Some Tips for Early Opioid Withdrawal - Percocet Withdrawal

Hello, my friends.
I wanted to share this video tonight, despite the fact that my editing program crashed... So you get to see all the stumbles, mumbles and mind-freezes. (No charge)
These tips are some of the things that got me thru my early cold-turkey withdrawal from 13 years of 150 mgs. of Percocet a day. Hopefully, you find something beneficial to you. Persistence is key. It's all a process, but remember to be proud of ALL progress.
Sending love and strength to you all.
Jason
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[@TheseFourWalls]

Sub to Shane here! kzbin.info/door/yLeePLM44dVziUMJk4t_Hw Hello Friends! I just wanted to apologize for the clear lack of editing in this particular video... My editing software is currently not working. (A word of caution: Ever since I downloaded Stream Labs, so that I could live stream, I've been having technical issues on my channel... And I've heard from several others that they're having issues now as well.) But the mental glitches are all me. 😊

[@chelseacarter3374]

I'm putting an ice pack on my stomach, helping me numb my nauseous stomach. Putting peppermint essential oil in my nostrils, so I can keep inhaling the peppermint for nausea relief.😴😴

[@ambur_2k178]

Yahhhh 5 mths!! So proud of u buddy! 💞💞

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so much, my friend! 💚💛

[@EricBZink]

Great tips man! Love how you are sharing what worked for you because it can help others. Mad support!

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thanks so much, man! People were so kind, sharing support and tips and encouragement with me, so I'm just trying to give some back. Thanks for the support, and for all you do to inspire so many others. ✌👊

[@EricBZink]

These Four Walls it’s a we thing man! Keep making it happen and keep sharing because it makes such a huge difference!

[@acookiecutterstory2897]

I just went back to an earlier video. I can really see the change in you. Glad you pay it forward and make these videos. 😊 keep it up!

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so much! What a nice and supportive thing to say. Thanks for your videos as well, and congrats on your increadable soberity milestone! 💛🌻💛

[@Herofixtv]

Great tips you truly hit the jackpot with this one .

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so much, my friend! ✌😊

[@cosmicgiggler7867]

I feel that with each video you upload, you express your thoughts into words better and better every time :) I love that your cat made their guest appearance in this vid, made me smile pretty hard. Luna just came to circle around your area then dipped out. 😂🙏 Great tips and advice, never heard about the raw potato before bed thing, very interesting. ☯️✌️

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so much for saying that! I felt like an awkward mess when I realized I couldn't edit. :) Thanks as always, for the support. (And for acknowledging Miss. Luna's spotlight-stealing Mic drop.) ✌😊

[@z7a0c7k]

I really appreciate some of the advice you have Jason. I go from sub to oxy and back to Suboxone again. It’s definitely a mental battle still. I can’t get as deep into recovery as I’d like. I just need to learn I can only have one or the other. I feel selfish for sure. We have to reflect on these things. It’s hard. Much love to you though man I know your a good person. Cheers.

[@TheseFourWalls]

Hey friend, thanks so much for your comment. I understand the struggle. With reflection will come clarity. Once we commit, and put in the work, things start working FOR us and not AGAINST us. I have faith in you. Be proud of all progress, no matter how small it feels... And be kind to yourself... This recovery shit ain't easy. 😊 We fall, but as long as we get back up and continue trying to advance forward, it's all good. Much love and respect! ✌

[@heartslove1942]

Good job with the links in your description. I will turn on post notifications. Hopefully YT will send it out.

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you, my friend. 😊✌ Yea, KZbin notifications haven't been working great for a lot of people lately.

[@heartslove1942]

These Four Walls nope. The only advice I was given was to turn the bell icon off then back on again. If helped some people. She lost her account and that’s what YT suggested. It did seem to help. I’ve come back to accounts and had the bell turned off & others have said the same, but that was a few months back. Definitely don’t get all of my reply’s to posts though. Sometimes I have to go back to comments to see replies. It’s crazy...

