Opioid Withdrawal: How Long Does Detox Last?

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

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[@proudwifey4005]

Is there a way I can ask a few personal questions for myself. I don’t know how it works but I just need to talk to somebody with medical knowledge a few questions

[@crystala673]

I need some guidance Dr.B I made a huge mistake. 10 days clean of iv fentynal Ive been on 110mg of methadose for 4 months. *your opinion ofcourse* If YOU had a patient how would recommend you take them off, without it being too shocking to the body? Thank you so much. My body hurts because i only have 90mg today not 110mg. Extra strength camomile tea work

[@johndough2363]

I'm week 3 no change life still sucks no sleep and hard to eat I wish they only lasted 2 weeks...

[@Oakleaf700]

@@crystala673 I'm not a medic, but have had far too long of experience with methadone &c That 110mg > 90mg is too big a jump..If it is feeling uncomfy now, after a day, I'd expect it to get a bit worse over a few days. Cutting down is wise, if that's what YOU want, but do little drops definitely not ones that are like nearly 20%! However, people's body chemistry is variable.. some people can do big drops , but generally ''low and slow'' is how I like it...and a drop of 20mg is too big. You don't want to give your body a ''shock''. Good luck!

[@crystala673]

@@Oakleaf700 thank you! I wish i had the money to go to a facility where they put you to sleep for 3 day. And then day 2 3 and 4 give you ketamine so youre comfortable. I dont know if this treatment has a specific name but it is out there! They push the opiates out of your system so fast but youre asleep so you wake up clean. Its nuts how if you have $$$$ you can do it that way. Im at the clinic now. Still on 110. 90mg was to big of a jump i couldnt do it. I need to do it much sloooower lol. Im going to research and reach out to others also because anyone i ask at the clinic basically does not give me any advice because they dont know or arent interested in getting off.

[@justg1356]

10 days clean. I literally moved states to ensure that I would never relapse again. I'm pretty much completely normal aside from insomnia. I'm set up to be going to the Navy in about a month or so. Very excited for this new chapter of my life.

[@seanwilkin7057]

I remember the first time I got clean , I literally didn't sleep for about 6 months obviously very small power naps but it's different for everyone .I stupidly got myself addicted again after 5 years clean,battling now to get clean ,all the best in your recovery

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

NEVER get complacent though! While you're stacking clean days, your addiction is stacking weights and push-ups to stay just as strong!

[@donbutler838]

Congratulations to you I wish you all the best. Thank you for your willingness to serve our country

[@justg1356]

Just a lil update for everyone. I am about 1 month clean of all drugs, not just opiates. I officially swear into the Navy today in a couple of hours. Just want you all to know that it eventually does get better. Can't wait to get shipped off to boot camp. Feels good to finally be more than just an addict.

[@donbutler838]

@@justg1356 that's good to hear

[@cartixoxo]

I’ve been clean for about 60 days and I remember being in these comment sections feeling like I was never going to make it through the withdrawals. This shit is hard man but you can do it if you really want it. Stay strong kid!

[@nastyvonnettevlogs8276]

How r u now?

[@tommydukes6081]

Thanks brother it day one for me

[@nastyvonnettevlogs8276]

@@tommydukes6081 Hey bro.... Just wanted To say this... What you Will face is a storm and view it at one (im talking reffering To physical withdrawl symtoms)... You chose to go To the sea In a boat and you KNOW a storm is coming... No matter What you experience during Will pass eventually, you dont know when but you know it Will. And you Will come out Alive and survive. Drink as much water as possible. Get sets of fresh clothes Eat smoothies+banana Will help but some stomach medicine Will save you... Cold water on your wrists when blood preassure gets high. This sounds like bs but Day 50.... Sending all the Love and guts, you got this💙

[@mooniedavis6938]

​@@tommydukes6081I'm on day one also bruh

[@juliam4351]

What did you do to help yourself go thru them. Any advice 😢

[@andrewmarino5441]

The worst part of the withdrawal for me was the inability to ever get comfortable. I couldn't sleep, my mind was racing, I would feel cold then hot then cold again, my stomach would cramp my legs would also cramp up and I couldn't keep them still and my heart was constantly racing. I felt like I was going to crawl out of my damn skin when I was laying in bed

[@Mike_HuntizWet]

Damn cricket legs

[@Babyflippa2x]

That’s exa what I’m feeling how did you do this

[@tannayabelcher6454]

@@Babyflippa2x I’m on Day 1 I feel like I’m loosing my mind & im not strong enough to do this but my heart is telling me I Can get through it prayers please I hope ur doing better keep up the good work champ.

[@humanbeing1429]

​@@tannayabelcher6454 I hope you're still keeping your promise 2 weeks later. I'm on day 6 and I visit the loo 8 or more times a day. Dehydration is worse. Cramps, sleepless, restless, pain, cravings all a package deal. But I'm keeping my promise this time. I'm fighting myself in my head 24/7 and not going back to see my dealer for a fix. I have made it this far. I cannot go back. I've failed multiple times in the past, but this time my wife is with me, my parents, my circles and everyone's rooting for me. Please don't give up, you can do it.

[@deandunkerson9927]

Going through this right now. It’s a good reminder for me not to relapse. I think I’m going to make a video telling myself how bad this is.

[@patriciarowe6685]

30 years clean. Nothing worth fighing for is worth going back to. I nearly died going cold turkey. The worst for me was night time. Now I sleep good. I don't take anything for granted. Thank you God for getting me through hell of addiction and recovery. Sending love and strength to anyone going through this you can do it if you want it bad enough .

[@reinerb.mugarura8033]

Congratulations

[@BlessedbythebestJ.I.K]

How long did u deal with goin cold turkey for? Can you do it off tranq n Fentynal

[@216Clevelander]

People say u can't die from opioid withdrawals.....shoot they must haven't done enough...I need to go to the E.R. if I don't tapper off a bit. puke for 4days. Traumatic nightmares and let's not even talk about eating or drinking anything for days.

[@kimberlysamuel4708]

I just tried to quit cold turkey it’s very hard even on day 1 but from fetty not heroin.

[@brandonruiz4545]

@@kimberlysamuel4708you got this 🙏💯 going thru it myself

[@Hison-Dcarman]

Opioid addiction actually destroyed my life. I started doing drugs 18 years ago as a teenage. Got addicted to opioid. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Was actually diagnosed with OCD. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 3 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@CathieGomez-mp8sk]

Yes Dr.alishrooms 💯

[@EthanEdward-wx7ut]

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

[@AnnaRoth-pb8xv]

Yes he's Mr.medmushies. My daughter did straight shrooms in few days. Made her whole! after words, no more addictions, pains, ptsd and depression. It helped us.

[@JacksonSmith-wc8oo]

Thanks for sharing this great information, this would help my son.

[@ChristopherEric-fr8im]

Saw people talking about..checked him out, I must say he's good at what he does. My son is clean 1 year now. Good luck. just micro dose and you won't trip. Mushrooms helped my son get off opioid.

[@Isaidit904]

These comments make me wanna cry. I hope we all get better

[@ginapearce5421]

Me too . I'm being forced really to taper . But honestly I remember months back a pray I said. Smh again my big mouth.

[@stephaniarici]

I was so afraid of the pain that came with the withdrawals. I had to take suboxone. It saved my life and I’m finally sober. Never thought I’d get here

[@JoeBloggs-hk4np]

Ur gorgeous opioid user from ire and am taking fent

[@User_92020]

The withdrawal is not that bad L😂L

[@stephaniarici]

@@User_92020you’ve been through it opioid addiction & withdrawal?

[@benzirzow3994]

"Didn't say it was going to be easy, said it was going to be worth it"

[@doingme8384]

I often feel completely hopeless. I get clean and I always go back. I don’t want to be on any type of medication to get my brain right either. The long term issues is what is the biggest obstacle. Yes, it’s hard to get clean, but staying clean is the worst part!!! It’s so easily accessible to me as well. And I can’t uproot my life to get better. I have no other option to stay here and keep fighting. My heart goes out to anybody going through this!!!

[@cayugalurkwellington]

I feel this on so many levels. Getting ready for my 4th trip to inpatient and I’m also feeling completely hopeless at the moment. Every time I get out of rehab i am 100% sure that I’m done for good but Sooner or later I somehow manage to talk myself into picking up. I’m not sure how to avoid these thoughts for the rest of my life....gues I gotta just take it a day at a time right? I’ve learned the hard way that if I slip up and decide to use again, there’s no coming back from it. I try to get back on the recovery horse and have it be a one time thing but I inevitably begin to fall back into full blown addiction. Once I get a taste, it’s over. Shout out to anyone that’s stuck in this hellish cycle. We can do it. at least we’re trying.

[@doingme8384]

@@cayugalurkwellington man my heart goes out to you. This hell is something that people don’t understand, unless they go through it themselves. I’m tired of living it. My body is in full blown addiction now again too. I have so many responsibilities and a kid to take care of too. Shits tough as fuck!!!!! I bid you all the luck in the world. Stay clean and bed go back after this!!!! You said it yourself, once you get that taste. It’s over!!! I have plans to detox here enough soon. Keep me posted and I’ll keep you posted myself.

[@scarlettfreedom3629]

I am very sick from all the drugs I took too much and ws knocked out today I thought I would have a stroke. fell into deep sleep and couldn't wake up had nightmares have to stop cold turkey the dilaudid

[@scarlettfreedom3629]

@@doingme8384 I am very sick from all the drugs I took too much and ws knocked out today I thought I would have a stroke. fell into deep sleep and couldn't wake up had nightmares have to stop cold turkey the dilaudid

[@adamziselman9368]

@Mark s i hear ya

[@youtubeuser4943]

I’ve literally never met anyone who has felt withdrawal from opiates as a mild flu. I wish that shit felt that mild.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

I agree, and maybe bad choice of words. As a clinician, I sometimes look at things in different spectrums. But I certainly think bad choice. Thanks for input

[@joelfromportland]

I would rather have a severe flu for a year than two weeks of withdrawal.

[@youtubeuser4943]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery Hey, thanks for being polite and thinking on what I said. That's really cool of you

[@youtubeuser4943]

@@joelfromportland Oh absolutely. I would pick the flu 12 out of 10 times

[@georgealexander8523]

I’ve been on it for 16monthes

[@highflyer72]

God, I pray that you help me get through this fentanyl and other drugs addiction. I need you lord, forgive me for my sins. 😓

[@thewaterbearer4582]

My prayers are with you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@margiedusseau8672]

God loves you! You are worth so much more than what you think you are worth! You can do it!

