was physically tuff but the 4th day I feel alot better tho mentally I feel the brain asking for drugs tho the body is OK without them. It's a bit weird like a voice in the back of your mind that's sad because he lost his best friend or something but you have to distract the mind and allow it strengthened itself! No different than the body the mind needs recovering. Even tho the body will oblige the brain is what keeps bugging for something. It's weird but I got this the mind better catch up because we are not looking back in free and feel like it's a start to a new life from here on out!!! You can do it too I believe in everyone here!!! P.s I took about 6-8 grams of Kratom during the first 3 days but I also kicked Kratom easily afterwards. But I will say it helped alot!!!

[@deadonarrivalparanormal981]

Day 5 and feel great!!! You can do mind over matter!!!

[@Natasha-zl9eq]

@@deadonarrivalparanormal981 Hey there how you doing now? OK I hope. I'm worried about my starting point. Have no choice but to go cold turkey. Is it safe too though?

[@deadonarrivalparanormal981]

@@Natasha-zl9eq I'll be honest with you it's been over three weeks now and I feel great I'll be honest tho it's mental! Mind over matter!!!

[@deadonarrivalparanormal981]

@@Natasha-zl9eq I have been working out first I ate to gain some weight and now am giving the body pain to throw off the imbalance in the brain that's left from taking meds for so long! You see the body aches and the anxiety goes away but you will find yourself bored at times or down but you have to trick the brain give some pain so it can rewire itself! Believe me I'm over 3 weeks in and don't even think of taking any at all! I was on oxycodone for over 5 years!!! At one point 180 of them a month!!!

[@babyjoeofficialmusicpage2705]

Im on day 6 and Im getting through it! Stomach hurts like hell but I know what I want to accomplish, and thats sobriety!

[@familylife2054]

Keep staying strong

[@chloewright4809]

How are you doing today? I’m starting next week

[@superalaijah]

@@chloewright4809 I’m currently about to stop let me know how it goes

[@babyjoeofficialmusicpage2705]

@@superalaijah You just gotta keep your mind to it. After the first 10-14 days the withdrawals go away and its just mental strength after that. Keep it in your mind that you dont want to relapse and you’ll be okay. WORK OUT AND HIT THE SAUNA EVERYDAY TOO IT HELPS SO MUCH WITH DETOXING AND YOU’LL SLEEP MUCH BETTER AFTER A GOOD WORKOUT AND SAUNA SESSION 🤞🏽

[@babyjoeofficialmusicpage2705]

Im good. All you got to do is do it and workout while you’re detoxing. Keep your mind on your goal and go thru the pain. Your mind will heal and the depression will go away. You will be happy again and healthy. Withdrawals hurt but its worth it

[@caesarmeer]

day 3 and i can't explain in words how physically and mentally painful it is. it's just unbearable

[@moeruss2726]

I totally understand what you’re going through. After 11 years being on a Fentanyl patch and 60mg of Percocet a day, plus Tizanidine and Cymbalta, I’m going through withdrawal. I’ve never felt worse in my life. I don’t know what I’m going to do.😢

[@caesarmeer]

@@moeruss2726 don't lose hope. when pain gets unbearable hold yourself and say this too shall pass, until next time keep saying this to yourself, this is not impossible you are just paying the price for a beautiful and strong you. you will be there and while looking back you will be surprised how much courage you had and what miracles it did to you. i am slowing decreasing the dose through increasing the gaps. i can't go outside due to to my other disease if I could it wouldn't have been that hard but you can walk for as long as and as much as you have those urges and pain and do breathing and physical exercise. my thoughts and prayers are with you

[@ChloeDavies1]

I'll refer you to a mate that sells them very reliable and ships discretely bought from him a couple of times

[@ChloeDavies1]

Yacobkingg

[@ChloeDavies1]

He’s on Instagram

[@kamnell5237]

When I was 22 years old a government doctor put me on my first narcotic medication to treat chronic pain caused by a condition that will be lifelong. By 32 I was on 75mcg fentanyl every two days (patch) and up to 6 tablets of 10mg Percocet a day. I quit cold turkey and it was a nightmare. My journey has been incredibly hard but I'm 37 now and incredibly happy, despite the pain. I fully believe if I can do it, anyone can.

[@aesoprockslig]

How long was the detox and when did the nightmare begin to feel better?

[@kamnell5237]

@@aesoprockslig I pray that you are well and still fighting strong if you're in the middle of it. Withdrawals and depression took me several months to work through, honestly. I don't know how you feel about THC, (many consider it as bad as prescription drugs but I disagree) but it helped tremendously. Unfortunately even at five ish years into quitting I can still experience stress induced withdrawal symptoms like severe restlessness. But these episodes are becoming fewer and life is so much richer.

[@83HURSTROCKET]

How long did it take to get off the withdrawals when you quit cold Turkey

[@chris964861]

This kills me because I made it 8 months and gave in because i still didnt feel right. Now i'm trying again. I hope i can make it.

[@lyndayates7533]

I hope so too. It's hard when you have no compassion or support. I hope you have both.

[@kellye.274]

I just saw your comment. You’re quite a trooper!! You went that long without taking any of his medicine, of course, you can get back on the horse and start over and go even further. You are not a failure!! You went a lot further than some people and you can do it again and you can get completely free of this junk!!

[@zzwooly3331]

I had 2 years before. You start to feel better but never the same as before being addicted

[@tameramares5785]

Thanks! All these comments inspire me. Still scared to death though. Prayers please.

[@dabrad190]

Just flushed all my percocet, and xanax down the toilet 2 days ago. Can not wait to get my life back... staying focused for the better.

[@arlenebond384]

Flushed it, never flush it fill the bottle with water and throw it in the garbage because it hurts the fish 🐠 Good job I’m on day 25 you can do it the hardest part is the first three weeks

[@lookintoit9835]

Hows your progress?

[@darleneanderson4440]

I am currently a Oxycodone addict, but I decided today 4/06/21 that I am done taking Oxycodone.. With the help of the Good Lord I know I will be fine. Tfs this

[@theyharbroughfamily7697]

@@darleneanderson4440 it's so hard man I'm trying this weekend to start the process of stopping but hey we can do it man ! It's def a process and it's hard af but it's gotta be done I wanna stop so bad

[@cosmicb699]

@@darleneanderson4440 how are you doing?

[@arlenebond384]

Day 17 ;) I’m back !! Feeling better still tired but, I’m a real energetic person can’t hold still LOL . I made it out 💊 ! I did it and you can do it to 😘 it’s not as bad as people let on.. It’s not easy but everybody’s different and seven months?? I tapered off in 7 days and quit and I’m on day 17 after 13 years Be Strong and if that don’t work get mad at your self ;) it works

[@lizziekammueller1159]

This is how I think too

[@arlenebond384]

Day 25

[@nessaadam8543]

This is amazing, I envy you! I’m addicted to codiene and it’s taken over my life, ruining my marriage I isolate myself I have no energy to do the simplest of things I don’t socialise anymore and I’m mentally and physically in pain if I don’t take them, I can’t go one day without one I wish I knew how to stop I’m terrrrrrrified of the withdrawals, just know I envy to be where you are ;(

[@MrsLiaaK]

I wish it was this easy for me. I’m a cancer survivor and I have lupus. My pain is great and it’s so hard to stop.

