Major Depression With Opiate Withdrawl Question?
Question by Jeep Girl: Major Depression with opiate withdrawl question?
Hi, Im on day 11 of no opiates what-so-ever! I was on Suboxone film for 1.5 years, and Ive had ALL the withdrawl symptoms, since its day 11; the physical symptoms have eased(insomnia,aches like u got hit by a bus; or wish u would have because then it might feel better,diahrea,cold sweats,severe panic attacks that come out of no where and many more fun things)
I exercise when I can, and take it easy(I religously started going to the gym as my outlet from painkillers) but I go and take it easy. I CANNOT eat, but when I do I eat only fruits and vegetables and drinking ONLY water. Also have been taking Vitamin C pills, and am now on benzodiazapams for the attacks.
anyhow since those have been fading, im MAJORLY depressed, I dont care if I “mix the wrong meds” like benzos,beta blockers and sleeping pills, I have suicidal thougths like crashing my car and just low mood-low energy and want to pretty much take a nap all the time.
I don’t know what to do, I am scared of my saftey I guess. would it be stupid to check myself into E.R for this? I have already been twice for the panic attacks. but I don’t know if I should wait it out because all my other symptoms are fading. and this will to(don’t know if I could wait 2 more weeks)
what would happen if I checked myself in for suicidal tendencies/thoughts.
anything else will help, personal stories, advice, experience…. anything to keep me going! 10 points THANK YOU.
Best answer:
Answer by Jared
If you tell people in the ER you want to kill yourself your going to go straight to a psyciatric hospital for about a week, unless they decide your in need of more intensive treatment then your might go to a long term IC unit. And also i wouldnt mess with any benzos if your recocering from addiction to another seditive drug. The withdrawls are just as bad from xanax as oxycodone and hydrocodone.
Answer by april
Hi Jeep girl, I so know how that feels! I have struggled with opiate addiction for nine years now. I’ve been on suboxone and withdrew from it too. I have gone through Vicodin, morphine and heroin withdrawal too. The worst by far that I’ve had to go through is methadone withdrawal. This time around I’ve been on methadone for seven years straight! I’ve also been on 135mgs of it too. A couple of months ago I began a slow and steady withdrawal. Although methadone maybe hard to withdrawal from, but for people like me that kept finding themselves back again addicted to opiates (over and over) and that need and want a good normal life, its perfect. It saved my life. However, I’ve been on it for long enough now, and that is why I’m getting off of it. Also, all these terrible symptoms you are having (including suicidal thoughts) is all very normal. Hang in there and you’ll make it. You are almost done! However, if these thoughts continue after you have fully withdrawal from the suboxone, I highly advise that you seek professional help. If you do find yourself relapsing, you may want to consitter methadone maintness if its available in your area. Since you have been on suboxone, I’m guessing that it is. benzo’s do help allot with the anxiety aspect of withdrawal.however, you must remember that benzo’s are also very addicting and have awful withdrawal too. I mean, as far as coming off the suboxone, your making a good choice you just have to bare with the awful side effects for just a little while longer. If you’re suicidal thought get worse, you do need to go to the ER. Best of luck to you