Day 3 is hell!!

[abby177]

I've cried so much today! I'm in pain and so tired with a little one to tend to!! This is by far the worst day ever!! Couldn't sleep last night with leg cramps and I'm having some really bad cravings!! Wish this pain and all my emotions would just stop!! I'm going crazy!

[debsgotcurves]

You know I'm here for you Abby. Keep praying and keep hanging in there!

[ariley13]

Oh, day 3 is the worst! I just wanted to offer you some encouragement and support. You can do this. I promise that it will start to turn around very soon. Stick with it! You are almost there, so hang on for dear life and push through! We are here for you, keep posting.

[Overwhelmed10]

Oh sweetie whatever you do, hang in there! Day 3 really is the worst! Tomorrow won't be as bad....I too went  through this last month with a 3 year old...you can do it. Treat yourself like you have the flu, and like everyone has already said, just as long as your kid has something to eat and is clean, you are good., throw on some DVDs for lil one! I did! I had Nickelodeon on for a few days...it's more important that you are getting clean than worrying about them watching tv for a few days.!  I'm thinking of you and here for support!!
Julie

[stayathomemom75]

Hey, sweetie.

You just have the one kid,right? Still sleeping in a crib?

NO ONE will think less of you if you have to put the little one in the crib for awhile. You gotta do what you gotta do to make it thru the day, as they say, and as long as that child in clean, fed and comfortable then toss in a few cookies, a cup of juice and take a few extra hours to relax. Your mental health NEEDS this break so don't feel like a "bad mom" because your child won't even notice or remember and you need to look after yourself as well.

Seriously - I have gotten close to losing it several times back when I had a newborn and 2 year old. Sometimes I would feed them, change them, toss them BOTH in their cribs, flip on a little DVD or entertainment then shut the door. They didn't care a bit and I got the break that kept me SANE.

Don't hesitate - DO IT. You are a GREAT mom so don't give it any second thoughts. :)

[OpenMind24hours]

It's going to get better soon for you Abby. Take one minute, one hour, and one day at a time. This is the worst of the detoxing right now. Sleep any time your body wants to sleep day or night. Expect just short periods of sleep for a little while longer. Go with it don't fight it. Fighting it causes more anxiety problems. You'll be much better off once you get through this short day 3 period of detox. Also the hot Epsom baths! I found that when I took one it would net me some sleep. I know you need to time everything with your little-one's schedule, and that's got to be tough for you. Remember your miracle is just around the corner, don't give up!! You can and will do this!

[dominosarah]

I know how tough this is right now for you but you can and will get thru it.  Day 3 is usually the toughest.  Your pain is going to seem worse right now as your brain is playing tricks on you.  Soak in the tub if you can or take a hot shower.  Your emotions are going to be all over the place as you are not numbing yourself up anymore.  Let yourself feel.  You are doing something really great for yourself and your little one.  I know it doesnt feel like it right now but brighter days are ahead~

[EvolverU]

Hi Abby! I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. Is there anyone you can reach out to to help with your little one? Even for a few hours? Try not to focus on your symptoms. I know that's easy to say but keep reminding yourself of all the reasons you're doing this & what it would be like to go back to that.

None of us are ever guaranteed of another opportunity to kick. Also, you're in the thick of it , just a 2 or 3 more days and you'll be over the hump. Why go back? You & your child deserve better. You CAN do this. Break those shackles! Just breathe and don't look down the tunnel - don't look at the clock.

Get into a hot salt bath as often as you can. Keep drinking lots of water & force yourself to eat.  I know that time is crawling right now but I promise you it gets better and you'll look back and be SO glad that you didn't turn back.

Let's stick this one Abby! Wishing you all the strength & clarity you'll need to punch through this. Hold fast!