Monday, June 15, 2009

Oxycontin Withdrawal

It's far too early for me to be awake, but I can't sleep. I went to bed at about 1:00 this morning, and I slept until 3:00, but it was all downhill from there. I've been suffering ever since from muscle spasms and restless limbs, both symptoms of Oxycontin withdrawal, which can begin only 6 hours after you skip a usual dose. Maybe my body knew that this was coming, allowing me to take 2 naps yesterday. This is unbearable. I keep kicking uncontrollably, and I can't lie still to save my life. I actually caught myself beating one of my arms just to try to get it to stay still at one point. I didn't even feel the pain, just the restlessness. According to some stuff about Oxycontin withdrawal that I've read online, the symptoms significantly decrease after a week, but I can't imagine a week of sleepless nights and my limbs flailing all over the place. I've made the biggest mess of my covers from all the movement, and Goggy is going to wonder what in the world happened when she wakes up and sees all these blankets strewn about so haphazardly. I need sleep badly. I read early on that Oxycontin is like heroin, and it's so true. Right now, I feel like a druggie trying to kick the habit. I want more just to get rid of this restlessness, and yet I know that I can't allow myself to take anymore if I ever want to get better. I'll just lie here, I guess, or at least try.

1 comment:

  1. Oh no! What an awful feeling! I really can't imagine!!! I guess it might be a good thing that you are at Goggy's for a few days. And SO sorry I haven't been able to comment on your blog all weekend - we were at the beach where we do not have internet access in the condo - so - no reading scoliotastic! I myself have been going through withdrawals! Of course, I am so excited about taking some time this morning to "catch up"! I had a wonderful time at MFN and we DEFINITELY have to do it again - or perhaps a "jam"boree!!

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