[@Jeremy-ge6zv]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@jlck8622]

How u doing?

[@SeanWatson-sg6br]

Same here bro I'm Goin threw it to fully and have been for many many years its some of the worst torture you can imagine at times.

[@moneymitchbaby1728]

Been popping purks for 2yrs I'm 6days clean the first 3days was a lil hard I'm good now ain't going back I'm good I have kids that need me

[@yungcris5211]

good shit bro, how u doing now?

[@jlck8622]

Hownu doing bro? Hownu deal wit the pain

[@8sixtyrula]

@@jlck8622jus try your hardest to keep busy bro that’s what i’m doing ts hard asf i wanna yerk so bad but i jus can’t no more

[@nate3915]

Took me a month to feel better and that was because I got put on suboxone

[@shyyshannon]

How are you doing now?

[@arcaneiconoclast319]

6 day sober , feeling cold chills still restlessness nausea and body aches. I pray to Jesus he recovers my soul. Lord forgive me for my sins.

[@arcaneiconoclast319]

2 weeks now feeling blessed. For anyone going threw withdraw there is hope at the end of the tunnel.

[@AllMedia13]

@@arcaneiconoclast319 Hey bro, how are you now? Did you go back to them? I iddi after 40 days clean like a idiot

[@chrisloydmas8499]

@@arcaneiconoclast319how long did you make it

[@anygivensunday4198]

Update?

[@nzaukiwi7198]

I have been two weeks completely stopped morphine from my doctor. Still having mild chills and sweats but it’s bareable! You will feel better and better everyday! You will get there I promise! Keep up the fluids!

[@alexmurphree2980]

6 days clean. Its starting to get better instead of worse by the day. Stay strong. We got this.

[@bennhenderson7898]

how you feeling now bro?

[@eddiepacheco367]

I'm on day 7 jumping off 8mg of methadone and the anxiety is what's messing with me ...hope you feeling better

[@alexmurphree2980]

@eddiepacheco367 4 months clean now. I'm feeling good. First month was tough. First 2 weeks were hell. But I was on fentanyl. I'm still only sleeping 4 or 5 hours a night though

[@benjimotion]

@@alexmurphree2980 how long were u on fet? Did the body aches go away after the first week?

[@blueboy1221]

​@@alexmurphree2980I'm on day 13 of coming off a bup dose of 24mg. I missed my chemist on a bank holiday weekend and because I missed 3 daily doses I had to go back to my clinic to start titration again. I was sitting in the waiting room waiting going through withdrawals and I had an epithany. I just thought " what the he'll are you doing " " now is the best time to stop as you're already withdrawing" I just decided I'd had enough and decided to go cold turkey. I stood up thanked the receptionist for the long wait which to be honest turned out to be a bit of an omen. The first few days where easy but then it kicked in. The worst thing for me was the electric feet. Every 10 seconds a feeling of pure energy flowing through my hands and feet it was very uncountable and prevented me from sleeping all I got was twilight sleep a couple of minutes at a time after about 8 days I started hallucinating and feeling tactile hallucinations which was awful but, I found the mental strenth and courage to keep going even though I could've went back on my script at anytime I wanted. This is day 13 now I slept last night and the day before having some very vivid dreams which I remember which I've never experienced for 14 years due to methadone 120 mg daily. Today I woke up feeling great day 13 I slept last night for 9 hours all I feel like is I have a bad cold nothing else and I know this will end within the next 2 days. I won't ever use opioids again ive just had enough and sitting in that waiting room surrounded by people tweaking and complaining it just helped me find the mental strenth to say no enough enough and I walked out. I managed to get off subbys in 2012 6mg and that was harder than me coming off 24 mg which is weird I think the brain chemistry has muscle memory and feels what you put it through. I woke up this morning feeling great and refreshed I feel good I said tobmyself I had the spanish flu when I was 18 or 19 and that was 1000 times worse than any withdrawal so I think mentally that's how I've coped with the withdrawal. 24 mg bup is a big dose to go cold turkey on but I'd just had enough im 47 and have been on a maintenance dose of methadone for 14 years which turned me into a lazy, dishonest with myself little boy. Now I feel great I learned how to embrace the pain through breathing exercises and chilling out. Now I feel good. No more will I put myself back into that lifestyle I'm better than that.

[@cheehee808_]

For me, the acute withdrawals lasted about 10 days or so (i was addicted for about 8 years). But the PAWS lasted for about a year til my brain started feeling "normal" again. Still get dreams of using sometimes and it'll be 3 years for me in May since I last used

[@MindFactss]

For how long were you using H?

[@babypipess7227]

what’s paws?

[@jason-s8c]

I’ve been a using opioids oxys perc for a month.. any advice I’m addicted

[@VitoDonatucci.jr.215ton.y2]

I felt cool after 4 days as far as stop sweating throwing up no appetite an pooping crazy....I just couldn't sleep until day 6 or 7 ...an I always have drug dreams like all the time my dreams feel so good because I really think I'm getting high then I wake up mad as fuk

[@cheehee808_]

@@jason-s8c stop now lol. That's my advice. Take it from someone who started off where you are, then didn't stop and ended up with an 8 year long problem. It's not worth it bro, you'll prolly feel crappy for a day or two but the longer you stay on the stuff the worse the withdrawals will become when you do stop. A month is not very long in the grand scheme so you'll prolly just hsve some mild symptoms. I'd just smoke some buds and ride it out

[@ronnyclayton194]

To put it simply it lasts much longer than most healthcare professionals(who have never had to endure it)would have you believe.You can only learn so much from literature,you have to actually live it and experience the long timeline of agony to truly understand.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

100% facts! Great comment! Salute 💯

[@rossc2439]

Well said

[@kikatay]

Absolutely try

[@DarthTwilight]

Bingo.

[@anishgurung9724]

This is one of the most genuine comment I’ve ever seen for a long time

[@johnryan1798]

That is where I went back to Tramadol 3 years ago after months of being off it. I could not ever get the energy back and I always thought about how much energy I had being on it. I remember going to Vegas with the family and I had no energy to keep up with my family with all the walking. Then I started a new job that was demanding physically and it wore me out just to climb the stairs to clock in. I was even taking naps at work and yet it's been months since I got off Tramadol. So, I started taking Tramadol again and I felt completely normal! I can work all day and not break a sweat! And then, after a couple more pills, I have energy to play with the kids after! I slept great, wasnt moody, felt like I was in my 20's at work lifting 80 lbs bags of concrete. Then, I realized it was leading me down a road I'm afraid of, one that I shouldn't be on in the first place. Last Thursday my wife loaded the kids in the car to see family for 2 weeks. Once she was down the road, I called my work to tell them I quit. I locked the doors at home and hunkered in for the withdrawals. It's day 3.

[@jus4you247]

How are you now? Stay strong, you can do this! Do it for yourself and for your family♡

[@johnryan1798]

@@jus4you247 Yes, thanks! It's day 5 and I feel like I got my life back! Worst 3 days of my life though! I woke up screaming in sheer terror. I though I was dying! I woke up thinking I was in another realm, a demonic one. Then 2 morning later on Sunday, I woke up at 7 am, made coffee and went for a mile walk in the park. I knew then the worst was behind me. This morning I caught the next flight out of Texas and on my way to be with mom and my brothers in California. I'm on the connecting flight in Vegas right now, fueling up. I cant beleive how much better I feel, with everything! It's like I came out of the belly of the whale or, hell for 3 days!

[@jus4you247]

@@johnryan1798 That's awesome! I'm so glad to hear you've made it through the worst. One day at a time, and just keep building your life back! Anytime you feel weak, just remember those three days, a hell you never want to go through again. It took a lot of strength, keep up the great work and enjoy your family!

[@Oakleaf700]

How are you getting on??? I really wish I'd quit while I was younger and stronger. {Physically} Often for me it is the weeks after quitting are really hard. Good luck..You can do it..Thousands do. ''Re-wiring'' our brain chemistry takes time, after we have soaked it in artificial opioids/opiates for so long.

[@johnryan1798]

@@Oakleaf700 You are absolutely correct there, the weeks after!! I've been working out at my friends gym in the mornings but, still hurt all day and take naps. Haven't gone back to work yet until the kids are in school next week, then I'll start looking for something that doesn't kill me! The days last a lot longer now, with slow motion moving all day. Everything hurts when I get up from bed, the couch, the dinner chair...But, I do think about those 3 days and knowing the farther I get from that, the better it will be in the long run. Like you said, one day at a time. The family sure has seen a positive mood in me for sure!! I'm more patient with the kids and more understanding to my wife. I'm finaly listening to her instead of running my own mouth! Now, I got to go to the store, buy wood stain and be on a ladder all day painting the pergola in the backyard. It hurts just typing it!!

[@meoffjack9348]

7 years clean here and I won’t lie withdrawals are a nightmare. But if you really want to clean yourself up it’s the only way to do it. I was in pure misery for about a month barely sleeping aching and the sweats and shits something terrible. Couldn’t eat or anything all I wanted was water and coffee. But you can do it just stay strong and when you make it to the other side of the situation you will be so glad you did it.

[@skyjones155]

I’m staring cold turkey in a few days I’m so scared reading these comments I’m in for a real treat but I have to do it for my job I’m so scared I’m not gonna read anymore comments

[@wsurjec6414]

@@skyjones155 Hows it goin?

[@cyluscook3187]

Same here how did getbvj

[@Ellieangel777]

A month???!!! How long were u on them, and what, how much mg daily did u take?

[@jeaneenbarker8585]

My son gets out of rehab in 3 months, court ordered. He is 6 months clean from fetynal and meth. What can I do when he gets out?

[@clark5401]

I have been an opioid addict since around 2008. Codiene withdrawal usually starts the day after stopping and also feels very similar to heroin withdrawal but not as severe. You get the hot and cold flushes, adrenaline surges, anxiety attacks and lower back pain. Heroin withdrawal is similar to Codiene but I found that I felt a lot of fear and everything felt scary. Both usually last around 5 to 7 days. Bupronorphine was absolute hell for me. The withdrawal didn't start until day 4 and then I felt the withdrawal for 2 weeks. Similar to heroin and Codiene but the pain, anxiety and panic attacks were much worse. Each person is different. It depends on how sensitive your body is to the opioid. Let me tell you, there is no easy way to get through withdrawal. You just have to keep telling yourself that you will not die and that you will get better. It is doable but I certainly understand why some people cannot go through it and then relapse. One day they will get the strength to go through with it as you really do get fed up with taking the drug.

