Quick Tips To Help With Your Opiate Withdrawal

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[@teddypercival4237]

I was 10 freaking years clean. Slipped up, and been going for two years. I want my old life back. Everything is bring destroyed because of this addiction. Day 1 today, please wish me luck

[@jhimelick]

I hope it's going well for you. I am at just past 48 hours since my last taper dose. I find that gabapentin is a wonder drug for withdrawals, and amitriptyline is great for helping with sleep. I have done this 5 times now over the past 7 years or so. I will be 40 in a couple months and enough is enough.

[@theboo4276]

nosoupfuru van gabapentin cause restlessness? Cuz my doc gave me a script for it and it seems to me that every time I take it I get so restless. I'm also withdrawing from tramadol but I'm scared to take gabapentin again cuz I don't want to make the restlessness any worse than it is. I do take benadryl but that doesn't help at all.

[@jhimelick]

Kim Wheeler it never made me restless, but I have heard that it can affect certain people differently. It always made me a little whoosy the first few times, but that wears off. I finally managed to quit taking the gabapentin and the amitriptyline, but I did have to resort to tylenol pm's the first few days just so I could fall asleep. The restlessness is terrible, and I feel for you. If you are afraid it will make it worse then I wouldn't recommend taking it. I've came off high doses of tramadols before, and they can be just as bad of withdrawals as other opiates. Good luck, it does get better!

[@girlfromipanemauai6122]

Teddy Percival Teddy, I hope you persevered. It is such a wonderful feeling to be free from this awful stuff. I really hope you got rid of it.

[@shadows4419]

Teddy Percival all the best.

[@water9baby972]

I've been on and off this for 2 years now. I'm always looking for a substitute but all it does is prolong the addiction. O'Lord, I ask you to heal us on this channel and to purify our hearts as we struggle with this sickness. Grant us your grace and mercy and bring us closer to you as we strive to find ourselves again. Amen

[@chrisyoung3146]

The closer we are to good the better we will be

[@water9baby972]

@Lisa Powell sorry for the late reply, I haven't heard of that no, thank you for the number xx

[@runeplate123]

Rip Ryan

[@jeffshore3337]

tthere is no god during withdrawal

[@nelsontomas1906]

@@jeffshore3337 only pain

[@tonyprice9804]

I was on opiates for 13 years.did it cold turkey almost 2 years ago..it took over a month to feel normal.. I was up for 6 days straight.. Now i would never take another ever. Thanks to the good lord who helped me thru this!!#

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

Did you have restless legs/restless limbs after the first few days of withdrawal? If so, how long?

[@tonyprice9804]

@@iWillWakeYouUp they lasted for a 7 to 10 days. Then they just go away. As of today I have never looked back. I know it sucks but it will go away. I promise just hang in there. I know it sounds stupid but it will pass. Just look at it as having a bad case of the flu.

[@tonichecavalari5956]

@@tonyprice9804 your comment is two months old, l hope you still would like to answer a couple of questions in regards to this subject matter ?

[@tonyprice9804]

@@tonichecavalari5956 ill answer anything

[@tonichecavalari5956]

@@tonyprice9804 thank's for your quick reply tony ! l also have been burdened with this opiate/opioid subject. My question to you ; was your using opiate/opioid an. RX or of another type ? Did you have a medical reason for using these drugs ? After 15 years of use due to numerous health conditions, I was prescribed to four norco a day. Occasionally l would request more (5 a day) due to an operation or other type of procedure l had gone through. But my dose has been steadily four a day. Lately l've noticed , especially in these past six months that l run out before the end of the month. The reason being is that my pain from my illnesses have increased throughout the years. This month it happened again , I ran out of the RX 10 days before my refill date . I know l'm screwed now ! I don't want to ask for more at the doctors because l hate the embarrassment of looking like an addict ( which realy burns me up). So l have decided to go cold Turkey and simply just stop taking them. I really have no choice because l have none to begin with , not for another ten day's or so. My body feels like crap because l have not had my RX for five or six day's now. My question ' (finaly) is how do l determine if the pain and discomforts that are present is caused by withdrawal or the illnesses for which the RX is prescribed for ? Broken back in Marines, bike accidents, auto wrecks, and natural causes of bone & vertebrate deterioration , spinal stenosis etc..etc.. I'd like to not have to be so physically dependent on these dam pills but it is the only thing that brings me to a semi comfortable state. I can accomplish more things because l'm not thinking about how bad l feel when l don't have them . Anyway's thankyou for your time and input into this tony . . .

[@0400Jio]

day 1 of fetanyl withdrawal im alone going through this. wish me luck pray for me

[@normajean9831]

How u doing? Im on fentanyl patch n want to get off....any tips?

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

🙏

[@normajean9831]

@@thebrightsideofthemoon5829 were u unsuccessful?

[@raullab3195]

Im on day 1 coming of fetanyl also i feel like s@!\ i want to do this i dont want any drugs on my life please send positive vibes

[@normajean9831]

@@raullab3195 positive vibes raul.... i have my patch but can tell its no longer helping n man my back....im just rolling around in bed n have changed 3 times from the sweat. YOU CAN DO THIS. REMEMBER TO EAT EVEN IF U HAVE TO FORCE IT DOWN N DRINK FLUIDS.

[@g0sleep]

RIP ryan.. This guy saved sooo many lives and still saving lives after he passed away..Legend status.. God Bless your family.

[@brandengomez9079]

How he die

[@scaredsinger0808]

This Ryan from the video passed away? Did he go back to using? Thank you for helping so many ❤️👏🏻

[@g0sleep]

@@scaredsinger0808 no he was clean he had a heart issue before that and sadly passed away after saving and still saving tons of lives.. so dam sad..

[@Void-Realm]

​@@g0sleepoh how terrible. Did his heart issue arise from prior drug usage 😮?

[@FlashframeFilms]

Ryan passed away in October of 2018 from an embolism. The recovery community won’t see a tireless champion like him for a very long time, if ever again. He was simply the greatest.

[@noorayousef88]

omg he passed away:( how sad!! i was going through the comments

[@chasvonplatten1298]

Incredible guy! Prayers for his beautiful family.

[@michelemichele5204]

omg,,,,,,just omg, he was a young guy,,,,jeez....after kicking and then he dies anyway....

[@larryholmes9924]

What did you die from

[@lehighstar474]

Wow,,,he ate right and he exercised and was young....wow

[@robinklimaszewski1497]

Prayer answer ... embrace withdrawal its the nerves coming back to life .. be thanful your body still works

[@nikkib6506]

This!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TripleAidan]

Top Comment!

[@tylerbray8233]

Robin must've never been thru any serious opiate WD before...

