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End of Day 5.
by FLaddict, Jun 19, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 19, 2007 12:00AM
Well I worked today. Wasn't too bad but I did get tired easy and didn't feel much like talking.. which is a huge part of my job. I hope my brain is working a little better tommorrow.. muscles feel tired. Neck is aching.. But other than that I feel good. I didn't expect to feel this good after the bit of stuff I went through on Sunday.. I am really glad I did the Sub detox.. definately made it easier to work and still get the job of getting off the pills. I only had about 24 hours of real WD symptoms.. and even those (while intense) could have been alot worse.. Getting up today showering, putting on make up and having breakfast I felt like a normal person. Not once did I think of a pill. In fact.. I didn't think of one till my back and neck started flaring at the end of work today. I even forgot to take a clondine til a little bit ago. I did start tapering off those today and hope to not need them in a few days.
I hope everyone is having a good night... remember these is life on the other side.. it may seem scary but it feels good when you get there.
I hope everyone is having a good night... remember these is life on the other side.. it may seem scary but it feels good when you get there.
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STOP...AND THINK BACK ABOUT YOUR LIFE...STARTING IN THOSE "DREADFUL" TEEN YEARS. LOOK AT WHERE YOU ARE TODAY STEPHANIE. WHAT A WONDERFUL WOMAN YOU ARE AND WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE YOU ARE MAKING FOR NOT ONLY YOURSELF...BUT FOR YOUR NEW HUBBY TOO.
MY HAT'S OFF TO YOU...:)
HUGGS,
KIM
oops...didn't mean to use caps...:(
XOXO--S
There is life on the other side and it is a wonderful life. Just have to remember how to live it (I am still working on that part).
Take care,
Shelby
You made me laugh, after you got through decsribing all your back, knee, neck pain etc.."but I feel great" - LOL
It must me the long day ~smiles
Glad to hear the w/d's only lasted a short time!
How much of the Klonopin are you on? Did it help through this process, in helping relieve your anxiety, or was it of litte effect?
Day 5 in the other direction - Way to go Steph!
Lots of Love to You! - I hope you get some rest for that sweet and nice brain of yours! You deserve it..!
Love,
Todd
Kim- I hope that things are looking up in your world. The last I head Davis had found his way back on the "right path". You have helped me and so many other's you deserve to have thing's going your way. I hope that we can catch up soon.
I have lot's of new about me to tellboth of you so give me a yell when you get the chance. I'm thinking of you both.
God Bless.
M
Thanks for your awesome words...
My mistake! I didn't think you were on Klonopin (knowing it's a benzo), thats why I asked!!!....
I read it to fast, because I was laughing over the first part, that I replied above. LOL,
Thanks for the fill in!
Love,
Todd
I'm glad you went back to work and that the worst of your detox is over, its a good feeling isn't it.......cravings are very powerful and even though you think you have it under control the cravings are very strong when they come....go to an N/A meeting, go and talk with a drug conselor keep it going.....
To stop using believe it or not is the easy part to stay clean in recovery is very very hard.......it took me so many trys to get it right.....
Please remember this if you do fall down and use pat yourself off and try again, never stop trying to get your life back.......
I hope you have some support at home and honesty will go along way......the people who truly love you will appreciate you honesty and determination to get better.......remember bad things happen to good people........
Good luck.......
God bless you and give you peace of mind, continued focus and joy!