[@Boojyman]

agree, i used bup only 3 times and went through withdrawls for a week, kratom withdrawls also suck ass

[@realmejeremy]

I've been on Suboxone for like 13 years when am I going to get off you know I know I need to I need to wean myself off it's like one of those things you got to do yourself my doctor said you can take it the rest of your adult life but I don't want to be controlled like that if I don't take it within a day I am sick

[@Baroo_Cow]

My nose still runs when I take Suboxone and I still sweat and my head never feels right.

[@realmejeremy]

@@Boojyman you can go through withdrawals off kratom?

[@tjm8128]

If anyone knows where to get duragesic patches, let me know. They have stopped prescribing them and am in excruciating pain and am at my wits end.

[@kimberlys8422]

I'm so happy to be clean of opiates; I didn't get physically ill, but I recall restless legs and the inability to go to sleep; tossing and turning all night.

[@Corbinstruckshots]

19 days clean from 6 year fentynal addiction. Its hard. Im doijg it home alone

[@bruhbruhh5103]

Don’t give up

[@cruzmathisok]

I wish I had the power to

[@SaysWho1013]

@@cruzmathisok Me too Trying methadone

[@JoeBloggs-hk4np]

Did you do it

[@ahzreanahharris-rt3ff]

Have u tried suboxone ? I’d say try that first it helps a lot

[@mr.yeast5billion910]

Here's my expert take. First about 24 hours after last dose (if heavy user) you start yawning. Eyes watering. Within 12 hours after that your shit stops being solid. That's when the fun starts. Then irregular body temperature, and good luck trying to sleep for the next 3 days, maybe a few hours from pure exhaustion. You'll feel cold, but don't even think about about putting that blanket on, cause then you're gonna sweat. Worst part for me comes after 48 hours... the restless leg syndrome, you're gonna wanna cut your legs off, especially when you try to be still to rest. You're not gonna eat. Some people throw up/dry heave, I never did. 72 hours symptoms peak hard, then taper off over the next 3 to 4 days. Habitual cravings go away after 2 weeks. Intense depression and anxiety the 3-6 months, along with with a heavy addictive inner voice. After 6 months of this, it tapers off over the next 6 months. Stress triggered cravings start to taper off after a year or so. After two years the depression and anxiety are very minimal, along with the addictive voice. Cravings still come under times of extreme duress, yet are manageable by yourself usually without support or having to call a sponsor. I was on opioids and homeless for 6 years. At my peak I would ask for fentanyl by name because herion didn't cut it. I'm 2 years clean in a month. If you got this far, and are struggling, there is hope. You CAN do it. You WILL do it when you're ready. Don't let the guilt drag you back. Noone is a bad person, just good people having a bad day. One day at a time. Open pms for anyone wanting to talk about it I'll reply. Stay safe out there.

[@pooperdave]

Everything you have described is exactly what I have been through many times. I was heavy for 8 years “ 8-12 norcos a day. But now only 6 a day for the last 7 years. Prescribed by doc still to present day. Want to stop this bullshit. Thought it would take only 2 months of withdrawals apparently I’m wrong. I’m in my 9th day. Anyway I can’t do this shit. The legs, the irritability, insomnia, diarrhea, hot then cold, can’t sit still……ahhhhh I can’t. I’ve tried to quit maybe 2 dozen times. My life hasn’t allowed me to be non-functional. So I fail after 5-7 days. numb my brain with alcohol? I can’t be drunk for a year. Tried THC gummies but “fuck” that was expensive. All my attempts were friend advised. Non has worked. I felt helpless. So another friend was also a Norco consumer. He now has beat it. I asked how? and he said just smoke a little meth every time you start feeling like shit. Not to much. Just 2-3 hits 4-5 times a day. I said you are just replacing one for another? Meth withdrawals only last a few days and they are much easier to deal with. So I took it into consideration because he knows I played with meth for 30 years. I do it for 7-8 months then just stop doing it for years. Longest stretch was 13 years without. Shortest was about 10 months. I AM NOT GLORIFYING METH, giving you my personal experiences. I can drop the meth much easier than the norcos. So here I am day number 9 and feeling much better then all those other days without anything. I wish I could have done it on my own but I just couldn’t. I’ve beaten other things like drinking and smoking cigarettes, and I’m still going strong without those 2 to this day. But this Norco shit, I can’t get a handle on it. so in my definite desire to kick the pills, I’m willing to do this. My symptoms? Well, not irritable, no restless legs, mild to no diarrhea. Insomnia well that’s a wash. Both meth and Norco withdrawals interfere with sleep. I function well. Still doing my thing. I entered this experiment with the mindset of wanting to kick the Norcos.. Not party, get high, have fun tweaking with my friends. I will say this, I’m doing well at this time. My girl doesn’t like this but accepts it and stands behind me. She is actually the reason if I succeed. If you consume just enough to stop symptoms, you’ll be near normal and feel ok during this weaning period. Probably won’t work for most because they just can’t stop. I was a functioning user for years. Never lost my good job or my family. Never sold my families things. My record is clean. No drug charges.Reason, strict disciplineI and never carried it on me or in my vehicle. Had a setup at work and shed/workshop in backyard. Never in house or in vehicle. Sure occasionally it had to be transported in vehicle. Had an open bottom empty spray paint can in back of pickup. Along with 10-12 other empties. So, cops pulls me over and sees nothing. Even during a search. Sounds A bit Braggadocious I know. Maybe a bit but my point is, this method seems to be working for me at this time. Merry Christmas hope all is well you.

[@pricesymonej]

sounds about right....can we still send you a personal message?

[@Moore3]

Thanks for this am going to try

[@sylviaelizabethclarecholic2073]

Hi, thank you for your honesty about acute withdrawal from opioids. I appreciate your 'one day at a time' comment. Thanks again! 🌹

[@mr.yeast5billion910]

@@pricesymonej please do! Sorry I'm late. I reiterate for anyone reading. My messages are ALWAYS open for this.

[@Moneyman4eva]

4th day sober feels like I’m Dying

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

You can do this!

[@Moneyman4eva]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery thank you 🙏

[@miketrush4028]

Day 4 for me, I’m there with ya buddy. 💪🏻💪🏻✊🏽💯

[@tarastransformation2655]

keep going dear please keep going

[@Moneyman4eva]

@@miketrush4028 going on day 9 hope you doing good 🙏first 3 days were the worst had to sleep by myself in the living room

[@MrNewrad]

39 days clear of prescription pills, currently in rehab and getting stronger every day. Withdrawal was bad for the first few days and seems to be getting better day by day. Never giving up and mental; strength and positivity is the key. Also I am 18 years sober too.

[@LeRoyTremblay978]

I'm confused sre you 39 days clean or 18 years clean

[@MrNewrad]

@@LeRoyTremblay978 I am now 89 days opioid free (was 39 days) and 18 years 2 months sober (alcohol). Sorry for the confusion.

[@sucaadshardi9650]

How did you do it? I need help! I don't want to go to my Dr but I want to stop... please anyone help me with the best ways to stop dihydrocodeine

[@kyle7118]

@@sucaadshardi9650I have been prescribed 180 a month for almost four years and I and I decided that even though I still have about 50 of them in my nightstand, I was done. I’m only clean for about 40 hours so I don’t have a lot of advice because to just do it if you really don’t want to be controlled be them anymore. I always used to freak out when I did run out so I figured I’d just try now and use those extras as an (I’m bigger than you.) **to the bad…. I haven’t started with any dihedral, (indium for that) when it comes to be time, I find myself not comfortable in my knees [one of which never had work done and the other knee that’s had numerous surgeries on seems fine. so what I’ve done is heat then for hour and then ice for and hour. After all this is done, I either take klonopin for the anxious and heart beating and I’m taking ambien for asleep when I’m able. I’ve had others tell me I shouldn’t take a benzos that I was once addicted to help with the withdraws but my doctor didn’t give me a way to do it so I decided to go out it alone. I’ll try finding this one age tomorrow to see if you seen my message. These boards help except some seem like they’re better than you and you showing do this or that. Just good luck and even DM me. My wife isn’t taking it serious so I’m luckily my side of family had been a good help

[@KylesDaddy100]

Day 10 for me! Finally starting to feel normal again. Actually went to an amusement park with my family yesterday & felt pretty good. Sleep still isn’t great but getting better!

[@michaelbarbarino1581]

Asom man keep up the good work if you dont mind how u do it cold Turkey subs ???

[@KylesDaddy100]

I was on buprenorphine for 4 years for chronic pain. I lost my insurance and switched back to Norco and HATE them. I was always running out and felt like shit. So I finally just stopped, cold Turkey. I have a pretty high tolerance. Was taking 15-20 Norco a day. When I stopped. Still don’t sleep great but overall feel pretty good after 12 days

[@jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583]

I'm right in the mud with ya..I'm on day15. Still sux. But mind over matter keeps me goin....also music really helped me in the dark times

[@frankpatti8762]

That's awesome keep it up me too day 20 today we can overcome anything just be strong !!!

[@gemmaparnell6027]

Well done 👍 how's it going now? X

[@Gabitibi30]

1 year clean today! I did it cold turkey in my room, my girlfriend who never did drug help me during those 4 days of pain and i'm grateful to have her

[@Gabitibi30]

Almost 1 year ½

[@pattiduval1876]

18 days clean today with no help. Man, this is hell.

[@user-2.00mimi]

go to er They help with sleep aid

[@cherrybomb2600]

No, ER will call the police. They can put you away.

[@sizzlethestozzle8885]

I did it alone, 3 months of hell with full time job. No sleeping. No energy. Fucking hell

[@XXAnthonyCarmineXx]

@@user-2.00mimier dosent do shit for addicts they’d just recommend you to a in patient or detox facility the hospital isn’t equipped to deal with addicts really

[@eryc817]

I understand how you feel😢

[@louislotto6138]

Literally going through it right now. Day two and I can’t sleep, chills and crazy body pains. Can’t stop drinking water and don’t want to move.

[@Jose-yy4yo]

same I'm 6 days sober I had all ur symptoms except I didn't drink water

[@louislotto6138]

@ForeverImmortal 77 not to bad actually getting better. Pains almost gone and everyday gets better

[@courtneycoley8487]

​@@louislotto6138 what were u coming off of?