[@TheseFourWalls]

@@heartslove1942 Hi Annie! Just checking in to see how you're doing. I hope all's been well. I've been a bit under the weather lately, but I'll be back in the "swing of things" hopefully by tomorrow. Hope all's well, friend. 😊💛✌

[@heartslove1942]

These Four Walls hey Jason! I’ve been wondering how you were doing! I chatted with George for a bit and had a couple other people pop up into live streams. I’m a little disappointed with myself because I’m not back at work really yet. I’ve done a little, but not like I could. I still feel like I’m gettting into the habit of being human again, so I’m trying not to be too rough on myself. But at the same time challenge myself. We have mothers days, 2 family bdays then Father’s Day coming up. So I got a mother’s day present for my mom and a card for my sister. It made me happy to have $ to buy things and foresight to order a couple things online even. The only thing is, I’ve forgotten every ache used to be hidden. Now it seems in full force. I still got out yesterday and ran my errands, but it’s like my list is cut in 1/2 and then I’m exhausted and I’m tired the next day. It’s 10:39 A.M. and I just woke up. Yesterday I was up at 7 or so, but everything still takes a lot out of me. We did go out of town last weekend with a friend for the first time because of an event by the house. That was fun. That said, I made 6 weeks I think....my next goal is 50 days. I found an awesome saying about all the KeyTag colors for NA. It’s just a cute saying for each one. It matches up to my app, so I’m happy. Sonia (from Nicole) and I are sharing books. I have the Big Book nicole is using and she has the NA 12 steps book, so we are sharing, scanning the first couple chapters and sharing them. It took 3 weeks at least to get the book in... How are you doing? How’s this week going for you?

[@Blondie727]

Great information 👍💜

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you, my friend! 💛💘💛

[@TheBipolarOg]

Jason- Very moving video, and so thoughtfully done. Raw and truthful, like my own videos, and if society is going to get the (real) help it needs both from getting through addiction- or past stigmas, they need more people like you.

[@TheseFourWalls]

I agree! Thank you so much, for your kindness and your comment. Also, thanks for helping erase stigma and dole out some hope, through your thoughtful (and thought provoking) videos. 😊💛✌ Have a beautiful day!

[@TheBipolarOg]

@@TheseFourWalls Thank you! You too! Smiles from Santa Barbara 🌺

[@shutitupnlisten]

I hope your doing good still sincerely your word means a lot to a lot of people keep up the good fight my guy!! you got a lot of support on your side its hard to get off opiates I know from experience I wish none of us had to go through this shit! But someone once told me what's life without pain because without pain you cant truly appreciate happiness

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thanks so much for this comment, my friend. You're absolutely right, we wouldn't know happiness without pain. Getting hooked on opiates was so easy... Getting off them was hard. (You're never more aware of each second passing, then when you're withdrawing) And living the sober life now falls somewhere in the middle. I had no balance before. Life, deep in my addiction, was misery 24/7. It wasn't even life. Now I can figure out what's next for me, and it's a nice feeling. Thanks for the supportive comment.

[@shutitupnlisten]

@@TheseFourWalls anytime thanks for the great content

[@randomlyval3062]

I literally watched all your videos and wanted to cry cause I feel like I could never get clean cause I have no support and I’m a mom and I just keep using but I have panic disorder and depression and before I saw you videos I was feeling hopeless and I stumbled across your videos someone who has the same or had the same addiction as me with similar personality traits and it has really made me feel like I can actually do it I don’t even remember who I was before i started using I feel like I am scared to find out sounds crazy but I feel normal when using and I’m scared just scared but I just wanted to say you gave me hope and I’m proud of you even tho I don’t know you I’m proud because no one really knows what it’s like to be an Addict congrats on your sobriety I hope I have the strength to become clean and sober . Also I’m your #620 subscriber 😇

[@TheseFourWalls]

We all have more strength than we know. I never thought I'd have any clean time.... 6 months later, life is so much better. But, it's still a tough journey. I believe in you, and I'm proud of you too, for facing the fact that you've got to do something. Build up your support, even if it's virtually. I'm always here to talk to. When you're ready, I'll be here, without judgement. Much love. 🌻💛✊

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thanks for subscribing, and for your kind, congratulatory words. 😊✌

[@TimelapseExperimentals]

Thanks for all the videos you have made, they are very encouraging Im currently trying to taper down a bit before i make the jump, down to 40mg a day from 120mg so far on my own, the mornings are uncomfortable but im staying dedicated to the taper

[@TheseFourWalls]

Good for you, my friend. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@candiceyoung8244]

I think ur doing so well,congratulations,,amen about the sleep,u nailed that,it something that is so elusive in withdrawal,maybe the thing that i had the most trouble with, that and eating,,,great advice,thank you ❤

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so much, Candice, for your continued kindness, encouragement and support. 💚💛💚

[@candiceyoung8244]

@@TheseFourWalls you're so welcome 😊💜

[@MyBenzoHell]

great advice bro ! #day1's

[@TheseFourWalls]

#day1's!! 👊✌😊

[@katieburke2902]

Congratulations to you Sweetheart...♡

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you, my friend. 🙏💛🌻

[@Staceypotterphotography]

Thx, very helpful.