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

@@nessaadam8543 I was addicted as well,make up your mind to taper,so what i did was take a little whenever the withdrawals came on,mine was terrible burn inside like my body felt on fire and I was stooling a lot bt I would take a tablespoonful of it to trick my body into thinking I still had it,den i would push myself fr an extra hour when ever the withdrawals came on,example if the withdrawals came on at 4pm everyday and I took one tablespoon,the next day instead of 4pm,I would push myself a lil more to 5pm,slowly my body started adjusting to not function with it and that's how u get through withdrawals,you dont have to cut off cold turkey if u are someone who gets scared or hates being sick,the withdrawals ain't bad if you taper,this is what you need to understand,cold turkey or tapering requires discipline,discipline not to go back and discipline to say i can do this,if you need someone to talk to,I can send u my email.God bless you and you are brave already just deciding to quite Codeine almost destroyed my biz and my life.

[@btrainbraydeboisseranc7570]

God bless him and EVERYONE everywhere dealing with this🙏❤

[@lb7625]

Hi,please accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour with your mouth and believe He died and rose again in your heart,turn away from swearing,over eating,lying,selfish ambitions,lust,movies,video games,hate,gossip,secular music,drugs,smoking,drinking,love of money qnd stuff,pride,magic,idolatry, and all that kind of stuff,dedicate yourself to God fully,obey Him and trust in Him and Jesus

[@ianozi24]

I feel like my life will never be the same again

[@lordhelpus6213]

It will!!! stay away from opioids, I’m in day 20💔💪🏾I’m fighting for my life fatigue rls

[@shannonferguson6734]

I first heard Kirk during an interview he had on White Coat/Black Art with CBC about a year and a half ago. After listening to his experience I tracked him down via Facebook and he became my go-to man for support and information on what to expect through my own opioid tapering process. He was an inspiration to me and I honestly think he gave me more advice and better support than all doctors I went to. From his home in Ontario he made the time to always respond to my messages and to check in throughout the process. I regularly received random texts of encouragement from this man I have never met and I am so thankful for that.

[@carmensanchez8000]

I am about to start the tapering process listening to throw video gave me hope! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@cjh7234]

Think I need that I'm starting my taper soon

[@sylviaelizabethclarecholic2073]

Hi! I think this US what the internet is for! Humans helping each other, then the earth n oceans! 😊

[@morrisonandrew2521]

@@sylviaelizabethclarecholic2073 iceansy, thank god we're going to save the iceansy.

[@kalirich7633]

@@carmensanchez8000 yes same here … how are you doing?

[@tymaz9]

3x lueakimia survivor was on heavy hydro morphine for 6 years, hit zero last month (my toughest battle ) going through it bad right now , the fact that he said he felt completely normal is giving me lot of hope

[@cindyinnew]

Me too my friend

[@Justbeingpooh757]

@B Lare these thru a subxone clini"

[@bucknastynastybuck]

What kind of leukemia

[@tymaz9]

@@bucknastynastybuck aml

[@annafoat]

It takes time - but its possible

[@kamalkishore5712]

I wanna feel normal again. The last thing he said regarding the blanket where opoids put you in safe, but you start getting cut off from the people, you stop feeling the emotions the way you should that really hit me hard. I have stopped cold turkey 3 days back and my withdrawals are beyond painful but i wont go back. I want to feel normal again.

[@seanprince187]

KEEP GOING STRONG YOU GOT THIS 💯💯💯💯💯💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@kamalkishore5712]

@@seanprince187 mate, I tried all I could but I relapsed. I'm loosing all my hopes now.

[@seanprince187]

@@kamalkishore5712 You gotta keep your mental strong. Trust me I’m going thru the same and I know for myself that I need to keep my mind on the bigger picture and not for the moment.💯💯💯💯💯 I’M HERE IF YOU EVER WANNA TALK 💥💥💥💯💯 KEEP STRONG BRO PLEASE 💯💯💯💯💯

[@travisperrier6904]

@@kamalkishore5712 how are you now?

[@kamalkishore5712]

@@travisperrier6904 I relapsed and I’m stuck in this cycle

[@vtrandal]

Thank you for making this video and telling your story!

[@mindyrobinson3245]

One month off opioids for pain. He's right about day zero. I actually feel awful now (brain fog, panic attacks) but I know it will take time to recover. Got to go through it to get to the other side

[@drewstoica3537]

Hey Mindy, the anxiety is so crippling! I mean it gets to the point where I don’t leave my house because of it. I’m 17 days clean and feel like I have an anxiety disorder now…just a quick question, how do you feel now? Do you honestly feel like it’s gotten better?

[@mindyrobinson3245]

@@drewstoica3537 Hi Drew. Sorry it took me a while to respond. I feel your pain about the anxiety. It's so intense. I am still struggling a lot but hanging in there. Hope you're doing better.

[@buddyholland796]

Guys I'm starting my rehab journey tomorrow at a good facility in my state. Much prayers needed. I am a few days from application process being done, but had to take my last oxycodone this morning and already getting sick. It's going to be a long hard bumpy road BUT I HAVE to do this so I can get better. I am so tired of being sick all the time

[@andrewptob]

Pulling for you, Buddy. How are things going?

[@cindyinnew]

I’m with you. I am one week in after 15 years of 30 mg of oxycodone 3 times daily and klonopin twice daily. Lucky I’m dead

[@susansparanormalpennsylvan81]

you will start 90 % better after the 3rd week, hope your still sober

[@im2alias202]

@@cindyinnew wow, how are you feeling I’ve Bering doing 30s for about 3 years now i want to stop

[@danielcyr6489]

why did you have to take it why not just not take, by putting that [ill in youre body youre delaying the withdrawa;s by 12 hours

[@benjiarehart2878]

Kratom, and prayers got me off with zero withdrawals. Been off over a year. Was on for 15 years. Didn't think I'd ever be at this point. Im so grateful. I was dying, and scared for my life. The worst 15 years of my life, and the last year the best. You gotta want it. Thank God!

[@cheyennedevine872]

What dosage did you use to completely avoid withdraw? Just got a bunch of capsules and am planning to use it as this last bit of fentanyl leaves my system...

[@Lyndsay-jh2um]

@@cheyennedevine872 just be cautious. On kratom too long and that will send you into withdrawal. I'd grab some THC:CBD gummies and some gravol. It's not gonna be a fun ride but if you like the feeling of kratom you will be going through pain from that too.

[@m.pm.p8727]

How do you get kratom, is it prescribed

[@wsurjec6414]

@@m.pm.p8727 At your local headshop

[@wsurjec6414]

@@m.pm.p8727 The red strains are the best, try about 5 grams of powder, mix it with water and chase it its gross.

[@dr.nug7103]

Some pain doesn’t ever leave no matter how much you acknowledge it.

[@Akrammfk]

That's an excuse addicts like us say

[@Live_Loud25]

I'm not on any pain meds, and I have awful back spasms. I acknowledge them, but it still hurts like hell..