[@Sunbeachpalmtrees1]

Absolutely correct, and to all the other people on here saying to this persons comment "you've never been through it", WELL I HAVE, 3 TIMES NOW, and its SO TRUE, embrace withdrawal, its your body coming back to life and healing itself.....peace and prayers to all who are still struggling with these horrendous drugs, they're evil i tell ya, EVIL

[@kimberlytaylor4340]

🙌🏾

[@vetoquinzy8740]

9 years later still helping me thank you

[@ililxaphanlili2600]

I did this and honestly it wasn't that bad. I was using opioids or subs literally every day for 20 years then after feeling trashy I decided to quit and honestly if you just reserve one week to yourself you can do this. The worst of it is just anxiety and not being able to sleep but it only last a couple days. For me I slept like a baby the first 2 days then the other 2 I had zero sleep but on the 5th day I was getting energy back and feeling normal again. But what I really fuckin recommend and it saved me so fuckin much was otter pops. Like he said in the video you will lose any hunger cravings whatsoever but with pop cycles they're not filling, and they help cool you down when you get hot on withdrawals. I tried ice cream and stuff like that, but it didn't really help. Good luck everyone. I know you get stuck in the cycle of thinking without a drug or substance you're not going to be able to function right or that it's something you need but it's in your head. Take a harsh look at yourself and look at someone sober how they actually look like their full of life. You're just slowly killing yourself and people around you can see it.

[@scaredsinger0808]

After 20 years I felt trashy! I love this comment! I don’t know if you meant for it to be funny, but I’m dying! 😂Anyway, thank you for bringing humor to me in such an awful thread. I wish you luck. For real! ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@rudymendez9436]

I'm a 33 year old man that's been abusing opioids for 15 years quitting was difficult especially because I was using over a gram of heroin and Fentanyl EVERYDAY for years but I decided 17 days ago I was done because I overdosed in my car I took 24mgs of suboxone to help he l me quit because I was in really bad health from my drug use but it ended up being 16 days of complete hell I'm happy I did it tho cause right now I feel like I can finally relax a little bit still feel like shit but I'm on the right path to getting 100 percent healthy or close to it again.. If I can do it ANYONE can trust me just have hope and the will to fight for your life because YOU'RE WORTH IT...!! IF YOU FEELING LIKE CRAP RIGHT NOW DON'T GIVE UP PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE IT GETS BETTER I PROMISE..!! it seems NEVER ending but it does stop KEEP FIGHTING..!!

[@dannyvee4499]

32 hours in wish me the best I want to be clean and sleep and feel again

[@twizzlerox]

Hope you're finally well

[@dannyvee4499]

jeremy smith I relapsed a couple times after writing this.. even right now I am withdrawing I’m 2 days clean and I hope this time I can actually stick to the plan

[@mrdesignertuts]

Danny Vee are u subbing out or cold turkey

[@andrewgreen6635]

You can do it . I know it's hard but stick with it .

[@tylerbray8233]

@Danny Vee , how're you holding up, bud? No shame if you've slipped, I'm just curious. I'm on day 9 right now after 4 years of using so if ya need someone to talk with, holler at me.

[@AriWoah]

You saved my life Ryan. I still can’t believe you’re gone. I was a lost cause until I found you. You were an angel on earth and now you’re an angel in heaven. I will forever be grateful for your messages of hope. Rest in paradise brother.

[@stellao168]

Stahley Daily Gaming he died omg how???

[@philipduggan1019]

@@stellao168 blood clot

[@berthutto5391]

His videos helped me through some rough times. Sometimes I come back just to revisit. I hope you are good in whatever you are/were handling.

[@chadhiggins9944]

Some additional tips: 1) Sugar. I'm talking candy. I personally like Now and Laters but you can do whatever you like. This helps release a little dopamine which will make you feel a little better. 2) Music. Put on some of your favorite songs, especially something upbeat and energetic. Emotionally, you are going to be feeling all sorts of things that the opiates have been blocking and music will really hit you in a good way. Some emotional, slower songs can be cathartic too. I've found some music can really help distract your mind and make you feel a little better. 3) Hot coffee. This may be a personal thing for me but I've found that caffeine makes my head feel a little better and the warmth from the coffee soothes me. Sometimes it can make you feel worse so it really depends. Try this tip at your own risk.

[@Guardianangel369]

Day 5 of cold turkey, I made it through! I couldn't have done it without you. I stink from sweating so bad, deodorant does not work. I literally was naked, and when the shivers, cold sweats come, I was wrapped in a towel, I couldn't bare clothes on my skin when it felt like it was crawling. I've been eating bananas and strawberries, I could barely manage that. Now I want fried chicken, but I know my body cant handle that right now. Rest in peace, I love you, see you when I get there!

[@OurLordourSaviorJesusChrist]

You got this bro ‼️💯❤️

[@red_rakkoon6782]

I’m going in to day 4 right now...

[@OurLordourSaviorJesusChrist]

@@red_rakkoon6782 how’s it going bro ?

[@red_rakkoon6782]

@@OurLordourSaviorJesusChrist sorry for the rant

[@OurLordourSaviorJesusChrist]

@@red_rakkoon6782 what rant ? Lol. I’m just seeing how you’re doing brother that’s all

[@justinnmichvel]

I realize you're not with us anymore, however, I've been addicted to fentanyl for the past 3 years now and I'm desperately trying to quit. It wasn't until the other day I noticed his videos and I'm going to rely on these tips to get me through withdrawals whenever I decide to quit for good. Thank you for sharing, RIP.

[@courtneycoley8487]

It's starts with a choice

[@nextdoornikkixoxo9806]

What happened to him ?

[@QuietTony]

R.I.P Ryan… The goat of withdrawal advice and saving the lives of addicts.

[@christinearmington]

Bummer. Way too young.

[@COOLWEBOFFERS]

Hots baths really works to make you feel better for a short time.. The worst put to me has always been not being able to sleep & restlessness...

[@jonnym91]

I am going on 2 months clean and tips for me were watching movies I grew up as a kid and decaf green tea and soup ! It is 3-5 days of hell and if you don't stay occupied you will get racing thoughts ! you can do this people like Ryan said !!! The freedom you feel on the other side is worth all the pain . TRUST ME . take it one MOMENT AT A TIME . God Bless . and awesome videos Ryan

[@elijahbryant9028]

Jon Allen and Calm Support thank you both for the comments and these awesome videos....

[@wanapaint]

A Jon tmrw will be my first day and its fearful!!! Any over counter meds that will help.I took four days off of work to get past these bad days help plz!!

[@Samantha10887]

+Jon Allen can I email you ? about this im rapidly coming down and scared !

[@greyline1012]

Your comment was over a year ago. How are you now? Peace.

[@notgonnapay]

Jon Allen honestly after the first week or two, I found that regular green tea helps quite a bit with my anxiety; it doesn't go away, but it makes your body and mind feel more up to speed with your anxiety. It certainly makes the chills/sweating more prominent but believe it or not, it's much less bothersome than laying in bed with anxiety.