[@justmetoo6067]

Omg I'm so sorry. I know that the wds are horrible. I pray that the symptoms start easing up some ..I know that it's pure hell 😢😢😢im going to keep u in my prayers ❤

[@leemcbarron3538]

@foreverimmortal7740 I’m having the same been taking Codine for three years 30/50 I’m on Day three and my heads banging just hope it gets better soon I’m going cold turkey .

[@MIKEx2112]

Too all those struggling.....come back to this comment section. If I can help,I will...Stay strong and this horrible addiction will be defeated !!

[@ShawnTylerMusic]

Day 3 and it’s a struggle!

[@MIKEx2112]

@@ShawnTylerMusic damn right its a struggle....Im still struggling and staying clean. The way I look at it If i can quit...So can you. If you werent serious about it you wouldnt be on day 3...Keep going Its a very,difficult and bumpy road but you can do it...Keep going,you got this !!

[@ShawnTylerMusic]

@@MIKEx2112 thanks man. Definitely hard, but I’m trying. How are you doing?

[@MIKEx2112]

@@ShawnTylerMusic Im having a hard time too my friend...Its a daily struggle but im doing it !! Keep coming here for support,god knows we need it !! I know I do !!

[@ShawnTylerMusic]

@@MIKEx2112 I feel you man. Wishing you the best. Stay strong mate!

[@suubikiweewa4507]

2 weeks in cleaning and I’ve put this video because am dying like literally but I won’t give up😢

[@courtneycondit]

Oh man sending you love!!❤ proud of you!

[@Destined2Recover]

So proud of u

[@Lisat-lj5qb]

❤❤keep it up

[@Iamamommynow]

Was on heroin from 20-25 years old until I got becrotizing faccitis and almost lost my leg. The hospital put me immediately on methadone so I wouldn’t die after 2 surgeries from them cutting the NF out of my leg. I was on methadone for 7 years, then I got on Suboxone for 16 years, and I just started sublicade shot a few days ago. I tried withdrawing about 12 times during different times in my life since I was 25 and stopped using heroin. I never relapsed, but her I am, 48 years old, more than half my life trying to quit in general. It’s a lifelong struggle. All those substitutes did save my life and I have been clean for almost 25 years. I was able to have 2 beautiful and healthy kids on Suboxone and they had no withdrawal symptoms at all from that. I wish everyone here the best. It’s the hardest thing I have ever dealt with in my life. Praying for us all 🙏

[@MIKEx2112]

Im still clean !! All these months later and Im still clean after quitting cold turkey ! I feel Great !!!! Best life decision I ever made.....quitting opioids !

[@ajpollard529]

Thank you for being honest and explaining this in detail. Many in your profession lack honesty and clarity on these matters.

[@mattsheezy5469]

The psychological aspect of opioid withdrawal is just as awful as the physical symptoms (this is why healthcare professionals often describe withdrawal as just a bad flu, they’ve never been through it). Aside from a persistent racing heart, and panic attack symptoms, everything takes on this creepy, emotional feeling. Little things like hearing the birds outside my window, and the sunlight shining in used to sicken me for some reason. I also would buy bottles of generic loperamide (48 pills each) & swallow 2 full bottles trying to bypass the brain blood barrier membrane. It halted my symptoms, but also made me incredibly nauseous, and has killed a lot of people (effects your heart rhythm). Withdrawal taught me just how much of who we think we are is based on chemical signals (sleep, appetite, emotions, anxiety, sex drive….).

[@noahhill7474]

The psych is the worst. Everything else could probably be pushed through but that mental state Is terrible

[@Upt.j]

Oh my god, I didn’t know it was called restless leg syndrome but that is literal hell, that and the stomach cramps, but the feeling you get where you feel like you need to run? I get that throughout my whole body around the 12 hour mark and it’s almost like my whole body is twitching, wouldn’t wish it on anybody, it’s the most uncomfortable feeling in the world

[@Holidaygirl7]

Yessss exactly what u said!!!

[@KeepittFrosty]

Very accurate post my guy

[@ShawnTylerMusic]

@@Upt.jrestless legs, anxiety, and insomnia are the absolute worst.

[@bofad6074]

21 days for me, that was from iv street heroin. ive got 4 years off dope now. Thank you for adding some nuance to this, so many medical professionals act like in a week your just back to normal regardless of drug, RoI, or dosage. Not even to mention post acute symptoms.

[@Paragon_Reason]

How long does it take to not be obsessing over getting more and more. It's all I can think about and it's ruining my f****** life

[@JohnWickwithdaClip]

@@Paragon_Reason I've seen you ask this a few times, It sounds like you're deeper mentally with wanting to use then most/some of use, Most people use because they don't want to get sick or depression(not saying that's not your case) but sounds like you might want to go to a meeting/group if you could. Pills isn't good like that shit suck man it will lead you to dope next because they cost alot.

[@sandym8787]

That's amazing !

[@FitzSchlitz]

I’m documenting my methadone detox from 160mgs and 10 months methadone free. Was on it for 20yrs. DPLA seems to help as well as valerian root and melatonin. Stay strong! Positive vibes, love and blessings!!💪✌️❤️

[@froggyreynolds4927]

JFC, just stop the s#it now and get off it, you cry-baby.

[@rubyr3922]

Thanks

[@Pheonarx]

How are you feeling now? How did it feel when you started coming off?

[@kyledavis405]

If you did not taper off. How long did the withdraws last?

[@FitzSchlitz]

@@kyledavis405 I did taper for 4 years

[@loriannstevens5308]

Great video Dr B ☺️ I don't use medications to stay sober, I do however do mental housekeeping lol. The one thing I've noticed is my People telling me how much I've changed. The way in which I conduct myself daily...that gives me great hope to keep pushing forward & I've watched my life turn around. Slow but steady. I do give a tremendous amount of credit to Dr B, I've learned so much about my addiction and that I'm not alone. I still have a lot of work to do.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Thankyou!

[@yangduplama3118]

It's my day 3 , without medications 🙃

[@jason-s8c]

@@yangduplama3118 hru holding up?

[@irmaortega9017]

@@DrBAddictionRecovery Dr b pls help me I just found out in pregnant I went from oxy to Norco and I tapered down to 1 pill a day but I feel I am not making it I'm 18 weeks pregnant pls help me

[@MrGreeneyedcat]

"Detoxification" is the process of riding the body of a substance, "recovery" is the process of repairing the damage a substance did mentally/physically, there two completely different healing processes, best dealt with a "addiction doctor", to secure the best chance of not relapsing.

[@disclaimer.imjokin]

Tramadol for 3 years. 75 hours at the moment... i felt awful last night. Felt ok this morning but gradually getting worse again.

[@HikingFeral]

I'm in pure hell so obviously staying up passing the time watching videos like this. I was taking prescribed buprenorphine which kept me addicted. Now its gone obviously I went right back to the oxy. However this time I've decided no, no this is crap and I'm done. So I'm off of it and I don't care how much hell I have to endure ill survive. I survive as a hobby. I can survive with nothing but a knife naked in the woods. I can damn well survive without this crap.

[@isaacmartinez9451]

How are you doing with your soberity

[@marknecker1996]

Hell yeah you can keep it up. Day 4 here after being clean for a year then fucking up again.

[@cookiie92]

Soooo how are you doing? Im day two off of Dilaudid. This is my millionth time trying get clean on my own for 7years now. Normally at this point I am thinking the good ol"just one more time " thoughts. But I still feel mentally strong. Well as strong as i can be. I hope that you made it and are still going strong! Wish me luck.

[@JohnSmith-cm4zy]

STAY STRONG BRO!!!! YOU GOT THIS!!! 💪

[@sangeetalambh6389]

Hiking Feral how r u now

[@jankompos2330]

faith is number one option for me when thinking about less sin that includes addiction or bad health state ,it is also reducing anxiety that cause health problems with the body parts

[@albish6260]

Worst parts to me are the cold sweats the anxiety and just the inability to get comfortable AT ALL. Calling the doctor in the morning to get help. Please wish me luck. I need it. And good luck to you all too. Please get help. It’ll be worth it

[@PKPhoenix83]

I prayed for you that God would send an angel to be with you for as long as you need help. Don't give up, you will get through this and will be free.

[@albish6260]

@@PKPhoenix83 thank you so much. God bless you

[@PKPhoenix83]

@@albish6260 He does, he just he blesses you. Sometimes we tend to forget that when we are depressed. Remember this, no matter how bad things may seem. Nothing lasts forever. The pain, the fear is transitory. It will go away. You just can't give into it. Call your doctor, beat this thing!

[@albish6260]

@@PKPhoenix83 thank you seriously. Just woke up going to call the doc in a little bit

[@lrush165]

instead of answering the question asked...he just changes the question...detox lasts 3-5 days, withdrawals can last for weeks sometimes months.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Yes I changed it to point out the question is wrong.

[@MontanaChase208]

Hey Dr. B! I love the channel! I was a Opiate/Heroin addict for a little over 10 years and I recently got put on 20mg of Suboxone a day and it has been a life saver, I'm almost 2 months since my last shot of heroin and I wouldn't be saying that if not for Suboxone. Thanks for making such quality content, I have learned so much since watching your channel!

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Thankyou for being here!

[@zippoflame658]

That’s a lot of suboxone, are you sure you need that much?

[@aimgoddess3514]

@Xțïñą cuz you have to wait a few days after taking opiates to do sub or you go in precipitated withdrawal or whatever and it actually makes it worse

[@doingme8384]

@Xțïñą sounds like you took it too soon and experienced precipitated withdrawal.

[@RylanInChains]

@@zippoflame658 I'm on 24 mgs and it's way too damn much. I kept trying to get on methadone cause the subs wasn't ever working for me and they just kept upping my dose ffs. I was smoking fentanyl for 2 years straight but I'm collecting my 90 day tag tmr

[@CoreyHart13]

THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING HALFLIFE! As someone who suffered from poppy seed tea and methadone withdrawal, I've been aware of this for awhile. Id go 10days and still be suffering, whereas coming off of just percocet I would feel semi decent after 5days. The flu comment kills me too, so glad you cleared that up! I've never had a flu make me feel like withdrawal. I'm a kratom man these days but would love to drop that as well, even though I'll admit it's saved my life 🙏❤ Thanks for the great video. I suffer from insomnia now and have had a massive decrease in my ability to focus and have drive. The psychological symptoms are very real!

[@r0bmc745]

Ive been taking kratom 4 years and i've tapered down to 10caps(5ish grams powder) a day but still scared to jump.

