Getting Prepared Before Opiate Withdrawal 

"I don't care if you ever look at me again. I did my job." Yes you did Ryan. Miss you.

The temperature change was awful, everything about withdrawal is awful...but the cold sweats and RLS was the worst for me personally.

Ryan you are awesome. I'm going start tomorrow night. I took Friday off so I'll have Friday and the weekend to do this once and for all. Listening to you makes it sound so much easier and it pushed me to definitely start this weekend. I want to be clean by the summer. I tried it before around 6 months ago and went back. This time it's going to be for real and forever. It's nice to know they're are people out there like yourself that really care about others. Thank you very much for this video.

So I have been in pain management for 10 years and have pain all over due for meck surgery and Nerosurgions don't want to touch my back ( 3 tier fusions ) I hate these meds and don't want to be on for the rest of my life! I have been watching several videos to prep for the war ahead of me. Thank you for sharing and encouraging God Bless

I’d have to say your videos are among the best for fighting through this thanks man you’re the man!i appreciate it

If you don't have Netflix or Hulu, use couchtuner.city for basically every tv show out there! :)

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look up dopesickjoel on youtube. It's what got me through some withdrawl

Im just entering my with withdrawl. Watching Ryans videos are so inspiring. His family must be so proud RIP Ryan

I honestly can say watching him just makes me stay strong..

I've just found this channel and sooo sorry to hear 'Ryan' has sadly passed away. Such a nice dude. From Glasgow, Scotland ❤

Stay away from Methadone take ur 3 to 5 lick and move on don't go down the Methadone Path!!! Been there done that

I found your videos while going through withdrawal. It made me feel safe & gave me HOPE. I had never experienced it before or known many people who had. And to be honest couldn't find much on it when I looked- I loved your videos because they were honest. And they didn't just say what happens when you come out the other side- you cover using, withdrawal, and coming back to life. You are priceless Ryan. Thank you. 4 months clean & I'm still watching your videos. Reminding myself of the danger the pills did to me, my family, & the war of withdrawal helps me to stay living with the living. ;)

tbh idk how ppl shower and take care of themselves in withdrawal i legit couldn't shower till day 4 when i took a subutext and i still wasnt 1000% comfortable but yea you just stink from the constant stress sweat/ BO idk how ppl even have the energy to watch movies i just lay down and died for 3 days pretty much lol sober and clean now thats all that matters

I watched his videos for 17 days straight when I was WDing!! Without him I do not think I would have made it through it!! This guy is a legend!! He also served in Naval Special Operations and was a part of SWCC!! RIP Ryan you have helped many!!

Never watched this video before but i prepared myself with a list. Day 3 and going. Thanks buddy

I was very successful. worked for UTC Aerospace systems here in Tempe Arizona. married to my wife for 9yrs 2 kids I'm about to loose and sold all of my stuff guns,jewlery,audio TVs you name it for oxycodone for one little 2hr high I'm sick of it and want to stop I'm 29. so I don't want to do rehab and get stuck on Suboxone or that crap ive seen friends get hooked on that I just want to ride it out if you guys knew half the stuff I sold it would make you sick makes me sick I just need help and I'm glad I'm watching these videos it's helping me commit. 7yrs dirty 1 day clean :(

Omg can’t believe he passed away such a great strong person RIP, hope his family is ok

RU-vid!!!!MAKE THIS GUY PARTNER!!!!!HE IS HELPING SOOOO MANY PEOPLE!!!!

You have to stay busy man stay busy as much as it feels like it's going to kill you to get up and move find something to do stay busy stay busy stay busy

I think it's also important to also shower/bath on at least an every other day basis if not EVERY day. I'm all in favor of laying in the rack and taking it as easy as possible, but, I find that when I haven't bathed in a couple of days, I feel worse and feel worse about myself. As soon as I shower or bath and "get clean", I'm in a much better place, mentally.

I’m entering methadone withdrawal and while it sounds like he was talking more about short-acting opioids, these videos are helping me psyche myself up. I’m so sorry to hear he passed. Wish you were still making videos, friend. Thank you for all of the ones you shared with us!

