Opioid Withdrawal: How Long Does Detox Last?

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[@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 😢

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@notoriousswisha5005]

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

[@tannayabelcher6454]

@@notoriousswisha5005 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

[@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

[@benzirzow3994]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@Caroljoyce-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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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?

[@HK00088]

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_]

@@HK00088 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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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_Baroo]

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.

[@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

[@14starseedboy]

Day 3 still in bed not moving either. Progress?

[@louislotto6138]

@@14starseedboy 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 ❤

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@therolisangtam7915]

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

[@14starseedboy]

🖤

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 🙃

[@HK00088]

@@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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.

[@ajpollard529]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Editthem]

I’m on day 10 cold turkey of fentanyl addiction.. people that have never been addicted will never know how terrible the withdrawal experience is.

[@calebbush9438]

How are you doing now are things starting to get better?

[@Editthem]

@@calebbush9438 it hasn’t been easy, but finally starting to feel better. As your readapts to functioning without the drug you can feel it getting better everyday. The thing has helped the most is drinking a lot of water, and a little workout.

[@tameramares5785]

Exactly right Manny!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 😢😊💪🏼!

[@ShawnTylerMusic]

24 hours in. It’s rough.

[@AmgPayDay]

How are you doing now and tips for making it past these body aches

[@ShawnTylerMusic]

@@AmgPayDay I’m doing alright man. Not sleeping great, but that’s the only issue. The body aches suck, I recommend taking a multivitamin every morning for 7 days, stay hydrated (water, Gatorade and gingerale) and take Tylenol as needed ( if you’re able to take Tylenol). Not gonna make the symptoms go away completely, but should definitely ease them a bit.

[@tinylocs3158]

I’m with you… i decided to get sober today and I’m reading all these comments and I’m praying to God he gives me the strength to push through this… I have to prepare myself for this nightmare I’m about to live but I know once I get through it I won’t EVER go back to this .

[@ShawnTylerMusic]

@@tinylocs3158 you got this!

[@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 🙏

[@nyhiemCooke-bo1ft]

2 weeks clean for 5 year addiction off of fentanyl

[@KaseyandthenotsoSunshineband]

1 hour clean from perk 30s 😅 whoop whoop give me a pat on the back 🤯🎉😢 I hate withdraws so much ....🫠🥱😕🫤😥

[@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.

[@Roseayeeee561]

I promise you it’s not a mild feeling. The people who know know.. shits rough.

[@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

[@666wilf]

Dr B. Has anyone ever told you how awesome you are as a doctor? We could do with some doctors like you here in the U.K.

[@Oakleaf700]

It definitely is ''Pot luck'' in UK.. the old DDU {Drug Dependency Units} attached to hospitals had some really good Psychiatrists in, and some really seedy ones {I won't name names} One in particular could have been struck off had the woman clients have complained against him. But we never did, as we wanted our scripts! Times are hopefully different..A lot of prescribing is done via GP practices...and again pot luck. My local surgery was absolutely against maintenance, but now accept it. GP's were really reluctant to prescribe for what they saw as ''Difficult, time consuming patients'', but the advent of ''Shared Care' has hugely helped {since about 1997} A dedicated ''Drug worker-often an ex addict themselves- does the scripts and the GP signs them off. Problems only arise when you get some young idealist who tries to push people towards abstinence way before they are ready.

[@LewisC-iu3hh]

Bro, the vast majority of doctors in America are total crap! They don’t listen to you for more than 1-2 minutes and that’s it.

[@Richierichh4400]

Cold turkey is the best way to get your life back it may take time but you do this after day 5 you feel better!

[@isaacthibault6596]

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

[@DrBAddictionRecovery]

✌️

[@a519original6]

You could never really know unless you lived it phsically. Its horrifying, there's no real words for what kind of torture methadone withdrawal is

[@KnewEyes1990]

Yes it's the worst out if all the opiates to withdrawal from, it just goes on and on and feels like there is no end in sight..I'm at day 20 off methadone..still getting chills here and there but my main issues is abdominal pain and pain in my back side plus anxiety from the pains... I don't know if this pain is normal or if the methadone was masking something else I have going on

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@sukhjindersingh9263]

1 month clean, after 4 years. Today I am feeling good. I did it bro 🤜. I just have sleeping trouble. But i am feeling better day y day. 💪💪

[@queenstar2085]

Avoiding withdrawals is taking the easy way out because you're not avoiding anything you're still going to withdrawal off of any of the medical assistant drugs they give you

[@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

[@fredricabrams7081]

And I'm just giving you my opinion I'm not angry with the way that you're saying it

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@blydemarbella3367]

I'm a c4 quadriplegic. 💊 withdrawals worst feeling I ever had. I pray everyday for strength to get through each day 🙏🏼

[@DysNuts]

I’m praying for you too.