[@sunny1433]

I think what he’s saying is acknowledging that pain is part of your life, don’t let it be your focus , I fooled myself several times by stopping pain meds for several days & then asked myself why live with this pain , the oxy wasn’t doing any harm. it wasn’t until my teeth started to rot at a rapid pace that I realized you see the harm after the damage is done. I was on prescription oxy for 8 yrs. From a neck & back injury. It’s tough at times but I try to push through the pain & focus on prayer.

[@sashasorensen5945]

Yeah I can't stand it that he said that because my pain is so intense that I cannot just "acknowledge it and move on"...I have a high tolerance to pain and my back pain gets soooo bad at work especially, that if I didn't have kids...I'd put myself down like a dog.

[@LuisEstrada8285]

I’m starting my journey tomorrow, I unfortunately live in a third world country right now and they don’t have much meds for withdrawals so I’m gonna start lowering my dosage Tom and I’ve gone thru this before cold turkey and gone back because it’s too painful but I’m just done with it. Opiates destroy your life and I just want my life back. I will check back and let y’all know how my journey goes so I would thank prayers for me from your higher power as I just got done praying for myself. Thanks for this video it just made my decision even stronger. ❤️ ☮️

[@caesarmeer]

how's it now

[@barbaraann7610]

Wow, thank you so much, I am in my last weeks of pills before I reach Zero. I appreciate that you said it could take 9 months because I would have given up after 2 months.

[@redbird-oc1sy]

Thank you for sharing your story. In 1999 I was injured in an oil rig accident. Surgeons saved my arm but I suffered extreme pain for many years after. I started out on Percocet and eventually was prescribed OxyContin. I was told it was less addictive and a better medication to manage pain. Towards the end which was about 2 1/2 years ago I was taking 8 - 80 mg Oxyneos two times daily 16 -Oxy 80s. I was living life just going through the actions. I was also taking Dexadrine and Antidepressants and and 4 immediate release 20 mg Oxys as well ever day. Even though I was on all this medication I still managed to hold a career and raise a family but it was hell. I lost over 20 years of my life because of this medication. I’m off of them now by the grace of God but now I’m living with the reason why I was on them in the first place. The pain is unbearable some days but I refuse to go back to opioids. I just can’t and I won’t.

[@ChloeDavies1]

Yacobkingg

[@johnguzman8637]

8 80mg oxys at once ?? What doctor would prescribe that amount.

[@redbird-oc1sy]

@@johnguzman8637 I didn’t start out at that amount. It took years to gain tolerance. I’m not taking them anymore thank God.

[@RPDthe3rd]

congratulations Kirk, that zero is MASSIVE, i have no been able to reach that myself, but i respect you for sharing your experience.

[@annafoat]

any reduction is worthy of praise...it is hard. godspeed to you

[@sandrahind6855]

I’m from London as well!! Glad you’re surviving and doing well now! I’ve struggled with opiate abuse as well and am in remission now after a long, hard battle to gain my willpower back. It’s not easy to go through, very painful and can easily destroy your life! Most people who judge could truly never understand what this is like.

[@ETH85]

I'm from northwest England.. your right ! People tell you 'just stop' but they don't get that there's a lot of reasons that keep you hooked to them and for me life is easier on them as I'm unpredictable and have ptsd on top and have took my life on several occasions and lucky to be here so the oipiods helped me stay calmer and more dulled down but the amount of meds I've been taking have been going through the roof as I can easily buy them but it's not a long life plan and I'm sure one day it will kill me so after 20 years of drug abuse and most of that opioid meds I've gone cold turkey.. Day 9 and starting to struggle but got to keep going.. be just my luck that getting off them will do me more harm then staying on them but we'll see.. but yeah people don't understand one bit.. they make out like it's easy to put down and forget.. if it was that easy we'd all be clean

[@demartin975]

Right indeed. You unfortunately have to have a personal experience with it to truly understand the monster. The key is to never get involved to begin with.

[@abdoalial-sharai3255]

Can you give me your contact, I have same issue

[@moongoddess8568]

@@ETH85 care to give an update? Help a gal out? 9/14/23

[@SamFrost-zm6vm]

Hey anyone still there

[@sifualainemiliov104]

thank you Kirk your the real captain my friend!

[@boywonderrr71]

God helped me prior cold turkey Percocet 25 yrs ago after car accident. Then cigarettes after I went 9 months cold turkey but couldn't get past fatigue, God removed it all again. Now 51 & after another 18 yrs of oxycodone due to multiple back injuries and injections. God once again is helping me cold turkey. He is good and I will defeat this. He recently cured me of my chronic depression! For over 15 yrs been depressed & wakeup one day it was gone. He said that trial is over & will never return. Praise Jesus

[@fattymcfatso1083]

So i am trying to figure this out- a percocet addiction, an oxy addiction, a cigarette addiction, chronic depression, multiple back injuries and infections . . but God is good . . .

[@isiahhood3354]

Went cold turkey because I wasn’t strong enough to taper , I am 1 year sober and thankful I did not over dose like some of my friends

[@symesy82]

We are all here for a reason!!..love you all xx

[@Smkymcpott85]

This good advice for those that experience chronic pain. unfortunately not everyone on opioids experience that pain, but come to psychologically seek opioids for whatever reason. Either talking about it is a good first step. keep up the good work. I have been clean from Oxys for 6 years now.

[@Spectra33]

"You know it's coming, you prepare for it." But damn if anyone is ready for it.

[@simonforfan]

I think the hardest part of staying clean is knowing how good life can be...

[@Corruptedd]

@@SammyleeFx fed exposed, get the frikk off of this comment section @trippy_bans (fart face)

[@nyk3334]

I wish I knew this next fact when I began voluntary withdrawal. I began feeling extreme hopelessness with no hope in sight. I always thought it was me and that I was destined to be depressed and upset. Little did I know it was my hippocampus in overdrive. That hopeless feeling is physiologically supposed to happen. It signifies progress. You MUST be aware that it WILL improve. It won’t last. This isn’t some rally the troops speech. I don’t mean it hypothetically I mean it biologically. It will pass. I’m nearly 13 years sober now.

[@staceylynndemarr8297]

How did you get so far?

[@bigsparky8888]

WAHOOOOOO!!!! GO YOU!!! I HAVE BEEN ON.DR SCRIPS FOR 22 YEARS...FINALLY...I SEE CLEARLY....

[@bigsparky8888]

OUTSTANDING JOB BROTHER...I AM GOING THROUGH THIS MIND SCRAMBLE EGG THING @ 45 or so days...I know exactly what you mean too...trying to keep my Daughters mind in a place that understands my thinking...(this is tough!!)

[@annafoat]

amen - we keep advocating for lived experience for this reason

[@pimpjuice7391]

Tomorrow will be day 3 for me please pray for me and encourage me and tell me good job keep it up! I really want to stop and get my life bk for my 4 yo daughter. I’ve prayed so.

[@fattymcfatso1083]

good job keep it up

[@pimpjuice7391]

@@fattymcfatso1083 thank you!