Wow..you are truly an incredible inspiration... I wonder how many lives you've saved man seriously. Those people who just need enough encouragement to get them through

withdrawl is one thing, its the PAWS that gets people. as myself to relapse.Post acute withdrawl sucks so bad, a month can go by, you feel all right and then, BAM! your having withdrawl symptoms, or depression. So this is a major deal that when you decide to put yourself through this thing, expect PAWS, its just part of the brain trying to get back to normal.best of luck to all. And Netflix episodes of Star Trek really helped me. lol

I really like to listen to you. I am a recovering alcoholic in intensive outpatient treatment. So I have run into opiate addicts and it scary. Thankful to have found your videos. I will pass on to some good people really struggling with opiates. Thank you

Hahah the FUNK the stink lmao so true bro!! One night of sleep just cuz of xanax and you wake up smelling sweaty cheese. I know oh too wel

Great advise-also get your mindset prepared..the mantra of 'no matter what happens I'm simply going to get through it, this is my life and I'm taking it back'! Big love to anyone out there getting ready-it is SO worth it, simple normal things give you more pleasure than the drugs ever did!

I went a day and a 1/2 a few days ago with no pills until next dr visit and I thought I was going to tear myself out of my own skin! This shit is horrible it’s way worse than the pain that I’ve been taking the pills for for ten years!

Good pragmatic advice brother...I've been there.

5 days in withdraw and I'm still getting shocking pain down my body, mostly my spine. I can't sleep and my stomach is all twisted. I went to detox but left after 3 days and now I'm kicking at home. I'm an emotional wreck and can't stop crying. I never wanna touch another opiet again. I've been doing them for 2 years and my life is going nowhere since. Just hoping the withdraw symptoms go away soon. The pain is unbearable but I know it will end at some point. Just found your channel and it's giving me some good insight on what to expect after this shit is through with. I keep telling myself to stay strong and so far so good but this pain is killing me. Man what I would give for a full.night sleep. Thanks for the vids Ryan.

I know about “The funk” 🤣 Rest easy brother

what helps restless legs ?? that's alone of opiate users most frustrating symtom

Your statement about realizing that at some point, people who get clean may never want to see your face again is another example of your SELFLESSNESS in your mission to help others. You’re not doing this for fame, recognition or accolades. You do this for 1 reason: to HELP. But seeing your videos is a reminder for some, of the first moment they came across your Channel and you let them know that they are not alone...and this “Ryan guy” ‘knows exactly what I’m going through.’ That moment you connect with the viewers can never be forgotten.

Started withdrawal from Imodium yesterday. Started Imodium in 2013 to get off opiates and developed a addiction to a Imodium. I’m documenting my process on here

Third day tapering off. I feel uncomfortable and sweating like crazy. Two years of this 325. hydro. three time's daily. I will Fight ,and try to make it. I'm in pain most of the time. but sitting here I had to get up stay busy if you can. I made brownies yesterday ... wasn't the best but it helped my mind . today has been OK so far ,but I know the day's ahead will be a crazy time. because I have tried this before and relapse is a Bitch......it's so much harder. just stay strong my friends and let's get this nasty drug out. Thanks for listening to me.

You have 1or 2 depressed days. Then, no sleep for 7-21 days. Don't fight it, dude. Accept it. Keep busy by going to aa na meetings ALL DAY LONG! Just to get out of the house and be around people. Okay? This dude is scaring, you !! Methadone IS THE WORST !! Good luck with THAT SHIT, man !!!

The phone number is really the # 1 factor.... when I started methadone I had to do that.... still haven't gotten off the methadone at 235 mg a day now but eventually I'll be off.... but it's alot better than being on the streets & on dope....

am 9 days into self detox tonight I feel unwell mate your video just helped me slow down my palpitations but this is hell as Ave stopped using tremadol and gaberpentin plus a was taking a lot

Vitamin B6 and Panax Ginseng is a good combination to take during withdrawal.

You're a cool dude Man, thanks for these. Day 3 here for the 100th time. Sitting at work. I'll write in if and when I get through this.

Here i go again.... Trying to quit, going through withdrawals again. Ive been steadily preparing myself to do this for weeks. i went from a $100 a day habit to $20 bucks, i went from using every 2 to 4 hours to every 24 to 36 hours. it sucks but i can feel the difference now. Right now im isolated at my mothers house, my gf has my car, and there isnt a dealer for 20 miles and i have no phone. This is the second time this week. I folded and gave up this morning actually. i went and got a $20 you know what and shot it up. Music on the headphones is like a gift from god. IDK... thisll be the 10th time ive rtried to quit at least. ive been using for over a year now after 2 and a half years clean time.....