[@TheseFourWalls]

You're so welcome, friend! 🙏

[@hogan7254]

Looking good ❤️

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you, my friend! I'm feeling good! Hope you're well, too. Thanks for the kind comment. 💛

[@devinrodriguez227]

Jsut how you talking I can tell you been through it😕💯 this benefited crazy bro thank you

[@TheseFourWalls]

You're so welcome! I'm really glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching, friend, and for kindly commenting. Wishing you the very best. 💪☺✌

[@JuditaHoffman.]

Hey Jason! I'm your 555th sub. Maybe you remember me from Jaunt's channel (I'm her internet wife lol, and also a mod on her channel, to make sure that her trolls are weeping in agony jk. There's one troll only :) This was my first video of yours, that I was checking out and I like your soothing voice and everything you've said is on point. About that very, very thin raw sliced potato - I was pretty much surprised that you knew about that. It was an old, very "old school" of methodological use of "herbal remedies". And raw potato was prepared like that for kids with epilepsy, or any neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, or convulsions, to ease up on their bodies. It's very good "trick" for RLLSindrome. That thing with something frozen, is also very smart, I hate how blood pressure goes up and down in a manner of second, switching body temperature like crazy, ugh. I was never a fan of that comparison with flu, times I don't know how much, because that's simply NOT the case. With flu, you can sleep all the time and who cares. With that crap, you are very well aware of every single second of the day, AND the nights... ugh, FFS I don't wanna even start. For my first withdrawal, I was thinking that I'm losing my mind, I didn't even know what withdrawal was (I'm professional ballet dancer and my dr. hooked me up on opiates, after 3 surgeries, etc, you know the story). I'm going to watch the other of your videos now, I'm intrigued teheheh. Oh, and I adore cats, your lady Luna(you know that means Moon, right?) just had to show up to tell us "He's mine, and you're nothing." lol, I love their little quirks. Sorry for the longest ranting ever.

[@TheseFourWalls]

Hello Judita! Yes, I remember you from Jaunts live streams, it's hard to forget such a beautiful name! Thank you so very much, for your kind, thoughtful, supportive comment! If it weren't for my increadable subscribers, I wouldn't have known most of these tips/tricks, so the credit certainly goes to them. Thank you so much for stopping by, and checking some of my other videos out. The advice, encouragement, support, love (both gentle and tough), motivation and care that so many strangers have been generous enough to share with me has been a humbling experience (to say the least). And now, in every way possible, I want to give back freely what was so freely given to me: hope, love, and support. 🌻💛

[@JuditaHoffman.]

@@TheseFourWalls Thank you, I appreciate when people take some time to respond. And you are so sweet in your comments, always. We'll "see" each other at her stream again soon. Have a great day, my new friend :)

[@MaineReactor]

Thank you for the shout out Jason and trust me I thought the same as you did when someone told me about the potato trick! It definitely works though which is why I recommended it to you. I know I was willing to try anything at that point! Thanks for the video man! I don’t do much for editing either bro, it’s the message that matters to me! You’re helping a lot of people Jason. Keep up the amazing work and know that I am very proud to be your friend and to watch you continue to do so well in your recovery!

[@TheseFourWalls]

Hey man! I just remembered to include the link to your channel. Thanks for being an inspiration, and thanks for the potato facts too! 😊✌👊

[@heartslove1942]

Shane Jay I subbed to you shane

[@TheseFourWalls]

@Shane Jay Was the first person to shout me out on his channel, and identify with me. He helped me believe I could do it... He's great. 👍😊

[@MaineReactor]

Thank you Hearts Love! ❤️❤️

[@MaineReactor]

Thank you Jason!!! I appreciate you!

[@honor2798]

❤️❤️

[@TheseFourWalls]

🌻💘🌻

[@marcuscorralez9219]

I’m on day 2 !

[@gittae8725]

❤️🌻

[@TheseFourWalls]

🌻💚🌻

[@miriamhavard7621]

555th!!!! KEEP going, keep going, KEEP GOING!!!! 🎆🌟🎆🌟🎆🌟🎆🌟

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so very much, Miriam! I greatly appreciate you subscribing, and your supportive comment! I subscribed to you as well. 👍✌😊

[@miriamhavard7621]

These Four Walls THANKS, dude!!!! I feel like we can ALL lift each other UP, so why not? 😊☺

[@PooDotStinkPants]

#LIKE24. *Excellent video, you have a very engaging personality. We wish you the best in overcoming life's struggles. We wish you good fortune and have a wonderful day.*

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so much, for your supportive comment! I greatly appreciate the kindness, and I wish you a wonderful day as well! ✌👍

[@realcanadiangirl64]

Hi! One trick I found thatreally worked well for me was to take 6-10 Immodiums every 6-8 hours. It really makes you feel more comfortable. I also drank a lot of chicken broth.

