good afternoon minnie...

...i can't believe it's been 10 days.   way to go girlie ! ! ! ! ! !

so sorry you are feeling "puney"...that sucks.   it is really  ironic isn't it?   you go through all this sh*t to make your life better and in actuality, you feel worse.   just doesn't seem to be fair...does it?

from everything that i have read...the ppl that seem to have the easiest time are the ones that don't give in to this part of it.   i think avis can attest to this.   she continued to walk, exercise, and take supplements.   also...the depression that sets in can play a huge part of the "physical" symptoms too.   just don't give into that...this is the time when so many start to just give up.   remember that this will pass...hopefully soon...and slowly you will start to feel normal again.   you did not get to the point of your addiction overnight...and you are not going to start to get better overnight either.   it is a process...just like any other life plan...and it has to be "exectued" from start to finish.   hang in there and see this through to the end.   the rewards will be great ! ! ! ! !

huggs,
kim

Hi Lizzie, your are so sweet (and I am so pleased your son's wedding was such a success - it sounds so romantic and wonderful).

I am not going to cave or anything, I just really wish there was something I could do to get the energy to work (which I have to ) and get on with life. It seems that I have done this the reverse way, feeling the w/d worse after the first 4-5 days, when it is supposed to be better, but I guess we are all different.  
Have a great day, and remember to relax a bit,  before you throw yourself at the preparations for the next wedding.

Minnie

I'm not off the fentanyl patches yet but I'm getting close. Most of us are fighting opiate drugs. Mine is the same thing, just a different way of getting it into my body.

The things that have helped me is getting out and walking, fish oil, a good over-all vitamin, and vitamin B. The one that gives me noticable energy is B12 shots I get from my Dr. any time I want them. I just go in and tell the girls in the office I'm there for a shot and a nurse gives me one within minutes.

I know there are other things that help and I'm sure others will have more suggestions for you. Getting out of the house and walking helps a lot too. I have to force myself some days but I walk at least three miles a day. Duchess Golden will be able to help you and she can explain why you have the lack of energy. She told me but I don't want to pass it on in case I of making a mistake.

Take Care and Good Luck......hugs...LS

Hey you! I'm sorry to hear about your energy problems. I'm still having that problem too! Though, luckily not as severe, I can function for about half the day before it kicks in.

I know how you feel about getting worse instead of better. Again, I feel I'm in a bit better position than you, but it's been a rollercoaster the last few days. Today I almost cried at work - for no reason. I'm feeling a bit better now, but I still feel sooo far away from myself. And this is coming from the same person that posted about seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

However, you have my support - maybe if we continue to lean on each other, we'll make it through this?! :)