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Clean for two weeks
For the last two weeks my hubby has been going through some bad withdrawals after he stopped with his Oxycontin medication. He’s been lowering his dosage over a period of time and now, after being on Oxycontin for about 3,5 years, he is completely off it. I am so proud of him that he managed to get through it. He’s been having lots of hot and cold sweats, muscle pains and other withdrawals, but he stuck with it and now he’s ‘clean’ for 2 weeks.
Next on the agenda for him is to quit smoking cigarettes. As a non-smoker myself I can’t wait for him to stop. I hate the smell, I hate the health problems it can cause and I hate how much those d*mn cancer sticks cost. He was thinking about doing a detox program and colon cleanse to give his body a kick start to better health. I can only applaud him for it. I know it’s been a difficult time for him, but at least he’s now starting to do better.
After seeing him go through it I can now better understand how difficult it is for people to stop with any type of drug, cigarettes or alcohol.
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July 18th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Glad to hear that your hubby has been off Oxycontin medication for 2 weeks. And I am also happy to hear that he is quitting smoking. He will need a lot of support, which I believe that he will definitely be getting it from you. Wishing him all the best!
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July 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
That is good news. It must have been so hard for him to get off such an addictive medication. 3.5 Years is a long time, so kuddos to him. I hope he will feel better now.
July 18th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Congrats to your husband, and best of luck to him when he tries to quit smoking!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 4:17 am
This is wonderful news that he is having success, and that you are there for him. My father went through alcohol rehab last year, he is now 15 months sober and a changed man. He still struggles though, and he has yet to give up smoking.
My husband does not have addictions but he does have health issues that cause me great concern…he still won’t listen and let the doctors do what they need to.
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July 19th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I don’t know what your husband went through, but I DO know a lot of people who are addicted, mostly to food, cigarettes, or alcohol. Anyone with an addiction of any kind needs support and kindness to encourage quitting, and I truly believe that some people just have “addictive personalities.” Those are the ones that have to fight the hardest.
I hate smoking, too. It’s ugly and smells, it’s a slavery, it’s expensive, and it kills people. Nothing nice or redemptive about it!
I hope your husband will soon be enjoying good health! I know your support will go a long way in helping him find it.
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