[@mikeb6410]

Driving actually always helped me take my mind off of the whole situation... it's better than just sitting in your house doing nothing but thinking.

[@jessicagross6007]

Driving and music together...windows down feel the wind. Helps a lot

[@raiderrichard7291]

Driving does help. But I find it hard to get out of the car for gas.

[@JaneCooper190072]

@@raiderrichard7291 lol

[@JaneCooper190072]

@@jessicagross6007 really it does, change of scenery is always helpful

[@jennifercole3840]

Me to.. I used to always say if i could just an drive i could drive id be ok..but i dont know what he came off of theres bo way i could of worked out untill at least 7 days maybe longet

[@chrisperkins5433]

Hello. I'm 5 days clean and the withdrawal process is horrible. I overdosed, and I'm done with it. I Love me and my family. I saw death that night. I've been drinking plenty of water, green tea, cranberry juice. Pepto bismol, night quill. Small bowl of cereal too. Day 5 back to work feeling a lil sluggish but drinking water and vitamins water. Thanks

[@kittybitch5964]

Chris Perkins how are you doing?

[@philipdavidson3232]

Saw your post. I hope you made out to the other side. Good luck. if you relapsed try it again. It happens.

[@manda2005]

I've been clean now 6 years from multiple addictions and still suffer with anxiety and body pain. But recovery is possible . You have to work at it everyday.

[@d.s.j6051]

try google ldn it can help you

[@Laurendaw]

From reading, this man has helped so many people. Rest In paradise you absolute legend. Thank you for the tips. You have given me great help❤

[@melissagray5348]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I am down to my last two Percocet and I'm going to take today to prep for my withdrawal using your very helpful tips. I had to leave my job for 15 years due to my addiction as well as some physical problems, and my anxiety and emotional issues. I want to do this for my family, friends, myself, and for God. I was very naïve when I started taking painkillers I had never had taken any drugs before and I did not realize how addictive they were. I found that they not only took away my pain but they helped my emotional issues which was the worst thing I could've done. So again thank you for posting, and for everyone else out there going through this I wish you luck and pray for your successful recovery. Thank you and wish me luck - Mimi

[@danielwelker1286]

After taking pain pills for 8 years every day I started out stopping by reducing the amount over a period of time until I was only taking 1/4 of a pill every 24 hours. No more pills and it has been 78 hours and I am doing great not Much discomfort. Working out at the gym has also helped.

[@AMPFIELDVISION]

Daniel Welker did you have any withdrawals weaning down like you did?

[@toyonation827]

Daniel Welker did working out help ??? I’ve been stuck on Percocets for 6 months n tomorrow is the first day ima kick this habit ! Bodybuilding saved my life 20 years ago from other drugs . But after a bike accident I was put on Percocets 6 months ago . I’m up to 90-100 mg a day . I’ve nvr taken pain killers , and all I can say is it’s hell ! Working out n bodybuilding saved me before ! It’ll save me again ! Hope your doing ok man and still clean ! Would love to hear how it turned out for u

[@theangry8876]

For some reason a lot of people who find antidepressants dont work opiates do. I unfortunately had to deal with that myself. Things will get better stay strong

[@RelaxxCafeMusicc]

How are you today??

[@luvjasmin]

I've been off oxycodone for 6 months after 5 years of taking it for my knees. I had both knees replaced so I still needed the oxy. I drank a ton of water but food was repulsive to me. Netflix and Gilmore Girls was a huge part of my recovery. I didn't sleep but I laid in my bed in comfy pajamas and watched the 7 seasons of GG. Netflix was crucial to me. I don't work for them fyi. It just helped. Now when I'm feeling the need for oxy I start watching Gilmore Girls again. It helps. I know all if this sounds crazy but it worked for me.

[@AmazonFirestick-qn9bu]

I miss Ryan so damn much. God needed him more than we did and one day will will understand it.

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

Has he died?

[@brij.g.sj.g.je.6182]

@@elizabethtrainer9732 unfortunately yes he has :( to to a blood clot disease.

[@angieforsyth44]

Day 4 nearly complete! Your videos are helping me mate

[@0400Jio]

Angie Forsyth hope youre still clean mate

[@andrespaz4439]

Rip Ryan..He helped so many people..its fucked up

[@michaeli8505]

@@andrespaz4439 what happened to him

[@angiepineda1684]

@@andrespaz4439 he hasnt passed away.

[@andrespaz4439]

@@angiepineda1684 Ryan? Yes Ryan passed away he had a history of blood clots..one got in his lungs and he couldnt fight it off this time..google him...Its fucked. Ryan was so selfless and helped so many people, may he RIP

[@sega_saturn4life590]

I love you Ryan may your soul rest in piece

[@user-sg5gl1gl3s]

Did he die? How? Omg so sorry to hear that

[@snowygrainius9791]

when I used to go through withdrawals I was unable to binge watch tv shows or movies, I could not concentrate on anything let alone sit through an entire tv show... it was horrific... I also had no desire to even play video games

[@mollyazmr]

This is so accurate. Its awful because you can't do anything with yourself

[@user-wr4lg2co6z]

Right...

[@Rhiannoncout]

Same thing I was thinkinng. Can't concentrate on anything. And don't binge on tv show Nurse Jackie, she was popping pills constantly.

[@CoreyHart13]

Right the fucken worst lmao

[@BadgerBabyBoy]

Need some distraction. What did y'all do to try have a distraction?

[@matthewgalati1870]

My Prayers are with you all. My best advice is to constantly talk to someone who had gone through it before. Many of the symptoms such as, smelling weird smells, not sleeping well, paranoia and fear, etc...can ve very mentally scary. It is good to talk to someone who had done through this before so that you know that you are not losing your mind or dying (this is what the mind thinks), you are just going through withdrawal and will feel much better and freer soon. Love all of my fellow recovering addicts and alcholics.

[@elisa_alina6236]

Hey Matthew I feel you brother! For me the worst part has been my stomach I can go to the bathroom 4 to 6 times a day and I’ve been clean from vicodin 52 days and it’s still pure hell! I even have a video on my channel of the hell I’ve been going through. I remember I lost my shit in paranoia at the beginning even though I still have those episodes where I’m thinking I’m dying and I think I still might shit my head is still not right I was thinking maybe I have cancer on my ass I mean I’m just trying to put you in my mentality it ain’t good it’s like walking in a bad neighborhood in my mind stay strong I know it’s hard trust me I cry almost every freaking day I literally went to the doctor emergency room on Christmas day! Because I was certain I was dying they did a CT scan of my stomach and everything showed to be normal but I’m still not satisfied my mind still go to both places if you need someone to talk I’m here for you!