[@xStarblazer]

Oddly this time Imodium set me back. Like other times it’s been a god send, this time I feel like I’ve just delayed it. I’ve been messing with an on/off loperamide (immodium) routine and it definetly helps, but it’s been like 11 days, I used (I know) on day 9 but if it’s just once it’s usually fine, and night of day 11 I went to bed and needed to get up and rush to the toilet because I was so naseous, and today I woke up (day 12) with typical mild withdrawal symptoms (hot/cold, not comfortable even laying down, sneezing, restless, the usual) Almost like I hadn’t stopped using at all the preceding week+

[@heartslove1942]

There are so many people that will benefit from this. You are doing such a good deed. What editing program do you use, if you don’t mind me asking. I do photography, but want to learn how to edit too, though I’m not much of a talker. I have a camera & iPhone, and basic photography editing programs, but just iMovie for editing videos rn and I haven’t figured it out all the way.

[@TheseFourWalls]

Thank you so much, for the continued kindness and support. I use Power Direct for my editing, but for some reason it's not wanting to work with Stream Labs (which I downloaded to be able to live stream.) And now I can't get Stream Labs off my computer. So, it's a hot mess. 😂💛

[@heartslove1942]

These Four Walls oh crap! Yeah, good luck with that. I hate fighting with programs. I have an older MacBook, and it does not work well with editing programs AT ALL. But yeah, for donations, having a program not involving the stream lab might be best. I don’t want to download it! They have some apps where people can give a one time tip. Kofi is one, I think...

[@TheseFourWalls]

Oh my goodness, I didn't even realize people had an option to donate with stream labs. That's actually embarrassing, lol. At 5 months sober, I couldn't accept anything from anyone but advice and support. ✌ Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[@heartslove1942]

These Four Walls oh, crap, idk! It was brought up in a donations conversation!!! Kofi is one of the tipping options though, separate from stream labs. “porcelain” on YT uses it. It’s in her description box. But hey, maybe worth a google search!

[@TheseFourWalls]

@@heartslove1942 ok, I just made sure I have donations disabled. I appreciate you bringing that to my attention, cuz I would have felt sooo uncomfortable getting "tipped" from anyone. Lol. I am just starting out, in every way, and wouldn't feel right about it, at this point. 😊💛

[@jaimereynolds258]

Look at that adorable smile in the thumbnail 🙂

[@TheseFourWalls]

You're too kind, my beautiful friend. (Hope all's gonna go well for you tonight, and you can have a nice quiet evening. 💕😊 Much love, Jaime!) Ps - Glitch was AWESOME! Thanks for suggesting. I binged it in two sittings. 😜💛

[@jaimereynolds258]

@@TheseFourWalls I did the same thing! I watched the fuck out of it LOL. I don't usually watch shows, because they just keep going and going, but I don't regret watching this one. The one sexy rough looking guy that came back......meow. Has a face I could sit on all day LMAO If you haven't watch Santa Clarita Diet yet, watch that next. Super fun

[@TheseFourWalls]

The looking guy... Yass ma'am, I'll take two please. (Or at least a good two hours.) Lol. And yes, me and my brother watched Santa Clarita Diet. I love that show! It's friggin Halirous!

[@jaimereynolds258]

@@TheseFourWalls Very sad that Santa Clarita got cancelled and won't be back for a forth season. It got announced two weeks ago and I guess people are all crazy and pissed and cancelling their Netflix. People are dumb. I got bored the other night and started binge watching the 4400. Just finished it today. It ended up getting cancelled so it just leaves off with a cliffhanger. Pretty fun show.

[@TheseFourWalls]

I'll have to try that one too. I've been in a bingy mood. :) Thanks for the suggestions. Talk soon, my friend. I'll email you tomorrow. (And yes, I wish Santa Clarita Diet could've went for at least one more season. Drew Barrymore cracks me up. And so does Timothy Oliphant, the guy that plays her husband.)