[@CoreyHart13]

@@r0bmc745 yea see that in itself is an amazing accomplishment tho dude, I'm currently taking between 5 and 7.5g per dose and I dose every 4hours if I'm disciplined. There's def times where I only waot 2 hours or 3 hours. In genral its 4 tho. B4 that I'm just being needless gluttonous. Your on such a low amount relative to me that I think it'd be alot less to deal with than you anticipate. Plus if that amount is something you don't want off of then don't, but if it is you'll get there.

[@BarrywHiteFTW]

Hi. Can you please tell her how to get kratom?

[@CoreyHart13]

@@BarrywHiteFTW just look online. There are plenty of vendors. I'm in Canada so I looked up a 3rd party review site to see the legitimacy of the options I had, picked the site with the most favorable reviews and prices/quality and placed an order.

[@mellopez1859]

Kratom works !! But best bought online

[@khaoticgrumpy]

Only reason I got sober is because I found joy in life again doing something that I like. Only got addicted to opioids when I had no meaning/fulfillment in my life

[@Elizabethselby]

I had to be on morphine for several months. Withdrawing was absolute hell. I've never felt so awful even during sepsis from a surgery. The nhs suggests 10% reduction every 2 weeks. A small dose benzodiazepines during initial new withdrawal, anti nausea and sleep aid if needed. Melatonin is working for me. Since I didn't stop cold turkey and did this protocol I dropped down over 50% of usage within 2 weeks. They were shocked. It was painless really and I'm able to reduce more each week. I'm very lucky in that this doesn't give me any reward, I don't particularly like it other than pain relief but I'm ok now, so just ready to be off! Your description is so spot on.

[@markreilly6403]

Did your doctor not slowly decrease the dose??

[@Elizabethselby]

@@markreilly6403 yes. I was on a very hi dose. I'm now at 15 mgs a day. Next lowering is in a week. I'll reduce 10%. But the nhs recommend a benzo which they refused, and sleep aid. They wouldn't even give melatonin.

[@becky2235]

​​​@@Elizabethselbyim pretty sure you can buy melatonin how are you doing now? Why wouldn't they give you melatonin? Obviously i dont know youre medical history and im not a professional just going through the same. What if after 2 weeks youre still having withdrawals though do tou drop still?

[@Elizabethselby]

@@becky2235 you can't in the United Kingdom. It's prescription only and I don't know about men but I do know my GP here said she can't prescribe it until I'm 55. It has something to do with fertility. I'm American living in UK. I'm doing ok. I'm down to about 10ml (20mg) a day and can make it 24 hours. You can buy melatonin all day long in the USA. I've never been able to buy it here and have been in England for 25 years in and off. It's weird, and it makes no sense because she she didn't ask whether I'd been through menopause and I have. I'm 53. I didn't know why she wouldn't prescribe it. The fertility thing is the only reason I can see why it isn't available otc. But codeine is. Packs of 32 12 mgs. Make it make sense. No to the withdrawal. If I still feel it I stay until I don't. They give me a bottle of 500ml liquid every few weeks. They aren't as supportive as I'd like, but it's the nhs. Medical history is good. I developed sepsis within 24 hrs of a surgery. An internal staple came loose and I was leaking into my gut not unlike peritonitis. I had another surgery and stayed in the hospital a week or so in oxygen pump. Came home with noting and just couldn't get better. Went in to A&E (ER) with what I thought was kidney infection. They did a chest X-ray and gave me antibiotics. Fast forward another month (3 post sepsis surgery) and I'm srill feeling awful. Nauseated, no energy, then 103 F fever tachy and low oxygen. Turns out the sepsis caused abscesses on my liver. Largest was 7.5 cm. Needed a liver drain and was very close to organ failure and not making it. I was in hospital for a month, on antibiotics for almost a year and needed pain relief for about a year. The rest is weaning.

[@sandiemom8888]

​@@ElizabethselbyWHEN you reduced 10% of 15 MG. How much was that? Double feel sick. You said u were on high dose. DO u mind saying how high. Yy

[@glenjacobson3282]

Oxycodone withdrawals suck. Drs are out of touch on it. I can’t even explain it to you. It’s like being hot and cold at the same time, tired but wide awake, every thing around you annoys you and you feel like you have bugs inside your skin. You try to “sleep” but you lay there shaking your legs and tossing and turning to find a spot to be comfortable for 3 mins. Your whole body aches and you just sweat out of no where. Even walking feels like you are wearing concrete boots. Kratom saved my life. Made withdrawing easier

[@chuckeckert8692]

I went to a suboxone detox. It kept me from puking and diarrhea.. and helped some with restless legs. I didn't continue suboxone after 5 days of my last heroin/fentynal use. I am 12 days off the heroin/fent, and 7 days off suboxone. My only current symptoms are not sleeping long (4-6 hrs average), and fatigue. But talking with a group or someone with understanding helps. As well as light exercise and music for me. It gets better yall!!!

[@kylo_ren6312]

You are the person I need some advice from then I've been using oxy for about a year and a half I'm 100% certain it's fentnayl, I've gone to a rehab and got a script for some subs, they won't me to take the subs for 6 months and then try to taper off, but I honestly feel like it would be better for me to use the subs and maybe a little pot for about 4 or 5 days to get through the fent withdrawals and then just stop the subs.

[@brettwilson7680]

Good work. I'm doing the same thing as you. I wish the suboxone would have helped with the nausea and stomach cramps, I had it for 3 days straight, for some reason even with the Suboxone?.never had that, it was almost unbearable. I never want to be that sick again. I'm 5 days into it now, feeling much much better, still chilled to the bones a bit, and not sleeping well and no appetite yet, but this is doable. Stay sober man, good luck.

[@SonyStark12]

​@@kylo_ren6312 how did you make out?

[@jhonjhonjhonson7773]

I’m doing the same thing except on my first day I and going to narcan myself to start the WD presses faster then the WD will end faster

[@JiGGywitdablicky]

How did you get off the suboxone? Could you tell me the steps you took

[@MIKEx2112]

PERC30'S withdrawal's here.....Finally Stopped on Sunday,April 23rd after a few years of every day,heavy abuse...I do not wish what I went through on my worst enemy. If you're alone on your withdrawal journey.....Keep going,dont stop......Keep going....Dont stop You can do it...YOU...CAN....DO...IT !!!!!!!!

[@MIKEx2112]

Im still clean....

[@SethTraplifeGLO999]

​@@MIKEx2112 imma try to stop using Thursday so w/d starts Friday, have a shitty work day and then 2 days of hell on the weekend when I don't work. If my last dose is mid Thursday how do you think I'll feel on Monday? Been doing like 8-10 a day with my gf so actual dose is like 4-5 each. Been at that dose for 2 months and using half a year

[@courtneycoley8487]

​@@MIKEx2112 I'm stopping today. I need your Motivation. I've been on oxycodone 120mg on average for 2 years and 60mg a day for 2 years before that. Now i take 60mg twice a day. (3 of my 20s) I'm in pain management, but I want to be off and just be myself again. Not have to worry about running out and wasting 100s a month. It will suck with not having a tailbone and my back pain, but I'd rather be in pain and have my mind and peace back. I stopped last year and made it 7 days then my husband tragically died. 😢

[@courtneycoley8487]

​@@SethTraplifeGLO999 Monday u would be on day 4 and feel horrible

[@MIKEx2112]

@@courtneycoley8487 Its hard.....7 days you were clean before the tragic passing of your husband? (my condolences,my heart is with ya on your journey) Thats only the beginning...it gets more difficult But you can do it ! You have no choice or you will live under the tyranny of these damn painkillers ! You also must have a strong mindset or this is going to be a very,very unpleasant emotional experience...And you do have it ,or you wouldnt be wanting to stop,so you're already on the right path. Take a deep breath and just do it ! Take a deep breath and just jump in that ice cold water... You can do it....I promise ya,you can

[@BiggCliffZack15]

5th day clean still cant sleep for shit but my god the things I went through mentally the last 5 days is the reason I will never ever relapse. Shit will really fuck you up in the head man

[@leniyahkayloni4543]

I’m almost 4 months clean n I would never go back anybody out there feeling hopeless keep going it gets better I promise & the sleep gets better every night

[@ellen9925]

I had my first 6 hour sleep last night. Been 70+ days off methadone. Sure hope it keeps getting better

[@lynngonzales2719]

My brother is 56 yrs old and was on methadone most of his life. When he went to jail it took him months before he actually felt better. He didn't sleep for a month .When he got out 8 months later still nervous, anixtey restless etc.. Ended back on methadone also ended back in prison but tbi3s time on the suboxone program in prison. Some people nerves are so messed up they can't live a normal life without some kind of substance to relieve his pain. In my brother case he'll be on methadone when he gets out bc he needs it. 30 years of being a heroin addict. Pray this time he stays away from Xanax & alcohol which led him back in prison bc the mixture of all three are very dangerous.

[@ClareSw]

Barb, thank you and I hope your brother is going to be fine. I spent my life in Europe so never ever lived in USA but I don,t understand yet , how the hell can be sick ppl prisonised. like u says IF he stays away from Xx alkohol, how can be anyone locked up in such a situation. /Im 54 like and functional addict/

[@zippoflame658]

Opiates mess up your nervous system beyond repair sometimes. When I kick a oxycodone habit it takes me a good 2 months to get my nerves back. I’m still young and healthy though, that plays a huge role. If I was almost 60 and had to go through methadone detox by choice I would never do it. What’s the point?! A lot of people take methadone and live normal regular lives. It’s sad but better than suffering and spending years trying to recover when most likely you will relapse again because it’s just that bad.

[@Oakleaf700]

@@zippoflame658 I'm 61 and transferred to Buprenorphine after decades of daily methadone use {&c}.. I HATED buprenorphine at first, loathed how it made me feel, so jangled and jumpy and deeply dysphoric. I arranged to swap back on Methadone...but in the last couple of days, have noticed a slight improvement.. So will give it another week, to give the buprenorphine a chance. My heart was getting affected by methadone...The prescriber says I can stay on buprenorphine or methadone for life.. I agree the detox/relapse/ detox relapse I did as a young person was hard enough...your body just can't cope as much as an older person. No shame in staying on a script, especially if you stay away from booze and tranquillisers. 👍

[@2jcward]

It’s true, I feel like I was on pills so long my body can’t recalibrate on its own. I can’t even have a baby bc I’m afraid. This has messed up my life.

[@jseahmed2432]

Pain pills won't kill you but Xanax will .