[@matthewgalati1870]

@@elisa_alina6236 Thank you. I know, the worst part is being up all night, sick, and having upsetting thoughts and feelings. I am here if you need to talk as well. God Bless You My Friend!

[@elisa_alina6236]

@@matthewgalati1870 I know bro number is 408-582-4400 text me any time... try some NyQuil it might work how are the chills and the sweats have those gotten down or are they still pretty bad... I will pray for you so hard tonight I promise

[@matthewgalati1870]

@@elisa_alina6236 Thanks. # is 1-917-698-0950 if you ever need to vent..Thanks.

[@elisa_alina6236]

@@matthewgalati1870 ok will do I will check on you! Maybe we can help eachother only we understand that the gates of hell really look like.

[@aaronguinn7108]

I worked after day 2 and Im on day 10 still got sensitive skin a little. The biggest part now is Insomnia, anxiety, and gastrointestinal issues....I worked through some bad days but everyday is a little better now. The best advice outside of this video is to not let up. I know it's never that easy....I wanted to set up a dr appointment and go back on the medication after day 3...it was not pleasant. I dug in and got through the most horrific parts of this nasty drug....and you can too.

[@robertbrice11]

I'm on day 3 right now. I'm feeling like death lol . Been using for about 3 years. Thank you for making these videos and sharing the struggles and good tips to help ease the pain and mental struggles.

[@elseascotty9346]

Bro I’m going to die I swear to God I can’t make it day 3 I’m dying I’m dying I swear to Gos I’m shaking rn in my aunt house I flew to Canada just to go thru withdraw away from my family

[@mindyreyes8]

How are you doing today?

[@urmyfuture1945]

​@@elseascotty9346how are you now? Are you better? 🫶

[@MrBastianLeo]

Oh my.. this is just the first 36 hours, it’s driving me crazy. I couldn’t sleep I couldn’t eat I don’t feel like doing anything, not even talking to my friends. Oh gosh, to whoever who read this, please don’t get hook up with Codeine, the withdrawal symptoms is LIVING HELL.

[@stevennowak247]

MrBastianLeo going thru it now...

[@ajpinero5504]

@@stevennowak247 I'm with u going though it for past week bud stay strong

[@stevennowak247]

Aj Pinero if you need someone to talk to I’m here bro! Its awful

[@ajpinero5504]

@@stevennowak247 ty man I do appreciate it

[@jadelyth7397]

Going through it while the country is in lockdown, just want to sleep. I’ve done it so many times, then just gone straight back to Codeine as soon as possible. It’s wrecking my life and I know I have to do it for real this time.

[@marshafreeman8592]

Thank you so very, very much. This video is very helpful. I'm facing the challenge of no Opioid usage in a few days. I've weaned myself from 4x a day to 2x a day,10mg, by the Grace of God. I were prescribed Oxycodone for pain. I have avascular necrosis and have both my hips replaced and my left knee. I were offered the prescription of a drug you place under the tongue to finish weaning from Oxycodone, but after reading about it and finding out it is an Opioid it didn't make sense to start another. So I am choosing to go through the withdrawal I'm facing. I Pray to Almighty God that in Faith through Christ I'll have the Victory and God my Father all the Glory, in the name of JESUS. I Thank you very much for your help. Bless You. Much Love

[@hashtag3417]

Hi, did you make it out? 🙏

[@charleneashlock7347]

im just coming off of suboxone because of opiate addiction but been on suboxone the last 3 years, was taperring off, then the clinic basically shut down, gave everyone a months worth and wished us luck, I had no luck finding another dr to prescribe suboxone so made what I had left last two months. It's sunday today so took my last dose on thursday night so this is day 3 without it, I was on a low dose was cutting my strips in 16 small pieces and took only when I felt I needed it, which definitely wasn't the way to do it but I did what I could. It's been very hard still, no vomiting or diarrhea but the irritability and restless leg syndrome is a killer too. im finding blasting my music and just dancing or excercising in place has helped, and took a benydrl to help sleep, something thats non habit forming just to be able to sleep a little. It's hard to explain these feelings to someone who has never been addicted to anything of how I feel. I feel like screaming cause I just can't take it. I know I can get through this, I definitely don't recommend going through this alone, when alone or sitting quietly thoughts just run through my head, the first night of withdrawls I literally went through my medicine cabinet looking for anything to just take this horrible feeling but luckily I had already gotten rid of everything, so had to suck it up and get through the first night. Walking helps even if its just in your house but better to try to get out and keep busy if possible. And it feels like my back is breaking, guess the suboxone helped with pain, so I know im feeling aches and pains everywhere, could be more psychological but not sure. At times I feel no energy but cant stand to sit still, the no sitting still wins everytime, I have to keep moving. I wish though I could just sleep till this all passes. Good luck to everyone going through this.

[@macduffin3180]

Charlene will you marry me ?

[@codelicious6590]

Eating is so hard to do- I grow to resent my body for causing me pain because it wants food and yet not wanting to eat. I'm starting day four cold turkey off subs for two years, and it's a nightmare. I've not made it past day five from sub or previously opiates since I started five-six years ago. I don't even remember what feeling normal without meds is like. Feeling capable of functioning in the world without a fix first is something I've forgotten completely.

[@thebrooklyndon]

Swampbutt Stinson, what is DXM?

[@saturns2749]

Can I trade your day four for my day one

[@joecataneo6676]

Swampbutt Stinson did you complete?

[@codelicious6590]

@@joecataneo6676 no. I'm back on Suboxone. I guess for now ive resigned myself to be on the maintenance meds rather than return to the nightmare life of opiates.

[@jaycomayco]

@Kyle Wilhelmsen What were you coming off of? How long did you take the DXM?.and did you stay clean?

[@jcarlo331]

I kicked after a 4 year run on Oxys and dope . I prepped like this , half a Gallon of vodka , 30 Styx of Xanax 100 Immodiums , after day 2 the withdrawals were bad , I did a shot of vodka every 15 minutes for bout 2 hours and ate 2 mg Xanax ..slept for 2 hours woke up drank lots of water ate watermelons and fruits drank more water and vodka 2 more shots ..did that till day 4 , flushed the vodka on day 5 , the Xanax had no effect I was not sleeping at all and had severe hangovers ..so I dealt with it ..ate light food and more fruits and lots of water ..the Xanax makes you whanna eat and drink water ..day 6 Immodiums lots of the,m 60mg every 6 hours ..day 7 I was out ..fealt better ..threw out the Xanax and ate and ate ate ..day 8 I was out and about ..still sluggish and had Xanax withdrawals ..for about a day ..day 9 I was laughing and over it . Day 10 I was in a gym working out . Been clean now 4 years . Those are the physical withdrawals .. After about 3 months the dreams stop ..cause the addiction is so imbedded in your brain that you dream about it for like a month ..then after 3 months your out totally . Takes about a year before your totally kicking ass ..the damage is so bad it took me a year before I was proud of myself in mirror ..I was 137 pounds when I kicked after a year I was up to 190 pounds solid muscle ..I cycled on juice cyopnate and Dianabole and my body sucked it up man ..it needed I did that for 10 weeks cycled off then on later that year ...the steroids helped bring me back from the dead Weak man to a much healthier ripped lean muscle guy . I stopped using it and I'm still 190 and ripped . I'm totally drug free and making a shit load of money , I work out and do martial arts now , I totally replaced the drug with fitness and new gym friends instead of corner friends . I drive a 60k BMW and have a great job . I truly made it . I had it I front of me many times and I walked away . I watch these old withdrawals videos from time to time to always remind me of where I came out of . Watching the agony of the withdraws is a healthy dose of the reality of this monster . Good luck hope that helps

[@leescott2069]

jcarlo331 Wish I could find 30 sticks xannax?