[@jenniferksmrs]

I'm a t8t9 complete para on rx opiates but idk how to live being off of them. Was u on heroin or rx opiates? I wanted to die when I went through withdrawals cold turkey bc I ran out I was addicted to them at that time. I'm no longer abusing them like I was back then but I never ever wanna feel like that again. Idk if going off them slowly even works or will I need suboxone like my dr said. Been on them for 5 years now

[@DysNuts]

@@jenniferksmrs I got fully addicted to Norco and Morphine after my GF became a paraplegic in 2011. I started smoking heroin in 2015 and just detoxed in August. You need to go to a medical detox center where they will give you benzos, muscle relaxers and subutex along with doing your vitals 4 times a day. Trust me darling I tried my ass off 20 times at home and just couldn’t do it. My desire to get my life back after my GF went to detox and left with a guy, got hooked on meth, pregnant and ended up ODing was as big as anything’s ever been but my addiction was always a little bit bigger. I honestly didn’t think I’d ever be where I am today. I’m 3 months out of detox and Pretty much opioid free because I am stuck in Upstate NY where I just can’t get any. Any chance I get to do them I’ve done them. I don’t know what the hell I’m gonna do but I’m getting a little bit better I think. I honestly don’t know how hard it will be if you feel your pain levels are just never going to decrease maybe subutex is the best option. It works but, for me it’s just another pair of handcuffs. The kind where if I know I need to have it and I see the chance to do something that might get me feeling one click better than that I’ll probably go all in and smoke Fetty or H and then go back on subs. The only chance I have is to get off the whole train and I think I’m getting closer. It’s such a mental illness I always thought the physical side was the main factor but it’s not. I was off subutex and all opioids after 10 days of detox. The doctors and nurses at the center wanted me to be on Suboxone so bad I had to kick and scream to say I don’t want to be on that shit. Know they get incentivized from the pharmaceutical companies. So physically you can be over this in like two weeks. I’ve been taking Kratom. I don’t know why maybe because I’m an addict. I’m so addicted to everything, I feel your pain honey. I wish I had more to offer you. I did live with a paraplegic that I took care of. She didn’t have a complete injury, but she was a professional victim. She never once tried to get better or go to therapy and maybe even be able to almost walk again. She was committed to that wheelchair, and when she decided to get clean off opiates, I didn’t have a choice. I went right to smokin dope. I’m sorry I’m not a better role model for you, but I know where you’re coming from as much as anyone can I think I don’t mean anything offensive by it, but I feel you, if there’s anything I can do to help you I’ll be here all the time hoping the best for you because you know what? The biggest thing is you want to get better and that’s the main obstacle, you have to have desire to be clean. I can tell you do and I think you can do it. I think I can do it too but, I hope you improve your life in every way that you want to and if you ever want to reach out to me I’ll always reply wishing you the best always.

[@jenniferksmrs]

@@DysNuts r u high now or when u wrote this?

[@jenniferksmrs]

@@DysNuts hey thanks for wanting to be there. If u really mean it then I really appreciate it an the kind words. Where do u live or where r u from?

[@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.

[@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 ....

[@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!!

[@2009011392]

Opioid withdrawal is simply the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through. Rehab didn’t work, the anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, lack of energy (I hated this) seeing other people just walking made me think I’ll never be able to do that. Small tasks seem so hard to do. I can’t exercise, appetite is gone, so this adds to the lack of energy. Doing it alone without support is hard, on top of that being a breadwinner - you can’t go to work feeling like that. The irritability, short fuse, cravings, restlessness are all so overwhelming. The social isolation makes it so easy for everyone you ever knew to just keep coming up and asking if everything is okay. Which further adds to the stress of it all. I do pray I can beat this and come out the other side. But it’s hard. It feels almost impossible. Almost like it would be so much better being dead!

[@AmberGold-h7h]

I completely understand- did you ever become sober ?

[@vadim666er]

The best most painless way of getting off opiates I have experienced has been to use Kratom for the initial month after stopping. when I stopped taking Kratom after the month I didn’t experience any additional symptoms of withdrawal. I was pretty angry nobody in the medical community ever recommended Kratom and I suffered countless times going cold turkey for years on and off.

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

Kratom is addictive, that's why.

[@6vlex]

What kind of kratom please let me know

[@Aksanders_98]

@@6vlexred

[@SlimBitchBam]

I have some Kratom and I was also told by another person who struggles that kratom helps a lot but it’s addictive.