[@crixusthenorman1603]

I remember watching every video on opiate withdrawal when I was prepping myself to get off suboxone. After 15 years of opiate addiction, I've been clean since April 10 2022. Well over a year has passed. Paws was a real thing. Diet, work, exercise and the right suppliments got me through it. There is hope. You can do it.

[@jaycomayco]

Tell me more.....I've been addicted for 15 years. Not been on subs though. I've tried many times to quit but can't get passed day 5 without caving. I've got a new job so I can't take time off and no sleep, diarrhea and being THAT uncomfortable just makes it impossible. How the heck did you do it? Do you feel normal now? So many say you never feel normal again which scares me on top of the withdrawal

[@jaycomayco]

P.S. I also am constantly watching withdrawal videos. Reading comments and praying for help and advice.

[@crixusthenorman1603]

@jaycomayco I hear you and feel your pain. It wasn't easy. My methods may not work for everyone. You have to cut your dose down as low as possible. I jumped off at around .5 mg. It doesn't really even matter what dose upu jump off at. You have to be prepared to suffer for a little while. Acute withdrawal lasted for weeks. Paws for months. I was able to take time off as I'm self-employed and don't have kids yet. I can tell you what helped me as far as suppliments and meds. Clonadine was prescribed for withdrawal. Mega dose vitamin C either ascorbic acid or lyposomal. DLPA NAC Sam E Active B vitamins Low dose melatonin or trazadone for sleep. Sleep is huge. Tou must eat a lot of protein and get as many amino acids as possible. Pro biotics for stomach issues, which you will have no doubt Use stuff for diarrhea because you have to keep this stuff in and not let it all out, which will dehydrate you. CBD and / or THC depending on whether you smoke or not. If not, at least use CBD for homeostasis. I used mushrooms too. They actually helped me greatly for depression and to bring me back to the place I was before I ever got caught up with opiates in the first place. Find that center or place deep inside where that small flame is that was once you. Whoever or whatever that was. I know this might sound strange but you really have to dig deep. Find support. I promise you that if you follow this protocol or something like it that works for you, then you will heal, and yes, you can get back to normal. Keep your expectations low and push through. Every day brings you closer to where you want to be. Get past the first few weeks. Get the help you need and get all the things you need. There are also research chemicals and peptides I used. Cerebrolysin NSI 189 Dihexa 9 me bc Ipomorelin Bpc 157. Not saying you need all this stuff but I used them at different times for different reasons. You can find all you need on YT just like I did. I wanted off bad enough and I did my homework then put in the work. You asked for more, and so here it is. Take your time and find what works. At the very least, start with where I started and go from there Suppliments, meds, peptides and anything else that helps. Now I'm working on getting off vyvanse just over a year later and I will do it. Just couldn't do it all at once. Don't put too much pressure on yourself but believe me, it is more than possible. I started with perks in 2006 and ended with suboxone in 2022. Far too long. I wish you the best!

[@Ellieangel777]

How long were your acute withdrawals?

[@jaydenp4975]

@@jaycomaycoperson didn’t respond to you. How are you doing now?

[@thegoodguy9756]

Coming first hand as an addict that has gone through withdrawal many times this Doc knows his stuff.

[@RavenLunatik]

I agree and he's not trying to sell Suboxone or methadone to people either to line his pockets with kickbacks he goes through the pros and cons of using them but leaves it up to the patient to what's best for you for myself I feel that we're coming up to a time in our society and in a world where being addicted to anything that we need on a day-to-day basis is not going to be a great idea whether it's methadone Suboxone or illicit substances. For myself I think the key is learning to teach your brain how to once again manufacture your own endorphins Endo-means inner orphins-morphine. The only reason we can get addicted to opiates in the first place is because we have the receptors in our brains our brains are made in such a way that we need opiates to help with pain and also emotional pain there are many ways to help our brains learn how to manufacture those things again, and some are better than others! I think it's a good idea for all of us to find out what we can do to help speed up this process because that's one thing that will help in the Post Acute withdrawal phase. Many of these things are free just behavioral and lifestyle changes for instance the foods we eat and activities such as listening to music or going for walks in nature or meditation or yoga many things can help with our endorphins levels being raised our brains will become lazy because we've just fed them opiates for so long now they have to learn how to make their own again and it can be a difficult process and during that time that's when we're going to feel more pain and we're going to feel more emotional pain or going to feel irritable and angry and depressed. But if we realize it's because of an imbalance in our brain chemistry and there's things that we can do to exacerbate and help speed up the process of our brains relearning to manufacture these things it really helps with our motivational process as well. When we realize that our brains are on a new learning curve we can be a little bit more patient with ourselves and with the process and realize that we will get better it's just a matter of time and it does take time there is a Post Acute withdrawal phase with every detox and when I was coming off crack my doctor told me '700 days ! you might as well just hunker down and start counting the days because that's what it's going to take 700 days!' which basically is 2 years and he was right I was still having using dreams after a year and a half. I think I would have given up long before that time was up if he hadn't told me that it seems like an awful thing to tell someone , oh hey , by the way, you're not going to be better for two whole years! but for myself it really helped me hang in there and put in the time so ... yay me! LOL

[@princessoftermina]

withdrawals can be so traumatic mentally and physically....i hope this disease becomes less stigmatized so we can better combat it. Theres no words to describe how bad withdrawals are and how much suffering people go through.

[@FeelLikePac]

Hello...

[@FeelLikePac]

How are you?

[@pricesymonej]

very true, my friend. very true.no words at all.

[@brettwallace6163]

10 4. Kitty

[@G1-Worldwide]

I can’t sleep for shit

[@brt-jn7kg]

When you're going through it it lasts about 60 life times

[@courtneycoley8487]

So true

[@chadmichaels6590]

Yeah feeling terrible for two weeks it feels more like a lifetime

[@joesphgross562]

I was on 200 mg a day of oxy and 20 mg of xanax a day for a few years. I will never go back that was living hell and took lots of prayers and strength. The withdrawals were worse from the benzos in my honest opinion because I honestly didn't sleep for a month no bs. Yeah a smidge here and there but the mental torment was worse than the vomiting and shitz restless legs ugh. Prayers to all who struggle🙏

[@trippplecup1563]

I was a long term opiate user, I was doing fenantyl in the more recent days and I started forming a habit for Xanax and pressed xans from the darkweb.. coming off the xans and fent was literal torture. I can’t even explain the feeling. Big ups to you! 7 months clean here. I’m on a small dose of methadone daily though..

[@joesphgross562]

@@trippplecup1563 prayers 🙏 never look back

[@joesphgross562]

@@Navygrl58 sry I just saw this. I am no Dr but to me the only way was straight hell. If you think you are strong enough cut everything in half for a month or so then another half until you are clean.

[@reezymontana9708]

Man literally same I quit cold turkey and didn’t sleep for exactly 2 months moved to another country and had such bad sweats anxiety and withdrawals I literally couldn’t eat or sleep if I saw anyone whether family or stranger I’d get so anxious crazy withdrawals but I came back home started using again and now I’m 2 days sober and trying to stay sober forever I won’t give up this time I have tried so many times before but this time feels different deep inside I know I’m about to enter another battle with myself but I’ll stay disciplined and will encourage myself to stay clean

[@rashellebasore5898]

Totally believe u on not sleeping for a month. I got off benzos from my hysterectomy after a year and I literally didn't sleep for 7 days l. Everything my body would go to sleep my body would jolt awake. My eyes burned so bad for that 7 days. It was hell

[@jamesshaffer206]

I've been sick for 40 days at times. It depends on everybody's own chemistry. What drug is mainly used like methadone, fentanyl, etc... PAWS post acute withdrawal syndrome can last up to a year or more. So there is no real time limit for anybody. My experience.

[@spencerfournier2030]

Omfg please don't say that :/ I'm on day 5. I was tapperd from 50 MG to 0 over.2 years and im on day 5 with out methadone... my worst symptoms are cold and hot.flashs... I sleep for some reason. But when I wake up boom right back to sweating... do you mean just mentally you don't feel normal? Or like sweating and sick lasts l a year?

[@jamesshaffer206]

@@spencerfournier2030 There is a thing called PAWS. post acute withdrawal syndrome. It can happen if a person has been on heavy opiates for years like me. Yes, it can last a year or more but it's very rare. If you tapered as you say, you should only be uncomfortable for about a week then you should start to feel better. If you are still having the hots n colds after a week then you probably tapered a lil too fast. Ppl don't realize it takes a long time to ween from any opiate. Methadone takes even longer because it gets in your bone marrow. I think you should start to feel better very soon if not then I would say you weened too fast. Good luck and stay strong,. Don't go backwards.

[@handsomejack5787]

@@jamesshaffer206 what about dihydrocodeine. Im on day 8 and when i lay down to go sleep i feel like ive been skinned alive its horrible. I went cold turkey.

[@jamesshaffer206]

@@handsomejack5787 I really can't say because I haven't had any experience with that drug. What I can say is in my experience, pills are so much easier to get off of cold turkey. My experiences were like 5 to 8 days and I was done with the physical symptoms. Harder stuff takes alot longer for the physical stuff to leave and they are much more intense. I use comfort meds which are Neurontin (Gabbipentin),. For energy and helps with muscle discomfort. I get a bottle of benzos (Xanax) preferably, for anxiety and sleeping. And lots n lots of weed. Most ppl don't know but weed helps way more than one could hope, it helps with the hot n cold sweats which is one symptom that drives me nuts,. It helps keep your mind off the illness and helps you get hungry enough to eat because it's very important to eat and at least walk for exercise. And last but not least in any way, Lol,. Imodium AD for your 2nd day until it's over. If I take a 2mg Xanax bar before bed,. When I feel it starting to work,. I'll take 2 to 3 hits if weed and I'll be asleep in 60 seconds. Otherwise,. I am usually awake all night and it's become my biggest problem now. I don't feel tired ever, day or night,. But if I don't sleep I will halucinate and feel ill every day. I also know not sleeping will kill me eventually. So it's still a battle every day,. Even if I have my addiction under control,. I have so many health issues from being an addict for 20 years and before that I was a binge drinker for 20 years and that almost killed me. I have been lucky,. There is a reason I am still here but I don't know what it is. Take care,. JAMES.