[@odudi]

I battled heavy opioid addiction for over 14 years. I tried to quit several times but the withdraw was too unbearable to deal with in practically all aspects. On my last attempt at quitting i had to deal with the nightmare of withdraw. Of course the whole body shaking, twitching, sweating, diarrhea, vomiting, and to me the part i hated the most was going a week or more without being able to sleep. Having insomnia alone for that long is a nightmare let me tell you. After i finally got past the physical part of the withdraw then i had to concentrate on the mental withdraw. That takes even longer. Anyone going thru this nightmare i can honestly say when you get out of the long dark tunnel the reward waiting for you is a better high and feeling than you can imagine. Sure i have to deal with physical pain from injuries now and then, but my worse day now is a whole lot better than my best day on meds.

[@charchar2983]

Thank you

[@cassiegross8567]

How did you do it? I’m on day 1 and can’t do it much longer

[@odudi]

@@cassiegross8567 the first 3 days are the worst. The things i did was drink tons of water, take multivitamins, hot showers/baths sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. If your not too crippled take walks outdoors several times a day. Lift weights if possible but not if your already sore. Try to do activitys you love to do, yeah it's hard to focus on anything when your mind is going crazy. Because of my ms and injury i was limited in what exercises i could do. Eat as healthy as possible, stay away from processed foods and junk food. Yeah tough to do when you cant hold stuff down. Get support from friends that you can count on. When i was finally able to get sleep after 9 days of insomnia i finally started to feel a bit better. Detoxing can be a horrible nightmare physically and emotionally but once you can get to the top of the mountain of hell you'll be in heaven so to speak.

[@marygarza1596]

Day 2😢

[@seanprince187]

@@marygarza1596 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 💥💥💥💥💥💯💯💯💯

[@rickp3753]

I couldn't have gone through acute withdrawal. I took 8mg suboxone for 16 years. My Doc and I started a taper and now I'm 8 weeks Suboxone free! Insomnia was tough, but I wasn't ever dope sick. Suboxone worked on the physical a AND mental obsession. Thank God I'm free.

[@Ryan-th5ej]

I'm on Subs now and down to 4Mg a day. Any advice on how to keep tapering down?

[@rickp3753]

@@Ryan-th5ej Yes, get the 4mg films. They're twice as big as the 8 mg for tapering purposes. They're easier to cut down to .5mgs. That's the bottom. 1/2 mgs is the lowest I could go before symptoms. Good luck my friend! It's been almost 16 months and I'm free! If I can do this you can too 😁

[@Ryan-th5ej]

@@rickp3753 I'm on the 4 mg strips now. That was the plan is just rip them down. They have 2 mg strips now too, thanks.

[@cindyinnew]

I’m here right now. 15 years of oxycodone and klonopin together. I’m detoxing at home with help of a specialist. My primary care physician convinced I needed oxycodone...15 yrs ago. Now I’m crippled by these drugs. Decided I would do this on my own. Hope I make it. I’m kicking the covers. It’s been a week today

[@berrybens2633]

Nah bro was addicted for 49 years and today I’m finally free I can help you with my contact Iboga root bark is the only solution bro we keep deceiving ourselves for years drugs can’t cure drugs no wonder it’s illegal our government are wicked Iboga root bark is a plant from the west African forest it’s safe life’s

[@cindyinnew]

@@berrybens2633 where cab I get it Berry? I think I’m losing my mind

[@cindyinnew]

@Film him!! I know you right. I down 1/2 per day from 2 per day. My new dr says it was very careless for my previous dr to prescribe the Klonopin with 4 doses of 30 mg oxycodone per day. Says I’m lucky in didn’t die in my sleep as I have central sleep apnea as well. I’m not mentally addicted but physically. Been on this regimen so long that it no longer helped with pain. I would forget to take it sometimes. But my body sure as hell let me know. I’m down to 1/2 Percocet per day. I’ve noticed that my pain has not increased. It was no longer helping. Every time I mentioned to my dr that I wanted to come off this she would say “ok just start 1/2 the dose and work your way down” as if it was a diet. And I expressed for years my desire to detox from this and she said she recommended staying on it because it was the best way to treat my pain. I have a new dr now

[@uglynokamiiiiii]

@@cindyinnew 4 oxy 30s a day with klon is insane, that’s instant death for someone with no tolerance. that doctor should be in jail

[@cindyinnew]

@@uglynokamiiiiii i agree. But because I was prescribed this cocktail and didn’t abuse it, I can’t find a lawyer to take me case. Had I died or something, my family would have recourse. But not me. If I had been abusing the drugs I could get into rehab. And then take action against my dr

[@SugarSkullsAndSpice]

I just finished a 16 month opiate pain pump taper and I discontinued meds 24 days ago. 8 years of oral and pain pump opiates from a spinal surgery. The withdrawals have been hellish. I’ve been sick for months and living in the midst of PAWS, shaking, sweating, no attention span….. I’m a mess. I know it will get better. To anyone who’s going through opiate withdrawals…You can do this! You are strong ! It will get better! Be gentle with yourself.

[@CarlosPerez-mn5gh]

That’s the reason I recommend the use of natural substance like psychedelic mushroom and other psychedelic products that works great without side effect , I can’t remember what it feels to be depressed because it’s been a long time I felt that after the use of psychedelic mushroom it works magic , after I was advised to get some , I get mine from an online vendor which specializes in the growth of psychedelic mushroom and other psychedelic products any pain you feel can be gone with micro dosing

[@CarlosPerez-mn5gh]

Search on Instagram for the handle below to get it delivered to you

[@CarlosPerez-mn5gh]

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[@SugarSkullsAndSpice]

@@CarlosPerez-mn5gh I totally support Microdosing it’s helped me in the past with depression significantly. I did try Microdosing about a week ago and it made my PAW Symptoms so much worse. The sweating, shaking, insomnia went through the roof. I think my brain is still really sensitive and it felt like I ripped the scab off with a Band-Aid. I’m definitely going to try Microdosing again in a few weeks. I’m glad you’re advocating for it thank you for the advice and support.

[@CarlosPerez-mn5gh]

@@SugarSkullsAndSpice you’re welcome, microdosing works better

[@timls3349]

Day 9, white knuckling the whole damn time. I finally feel some sense of normality. I see pain killers as a last ditch effort for chronic pain, and not a way to truly live. It makes your pain tolerance sink down and coming out of the withdrawal phase is like hell. Depression was the worst part because I kept feeling like the awfulness would never end.

[@mikenewsome4465]

Did you feel like you weren't happy? I did when coming off..only felt happy when taking meds

[@mattpinnington4778]

@@mikenewsome4465 Did you get the irritibillty and agitation heat feeling in your head? My depression and anxiety has been hell after tapering off opiods. :( Hope your well :)

[@mikenewsome4465]

@@mattpinnington4778 irritated very easily and couldn't deal very well with anything that involved thinking..I did get strange heat surges if that makes sense..I came off the wrong way..I went from 40 MG a day to 20 then to 10 within 30 days and I almost flipped out! But after about 45 days I was out and feel great

[@mattpinnington4778]

@@mikenewsome4465 Thanks mate. I'm now at 4 a day 30mg "Dihydrocodeine semi synthetic painkiller". Over a 4 yr period. Was on 16 a day, then abruptly dropped to 8 a day 2 yrs ago. That was hell. Now in last 2 years i've got to the 4 a day "As above. I've no support, and am doing this by myself. Hopefully within 6 months this year i can get to 0. Cheers for replying. It sure ain't easy eh. Nice one.

