Close to day 4 No pills

[cathy12393]

Let me tell you this has been the hardest 3 days of my life, but very well worth it I woke up today not feeling so bad. I havent had it to hard with sleep compared to reading some of the posts. Ive been taking norcos 10/325mg for the past 2 yrs 5-10 a day needing it but just for the feeling. I thought I had the flu but after reading guess thats not the case. I am however still a lil stuffy but at least I still got out the house a lil yesterday. You keep telling yourself it will so be worth it in the end. But how much can you really take?

[FarOut000]

You are doing wonderfully, keep up the good work.  I am on my 2nd day and just keep thinking positive thoughts.  I would like to go out and get some of the Christmas stuff that is 1/2 off but not sure I am ready for that yet.  I wonder when you know you are ready to go out???? Good Luck

[Brightfutureahead]

That's great Cathy, just keep putting things into perspective and moving forward.

[cathy12393]

u can do this trust me Im a very weak person, I cannot say that I had it as bad as some people but it does get eaiser day by day. Stick with it and let me no how your doing since were pretty close in quitting together, Im sure we can keep each other occupied:) Just keep in mind day by day gets a lil better then the day be4...

[cathy12393]

Glad to see 90 days gosh cant wait to be where u are. Been very hard for me the last couple days but as I think of the 1st 2 days this is nothing. Just striving for that energy still I guess thanks for ur support...

[OpenMind24hours]

Hi Cathy, you're doing great, and it's getting better it sounds like! Just know that do don't have to use your "happy pills" anymore (as your kids say). As your withdrawal goes away it will be replaced with natural happiness. Freedom from the pills is wonderful. One of the things I found positive for me as I went through the stages you're going through was to write a gratitude list. It was suggested by DiamondSarah on here and it really does wonders in giving all of us the strength to go on and get clean from the pills. I wrote what I'm grateful for, and kept adding to it as I got better and better. I'm close to 90 days clean from both Vicodin and Alcohol and I wouldn't trade this feeling of freedom for nothing in the world! Keep on keeping on Cathy!  

[cathy12393]

Yes I gotta say reading posts I guess it depends on your system, maybe the reading I been doing on here really helps but today I went to the store, bank, cant believe its day 4 and Im moving around I mean I aient gonna run no marathon but Im managing, hot baths are wonderful never knew how much I loved em I am however still a lil uneasy but nothing more I think then just my mind telling me I need em. I do appreciate everyone listening my husbands been great, but I think alot of stress has lead me to use and my kids are all teenagers which they aient stupid and its pretty bad when there making fun of me telling me I need to take my happy pill. Just trying to get through one day at a time :)

[luvabugga]

You're giving me hope cathy!  I'm not sure what day I'm on.  I thought it was 2 but someone said it's only 1.  I guess it doesn't matter, I just have to get through it.  I'm 39 hours into it and I'm not stopping!  I'm taking all the advice from everyone and going with it.

[toothfairie]

Welcome and congrats on almost day 4!!  yes the WDs mimic the flu....plus stomach issues etc....glad you are getting some decent sleep.....just keep hanging on and it DOES get better.....i was beginning to wonder myself when i was at day 4-5 but i promise it does......keep posting when you have questions or just get lonely or down....this is an awesome site for info and support!  keep posting and let us know how you are doing ok?  i promise it does get better and it's so worth it!!