[@danr5105]

Well, I like the water, the fruit but the Xanax and the vodka. I lost a good friend 4 years ago due to opiates and alcohol. We all had rooms with kitchens in a converted motel. Otis lived next door. He laid dead for 4 days before I made them open the door, not a pretty sight. I burned incense for a month, thinking I could still smell his body.

[@Hayden734]

Awesome! Do you mind if I ask what you do for a living?

[@Stolencamaro]

Xanax isnt bad as opiods and if used in short periods u wont be addicted to them thats the point he is trying to make.swolow anything to helps u overcome major issue then u can completely stop .or go cold turkey for a 3-5 days

[@gagikgasparyan2807]

jcarlo331 this is the worst advice you can give me to somebody... 30 styx of xanax is not the way to go bro, you dont wanna be having seizures while you dope sick

[@gillymac9363]

TIP: Grounding. If you can manage, get to a park or shore, remove your socks & shoes & walk on the bare earth. I have Chronic pain from the waist down, & 100mg of gabapenton away from being painkiller free (already done & still withdrawing from dihydrocodiene.) I managed to try this 1 morning it was warm enough with incredible results - I was so buzzed I ran some of the way home for the 1st time in too long! I felt no pain while my bare feet were connected to the ground. It was beautiful. All the best to you all, it's no mean feat✌🏻🙏🏻

[@digemsmacks5690]

Now that IS TRUE.. especially if u can get some thick sand like volleyball court or beach. If it's warm out the sand feels cool and if it's cool out it will feel warm, there is something about regulating your temperature that bit that helps along with those electrical currents.

[@brandondelcox8065]

Clonidine for your blood pressure, trazadone to get a little sleep. Also something for your nausea, forget what it’s called but Imodium works for loose bowels. All of these are pretty easy to get from any doctor. Besides that, if possible, lots and lots of pot. Smoke and edibles, I would suggest. Different types of indica, not as much sativa side. Besides all of that, as many hot showers as you can take. Make sure the shower is clean so that you can just sit in there and let the hot water fall over you, forget what its called but it will be the only place you’ll feel normal. Hydro something or another. One particularly rough withdrawal I took probably six or seven really long showers a day. Don’t be embarrassed, you need to get through this. There is a comment somewhere here talking about embracing the pain as it’s your body coming back to life. In order for me to do this I have to be listening to very loud, very particular music. The music type will be different for everyone but my belief is that drums, and methodical deep bass, the correct voice hitting the right notes, helps push your brain into a sort of... i almost want to say orgasm but it isn’t. Eargasm? I relapsed a couple years ago and because I wanted to keep my job, I switched to methadone. I’m on a sort of rapid detox from it, dropping about twenty percent every week. In my opinion methadone was not worth what it saved me. The withdrawals you go through just from decreasing can be categorized as going through aws, with a few hours of comfort sprinkled in after your dose every morning. I would encourage finding a few days to just take off of work, and kick the heroin. Methadone as absolute last resort. All of that being said, it is going to help if you can get spiritual. Not necessarily religious, just look inside and find the strength that is there. Keep a sharp focus when possible on why you’re doing this, and how it’s going to feel when you can laugh with life and sleep peacefully. You can do this.

[@joshwhite1268]

Don't people who abuse Methadone abuse Clonindine on top of it?

[@_thisGuy_]

i see this video was uploaded in Dec. 2014. BUT for those of you, (like me) who are just getting on the ball now (May, 2016), lets do this ! Summer is right around the corner. Don't we want to be free from this stupid mess we put ourselves in ! And actually have MONEY to spend on ENJOYABLE things this summer haha you know it's the truth... don't kid yourself. It's a 50/50 battle mindset/physical. Don't let anyone tell you, "oh it's all in your head" ... well yes... half of it is. You need to WANT to quit. But let's be serious, the other half (physical), F***in sucks. BE ACTIVE. This guy isn't joking around. You may not want to get up out of the recliner, but just FORCE yourself. Just like he said, even a simple walk around the block for 5 - 10 mins will do you WONDERS. And last but not least... eating healthy. Something most of us aren't to fond of. Say goodbye to cookies, donuts, all that SUGAR ... say goodbye. Don't get me wrong.... treat yourself to a delicious candy bar.... ONCE in a wile. TOO MUCH SUGAR IS YOUR WORST ENEMY. Your blood sugar level will spike, you'll feel like you have some energy (something you've been DIEING to get back) , but then comes the crash. And what will happen is, you'll be looking for that "pick me up" and well... do i need to say more? You can do this, WE can do this. Have faith in yourself... 2 weeks to a month (depending on what/how much) you were taking.... is worth the pain and suffering.... There IS a light at the end of the tunnel. Each day that light will grow bigger and brighter. You are strong, WE are strong.... and have SUPPORT. If you're trying to do this on your own... you can't lol trust me, i tried that... and mentally you just wanna scream to the world "PLEASE SOME ONE I FEEL LIKE I'M DIEING HERE" . People who TRUELY care about you will understand, and try to help, and not judge you on your mistakes... the past is the past... There's a WAY bigger and brighter future a head of you, of US! Hopefully this message to those of you who stuck around to read it all, was a good self-e-steam booster!! WE CAN DO THIS !

[@markieboard7975]

Jeffrey Puleo thank you for this post

[@MVP-sv9ps]

Thank you Jeffrey

[@tomg5187]

Thank you mate

[@courtneycoley8487]

Day 19. Thank u

[@bellepobke6136]

😊 ❤ day 1 of panadiene forte used for pain but I feel it's given more pain tbh. Some words of encourage are needed atm

[@suzanvaughn4522]

Potassium, B6, and movement are your best friends.

[@riffraff1880]

Vikram Singh def can’t hurt!! And for sure it will help

[@chrisyoung3146]

@Vikram Singh yes outside activity is key.

