Severe abdominal pain after Detox?

How long does it take to detox from being on pain killers for just over a month and what can you do to get through while working and caring for a 2 year old?

• Answer:

  Detox is hard whether you are going through it on your own, or going into a detox facility.It is best to go to a type of facility so a doctor can help you through the detox process, but if you can't, you can do it by yourself. Detox can take a varying amount of time depending on the type of prescription drug. The first step of detox is cutting off your supply=get rid of all of it. don't leave any, you might try to use it. Next is withdrawal. This can be very difficult, and is where many people give up. You may get physically sick, very tired, unable to sleep, and unable to concentrate, just to name a few. You probably won't be able to work, at least at first. Think of it as if you were starting a new drug, at first it might impair your ability to function, but after a while your body will get used to it. Your new drug is a drug free life. Detox can take anywhere from 24 hours to two weeks. With a two year old around you wont want to try as hard. You should find somewhere for him or her to go, at least part of the time. They won't want to be with you. Plan it out don't just decide I'm going to quit now. Make sure you have time. You might want to save up some money for during this time, because you might be unable to work. Reward yourself. if you make it the first day, go out for ice cream. the third day a movie. after a week go out for the day (lunch, spa, shopping, movie with friends (whatever really) When you feel like you no longer are addicted, probably after two weeks, celebrate! have a party. You can even plan the party as motivation. Just don't plan anything major the first week, because it will not be fun.