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3 days
No question, I been without for three days. Finally bottomed out. Tossed the pills, and started what is a painful journey. No pity please. I did this to myself. Just looking for a place for support, and advice.
Hi honey:
Do you mind if I ask you: How old are you, how long were you using, and what were you taking? I can give you better advice if I know these things.
That being said, if this is your first time to the party, here's some basics:
1. By day 3 w/o any drugs, you should be feeling like crap. OTOH, some folks report that their withdrawals didn't kick in for a week. Everyone is different.
2. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, body aches, unable to sleep, shaking, are all 100% normal. If you get blinding headaches, might be wise to call your doctor. Some folks get blood pressure spikes and there are meds they can prescribe for that.
3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Can't be said too much. Drink TONS of water, and if you're losing a lot of body fluids (orally, or..um...elsewhere) then you need to replace the electrolytes you are also losing (sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) Gatorade is your best bet....I hate the taste, but ice-cold its not too terrible.
4. Rest when you can, move around too. I couldn't get out of bed for the first 4 days, but after that I did manage to get up for a few minutes every day and walk around in the sunshine. It helped a lot.
5. Hot baths (with Epsom salts) or hot showers. Take as many as you please...this is no time to worry about the water bill.
6. Distract yourself: Watch movies (funny stuff; skip Schindlers List for later), read, paint, draw, listen to music. Music is huge for a lot of folks. If you've got earbuds, plug 'em in, and lose yourself.
7. Patience. We all want the nasty part to be over quickly, but time takes time. I didn't turn a corner until almost day 14. And I developed some symptoms after a month! (I started coughing, and didn't stop for another 60 days...the sneezing took over after that. )
8. Talk, write, but share your feelings. I know some folks don't want to open up, but I think it really helps. So come on here every single day and tell us how you're doing. The good, bad, ugly, all of it.
Hope these tips help someone. It's a great day to be sober!!!!
Do you mind if I ask you: How old are you, how long were you using, and what were you taking? I can give you better advice if I know these things.
That being said, if this is your first time to the party, here's some basics:
1. By day 3 w/o any drugs, you should be feeling like crap. OTOH, some folks report that their withdrawals didn't kick in for a week. Everyone is different.
2. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, body aches, unable to sleep, shaking, are all 100% normal. If you get blinding headaches, might be wise to call your doctor. Some folks get blood pressure spikes and there are meds they can prescribe for that.
3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Can't be said too much. Drink TONS of water, and if you're losing a lot of body fluids (orally, or..um...elsewhere) then you need to replace the electrolytes you are also losing (sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) Gatorade is your best bet....I hate the taste, but ice-cold its not too terrible.
4. Rest when you can, move around too. I couldn't get out of bed for the first 4 days, but after that I did manage to get up for a few minutes every day and walk around in the sunshine. It helped a lot.
5. Hot baths (with Epsom salts) or hot showers. Take as many as you please...this is no time to worry about the water bill.
6. Distract yourself: Watch movies (funny stuff; skip Schindlers List for later), read, paint, draw, listen to music. Music is huge for a lot of folks. If you've got earbuds, plug 'em in, and lose yourself.
7. Patience. We all want the nasty part to be over quickly, but time takes time. I didn't turn a corner until almost day 14. And I developed some symptoms after a month! (I started coughing, and didn't stop for another 60 days...the sneezing took over after that. )
8. Talk, write, but share your feelings. I know some folks don't want to open up, but I think it really helps. So come on here every single day and tell us how you're doing. The good, bad, ugly, all of it.
Hope these tips help someone. It's a great day to be sober!!!!
I echo everyone else. Don't worry, no pity here! Just encouragement. And maybe a friendly arse kicking once in a while:)
@details- reading the obits, LOL...absolutely BRILLIANT...I love that...whatever it takes!!!
@details- reading the obits, LOL...absolutely BRILLIANT...I love that...whatever it takes!!!
Hi Tired of !
I told my wife almost the exact same thing several days ago ---- i did this to myself and she told me not expect any pity either....she has been supportive but not smothering!
Hang in there----YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!
I've become a master at distractions to help myself.... For example, who reads the obits in the newspaper.......no one usually....but I do lately.
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes......is better than that ball and chain.
Keep going,
-T
I told my wife almost the exact same thing several days ago ---- i did this to myself and she told me not expect any pity either....she has been supportive but not smothering!
Hang in there----YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!
I've become a master at distractions to help myself.... For example, who reads the obits in the newspaper.......no one usually....but I do lately.
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes......is better than that ball and chain.
Keep going,
-T
Welcome, we are a supporting bunch. Three days is just about as rough as it will be, make it a couple more and you'll be on the down side of the bad physical symptoms. ditto to dedicated, what's your use history?
Hey there,
Welcome! Wow! 3 Days is a HUGE step! You have came to a wonderful place for support! Others will come along soon as well.
It helps if you give a little history of how long you were addicted and what drug (s) of choice. Some have more experience with certain drugs!
Either way.. We are all here to support and you and help you through this journey! Keep posting here. 3 Days is fantastic!!
Welcome! Wow! 3 Days is a HUGE step! You have came to a wonderful place for support! Others will come along soon as well.
It helps if you give a little history of how long you were addicted and what drug (s) of choice. Some have more experience with certain drugs!
Either way.. We are all here to support and you and help you through this journey! Keep posting here. 3 Days is fantastic!!
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