I’m going for it 💪🏽

Gabbapentin 3 times a day for 4-5 days, no WD , miracle drug, helps with sleep as well

Even when you're hot, those chills... The restless leg syndrome is horrible, restless arms and legs... Withdrawal sux, but its also the way your brain isn't the same anymore after... How long till you get YOU back?

R I p ryan

This is my 2nd time Watching this video...Finishing up day 1... got oranges, strawberries, chocolate boost and oatmeal and gatorade. By the time you're reading this I'll be on day 2. Been in the hot bath 6 or 7 times just within the day. Tomorrow is going to suck but im tired of relying on these and spending 2500 a month on these

I’m 71 years old and been on Suboxone for 20 years! I’m starting to Taper. I am at 2mg a day. What should be my next step ❓ Please help ‼️

I know its not good to switch one drug for another but if you have aniexty the withdraws are so much worse and if take a xanax or klonopin it will help a lot with the helpless wanting to die and crawl out of your skin feeling and also the stomach cramps, it helps to have some things to treat the major withdraw symptoms I'm not gonna lie cold turkey with nothing is very hard and I have much respect for anyone that can do it, stay very hydrated and just remember to take it one day at a time and that the over shitty feeling will eventually pass. I don't wish opiate addiction on anyone or any addiction for that matter, whether its food, alcohol, sex, or drugs we all have our vices and a lot of us can not take just 1 drink or just 1 toke, it takes hold of us and the grip is so tight its hard to break loose. Get your life back and be the person you know you can be.

Thanks for saving my life Ryan! Only the good die young. I feel like he died for us to get us clean and live a happy long life. He is basically god. RiP 🪦 homie! I'll continue to make u proud. You were so selfless that if I texted u when I was going through hell and u gave me motivation to take it to the chin like a man 👨 bite the bullet and grind through it.

Hi - I've been on methadone 13 years -- I've switched from liquid to pills in February -- that was a big switch in itself -- I'm down to 15 mgs -- I plan on completely jumping around the 10th of January --- any suggestions please ? I'm ready but scared as it's been so many years --- I have supplements - I have benzos - I have gabapentin - anti nausea med-- clonidine--- I've been away from The addictive lifestyle for 13 years.... I have 12 year old twin boys that know nothing about my methadone addiction..... I was on maintenance at a clinic for the majority of the time..... Up until February of 2018..... I don't want to be a crazy psycho bitch from hell to my family --- that is the part that scares me and the depression.... If you have any suggestions for me I am so open --- thank you either way....... Bless you and Merry Christmas.... 🎄

Smells like death

Another EXCELLENT video, Ryan. I'm getting myself psyched to continue to get off & away from opiates. You have a really good vibe about yourself and I'm enjoying listening. I will write an email soon just so you'll know my story (it's a long one).. Thank you again for taking your time making and posting these really good, down to earth, videos.

This video help me. 24hours with out oxycotin oxynorm I wanna kill my self, but I’m understanding now how strong this withdrawals are. I’m eating aplrazolam to I’m quitting it now with diazepam when the benzodiazepines are gone I’m going to start my journey with OxyContin to quit. I’m 19 now I hope I stay alive and all in this journey stay strong pepole 💪 don’t give up. I had thinking killing my self all the time I go through withdrawals of oxytocin and alprazolam is scary how the mind plays with the brain. I read he passed away sad to hear but this guy with this big heart rest in paradise all love to you man helping pepole 🙏❤️

(Been on Suboxone for 2 years) Down to 4mg a day...I know cmsubs have a longer half life so the withdrawl might last a little longer but wont be as intense as suboxone is only a partial agonist.

