Cocaine overdose 24 hours later- advice

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I think I've overdosed on cocaine. I've been using it everyday for the last month and Thursday night had loads, and then I've suddenly stopped, realising what an idiot I am and that this isn't a way to cope.

Been feeling very ill and emergency services is not a option. I'm 24 hours clean if any of it and been trying to rest take it easy and eat and drink.

My symptoms in the last 24 hours have been

• tiredness
• panic attacks
• thundering heart rate
• hoy cold extremes
• chest pressure
• movement in the chest, and occasional massive heart flutter
• agitated

-very weak

• disoriented
• nauseous
• faint
• can't look at too much light or noise

These come and go with rest. How long until I feel ok?
Obviously I'm not going to touch any more. I've got a drug worker I'm seeing on Monday to help me co tinge not having any, but this has shocked me into not wanting any again. Have been convinced in last 24 hours I was going to die.

If I continue to rest etc, and ensure I get a good nights sleep tonight should I continue to feel brighter?

I've been taking aspirin/paracetamol (annadin) to thin blood and keep extreme temperatures at bay.

I have got some propranolol - should I take some now I've not had any coke for 24 hours? I know it's not advised to take beta blockers with cocaine, so I've waited24 hours before thinking it might be a good idea I take some.

This has been the shock and wake up call I needed in order to knock this on the head.

Any help appreciated- I can't ring emergency services or get to hospital so any tips will need to be self care ones

Thank you

If you're all good after an oj, bath and toast. As a pp said go get a kfc and some sleep. Tomorrow you need to seek help. Cokes a bitch. Pm me if you need help getting off it, i have (after a major addiction, dating a dealer etc). Ive been clean for 3 years. You can do it. I will help you in anyway i can if you want the help.

Cocaine is metabolised quickly, but it might have been mixed in with speed or something else.
Rest up. Eat and drink something. If you start getting palpitations get a medical attention asap. If you start to feel worse or aren't feeling better, get medical attention asap.
You'll probably feel anxious for the next couple of days

Exactly. Its usually cut with speed or mdma or even cocodamol/paracetamol. You're going to be fine op, eat and drink and have a warm bath, try and relax. Each 20 mins have a little think if you feel better, if you're not better then you're going to have to get help either a friend or hospital.

To any other posters thinking I'm being lax, the anxiety of a comedown can be so unreal.

Yes. Good advice msgrinch. How are you doing cold?

I second that it's the anxiety & over thinking that is a big factor on the physical effects you are experiencing. Drink, eat, relax & sleep if you can. Meditation & positive thinking. You can get through this and be honest with your appointment on Monday. Rest well xx

Thank you, i didnt want anyone to think i was minimizing. I'm not. I just remember how it feels. Oh god op, when i was 18 i pretty much od on speed, i was so young it seemed like a good idea. I was a wreck, my then dp wanted to call an ambulance and i was so worried theyd call my mum. So i drank and ate pretty much every thing in my house, i walked laps of my tiny flat. I got through it, i felt bloody awful. It's all a distant memory now. How are you doing, keep eating, doesnt taste great but every bite is a step forward. There's some good films on now, or if you want a chat pm me. You'll be ok. Its just a come down. It will go. Nothing to be scared of.

I've eaten lots today of high energy food, supplements, drunk lots of fluids and rested loads.

I can't go to a&e I really can't. I can't explain why but there are very valid reasons why it's out of the question. At the very verge of emergency I'd call an ambulance, as I have done before x

I have Bering doing 1g a day for the last 2 weeks and did 3G Thursday

Not taking anything. No more chemicals in my body now.

Currently I'm feeling ok. Felt like I was dying this morning.
Rest, water, hot baths and forcing lots of food down

I feel ok as long as I dont overdo it. At rest I feel ok. I think I've had a scare but very lucky.

I can't go to a&e because I've recently become a single mum & had a 5 month termination this week at the hospital- I'm not risking letting down my beautiful daughter by exposing myself. I'm frightened- I've lost enough in the last year

That's ok. You don't need to explain anything. Its fine. Pop a film on there's a American pie on atm on itv2 or something, its light and easy to watch. You're going to feel shit for a day or two, anxiety is part of it. You need to kind of accept it as it will help settle your mind. Keep drinking and eating. Don't take anything medicine wise just ride it out. No fags if you smoke. Just step by step ride it out. Its a come down. You're ok. X

The anxiety I used to question but it is very real. I ring an ambulance in Feb when I was like this and my arms went numb, thinking I was having a heart attack and was frightened as I've got a child- ambulance crew (who I was honest with) said everything was fine and it was a drug induced panic attack

Ok, well you are allowed to make that decision. Are you feeling better?

I do smoke, but I'm not going to even take pain killers

I've only taken iron tablets for my blood loss from my termination this week, which I discharged myself from too early to get home and be with my daughter.

You've been though alot it's no wonder you hit it hard. You need to get some help but you know that and you will because you're in control of this. Im sorry for what has happend to you. You're going to be ok. Its shit now. Right now. But you're going to be fine. Its going to get better. I was there 3 years ago, exactly in the same situation. It takes some time. You have to fight a little and you can, and in 3 years you'll be the one trying to lend a hand. You're ok. I wish i could give you a hug, you probably need it. Keep going x

I cross-posted with you I'm so sorry. You need some support. Is your DD ok?

I hope I wake up in the morning- the people's comments on this have scared me. My little girl needs me. I have made bad choices, but I'm waking the hell up, have realised my stupidity, ashamed, disgusted and frightened because I literally have no support network to fall back on

Already laid everything down on the line in prep for my Monday meeting with drug worker- the good the bad and ugly- they know it all.

Have you got people around you to give you some support?

I pray that I'm here tomorrow- I shouldn't get worse if I'm doing right things?
😪scared and ashamed

My dd is wonderful. A very happy and inspirational girl. I must be doing something right. I'd never risk letting her down- our bond is something else- it's so beautiful

You are fine. You woke up friday morning, you woke up this morning. You'll wake up tomorrow morning. It's the anxiety of a come down. You do need to get help but thats something you're prepared for.

How are you feeling now

Not anybody in the world for support. Just my dd for I inspurTional wake up call x
If I can't do this for me, I can for her

Yay- I can't wait to wake up tomorrow
And I'll be greatful, insightful, and determined.

I value my life and my daughter is my world.

Everybody who's commented here, it means the absolute world not to feel alone. I mean that with all my heart xxx

Youre not letting anyone down. Calm down. Honestly. Chill. You had an awful awful time. You turned to coke. Many people drink everyday. We all have our vices. You're going to sort this. Nothing you can do until Monday so deep breathes, relax. You're going to get up tomorrow. Make a plan to kick the coke. And action it on monday.

But as a mum don't you owe your DD the chance to wake up with her mum alive in the morning? You're alone with her, and feeling very ill. Please get medical help OP, your life is too precious to mess with. No one is judging you, just worried.