[@seanmulholland7597]

Magnesium is god send

[@isaiahgaither745]

What does magnesium do for you

[@casualfandestroyer2503]

Guys try a banana smoothie with protein peanut butter and a little cinnamon best most refreshing thing ever

[@BmoneyBmoney]

The sooner you can get out and walk or jog the better! You will feel so much better after! Endorphins are real, and light to moderate exercise will improve your situation greatly.

[@benbryer7040]

Crazy this was posted 9 years ago. Found it today. And it helped me today. Great video ur a good man

[@lilylambert9184]

Really good videos, thank you! I'm 3 months clean of methadone, heroin, diazipam and crack. 1 month out of treatment

[@JustAdude291]

thank you so much man for your videos. i'm getting ready to go clean. Hardest thing I've ever faced. The depression is awful, but nothing compares to the physical withdraw. Its like your body is on fire. I've been searching for so many videos on how to be happy, reduce anxiety, whatever, nothing i've read or watched was helpful. No one that has expderienced addiction has any idea what it's like or how to really deal with it. I've been watching your videos now and it's an extrodinary relief that someone can cofirm and relate first had with solid info. Thank you again. So hard, I keep relapsing on hydros and tramadol. I've been clean from tramadol for about a day and a half. It's been a hellish year. On pain pills all this year for a compressing disc and pintched nerve. Hope to get off this junk for real. No one in my family really has an idea of what I'm going through, which makes it tough because there's nothing anyone can do. It's all on myself to get thtough it. Well enough rambling. Thanks for your support and dedication

[@chrispace9800]

It is 5 day fight for most, it will get harder before it gets easier and you will look for any excuse to end it. I took it on as a challenge and i pushed through, activity was my biggest aid. Good luck, i am praying for you.

[@LoserDub]

I hate it when people say they'll support you but then don't really when it comes time , it's just the 3 days your mind tricks you into

[@wanapaint]

Thank you sir,for taking time to reply.I sure will talk to them about it.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Keep in mind that a lot of it is in your mind. Yes, a lot of it. The worse you feel, the more your mental state deteriorates to despair. Continually tell yourself ALL DAY that you are working toward something so much better. Tell yourself that RIGHT NOW, you feel great! You have pain, you have aches, but you FEEL GREAT. Positivity is the one thing that will get you through any addiction even smoking. Your life is going to be GOOD. You will have FREEDOM. Make a gratitude list of everything you look forward to. Keeping your mind busy is so very helpful to keep you from overthinking. Aspirin helps with pain better than Ibuprofen or tylenol for those with arthritis if you can take it. You can ask your doctor for anti anxiety meds to get through it. Anti anxiety meds are a lot easier to stop taking in the long run. GOOD LUCK and KEEP going.

[@larrytate1657]

It’s true the more you think about withdrawing the more it sucks. No matter what you will have symptoms but a positive mind set not focused on how you are feeling helps a lot.

[@WhiteLightningWoman]

Just watching you calms me. Successfully weaned off a few. I had an accident last august, and it all started with that drip.

[@fremont510roxxx]

Rainbow Lightning Woman (?a p)

[@stacyguthrie-witt]

Stay hydrated with water, get imodium, magnesium, CBD oil, weed and valium if possible. Take epson salt baths every couple hours and keep your mind busy. This is how I got through it after being in pain management for Fibromyalgia. Was taking 4 to 6 10mg oxycodones a day. Now I use CBD oil and CBD weed to help my Fibromyalgia starting to feel like the old me after 4 weeks now. Hope this helps. Good luck everyone.

[@macduffin3180]

Stacy witt the fekk your an angel 😍

[@infinitytime2463]

Thank you for your time and help

[@BMarie774]

I still can't believe Ryan has passed. This guy saved lives. He saved a lot of lives. I hope his family can find some bit of piece in the fact that during his life, he did amazing things. He saved lives.

[@ayegramz4084]

Damn did he really ?! I’m assuming OD? That’s horrible RIP

[@jaycomayco]

@@ayegramz4084 No it wasn't an OD. Ryan had a blood clot disorder and ended up having one in his lung that caused him to pass away.

[@courtneycoley8487]

Saved mine

[@CanonPaulHamilton]

Day 2 clean for me. Codeine addiction so nothing too unbearable. Been off and on with it for 5 years since surgery. This time I went to an NA meeting though and it was good to hear I’m not alone. Once I’m through days 3 and 4 I’ll be nearly there....wish me luck guys. Stay strong yourselves.

[@baybeeXdolliez]

What day did you start to feel better and ‘normal?’

[@CanonPaulHamilton]

@@baybeeXdolliez I’d say from day 11, then from 14 onwards I felt great. Meetings are essential to staying clean.

[@esmo8079]

Are you clean bro

[@esmo8079]

@ingravechurches

[@Void-Realm]

I know it was only a mild opioid but did yoi use anything to help durimf withdrawals?

[@adnankaleem2422]

Thanks bro great advice.

[@vrsimulo1234]

300.000 vitamin D3, 20grams vitamin C (spread over 18 hours) 3grams Magnesium citrate (before bedtime) 3 liters water A DAY FOR 1 MONTH TRUST ME!! GOOD LUCK GUYS ❤

[@steveeflynn1]

Exercise!! The one thing I agree on in this video is exercise.. When i was comming off I had to sit at a desk for 10 hours a day, shaking like a leaf in discomfort, as soon as work let out I raced to the gym! Yes it hurt like hell the first 15 min into it but i kept going, cause the way I saw it, I deserved to be punished in pain for being such an idiot for starting something everyone tells you not to do in the first place. But as I continued my workout i felt no pain it all went away i felt great!! And to top it off aftetwards i slept like a bear.. Although when i woke up i felt shitty again but it was less shitty then the day before so i kept going untill i woke up one day and it was gone ..So try it out, you dont have to lift weights but any kind of exercise that gets your heart rate up will work. And remember you have the control of that voice in yourd head. Good luck

[@joshuabapp2402]

I disagree about you sleeping like a bear. In fact its probably 7 days before you slept at all.

[@OoogaBoog]

@@joshuabapp2402 Exactly. Heck the worst one for me I didn't really sleep for 30 days. I would have these 10 minute blackouts where my brain shuts down just to reboot, but no sleep! Most miserable month of my life.

[@davidmays7102]

well put. man exercise sweats it outta u and rebuilds the dopamine in ur brain. I swear exercising for 30 min a day literally cuts ur withdrawal time in half.