[@leekuhlman3417]

Really appreciate your honesty on your video I'm fighting and I'm fighting for my life and it's very hard it has taken over 1 year just to start to feel better wife just left me what more can i say i hope i can say off and feel bettet lee

[@glennd7115]

Thank you for your comment my wife kicked me out, too. I’m losing everything now and am desperate to get off these god awful pills.

[@badgalkia10]

I wanna get clean so bad, this video is bringing me to tears. I love my pills but I know i have to let them go…🥺😔. Praying for anyone struggling w/ addiction including myself.

[@mongogojjo5944]

Those prayers will do nothing, look into Psilocybin microdosing it helped me kick heroin. And there's of course other comfort meds like gabapentin, kava and muscle relaxers that'll help withdrawal, don't get dependent on any of those though.

[@kelseyM222]

i was in the same place i loved them too but eventually the good out weighed the bad so now i’m tapering and it’s hard but it will be worth it

[@badgalkia10]

@@kelseyM222 im on suboxone now & haven’t done any percs for about three weeks now. Keep going girl! You got this…we got this! I feel so much better mentally & even know i got a ways to go, I already feel better knowing im being consistent w/ my goals 🙏🏾✨💘

[@kelseyM222]

@@badgalkia10 i’m so happy for you girl… thanks for sharing and i pray for ur future 🫶🏼💯💖

[@user-ot9yw7en8j]

This is what I want. I want to be me again. I have had three back surgeries, several hip surgeries, leg amputated, snake bitten knee replacement, ribs broken on both sides, so I have a lot of excuses to stay on mess. But I am going to going to talk to my doctor and stop this but say a pray for me. All this has happened since 2009. I'm on percoset. Any advice would be appreciated . My name is Brenda.

[@louise7131]

Been on opiates 10 years (brain surgery etc). 36 hours not had any. So weak, everything hurts started ticking which I've never done, maybe anxiety related. I'm 35 no support & have spent weeks/years being emotionally abused by family which aided a mental breakdown then I ODed and now no opioids. I'm so confused about everything. Much love.

[@DiorTheScientists]

u can do this Louise, find a church family u trust as God is the constant I’m getting through, I haven’t started the tapering process but I get not having family makes u feel like everything is so much harder but family is who ever u make them tbh, find u some family here or just in everyday living and trust in your own abilities to reach ur goals🙏🏽Blessing & Uplofti

[@louise7131]

@@DiorTheScientists thank you so very much for your beautiful message. Very proud to say that I have still not had any opiates, anxiety has been high but I can see the other side and keep reminding myself that it's just the brain wanting the pills. I took NAC to help with the detox & I think anything like that or chlorella supplements would benefit people when stopping opiatest. Honesty, I can't believe I went from feeling so low to thinking "I have a life to live". God is always with us and Im sending you so much love now & prayers for when your taper. Knowing you are going to do it is so brave, you're going to do great ❤️

[@donizam1471]

@@louise7131 hey sister try watch kratom video. Many comment say it a godsend. A life saver. And must not overuse it. try tappering with it.

[@Cuinn837]

Where I live, once you OD you cannot get opioids again. They will try alternative methods. Have you found any alternative methods that work?

[@muumiveikko]

Thank you, im quitting painkillers and this motivates me 🙏

[@seanprince187]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 💯💯💯💯💯💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@thegrimreaper819]

I just started weaning off hydrocodone 5yrs, from 4 10/325 to 3, it's been tough. I've tried to contact a psychiatrist but to no avail, 2-3 mo wait so I I'll do it on my own. I will drop another pill in 2-3 weeks and go from there. I'll need your prayers and well wishes. Thank you for this video, it's very inspiring.

[@Mar-os5nf]

U can do it. Im on a 2 yr methadone taper. Im currently at 5mg. Been in withdrawl for 16weeks. Have only taken supplements. Doc gave a gabba scrip but im not 100% on taking it as it buids a dependence too.

[@thegrimreaper819]

@@Mar-os5nf God bless you, I'm hear for you in spirit wishing you all the best. Please take care and know I'm with you.

[@B--wl4ut]

I have been on strong meds for around a decade now coming off them was brutal the first few days where bad for sweats and irritated. Couldn't even relax to enjoy things like playing a video game etc. Not a second goes past the first few days where you think about quitting and taking them again. But stick with it it took me about 7 days to get over the withdrawels. And was off them for about 3 weeks until a work injury Sadly I am back on them due to the pain in my arm but stopping them after this weekend and going to use the patches on my arm. Back to withdrawels again but I believe I am a strong minded person and I'll succeed again.

[@marleyinthecity2966]

I'd recommend cbd...like a high dose...you will have to play around with it...and it doesn't come up in your blood work if you get one that's made up of cbd

[@shawnjones5249]

I’m currently on day 1 this finna be a long and lonely process but I know it will be for the best

[@tammywines7343]

I tapered off of Methadone, I was on 4x 10mg a day for 6 year's, the last 2 MG I took I was off of it, but the pain in my legs, the muscles aching I fought it. I am so happy too be off of it. I have had 3 back operations, I have severe Spondylitis. I was on oxycontin 40mg x3 a day and Roxycodone 30mg x4 a day I tapered off of them after 7 year's. I am currently on.7.5 of oxycodone x3 a day, I just started my taper, I have 32 pills left and I am going going now too 2 a day for 3 days, then 1 1/2 for 3 days, then 1 for 3 days, then 1/2 for 3 days, then a quarter for 2 days, then I am done. I am so fed up with pain Dr's, spending money on nothing. I have insurance, but my pain Dr just isn't listening too me, shots that are so damn expensive. I am constantly in a fog, I use too be a stand up and fight. I just want off of this damn poison !!

[@BlankSlate1111]

those Dr's are nothing but glorified drug pushers

[@tahneedaylangan6584]

How did this taper work for you?

[@tammywines7343]

@@tahneedaylangan6584 I did well, I've been off of pain Methadone 2 years and oxycodone 7.5 mgs a year. Doing well.

[@DamageLLC]

God bless this guy!

[@iShredz541]

I woke up 3 weeks ago, I’ve Been taking percs for 4 years and I haven’t felt this great before. I don’t want one ever again.

[@chadjones6313]

Awesome man that’s great news. I have been taking percs for 12 years and desperately want to stop. People wouldn’t believe me if I told them I’m spending 300-400$ a day on percs and it’s getting out of control. Did you take suboxone to get off the percs?