[@rockinroberta9925]

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[@TheseFourWalls]

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[@estynista4507]

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[@TheseFourWalls]

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[@leanedoutrecordz1073]

U there

[@BigE-qx1jb]

I’m having the hardest time sleeping, twitching, jerking legs . I have the hot and cold feeling and I’ve been on every prescription painkiller since 1997 for a work injury than surgery. I’m not hungry or thirsty, I’m really worried about what will happen next

[@TheseFourWalls]

I promise you, it gets better. Just take it nice and slow, and make sure you build up a support system around you. Eat as healthy as possible, as often as possible. (Salmon, blueberries, green veggies, lots of water, and fresh fruit will help heal you.) I know it's hard when your not hungry, but your body and brain need the fuel to help you fight. 💪😊✌

[@SAMEntalhealth]

I mean buprenorphine takes it away

[@heartslove1942]

I am rewatching this. For “early recovery,” how far into recovery would you say this is? a week, a month, a year?

[@heartslove1942]

I just see things, like the distraction techniques, & are very relevant still. Just curious. I was wondering you could do one of suggestions within the first couple months. Or is that too varied from person to person? Thanks, jason

[@TheseFourWalls]

The early recovery tips helped me a lot thru the first 3 months. Now, it's just more a mental battle. After about 3 months, then I began dealing with the post acute withdrawal symptoms (P.A.W.S) which I'll be doing a video on how I'm handling the random symptoms I get at 5 months sober. (Plus, just dealing with how crazy life can get, sober, is so tough at first... Then, something shifts. You're not numb anymore, and you just start having moments of feeling more alive than you have in a long time. I dunno, that's how it's been for me. First months the worst, 2nd and 3ed get easier. By the fourth and fifth, I've been able to start getting back into the swing of things a bit better. It's all a process. Keeping calm was the most important element of it for me. Stress tenses us, raises our blood pressure, ups our adrenalin, and so on... So keep that in mind. It makes recovery much harder. If you ever need support or advice on what might have helped me, I try to respond to every comment. 😊🌻 Super proud of you.

[@heartslove1942]

These Four Walls thanks. I appreciate this. I’ll look into PAWS, and see more about this. I know stress was a trigger for me, so right now I have the luxury to not work right now. I’m going to try to go on 2x this week. That’s my goal, but it won’t be very long. But I swear that’s helped me. It took two weeks for my brain fog to lift. And for the last 3 days, I’ve had happy days! Which I am so, so thankful for. I’m just a little scared of crossing over into new months, as I have some responsibilities I need to ease back into. But I need to not rush it. I’m making goals each week with Nicole, but transitioning back into going into work every day again has me nervous. I’ll talk to her more about it tomorrow, I guess. Journaling has helped me sort my thoughts. Sometimes I have to write out my prayers even, as my concentration isn’t the best. But I’m working on a morning routine and waiting on my big book to come in.

[@heartslove1942]

These Four Walls also, Sonia from chat told us about 2 apps you need immediately. “I am sober” and Keytag for NA apps. They both have the date count. I’ll look up the name. The first one had a daily motivational quote but also tells you the $, time you have saved! And the time clean down to the minute. And there’s a chart for your feelings for the day and notes. It’s awesome! Plus no one trying to sell me anything yet

[@TheseFourWalls]

Awesome, I'm gonna check those apps out! They sound amazing, thank you for telling me about them. ✌😊

[@chelseacarter3374]

Drinking potato juice is also good for stomach acid issues, indigestion, etc.

[@TheseFourWalls]

Hope you're feeling a little better today, friend. 😊🌻

[@chelseacarter3374]

@@TheseFourWalls Still nauseous, but I have a doctor's appt. about my wrist. So tired!😑😴

[@TheseFourWalls]

Sorry to hear you're still experiencing nausea. I really hope your doctor's appointment went ok, and that you're feeling a little better now. Sending you some positivity! 💛

[@chelseacarter3374]

@@TheseFourWalls Doing an extension off work. Went to a health food store, and got apples, white potatoes and sour cream, carbonated water, and some raspberry sherbet.

[@chelseacarter3374]

@@TheseFourWalls took a nap earlier, ate some white potatoes with sour cream, then full body detox scrub bath!😃 I feel a lot more normal!😃

[@2koolpurge516]

When are you going to post again

[@TheseFourWalls]

On the 31st of this month, I'll be back with a new video. Thanks for your patience, my friend. ✌

[@mykeljohnson7052]

I’m on 2 on cold turkey I feel like hell🤕🤒

[@TheseFourWalls]

Fight on, my friend. Life with the chains on isn't life - it's more an immitation. I believe in you, friend. We've all got more strength than we know. 💪🙏

[@leanedoutrecordz1073]

Bro u still thete