[@jamesshaffer206]

@@handsomejack5787 That feeling of being skinned alive,. Are you hot, then cold? Sweating then pulling covers back over you just to toss em off every 2 minutes? Try weed if that's the case. Helps for couple hrs, ong enough to fall asleep if you can. Also,. Soak your feet in hot water because toxins exit through your feet,. Find something to put in your hot water to help your pores to open up. Ok. Good luck and let me know how you doing. Peace

[@JesseJapan]

I basically quit cold Turkey. The first 5 - 7 days were absolute hell. I’ve been off them for about two weeks or so now with a few lapses as the withdrawals were so intense. Every 3 - 4 days I would slightly relapse and pop some pills. Anyway - the major part is over. I can sleep again for the most part and I don’t feel irritated, RLS is gone, but I still get headaches, sleepiness, and digestive issues. The worst part however, which I didn’t even know was going to happen, is the over-all feelings of sadness and depression. I’m still just crying for no reason and my head is a mess. The physical symptoms have more or less dissipated but the mental issues linger and it’s actually really hard, but I’m getting there. Opioid withdrawals are absolutely hell for the first week. I’ve never felt so terrible in my life. But I’m glad I’ve gotten through the worst of it. I was also addicted to Benzos and was a heavy user (legally) which I actually stopped taking cold Turkey months ago. So I don’t know if it’s a double whammy of PAWS. But I feel pretty fucked up. God it’s hard. But I’m getting better! Good video and thank you.

[@dianeurquhart1143]

4th day sober and I'm still really weak and nauseous and tired. So glad the restlessness has claimed down.

[@brandonkyes354]

How long did you use for and what drug?

[@brettwilson7680]

You still sober?

[@April-t6z]

I went two months cold turkey. I kept telling myself I'm almost at the other side, but I couldn't even keep water down. Gravity was turned up a thousand times. My mom came and got me. She was worried. I told her it's the nature of the beast, it's almost over. She called an ambulance. I heard him say "it's not up to her anymore" after my mom said I wouldn't go. My oxygen was below 30, fever 103, heart rate was too low. They kept me in ICU five days. The doc said H withdrawal CAN KILL. My liver and kidneys were shutting down. Idk what book you read, but most of us started on prescriptions with a ton of acetaminophen which damages the liver. Detox exacerbates it. They code 3 me to the ER and said I would not have survived the night, as a direct result of unmedicated withdrawal. They talked me into trying methadone, it took 130 mgs to stabilize at 5'2/90 lbs. I lost many friends to OD. I'm thankful to be alive and clean.

[@jmr6117]

You was clean for 2 months why they convence you to take methadone, lord methadone its a real problem i was on methadone for 19 years and i take a jump in 5 mg 2 years ago and i still feel like shit ,nothing make me feel better and its IMPOSSIBLE to sleep 3 hours.

[@britshanesmom]

2 weeks for me and I feel pretty good. The only thing I have an issue with is just feeling nauseous and some stomach discomfort.

[@konne16]

How much and for how long did you use?

[@britshanesmom]

@@konne16 I was taking 10-15 MG of percocet for almost 4 years.

[@jonathanrios895]

Have your stomach aches gone away. I'm 10 days clean and my stomach doesn't allow me to sleep. What did u do

[@britshanesmom]

@Jonathan Rios I still have occasional stomach aches and deal with nausea in the morning when I wake up. Once I get out of bed and get my day started, going to work, socializing with other people it goes away. I'd have to say being active has definitely helped me ease the discomfort.

[@jonathanrios895]

Thank you

[@wesNYC]

Thanks for your videos. It helped me quit meth even tho i only used it 20 times. I watch your opiate videos ever since i lost few friends to fentanyl. God bless your good work

[@ruffmeow9893]

at first you can't sleep for days. you hear things you don't normally hear. After 3 weeks you may feel like laughing at things your brain brings up - I encourage you to watch anything on tv that makes you laugh and laugh as much as you can. It helps reconnect your brain. Your startle response it very sensitive. You startle at every noise like you're hearing a crash. It WILL fade. Hang in there....took me weeks to feel like I could make it and months to know that I would.

[@shantelldigital]

perfectly explained . recovering for life .

[@ryanyandell330]

This like any addiction is easy to over come just follow the rules to recover and let the lord walk you through it, keep it going for atleast 40 days

[@Yosetime]

I think anyone who is planning to get off of opioids, or any other addiction, needs to have a clear plan of action not just for the detox part, but for the next year at least afterwards. Support, plans on what you're gonna do when stressors arise, how to reframe your mind to not look for relief from opioids when things go wrong but to have a replacement to help with those feeling, etc. Any addiction requires long term support and a brain reset in order to beat it permanently. You have to untrain your brain to look for that substance and reframe it to look for something else.

[@sandym8787]

Great comment , thank you ....

[@therolisangtam7915]

Struggling (2023/7/15). Day 3 unpleasant feelings. The comment section helps a lot. We shall overcome.✌️

[@pattif192]

Dr B your thumbnail is fitting. Thanks for your channel.

[@BG08.18]

I HATE when people say it only lasts 2 to 3 days cause I dont believe it if it only lasted that long id and many people would be off of it. But thanks for saying lasts up to two weeks.

[@ChrisTesch87]

"Mild flu symptoms" I tried 4-5 times to remove opiate use from my life before i FINALLY got through it. I felt like I was DYING! Couldn't get warm, couldn't stay cool, no sleep, sweating like a pig, just feeling like I would never make it out. I WISH it felt like "mild flu symtoms" 😂

[@veronikav5037]

It’s more like what a horrific death feels like, not mild flu.

[@ChrisTesch87]

@@veronikav5037 100%

[@RavenLunatik]

No shit

[@allykatt8464]

How long did you sweat? I hate that part so bad!

[@MIKEx2112]

Its been almost 1 year !!!! Im still clean !!!! Im now struggling with the psychological part and its hard....This is hard people.Its not easy by any stretch of the imagination. What a journey I have had..The emotional rollercoaster of anxiety,euphoria then within seconds,depression.....Countless night tossing and turning with anxiety. But I feel amazing !!!!! and my symptoms are now under control and much less frequent. . I still cry sometimes out of nowhere......Sometimes its from the sheer happiness that this horrible fucking nightmare is over ( please excuse my language) other times I dont know why..... The fog that once covered my brain is gone...I think and see the world completely different and its ....Strange to say the least. . I hope those who are now starting this journey keep on the path no matter how emotionally painful it is...Im not gonna lie.....Its very painful,both physical and mentally....The mental battle was the most difficult. and still is for me. Stay on the path of quitting.Because if you dont...it wont get better...it will only get worse And for the love of God..if someone out there needs a hand to grab.......Mine is here to grab on too

[@Evian1990]

These videos do nothing to help, it's a tbe soldiers in tbe comment that are giving me strength! I love you all! I have noone else. I'm too ashamed to ask for help. I'm on day 2 after 8 yrs of oxy abuse. The last year I was up to 200-300mg per day. I need to stop, this just doesn't suit my life anymore. I'm a total closet addict, only my brother and my dealer know. Anyways, I'm on day 2 and I don't know what's up, but I don't feel very bad at all. I have low energy, bit of a thick head, and cravings. I know that 48 hrs isn't much and it will likely get worse over the next 48, but I was prepared to go through hell, so far this is more like going through a small thunderstorm. I've never been more motivated to quit this poison.

[@courtneycoley8487]

Its so dang expensive. I just want to be done.

[@courtneycoley8487]

I'm on about 120 a day average but 180mg when I have my script

[@garethheathcote4988]

Their DR.B I'm already way through this but these are the most accurate timelines that I have seen especially in regards to my experiences. 👍😀

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

Thank glad you enjoyed

[@bladebrown3754]

The cold turkey route is not for everyone. Tapering takes longer but is easier to do. You'll feel absolutely normal mentally and have no or very mild withdrawal symptoms...but...insomnia seems to be unavoidable

[@mariamoulton6377]

2nd week cold turkey. The mental depression has stopped and the pain in my stomach too. But diarrhea and just feeling blah and not sleeping well is still present. U have to change ur mindset as well as ur behavior and habits. Marijuana has helped with me eating. I wanted to do thus so I can remember the hell I went through. I get sick just even thinking of using so hopefully I will be successful

[@derekjasinski8508]

If I'm addicted to fyntinal and i switch to percocet will I still go through withdrawals from fyntinal?

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

It is in theory an equivalent dose question and in theory the answer is no if equivalent

[@realdora8967]

I watch ur video exactly after 2 week of detox tks Dr.

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

I feel like in my experience it depends how long u used how u used how much it also depends on what you surround yourself with while your detoxing

[@Braveheart68617]

Day 8 clean for me, doing it with the support of my partner. The restless legs and the feeling of hot rods that have replaced my leg bones and the insomnia are the most frustrating things its caused me to be in tears multiple times. I bought vitamins yesterday to try and help with these things but i know it will take time for these to work.

[@numberpirate]

I really am inclined to think that withdrawal is PTSD forming due to the ridiculous cortisol/adrenaline dumping triggered by the brain/pituitary and the massive increase of epinephrine. Combine that with the already defective stress response of most addicts and you are basically throwing a ball up into sobriety only for gravity to pull you right back. The first person to combine an active treatment of epinephrine and cortisol suppression will have a lot more "recoveries" for life.

[@CaptainHaddock-x8u]

And make a lot of money also.

[@SBCproductions11]

Was on fenty for about 2 months, im on day 4 and feel much better...still no sleep but day 2 and 3 were hell, i feel like by the end of the week i will feel so much better, day 4 is giving me hope

[@highflyer72]

How are you feeling now?

[@zacharyfikes7813]

Was on heavy fent. 30 m 30s a day. Had to switch to poppy seed tea for a day, then moved onto subs. Much less painful, still a nightmare though. Stay strong, soldiers.

[@mattmcgee7910]

I got off oxy by using kratom to manage the WD symptoms. Cut down the withdrawal by about 80%. Now im trying to get off the kratom. I went off kratom for 12 days before i relapsed. I would say that its not as painful as getting off oxy however it lasts a lot longer and the tiredness with insomnia is a lot with kratom. Anyways im starting my kratom quitting journey this week, wish me luck

[@maverick9767]

Day 4 and my stomach cramps are something else!! Been taking 4 Solphadeine plus soluble tablets daily for 4-5 years Doing this for myself, my almost 3 year old daughter and my fiancé. Worst thing of all I’ve done this all secretly I feel terrible for lying etc. only started the tablets because tooth ache but got teeth done in 2017 and still taking them up until 4 days ago. I actually feel a bit clearer in my mind but these stomach cramps are extremely painful I gotta keep going 😐😔😓

[@maverick9767]

Also taken 2 weeks off of work so hopefully this will make a good start. I know I’ll always be an addict I’ve accepted this. Good luck to anyone else trying to get their life back together and congrats to the successful ones. Never give up

[@TK-oi3jy]

Hi I saw that we’re withdrawing the exact amount of days and happening now, so hope you still trying.i wrote some blah blah further down the page.keep it up if you’re still trying.