[@jessesanchez9893]

@@davidmays7102 ,so I'm on opiates for back injury years ago, I was going to start methadone, because at least I can get it legally..I take 2 -325 mg Vic's per day and 1 bar of xanex, which is 2mg..The xanex is a killer to pull away from..looking for any tips!..thank bro

[@jessesanchez9893]

@Carlos Baez I know right?..damn I can't even walk to rest room last time I tried and failed after 2 weeks cold turkey

[@Illogic10]

Hey Ryan, I have a little over 3 weeks clean now and took calm support to aid me through detox. It was still rough (to be expected), but I managed continue to work through detox. The calm support definitly helped, more so after the first week. I think it mostly helped me control my stress and anxiety levels during withdrawl. I wonder if taking calm support a week before leading up to detox would allow your body to absurb some of the vitiams and be more effective. Anyway, great stuff! I am grateful to have stumbled upon your videos a couple years back. You are a great example of the power us addicts have after accomplishing soberiety and true inspiration in my recovery! Lots of love from Philly!

[@avaparker6704]

CalmSupport.com

[@nicktatters7523]

I was using heroin for twelve years. It was only when I went to Prison I got clean, in a controlled environment. I got through it, it was sheer hell. But like this guy says, stay with it, the withdrawals will soon pass. Good luck guys!

[@stevenbrooks6563]

I've gone thru withdrawals at San Antonio's Bexar County jail more times than I can count. It's by far the worst of indignities, pain, torture and mental anguish you can possibly go thru. Having to detox in a cell with another man is something I wouldn't wish on Satan himself. That's why now when I'm in withdrawal, I can say, at least I'm not in jail.

[@bobbyschult3983]

Man this is one of the best advice I have taken used the most out of everything I've heard. Oh man does it help. And this is from someone whom practically had to drag myself to the shower. Man , clean clothes, feel clean, unbelievable how much better it seems to help.Thank you Ryan.

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

Bobby Schult it’s like smoking a £2 bag lol 😂

[@steveedge5109]

Sound, solid advice. Will help you down the long dark road. Good luck my friends.

[@gina1emo]

Pls everyone pray for me I started my detox today, doin it with pregabs & codeines. Pls everyone pray for me that I break my daily smokin heroin habit after like a decade🙏💖👸🏼💞🤴🏽🔐

[@chrismasterchiefalot6784]

We're u able to do it

[@alexanderarkum4793]

I hope you were successfully little sister theres a real life out here for you 💓

[@damian0766]

codeine? why are you using that to tapper down?

[@gina1emo]

@@damian0766 Cos it’s a milder form of subutex/soboxone. It’s substitute for heroin but a lot easier to cut down & come off.

[@drape-bq8qg]

Much appreciated..... I know you are very busy.... Like all of us... I've also read/researched where there's evidence that opiote withdrawal and autonomic nervous system dysfunction aka autonomia .... which is associated with POTS..... POSTURAL OTHROSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME.... Many people disrupt their autonomic nervous system by abusing opiotes.... and it flares/peaks during Paws.... If you haven't researched this ..... Please do..... Many people go through the PAWS Process NOT knowing OR Realizing THEY May Have Triggered THIS SYNDROME By Abusing...... It would be a great help for those people.... :)

[@butterflybrokenwings2171]

thank you so much for your help and advice

[@melissaanderson4127]

Hey! I just wanted to say thank you for your videos, it was the only thing that got me through my withdrawals! THANK YOU

[@masonlovesroblox]

He died in 2018 of a pulmonary embolism.

[@canogarcia4030]

On my second day to recovery

[@connie5474]

Pray for me please. 25 years taking tramadol for jaw pain . Doctors reducing 6 tabs a day down to 2 tablets a day . I have just entered hell.its hard and im losing my mind .

[@elisa_alina6236]

Will pray for you! Going through it myself feels like the end☹️

[@Rhiannoncout]

It's important too, if you feel something is not right to to doctor. I was on day 4 of withdrawal and felt like I was dying. Husband took me to ER. I had a very bad bladder, kidney infection, was horribly dehydrated and potassium was dangerously low.

[@drwho6908]

I will not exchange one addictive substance for another. Thanks for the tips. Everything is 1 day at a time and you're right about keeping your mind occupied.

[@Pathunter1]

Hello, I have gone through heroin withdrawals many times like 6 to 8 times now, and about to do it again!, love the vids also but I gotta recommend some stuff that helped me before, loperimaid taking doses of that helps with all withdrawal symtoms, and also ibeproufen can help just with aches, but things will still hurt sadly, but I also notice that watching on youtube other people in withdrawal can help make you feel like your not alone and just watching them can help with your mindset, you wont feel alone at all and wont feel like your the only one going through it ! thanks ryan take care bro

[@MrMtz505]

Truly helpful thanks

[@brandone5572]

you are right, loperamide [(imodium) OTC anti-diarrhea] is actually a low level opiate itself that doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier believe it or not so yes it does help, you also can't technically overdose on it, I've taken 8 at one shot and the restless legs went away and I slept like a baby and it really really toned down my other w/d symptoms too

[@tyler8901]

how much are you able to take for it to help with symptoms

[@anthonysopran4342]

Tyler Layton They won't completely go away..mostly helps with stomach aches

[@bobbybobberson3374]

The only symptom ive found loperimide helps with is the shit storms. Tones them down from hurricane levels to just a light gust.

[@dansims3744]

You can do IT!!!! In 5 days you'll be happy you did it. God bless

[@bettygtv1560]

CBD oil had helped a ton with mood, energy and relieving body pains/stiffness through the withdrawal..

[@cywoods60]

what type of CBD oil should I be looking for?

[@thepaleoconservativefortru5707]

@@cywoods60 the type with Weed in it.

[@julesbythesea4462]

What about the gummies?

[@luvjasmin]

@@cywoods60 I order mine from Cbdistilery. I live in Texas so weed in any form is only legal for people with Epilepsy. I've tried several brands and I like the 1200 mg drops.

[@cywoods60]

@@luvjasmin is it without THC.

[@MadaTac1]

R.I.P. Ryan

[@toddkberkan]

Thanks for your effort. I just don't think I can get thru. I have to hear this again. Such a nice voice. Thanks. I am dark.

[@azztek9370]

I’ve been on methadone for 4 years and it’s drastically improved my life

[@vinnydepasquale3207]

Good luck to everyone out there trying to kick may god be with you

[@st1ckyf1ngaz]

Thank you for the tips... I've been tapering Methadone about 16 months now from 95mg down to 2mg where I'm at now.. it's been very difficult physically & psychologically but not unbearable. The more time the body has to adjust has helped but now I'm getting ready to jump at 1mg and any tips I can get are appreciated.

[@macduffin3180]

Stickyfingaz how you doing now pal im on 40ml and cant get past it any tips please bro ✌

[@PraisePursuits]

Thanks for the advice

[@bchester19721]

Listening to your favorite music helps. It helped me alot keeping my mind busy. and watching music videos on youtube.

[@stipekala9458]

bchester19721 hahahahahahahaha

[@larrytate1657]

Why is that funny.

[@sethd7185]

Rest in Peace bud :(

[@da_real_peezy2932]

So sad he past away. Did he overdose ????