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@chadjones6313 funny, if you take suboxone or subutex during recovery, especially after the 1st week or 2, it heals you so much quicker lol

[@rofamily8491]

@@chadjones6313 bro same I spend 100-200 I do 2-3 30’s a day but I use kratom to get off it really helps look into kratom I swear it will change ur life

[@im2alias202]

@@rofamily8491 fr ima look into that as well

[@rofamily8491]

@@im2alias202 go get it now bro

[@JohnDoe-nf7id]

I've been detoxing of Methadone and Morphine for 10 days now and I'm over the sweats but the pain in my body is brutal and is very difficult to even push myself to get out of bed, I decided to get off these medications because it robs you of the person you are. I've been on both for 2 years now. I'm a recovering addict from heroin and that was a slap on the wrist compared to this, do not recommend. Proud of anyone beats this battle

[@JamesSmith-vk2ky]

Cold turkey has got me on the run.

[@arlenebond384]

How cold turkey? Text if you need to talk I’m on day 9

[@chadjones6313]

I been on oxycodone pills for 12 years and want to stop desperately. Should I start taking suboxone?

[@playa4lyfe44]

@@chadjones6313 ya , but you’ll have to come off of that 1 day to :/ better than spending 1000s of dollars on pills on the streets , go to a shoppers and pay 5$ a day and it works for 24 hours

[@chadjones6313]

@@playa4lyfe44 I don’t understand what u meant? Where should I go?

[@playa4lyfe44]

@@chadjones6313 to a pharmacy like a shoppers drug mart ( in Canada ) idk what the names of pharmacies in America are called , and talk to a pharmacist about getting on suboxone

[@andrewptob]

Congrats on the successful taper and being strong through it all. Really amazing. The amount you were using could’ve been very helpful for others for context, but nonetheless, your success story is inspirational. Congrats

[@DaRyteJuan]

You are a spiritual warrior, Kurt. Thanks for posting this excellently crafted video. 🙏

[@arlenebond384]

Day 14 I made it 2 weeks so far ;) still sick ugh

[@lizziekammueller1159]

Keep going you got this

[@justinbakor9453]

Week 2 and it’s so hard I got shot 7 times a year ago

[@Nwordscissorhands1738]

Lord get me off these pills. I can’t stop crying. I’m in bed can’t even get up. My amazing gf keeps bringing me water and food. I’m so lucky I have the day off today. I’m so lucky for her. I keep quitting then going back. Don’t think I’ve had a full month clean since 2021. I don’t wanna be on these subs anymore either. I want to be available for my family, partner, and school/work.

[@joeljbean]

We can do this. But I'm afraid we can't do it on our own. I pray your prayers are heard.

[@jessekaraitiana]

How are you going mate hopefully you are doing well, I'm trying to get off at the moment and my body just shakes and won't stop any pointers?

[@solocam1962]

Jesse ... how is it going with wd? I'm 4 days in CT. Hell it is. 20 years from surgeries ... I'm done! Watching this for support. God wins. Freedom

[@jessekaraitiana]

@@solocam1962 Hey mate still on kept getting sick when I tried to stop and now I'm on chemo again so even sicker so I will try again when I stop chemo in 3 months

[@djdanzy]

@@jessekaraitiana hey mate hows it.going with your chemo?

[@cpodgorelec]

Bravo. Very well explained. Xx

[@kampuskop]

God bless you.

[@mopar_keys]

I’m scared of the withdrawal pain and how it’s going to effect my job

[@violeman]

Good Stuff!! I too have been through the taper then quit totally for a 2 year period, but could not function enough to do a regular job and pay bills, due to severe spinal injury & rheumatoid arthritis. Eventually I had to start taking these meds again because I was useless & very unreliable without them, and there was no support in Ontario that would be able to help me pay my cost of living & help support my kids & family. I would have loved to stay clean but we all need to do what it takes situation, to be able to work and pay our inflated bills. Because in the end, we all have a ear tag number & the current Government does not care what so ever, so we do what we have to until our time is up. Not everyone gets groomed from birth like our PM, where the only thing they have to worry about is, the people he folded on.

[@donizam1471]

Try watch kratom video. Many said it a life saver. A godsend. Dont overuse it.

[@loriwoo8408]

Amen...thanks for sharing!

[@SimplyASweetHeart]

The feeling of opiod withdrawal makes its so hard to stop smh I hate this my Dr didnt tell me itll be like this

[@badroben6723]

Iboga root bark is a testimony it’s will definitely help you 💯

[@bonesjr83]

“Becoming a lesser person of myself” I hear you

[@cherianpi8167]

I've never taken Opiods, but after hearing this, I'll never ever take it. It's very difficult to quit. Kudos to you for being able to stop.

[@larryc1964]

Problem is it’s very difficult not to take opioids when you are dealing with severe , I mean SEVERE pain in the body. You will do almost anything to get relief. You have to be there to understand! I’ve lived it! I said I’ll never take them either until I was in so much pain, it was either take oxycodone or stay in bed all day. Seriously!

[@bigsparky8888]

MY LOWER BACK HAS 5 DISCS...3 ON TOP OF TAIL...2 BELOW IT...BONE SPURS YES SIR...ALSO I TALKED TO 9 OR 10 OTHERS THAT HAD THE SURGERY...THEY SAID...NO DO NOT GET IT...6 MONTHS & ITS BACK WITH THAT VENGANCE...OK

[@mactheslovac8673]

Then why are you on this page

[@fgucci8546]

U are so kind

[@andreiah.5674]

Thank you

[@Staxagrip]

Last night I thought if I fell asleep I would die It was horrible . I’m down to 1-2 a day now

[@luuneychild2951]

Idk how tf you were even able to sleep lol

[@PlasticStrws]

@@luuneychild2951 I sleep by forcing myself to be physical during my withdrawals. It’s a nightmare. Also weed help.

[@rogernelson67]

I take about 40 mg a day, is it possible to go cold turkey, I still suffer from pain but this just isn’t worth it anymore

[@lodwill4007]

Taper taper then give birth three to five days

[@samuelstahl5828]

I just went cold Turkey. I didn’t have the self control for a taper. It was absolute hell but I’m 9 days in and getting better by the day

[@butterflydaisy4475]

Congratulations!! I don’t know you but I’m proud of you! Keep the Faith .. you got this.🙂

[@samuelstahl5828]

@@butterflydaisy4475 hey thank you! I’m getting closer to my normal self again

[@Williejonez]

@@samuelstahl5828 how you doing now, do you still have the fatigue and the irritability

[@Fr33masonG]

Good job

[@spec2be]

How I did it to minimize withdrawal is while I'm on them I'd hit the gym hard and hit thr sauna so when I stopped taking them the with drawal wasn't so bad

[@arlenebond384]

Day 25 The fatigue and sneezing lord the sneezing LOL , but I’m OK

[@texastoast5202]

I hear ya on the fatigue comment. It's always been my worst symptom. Have ur energy levels returned? It's o easy to go back when faced with those wd's but we simply can't

[@Visitwarriorbulliescom]

Day 25 and you're still not okay ?? Gosh.. my worst is the restlessness

[@positivepessimist6853]

I actually liked the sneezing. I felt better afterwards.