[@maverick9767]

@@TK-oi3jy hey there. Yep still going strong thank you how are you getting on? It’s been easier than i ever imagined tbh. Feel not too bad and my mind is definitely clearer.

[@maverick9767]

Been like 3 months, got my life back. No looking back now 💯💯💯😎

[@randallscott4307]

Suboxone!!

[@Kc-jx8uq]

98 days clean from fentanyl ( everything) , not on any maintenance. . Leaving treatment center in 4 days. . Here's the crazy part. . .compared to the physical symptoms ( Wich was pure white hot agony) , that was the easy part compared to the psychological symptoms. . . The depression, anxiety. . . Everything he mentioned. . . For me, I couldn't sleep more than 3 hours a night for the first month, with or without sleep medicine. I, as a direct result of my opiate addiction, now need blood pressure, sleep, and liver medication. I , up to this point, have ruined my life. I am starting over from ground zero. Things DO get better. If you do the right thing, right things will come to you. It gets better. Easier. I promise. Stay safe everyone

[@shyyshannon]

How are you doing now?

[@Kc-jx8uq]

@@shyyshannon 4 days shy of 5 months clean. Getting better every day. Thank you for asking.

[@shyyshannon]

@@Kc-jx8uq that's great!! Happy to hear that

[@isaacthibault6596]

You are SOOOO on point with everything you say🙏🙌 We need more understanding people like you, bless you 🙌🙏😊👍

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

✌️

[@Josh-rn1em]

One year clean now. Took about three months before I felt real happiness. Damn it's so worth it.

[@courtneycoley8487]

Thank you. That's all I want again

[@Josh-rn1em]

@@courtneycoley8487 it'll come. It always does. Just be bored and do things to occupy your time. It's so worth it when your brain is back to normal

[@FLEABONE]

I've been in pain management for 20 years. I lost my husband to covid in 2020, became the primary caregiver for my elderly parents and got very depressed. I've never abused my meds have always been in compliance. I checked myself into a mental hospital and was forced off my meds for 6 days. I checked out and was discharged back into the care of my pain doctor who put me back on my meds at a much lower dose. It has been painful and uncomfortable.

[@SAMEntalhealth]

The real bad withdrawal for short acting fentanyl is only 5 days. By day 3 you feel a little better it all depends on your metabolism especially with fentanyl. I hate fentanyl but it's amazing for pain patients

[@davejohnson6702]

i hope your right @5 days. im about to do my last bit of fentinal. then im done. i do have suboxane incase shit gets bad. im hoping not to get into suboxane too far

[@adulting6603]

Have you started I’m doing the same thing and I feel miserable

[@davejohnson6702]

@@adulting6603 i actually started doing suboxane last night. just a little @4 mg. i just did a full strip (8 mg) a little while ago. i actually feel pretty good. not a ton of energy. but im definitely not in any withdrawal

[@nildaguzman2760]

Really.My son have 15 days and he is not get better

[@feee8850]

48 hours since last fentanyl dose

[@gregfrench1254]

Try weeks, into months of lethargy and sneezing at random for weeks after stopping. Mood up and down. Motivation destruction. Depression and anxiety are normal to feel. Whatever you do, never take more to get through the withdrawals. If your off, stay off!!

[@Stand.Your.Ground.]

There’s no point in lying. I’m 29 now used for 2 years when I was 18. Just smoked. No needles. I have been in liquid handcuffs ever since. Over the last decade the only “dirty” UA was marijuana in the first year. I got to 100mg MMP held for the entire 10 years. Finally started taper, 5mg a month. I am at 55mg and doing just fine. Not a single withdrawal symptom. I wish the people who took program serious would be better taken care of in the program. I personally feel that they r happy I am on the meds my insurance pays and brush me under the rug. Good luck everyone on your journey. I promise do it for yourself! Never look back. Be who you were years before drugs. We all have a fighting chance.

[@LaurenSchraderMusic]

I have been off 15mg oxycodone (which I had been on for a very long time) since May and am still experiencing occasional withdrawals. I only got off of it when I moved to a state that has medical marijuana for my pain, which I’m very thankful for (but am well aware that that also has issues with dependency). I can’t imagine having opioid withdrawals from an addiction - I took mine only when I needed it (which was very often, but I tend to have good days pain wise), as instructed, but still the withdrawals sucked. I tapered off of it over a couple months, but sometimes the anxiety and pain still kick in 5 months later.

[@courtneycoley8487]

How many mg were you taking a day? I take 120mg a day.. that makes me nervous

[@RizzyJimmy]

Definitely worse withdrawal I ever endured. You gotta be so mentally tough. Strong will that everyday will get better and it will. All u need is time. 😢😊💪🏼!

[@nilsj1324]

I am so thankful for your channel and for your discussions with Nicole. Your experiences and expertise are invaluable.

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

🙏

[@technicolorrose5549]

Dr., I would love to hear you put out a video specifically on methadone withdrawal. I am almost 90 days out from cold turkey off of it, was on it for almost 14 years. Withdrawal from methadone is different as it is long acting, stays in your system longer, and the effects last longer. I am not saying heroin, other opiates/opioids withdrawal (benzos/alcohol as well), are not as bad bc it depends on the person. Doc, you can say that again with the PAWS. Getting the methadone out of your system is part of the battle ( I would NOT recommend anyone do this cold turkey, WEAN off if you can), the psychological symptoms can and do persist. I would love to hear what you recommend for treatment for PAWS.

[@Josh-rn1em]

In the future use a different opiate to come off. I did and it's much easier. I used buprenorphine to come off methadone. But you would use methadone to come off buprenorphine. As long as it's short term. A month or 5 qeeka

[@technicolorrose5549]

@@Josh-rn1em hi, thanks for the reply, I was completely off methadone when I wrote that. I had quit cold turkey and stayed off for 4 months. However I began to have cravings in addition to the PAWS and so I got on Suboxone. I am on a very low dose, only 6 mg. Which I will stay at. Eventually I will wean off of this. I likely won't stay on it very long at all. Because I'm kind of having side effects from this now and I don't know if the benefits outweigh that. We shall see. I HAD to quit the way I did, due to the methadone clinic being so far away, having issues with them (they were overcharging me, they sent me a refund check 1 & 1/2 months after I left), money issues, lots of stuff. I'll never go back on that again.

[@Josh-rn1em]

@@technicolorrose5549 I was on 20mcg patches. I'm on day 20 off now after 3 years. It's great to sort your life out. But much more difficult to come off now. Not impossible as I'm proving. Just something to think about, it seems switching opiate makes it easier to come off. But if you need to be on it then it's great. Good luck man. It's bloody hard

[@technicolorrose5549]

@@Josh-rn1em hi there, u say 20 mcg patches, of what, Suboxone? I've never heard of patches. Are you in the United States? I suspect it's not going to be a cakewalk to get off this either (the Suboxone) but since I'll be weaning slowly when I do, I am hoping it won't be too difficult. Since I wrote my last comment I have gone back up to the 8mg I am actually prescribed. I started off w/ only 4, then moved to 6, then to 8. Going to try to move back to 6. You're right...it is hard. I found that before I got on the Suboxone it was hard as hell. I was having a hell of a hard time. I think I had just barely made it past 4 months off the methadone and was starting to feel hopeless & like I'd never get back on track again. I am finding now though I am feeling almost the same being on this than I was on methadone. Just kind of numb, tired all the time, etc. I don't know at this point how much longer I'll be on the Suboxone but hopefully not a long time. I don't want to be in it for more than a year. I'm hoping this will be easier to get off of esp. since I won't be going cold turkey like I had with methadone....that really put something on my body and mind. Best of luck to you in your journey...how are you feeling now?

[@Josh-rn1em]

@@technicolorrose5549 norspan. It's for pain. Suboxone is a different formulation. Buprenorphine was a good stepping stone from the full agonist opiates like morphine etc. It is really easy using it short term to come off the morphine etc but too long it really is a long weaning process. It's also weird because no matter how little you get down to it's like you're coming off a higher amount. I used Ibogaine to fully come off. But gabbapentin really helped the restlessness and no sleeping. It's been almost two months off now. First month sucked but I'm so glad I just waited it out. It also makes people have depression and anxiety and I was nuts. All that'd gone now. I'm still lacking energy and need to really push myself but damn it's worth it.

[@bobwoods5017]

Doctor cut me off all my meds. 4 years later and I still don't feel right. I was on pain meds for 21 years. Cut off I was on my own and suffered withdrawal symptoms for a year. Devastated my life and cost me dearly. Same doctor wrote my prescriptions for 21 years and left me to die a horrible death. Suffered but didn't die. Hate her for being so callous.

[@delilahalpaca4793]

Going through this right now, I'm a cancer patient and have been on these for 12 years. I had a negative urine test and they would not retest me or even listen to me they just ripped me off of them.

[@sarak6860]

Not tapering is cruel.

[@sarak6860]

@@delilahalpaca4793 This happens a lot. I am fortunate that after I failed with negative urine tests, my doctor sent my urine for confirmation. My meds showed up and I got to keep my meds. Now I am slow tapering to get my tolerance down. Even slow tolerance is miserable! I can't imagine being forced into cold turkey. Doctors that won't taper should be reported to the medical board.

[@timallsopp9622]

Severe aches, brutal sweating, highly irritable-anger, runny nose, sneezing but the worst is the depression lasts months to years (the depression)

[@Greghook]

For someone that’s been on opiates for a long time (3+ years) Withdrawal can kick in after 8 hours from last dose.

[@MsFRANCES57]

Bro you soo right i was thinking damn my dope sick kick in like 8 hours. I got Suboxone I’m going to try get sober today

[@Greghook]

@@MsFRANCES57 I’ll be praying for you! You can do it. Just hunker down and get support. Kratom will help!

[@bubbasmithcarter]

That’s why mine start after like 8 hours of last dose. Really seem like 4 hours sometimes

[@pricesymonej]

@@bubbasmithcarter same, mine were down to 12 hours to the minute. and this wasn't in my head. I was on such a strict drug regiment that I could tell you what time it was based on when my dope sickness would kick in.....

[@bubbasmithcarter]

@@pricesymonej yea bro. Opiate addiction withdrawals are tormenting but you gotta be strong 💪 cuz if you weak you beat!