[@brutallyhonest8854]

This man is absolutely correct 👍👍👍 my problem is after I’m clean the cravings are insane and drugs is all I can think about

[@DopamineClips28]

This was on my watch later videos. I have been clean from fent for 3 years. Ended up doing to cold turkey. God bless everybody wanting to come off of it and everybody who’s been off of it.

[@star-eu2ok]

Thank you so much for this

[@OmarHuertaDown2Ryse]

2019 I'm ready to change I was happy without them and now I'm depressed if I leave them . I have a question does super B-complex help with detox

[@teddypercival4237]

Day 1 again coming up this Wednesday I can't go more than 5 days. Once went 7 once went 9. WTF!!! I've already done this and had 10 yrs clean! Took NOTHING!!

[@dcartwright2466]

Great video. Going through this again. Very painful and mental torture. The hot showers and baths do work, has to be very hot from my experience but they do help. Stay strong it will get better.

[@bp4682]

10 month free of Codiene. First 3 weeks were the worst.. Leg aches, sweating, restlessness and lack of sleep, lets not forget the shits.... Ive never felt better and glad its behind me 👍

[@cliplast4104]

The muscles pains all through your body and not being able to sleep no matter how hard u try is fkin horrible

[@shaneaguilar4261]

Yeah man its hell

[@tresanotice9458]

LIVING HELL bab

[@emmanuelhart3247]

The worst feeling ever

[@chiefrvg2750]

Any advice you have for me.. everything u type. Is how I feel

[@bradyblack6977]

many people may not kno about this , but there is a tool right here on youtube that can help sooth withdrawl and help you sleep its called asmr. its basically wispering and tapping and crinkling noises that gives you tingles. jus wanted to throw that out there because it has helped me

[@justjashon5267]

Brady Black I watch asmr nightly and it doesn't help my withdrawals. the restlessness at night is the worst part for me I just want sleep

[@JaneCooper190072]

@@justjashon5267 I'd probably throw the phone /computer against the wall. lol

[@zackmori8068]

Very good advice, this guy knows his stuff ,,,he pretty much nailed it as far as my successfull quit redjums,,I would add ween correctly,,it really helps the intensity never git to the hard un barable point ,,u pretty much control how fast u detox and that seemed to help me alot

[@ryanoleary9076]

I miss you so much Ryan

[@alexanderarkum4793]

The advice about hot bathes hit me hard soooo true I must have taken 100 hot bathes the first week of withdrawal....you're dropping wisdom here and I thank you 😊

[@alina16garofalo30]

Me too It started to go really bad for me on December 21 right now of this year that must’ve taken a bunch too they do help a little bit right Hope you’re doing better I’m in the shit hole

[@drape-bq8qg]

Ryan.... Could you please make a video on your PAWS......I know you have gone over it before... But I and many people are still having problems with the PAWS part of recovery.... Please explain in detail what exact symptoms you had while going through PAWS..... ie. Headaches.... brain fog.... anxiety... depression.... Heart palpitations (if you had any)... Imbalance while walking.... sleep problems.... etc. I know you've touched on this before.... But many of us want you to go step by step.... How your 5 months after you got clean went.... what your body and mind went through during this period.....Thanks my brother...... :)

[@stipekala9458]

drape4040 Svsi sam nabroija,njegovo iskustvo ti neče ništa pomoč.svi smo razlićiti,najbitnije jesi li mlad i zdrav prirodno,2 na kolikoj si terapiji,i najbitnije koliko godina,akoje do 3,4,5 god to se može podnit a preko 40 godina i akosi na METadonu nekih 15 god ondati on nemože ništa pomoč savjetom.sve zavisi individualno

[@sydneymiah]

no.

[@MadderMel]

Some very good advice here ! .In particular the idea of getting a bit of exercise , try to get out and about , a bit of shopping , buy yourself something nice , the most important thing though is see it through , no matter what !

[@woody9589]

I was 3 years clean and relapsed at the end of 2019. 4 1/2 years later im one day clean yoday. Maybe ill come on here everyday and imagine someone is listening 🙏

[@nickmartone2350]

any men who have depression get your testosterone levels checked because opiates stop the pituitary gland from producing testosterone, so taking supplemental testosterone can help with depression and energy levels. Also keep some deodorant on you cause the BO stinks from withdrawls.

[@smithenstein79]

ween yourself down weeekly. Then when you are at the lowest dose that you can handle go cold turkey. Sleep it off in bed for a couple of days. Weed helps. Go to the naturopath and get some adaptogens. eg the best ginseng, reishi mushroom etc and power up. get outside and get sun then exercise.

[@danr5105]

I am told that the low testosterone problem starts when your dosage is at or exceeds 200mg morphine equivalent, under 200 mgs and there most likely are other testosterone issues.

[@TD-rp6ii]

I did this and now have millions of problems I didn’t have before because of the testosterone. The test causes enlarged prostate. Which doctors thought was an infection so I was given Cipro. Now I can barely walk due to the Cipro side effects. And it turns out I never even had an infection. I’m off test and off methadone and taking 1mg of subs a day. Struggling to get through every day. By bowels have been horrible I am not absorbing any nutrients from food or otherwise. My eyes are sunken in. Don’t go on test. You can raise your test naturally but working out getting enough sleep and eating right. Let this be a warning.

[@courtneycoley8487]

What about for women

[@slayer666790]

Having access to a jacuzzi seems likely to help? Like at apartments?

[@ryanmccarthy1886]

Listin to you daily love the beard man love from Ireland

[@sethd7185]

He died last year unfortunately

[@parthgodara3167]

I am 86 hours or 4 days clean thanks man.... you get mr my life back

[@canweskipthis4251]

Any exercise you can get. Go for a walk (run), stretch, push ups or the most you can do. Just be careful. Exercise helped me and still does to keep cravings away after a year. It will speed up the process, release natural endorphins which is what you are missing and make you feel so much better. It's just really hard to get started. Good luck

[@robertcesena1925]

I agree with with you 100% I believe that fitness saved my life. Instead of being addicted to pills I got addicted to the iron and seeing my body change. I got to admit the first few months were horrible trying to lift and withdrawals

[@robertcesena1925]

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[@robertcesena1925]

+Ian Mangham you to my bro, stay up.

[@theborg]

Dude.....drink water? I couldn't hold down anything for more than 1 minute without throwing it up! As far as clothes.....go with just underwear, because your going to be on the bowl every 10 minutes.....at least I was.

[@salomesantiana8270]

Today is my first day. Took my last this morning. And I'm already feeling like shit. (Hydrocodone is my drug of choice). And I got some meds from my doc to help me ease this up on me, and if it doesn't work he's putting me in the hospital. Wish me luck! I'm only 22 and I've been doing this since I was 15! Gotta get myself straight!