*_Ugh I miss you so much!!_*

How does anyone enjoy watching anything when withdrawing? I can't barely pay attention to anything my Mind feels like its swollen and my eyes cant focus I feel like crawling up the wall never mind sitting there and watching funny stuff or anything for very long I just dont understand that whole movie plan but to each their own. Im now on heroin after a year long suboxin run for chronic pain but I know the dangers and the blanket it has over me so I took fentynal for 4 weeks to get off the W/ds of the subs but now obviously I need to deal with the opiate detox and I so I found out fen is 5x worse of WD then even heroin so Ive been tapering now with heroin the past 5 days from IV to snorting it now to less and less each day which barely gets me well but its doing its job and Im weening finally so Im proud of myself and I will try this week to finally kick with Imodium and Valarian root and maybe 2 Kpins for anxiety the 1st few days. Ive done this dog and pony show 3x now 2x in jail cold turk and 1x succesfully with subs for 7days with a small amount and then clean for 2 yrs but I relapsed with an injury and here I am. That doesn't make me or anyone else in my shoes a bad person it just means Im trying and I will MAKE THIS HAPPEN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. GOD BLESS

Ryan ur videos are uplifting I was clean from opioids for 8 months then fell off again when I got off first time I changed my diet lost 60 pounds ate organic foods left the sugar alone anyways trying to get back to those Glory days of being clean wish me luck I need it😁

great video and thank you for sharing advice on this horrible habit. i been addicted to opiates for 9years and 4yrs on soboxone. doctors started me on 16mg a day .i managed to weaned myself down to 1mg a day in this past year because i was feeling like a zombie and wanna get off this crap . this september coming up my job is closing for a month of vacation and im planning on making the jump of 1mg cold turkey, im a little scared i will relapse but its time for me to do it. im 35 , i eat very healthy now ,go to the gym , take organic supplements ,doing better at work and just trying to train myself for this detox. last time i tried quitting i jumped off 2mg a year ago and went as far as 3weeks and end up relapsing because i was around toxic people ,could not sleep and felt extremely uncomfortable and lathargic .. any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated . thanks again for sharing your story, gives me motivation to this even more...

biggest thing have a emergency stash cuz then you know you can bitch out just don't be the one holding it that way you can be like just a bit longer and know that if you can't handle it you have your escape route once your on the 4th day get rid of it.

God bless you man you've got a lot to be proud of you have saved more people than mses thanks for what you've done for me I will always have special place in my heart you saved me bless your family for their loss rest in peace my friend alot of people love you

I had 10 months sober, I've relapsed for the past 4 months and I'm struggling to quit again. This sucks man

this is awesome video! i can lol about it now and you right the power comes within and every story is unique... we all can pull this off!!!

Your videos has helped me so much and my family because you help them understand what’s going on

Just found this guy over the last week and watched a couple of videos. He seemed like a real good fella and then i learnt he has passed away. Hes still helping people even though hes not with us anymore. I am hoping he will push the drugs out of my life. Rest easy Ryan and thanks

ryan you're a really good teacher. better than any teacher i had in school. ill always watch your videos. they make me feel comfortable

Hey Ryan you mentioned (being numb) thats exactly what I have been for 20 years. So feeling anything is almost overwhelming right now. Wow how did I get here? This is tuf.

One thing i do is stop smoking cigarettes for the first week. Smoking makes things way worse. I like to switch to nicoderm patches when detoxing.

Ryan...you're awesome man...!!

Beer helps a little bit, so does a hot bath if you have the energy to turn it on

Can i withdrawl bad bad from taking one hydrocodone a day for a couple years for arthritis never anymroe than one ?

Hot baths seem to help too. Try it. I guarantee you'll be in the hot bath all day.

For movies, may I suggest Full Metal Jacket and Police Academy. They're both on Netflix. Also, the Dollar Tree sells Epsom Salt, ibuprofen, and anti-diarrhea meds. And I know we're not supposed to use one drug to replace another, but Xanax is a huge help. I have chronic pain but I'm sick and tired of being dependent on this crap. Thanks for your supportive videos.

Such a cool dude. He helped me get through it. So sad that he passed. Only the GOOD die young.

still fighting through this wd agony but time will heal the wounds. slowly but totally worth it i've done this bifore! :)

CBD Cheeba Chews if you live in a place where recreational is legal. you will thank me later.