[@Delfi1900]

If u can get some clonidine from dr it takes away all the flu like symptoms (: clonidine lowers your blood pressure, I’m on clonidine day 6 after 20 years of taking norcos 10-325 4-7 at a time after a accident where I burned over 70 percent of my body,,,, stay strong and god bless🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@stinging-squirts142]

@@Delfi1900 i would be cautious with tapering the clonidine im down to 2/8 "withdrawl comfort meds " clonidine and quietepine, i tried tapering the clonide last week down from 300mcg to 200mcg and got heart palpitations and blood nose's daily , so ive been told to go down 25mcg per week , i do have slightly high blood pressure tho , i didnt think it would be a problem not being over weight and working a physically intensive job

[@demarkcohall9147]

Im on the 4th day clean i been taking KRATOM they help a lil for withdrawals but im still fighting i hope all us get it right stay strong 💪

[@johnwaterman9381]

What kind of kratum?

[@smartgirls7151]

All a mental game bro

[@danielcyr6489]

now u gota withdraw from the kratum or take it forever its another opiate man see a dr dont listen to youtubers , now youre addicted to kratom god

[@cheyennedevine872]

@@danielcyr6489 you don't replace it with Kratom you use Kratom as a tool to get though the hard part of withdraw ... you don't just keep using Kratom lol..

[@heatherlynsey3092]

@@cheyennedevine872 This may be stupid but is Kratom just weed?

[@IDGAF56852]

I was on a 50 microgram fentanyl patch every 3 days for my lower back pain injury 12 months ago,im now down to a 20 milligram oxycodone daily,its been hell but im getting there. Next fortnight 15 mg then 10,then 5 and 0 by end of june. Then god knows how long for my body to reset back to zero opiods in my system. Problem i have is im in pain now so what do i substitute the opiods with for good pain relief?

[@bigc3748]

Thank you for your help

[@crookcostello6018]

How many days of physical withdrawal has everyone experienced? What were the worst days? This is hard.

[@alienprepper5918]

I took kratom for my withdrawal.

[@crookcostello6018]

@@alienprepper5918 details on the whole experience please lol

[@joshuaochoa2608]

@@alienprepper5918 can u tell me how u did it plz

[@marleyinthecity2966]

@@joshuaochoa2608 Cbd,I take strong cbd I quit cold turkey! I still have some aches,but the cbd helps with it & i use melatonin at night with the cbd for sleep if I need to..

[@bd-ie5my]

depends mainly on duration of use and how high you dosed. say few years on heavy amount expect 9-14 days physical sickness first time detox cold turkey and 1st time you see hell. if it becomes a pattern you start knowing what to expect and are relieved when it can pass in a few days if you've put yourself through it a few times

[@jerroddooley374]

I'm going through this right now. I have been taking prescription opioids but for 6 months now, but my body seems to crave it. I'm trying to quit the prescription now. I'm 24 hours without a pill. The symptoms are hard. I have moments of absolute terror, followed by excruciating pain. I've been crying and feel like a bad person, even though it's a prescription taken for a broken neck I suffered 6 years ago and now arthritis has set in and I have several ruptured discs. I hope my symptoms don't last long. I just know I have to stop taking them. I don't know what to do for pain, maybe cbd

[@darrenn897]

Cbd and kratom herb

[@jerroddooley374]

@@darrenn897 I just discharged from a medical detox. Still have a little anxiety and not much of an appetite but I'm not foggy headed anymore. It was extremely hard. I'll never make that mistake again.

[@Liladzz]

Are you still in pain? Just wondering has I cancer and operation on my pelvis/taken away and got 8 days sober and the only hardest thing was the cronic pain where I had the op? Will it be better ?

[@christophermaynard1902]

6 months clean after a 25 yes 25 year addiction to various pain meds, cold turkey....im finally free. ...now I shun any type of pill...I consider myself a very rare case....changing ones diet helped me....cold turkey is not for everyone we are all different please consult your doctor before you try anything...God bless and please Stay strong your reward is freedom..

[@herewegoagain_8220]

You are never a lesser version of yourself.

[@joeljbean]

I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Throughout everything almost 2 years I'm now addicted to oxycodone. I fear my doctor will not help me taper and just cut me off. I have pain still but not as much I feel like. At the beginning I had the mindset of I'm going to just die anyway granted I was still in pain from the surgeries. I still don't know what to feel. I have hope though.

[@mikehunt4797]

Kratom will trick your mind in to thinking it's on opiates while you aren't and you can ween off the oxy then quit kratom. I've used it a few times for that exact reason.

[@mindyrobinson3245]

You are still young and will rebound. If you really want to quit you can do it. Try detox or a taper. You will succeed if you want it bad enough.

[@arlenebond384]

Day 7 Still sick sick took them for 13 to 14 years 10 to 12 a day 10 mg Norco I’m doing it for me !! don’t ever ask Kaiser for help they’re horrible The doctors don’t care anything about their patients just there paycheck! I had pain for the first few years but after that it was just all about taking them

[@hightrue8678]

I get an scrip for 112 norco 10 every 28 days i have been on them for the past 5 years! I would run out of my scrip in 2 weeks! Having to run to the store to buy ZAZA reds to help with withdrawals! I would end up clean but hooked on the ZAZAs and grab my scrip to help with the zazas withdrawals! And so on! I just want to quit so bad! But i cant handle the body anxiety and restless legs at night! I have an very demanding husband that wants his meals on time and the house clean! So i cant just withdraw! I just wish i knew what i was getting myself into when i broke my back! Lucky you that are just passing the horrible symptoms!

[@joshdixon982]

You should start feeling better soon. Close to normal after another week perhaps. Mild depression may last a while but it will go away in time. Even though exercise is probably the last thing you want to do, it can help speed up recovery. Dark chocolate can help. Congrats on your fight for freedom. Stay strong. It is helpful to recognize triggers and find new ways to cope. Epsom salt bath will ease some of the aches and help with the insomnia. Maybe take a quality food based vitamin if you haven't been able to eat right from being sick.

[@andrecummings13]

high true! , sit down with your husband and tell him how you really feel about the WHOLE situation that’s going on. Then put a game plan together and execute it , together . After it’s over it more than likely will strengthen the marriage too. Pray and watch “ Gino Jennings “ ( KZbin ).

[@lodwill4007]

Taper taper then give birth three days to a week

[@staceylynndemarr8297]

@@lodwill4007 what exactly does this mean?

[@Livinglife595]

Thankyou so much. I am about to start tapering morphine. IV been on it about a year or more for a back problem then a back op. Your testimony is encouraging

[@MawMawsGirlz]

I’ve been on morphine for 5 years now due to multiple health issues that cause chronic pain. I have never failed a drug test and I took them once a month for 7 years. Out of the blue, there is a trace of Fentanyl in my test!!! I haven’t been on that in 5 years. They switched me to MS Contin when I asked to be taken off of Fentanyl. I’m in pure shock here! I cannot imagine coming off of these meds! Do you have any advice. I was taking Wellbutrin which was just prescribed to me and like 5 different cold meds and prednisone because I had bronchitis. Would any of those drugs cause a false positive or do you know? I hope that you’re doing well and I also hope that you don’t have to stop cold turkey. I’m 53 and I take a heart pill as well. I don’t want to end up having a heart attack from withdrawal. I don’t know what to do and I have nobody to talk to😞 Thank You and God bless. Prayers for you❤️🧎🏻‍♀️

[@esticaandres3169]

You are BRAVE so can we all be. If you are into opioids or any other addiction, take the right choice. You will feel like you won the lottery when you make it.