[@vadim666er]

@@Armistead_MacSkye usually “that’s why” is followed up by an actual contribution

[@gaylea.griffin9733]

I am a 61 year old chronic pain patient. I’ve been on opioids for 15 years. My Dr is force tapering me due to the fact he’s being look at. So I’m being punished because of new laws and folks abusing meds. This is the most unethical treatment from a Dr. I am having a very hard time adjusting. Can’t eat or sleep and my pain is unbearable. I suffer with chronic anxiety have since I was 20. Due to taking opioids I had to stop my benzodiazepines. That was a living hell. Needless to say my anxiety is off the chain. This is happening all over the US for pain patients.

[@verygrateful007]

So sorry. Some people are in severe pain and I don’t think this is as cookie cutter as some believe when a person suffers from uncontrolled chronic pain. Is it unethical to cause a person who truly suffers to be taken of a medicine that allows for a better quality of life? My mother refused opioids till the end and why someone suffers so I just don’t understand when there is medicine for it.

[@barb9545]

You should research kratom

[@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

[@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.

[@theReal780E]

Recovering addict here and been clean off prescription opioids for 364 days. The hardest part is after the withdrawal is completed. Learning emotional regulation without substances is the hardest part of recovery. Sending love from Edmonton Alberta, thanks doc

[@natashab3998]

How did you do it?

[@theReal780E]

@@natashab3998 just learned to deal with my emotions in a more healthy way. For example i started exercising, journaling, connecting with family, eating healthier, practicing gratitude. Those few will release the same endorphins opioids do. Addiction is a healthy response to very unhealthy circumstances. Hope u find peace! Sending love

[@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

[@grimshorts4834]

21 days clean off fent. It was hell but I feel like my old self again. Still having trouble with sleeping and energy but I feel so good it’s crazy. Went cold Turkey, no subs. Went into precip twice so I said fuck this shit. If I can do this, anyone can. You are stronger than you know. I thought death was my only way out, but I was wrong. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

[@EMXO888]

i'm 4 days clean off fent this is one of the hardest thing i've had to endure in my life.. :(

[@grimshorts4834]

@@EMXO888 hang in there. I just hit a year and a half clean. Dig deep. I promise it’s worth it. It’s insane how good my life is now. Anything I can picture in my mind I can accomplish. There are no chains anymore. Please dig deep. You will come out stronger than you ever thought. It just takes time.

[@EMXO888]

I'm on day 5 now and I already am starting to feel a little bit more myself and I know itll get better... i start work back again on the 15th. your reply gave me a lot of hope, thank you ❤

[@keondrebrown2247]

How long were you guys using? I’m tryna go cold turkey man I been using 30s for 5 months now please help me I want to go cold turkey I can’t even make it past day 1

[@grimshorts4834]

@@keondrebrown2247 you CAN make it. I went cold turkey after doing 20 blues a day for a couple years. I’m like 20 months clean and have zero slips. You’re gonna suffer. It’s gonna be the hardest thing you’ve done but it’s worth it. Dig deep.

[@timallsopp9622]

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

[@Stealthy_y]

The feeling is horrible. You can’t sleep, eat or sit still. My heart will be racing no matter what and whenever I try and sleep I have to keep my legs moving non stop for me to even be able to get tired. It’s unbelievably horrible.

[@Stealthy_y]

@Papo BŁ yo you’ll be chillen bro fr just try and watch shit smoke up fat while trying to sleep I’ve learned to realize after 3 days your coasting down from there and it’s just going to get better and you just gotta take care of yourself

[@jaybillings3476]

I’m not trading one for another. Today is day 5 from hydro withdrawal after 14 years. Day 3 was horrible but I believe I’m on the mend. Best of luck to all of you struggling. I took them for too long and still hurt daily so I finally said f it. Hang tough Folks you can do it! PS THC edibles and tons of water helped me. Go green! 🤘🏻

[@JK-vy8vh]

Fr I’m doing 1000mg to stop the pain and holy fuck the things jumping out at me from the corners of my eyes that all stops if I smoke some weed/ do edibles.

[@asianhooker100]

When you say hydro, is it hydromorphone or hydrocodone? I'm currently on 25mgs of hydromorphone per day. Fighting like hell to get off but I can't afford to stop my life for any length of time. I wish I never heard of opioids.

[@jaycomayco]

You are very close to my circumstances I've been addicted to hydros for 15 years. How are you now? Were you able to stay clean?

[@jaybillings3476]

Day 124! 🤘🏻

[@jaybillings3476]

@@jaycomayco day 124! 🤘🏻

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@MandySimLandy]

When I experience PAWS I literally get physically sick to the point of violently throwing up and complete diarrhea with chills and everything

[@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!!