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Crystalsatreehugger
06-24-2009, 09:59 PM
Hey,

I've been clean now for two weeks, no more sweats, chills or the worst of the "come down" symptoms, but I just have no energy. How long should it take to completely normalize? Or have I just conditioned myself to be lazy.

I would say, on average I was doing anywhere from two or three Loratab tens, all the way to 60-150 milligrams of morphine, or even an Oxycontin 40 or two, a day, over the course of two or three months. Some days none at all (I would not be very sociable during these times, go figure).

I finally did take a morphine 15 today. Not to get high but because my body was aching and I didn't think a 15 would hurt me at this stage of the game.
Felt better for a minute, but quickly went back to just being tired and alittle sore.

Whats the best way to deal? Time? Wait it out? Do alittle here and there? Just not over the top?

The mental addiction for me is not an issue, I've only experience addiction physically. My man was the reason I started using more heavily, though I know I could of always said no. But for some reason I'd get angry if I wasn't doing it with him. I've always been a recreational user but he'd bring it around SO much my body got hooked. He's going to the methadone clinic now because he's addicted in both respects. I on the other hand know I can stop myself.

I guess I just want some idea of how long this fatigue may last. And see if there's something out there that may help.

mastercylinder
06-25-2009, 02:06 AM
time heals and you will get your energy back-i was on pretty long term methadone 120mg--but like you i said im quitting this shit no drug is stronger than me--it took a year of slow detox and even after i felt lousy for about 9 months--but thats a much higher dose than you were on---on herion i found 3 weeks was when i started to get energy back--i think your more along those lines--gotta give those receptors a chance to build back up---youll do it--good luck---btw imo chipping justs makes the shit last longer but im not totally against it sometimes you just need a break---Peace

Crystalsatreehugger
06-25-2009, 07:18 AM
time heals and you will get your energy back-i was on pretty long term methadone 120mg--but like you i said im quitting this shit no drug is stronger than me--it took a year of slow detox and even after i felt lousy for about 9 months--but thats a much higher dose than you were on---on herion i found 3 weeks was when i started to get energy back--i think your more along those lines--gotta give those receptors a chance to build back up---youll do it--good luck---btw imo chipping justs makes the shit last longer but im not totally against it sometimes you just need a break---Peace

what is chipping? Thanks for the advice but I want to understand further. Doing pills? I only found out what "banging" meant like two weeks ago, never would think about doing that to myself, not to judge.

mastercylinder
06-25-2009, 03:40 PM
chipping is using once in awhile---first used for heroin addicts who werent addicted just chipping so they wouldnt get sick:) you can apply it to using pills--i say im chipping morphine even if im just snorting it--not entirely accurate cas real chipping is using the needle---but ive done the needle thing for years b4 so i can say what i want

MrDot
06-25-2009, 03:56 PM
the lazy feeling will subside eventually, soon enough you'll get your energy back don't worry!!