[@J.S.M1726]

I’m an addict to prescription painkillers codeine my partner also has the same addiction as myself, I have tried to come off them several times because I just want to be myself again I want to be able to get up and go to work feeling good without having to take any painkillers, my partner isn’t ready to stop taking them yet that’s her own words, it makes coming off them extremely difficult for me because they’re always around me 😔 I just want to be back to my old self again

[@badroben6723]

Go for it now and get your life back

[@hannahmitchell87]

Codeine here too mate. Been on it for years. Hope to come off so I can only use it as prescribed. It's taken me so long to wake up to the fact I'm physically, not just psychologically addicted. Wishing the best for you & your partner 🖤🖤🖤

[@lodwill4007]

Taper taper taper then give birth three to five days. . Fail. Try again.

[@buffalo1d]

On 60mg morphine 11 yrs 120mg morphine for 7 months plus 10mg hydros. Tapering 2 months about so far at about 45mgs. Trying to go at a comfortable pace I'm in no race.

[@stevemarkle6609]

Very inspired by the sharing of experiences and knowledge all focused on helping and healing others going through it! We are all better and wiser from the journey, for the rare few who percevere and make it back, thanks for sharing and giving hope to those struggling to escape it's torment! God Bless y'all!

[@bad-baby-divas6416]

Thankyou

[@rorytennes8576]

Thanks for your story. Ive been tapering 13 months from a high dose. I'm miserable. Dysfunctional. Not sure how I can make it to 0.

[@mathewboyer5141]

Stay strong my brother. Just imagine the freedom on the other side.

[@sifualainemiliov104]

Roy don't give up get active with something else don't just sit there you gotta put in the work trust me I went through the same and now its so much better you won't regret it and the reward is priceless don't give in to those dark thoughts your not dysfunctional you can research opioid foods and things to stimulate the brains chemicals do what ever it takes my friend stay strong no one will do it for you but when you share your testimony and learn from this you can not only inspire others but you can use what you learned to apply it. my best to you if you need help im here im an acupuncturists and Martial arts teacher if you need help I can guide you through some things. we can chat from here if you feel safer be well and keep it up brother!

[@ripplenfa1624]

Same.....2 yrs.....zero energy!!!

[@rorytennes8576]

@Rangers Fc Thanks!

[@moneymaker2109]

@@ripplenfa1624 same here haa

[@ilovemyservicedog8862]

Wow Did you handle the pain when you didn’t have pain medication I’m absolutely terrified I might have to go off my meds and I don’t know what I’m going to do I can barely handle the pain now with the medication. Another one of my doctors mentioned going to a special psychologist but they’re not covered by my insurance.

[@klarity1111]

I almost got kicked off my pain meds because of failed drug test, but then I passed the next test. I felt fed up with the system and decided to try tapering, even though I didn't have to. I got hit with a huge amount of pain! My doctor recommended I keep trying to taper off, but when I couldn't handle it he kept prescribing my pain meds anyway. Now I am looking for alternatives that I can do at home that may help to reduce pain. I would love to get out of a system that treats us like criminals.

[@lodwill4007]

Taper taper then give birth three days to a week

[@staceylynndemarr8297]

@@lodwill4007 what do you mean by this?

[@Cuinn837]

I hope that things have worked out for you.

[@ms.sleeper1902]

Good on you❣️🙋

[@Swenser]

You are the Finest Of All Time.

[@annafoat]

just a determined man, it is possible - it is hard and there are too few supports, but this is possible :)

[@jeromecollins6447]

Ive been on 7.5mg hydrocodone/325 acetaminophen 4 Xs a day for 5 years(prescribed)My question is how did y'all feel after first waking in morning? I feel awful. Kinda sore all over and its a literal struggle to get out of bed. After my 1st pill I feel somewhat better. Its like this every morning. From the time I go to bed till I get up is the longest time period between doses. Ive never increased does from original dose 5 years ago. Does this sound like Im starting withdrawals before getting up in morning or something else entirely? Also dont feel like doing anything during the day. Everything seems to be a struggle. No idea if this is tolerance withdrawal or something else but sure sounds like it may be. Thanks for any info.

[@bethlovett7612]

Tolerance. And withdrawal. When your on any drug for a long period of time your body is use to getting that drug on a continual bases. It now needs it. That's why detox and withdrawl are so painful and we go back to the drug. It's easier.

[@Evan-memo]

This is. Nothing I’m on 160mg a day apo 80mg 2 a day for so long and I’m going to have it hard when I quit

[@Robert-po8jn]

I am on this same dosage for the last five years. Fore 3 years I was on 10mg for 4 times a day. Now my Dr wants to get me off the current dosage in 30 days. I'm going to be in hell. But yes you have a tolerance built up and are starting withdrawal by the time you wake up. I have been having the same issue for the past year. I finally was able to have surgery to hopefully fix what was causing the pain.

[@jeromecollins6447]

@@Robert-po8jn I asked about increasing dose to 10mg but they werent having any part of that. Because of these new laws my primary doctor had to send me to a pain management facility. He didnt want to jump through all the hoops that were required. Mine is from Chordoma...a rare type of cancer in spine. So Ive had my entire L3 vertebrae removed. Its been a struggle in so many areas, now adding this on top seems to have me feeling a little hopeless. I went from decent job and making ends meet plus a little extra to disabled pretty much overnight. Not throwing in the towel though. Hoping for better days. Well I hope they can get yours figured out and taken care of so you can work your way off them. That does sound way to fast to taper off imo. Ive read where some go cold turkey, but not sure Im strong enough to attempt that.

[@jeromecollins6447]

@@Evan-memo Yes thats a high dose. Hopefully you will be one of those more fortunate ones that are able to come off much easier. Some doctors are taking long term use ppl off without much warning. Hard to believe that would even be legal. Id love to be off them if I could find another way to manage things.

[@dannpurvis]

Way to go. Thanks for the honesty.

[@charleswomack2166]

I am on Suboxone for opioid addiction and the one time I had no choice but to go through withdrawal, it lasted for 2 full months. It was like the worst flu you can imagine! The worst part was probably the lack of energy.

[@jameshood8974]

This dude online got addiction meds..

[@jameshood8974]

MyCodree

[@jameshood8974]

Hes on telegram,

[@nothanks9503]

What was the dose and taper like I’m getting ready to come off .5 mg a day not sure how bad it’ll be

[@charleswomack2166]

@nothanks9503 I started taking 0.5 every other day and I also was subscribed some gabapentin, so it took about a month before I began taking. 5 every 3rd day. This is what I recommend doing. And do NOT begin taking it again later as I did! Because before you know it, you will be back to 4mg.

[@christinearmington]

Thanks. 🙏

[@toniiioh]

Okay, but how did you cope with work in those 9 months? Cope with doing every day chores and tasks?