It's my third day without methadone. I'm detoxing at a hospital. Pregabaline and quetiapine really helped reduce the withdrawal symptoms

I'm about to try to kick AGAIN for the hundreth time I've been heroin addict for 6 straight years I been to rehabs sobering centers anything u can think of and for me I have the willingness to be clean but going through withdrawal is what stops me every time I can't handle it this time I was thinking of trying xanax as a crutch for the first 5days those r always the worst but I'm also more afraid this time BC like I mentioned before I am now 6 years deep into this insanity any tips and tricks u may have for me???

im really gonna use your videos to go thru this storm,,its been 10 years on and off opiates,,i followed your arsenal of home readiness,,i never tried suboxone but i have it just in case i need it by my 3rd day just to get me over the hump,,thax for being there

Yo 3rd day off Suboxone. When do the withdrawal symptoms start?

awesome video....just listen to hatebreed...remember you are better then drugs ..pick your self up and tighten up!!!

preparing first is soo ooo important

So I've been addicted for almost a year now. I was stealing my mums tablets every day and leaving her with none I hate myself for this. I was taking up to 8 tablets a day. I'm on day 4 now and tbh I haven't had it that bad I don't know if it's because I wasn't taken the purest form of whatever the pain killer it was. mostly gettin anxious head aches and I'm freezing all the time. Insomnia to I haven't slept more than 5 hours in the last 4 nights. Staying strong though I think I caught this on time before it got way more worse and out of control.

Wow, you hit the nail on the head. Your videos have really helped! Thank you!

Been thru all this getting clean & then relapsing again but i will say this, the times i did get clean was strange bc one moment i would feel absolutely terrible after 3 or 4 days clean & then the next day if i didnt use i would feel like myself again..!! They say its always darkess b4 the dawn..well when it comes 2getting clean that is so true!..So if you've made that far just give it a little more time & i promise you won't regret it..!! God Bless

The "funk " is chemicals.

People who can watch comedys or anything from TV dont really have bad withdrawal symptoms. Its just impossible, I dont know why some people say this. Obviously they dont know what really bad withdrawal symptoms are.

You my friend , are a great American!!! I'm down to 15mgs and think I'm ready to quit but the clinic wants me to run my taper down all the way but I'm already withdrawing so I feel like why dragging it out?

Lol sitting here on day 2 thinking these videos are helping me threw this and he goes and mentions it, I had a long night last night today's not as bad just feel sick and depressed thanks for the vids il keep watching your defiantly helping :)

Thc edibles do wonders for the nausea ,cramping, anxiety and insomnia for me

Gid bless you.. The getting shit ready before hand helped. I got vitamins and bananas and yogurt. The warm bath was such a big help!

Started with pain pill, then to dope, Total almost 9 yrs now, tried getting help but couldnt, like he says, find your real friends, hand them your phone and trust them with your life if you really want it, i lost my family to this, and it not worth it, my father pasted away and i never got to say goodbye, took me a month to eat walk and be normal guy again, but best thing i ever did, long story short dont wait, sooner the better, sum one does love you, and your find out who after all the pain it was worth it 👌.

I went cold turkey for ten days an still felt like shit any way to make it go further would help I've started weaning myself down once I get to a certain point I wanna stop all together any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance

I am about to detox from 120 mg methadone... I have been taking for eight months... Any advice?

hi Ryan my name is hasan iam from lebanon' you are really a great person i admire allot what you are doing and your videos are amazing please send me your email and facebook if u can please and thank u

25 days now.

I’m three days in man. Thanks

day 10 off Tramadol . and withdrawal is a battle ..

I went on opioids in 2012 when I was diagnosed with RA. I am now tapering off and RLS is killing me. I was on the strongest of the strong. I’m scared of the physical pain of the RA.

Hi Ryan after many failed attempts I'm going back in for another but hopefully this time will be the last time the only problem i have is my own mind it almost doesn't let me, i think back to the people i loved and lost and some of the good times we had but i also remember a time when i was straighter than an arrow i never did anything like i do now, it all started with pain management having steel plates in my feet and arm and some back issue's on account of that this is where I'm at now all because two guys tried to rob me and i was on the 2nd floor and got beat overboard and landed on concrete but beside that what started out as help for the pain turned me in to a monster with the meds so finally the doctor doesnt want me on the pills he said he would put me on suboxone but i said no so here i am, a question to you is suboxone harder to get off. and should i take it or just not take it and get thru it, so here is a true story for you and a question, Thanks Ryan

The sweating smells like a damn bakery