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Day 4 --
I feel like the sadness will never end, It is terrible. Been crying all day. Ihave gotten outside a bit. I have gotten nothing done around the house and all i can think of are the responsibilities that need to get done by me . i am so overwhelmed. I just want to be happy again.
I took my last one Friday at 8pm....I feel sad too and I am generally a very upbeat person. I was never in a bad mood until I started taking them - my personality really changed. Now I sorta feel like it is coming back but I know that feeling you are talking about. Seems like I am better when I first get up in the morning and get depressed and very achy as the day goes on. I am very fortunate I just retired so I don't have to get up and go to work and I don't have children. My husband is very supportive - I am blessed - I married a saint. Tomorrow is another day we have under our belts - you can do it my friend!!!!
It is so nice to know we are not alone. I still feel so sad. When did you take your last piill? Mine was Saturdy morning. Have you done anything today that helps you? The depression feeling is so deep one feels like it will not go away. Tomorrow has to be better. Mornings are so hard for me. Hang in there we have to get through this.
I'm so sorry I know that's not funny, but I had Oprah on too and there wasn't anything to cry so I really had to smile when I read your post. You guys really hang on ... tomorrow will be a better day. :)
That post was too cute FarOut000.
That post was too cute FarOut000.
Jaxbaby - I am on the same day (4) and to have been crying all day. I am sitting here watching Oprah and crying at the singers she has on today. I am thinking in my head is this "as good as it gets", if so, give me my pills back for cryin out loud. This is one of the "biggest" and most "overwhelming" life lessons I have ever had in my 51 years on this earth. There is nothing in this world that would ever make me go back to taking the pills again. This is jack up - jaxbaby.....but I think, no I KNOW we will get through this...
i admire you so much. Meetings are not really an option as i am in a small town and may have adverserials in these meetings that may even be dangerous for me. I have a counselor that i can talk to. I have not had very many physical symptoms, it has all been mental - which is the worst! I will check bak in later.
Yes, day 4 is a soul crusher! It was for me most definitely. If there had been a busy freeway near I would have laid in the middle of it. That's just how I felt, physically and emotionally. But 5 was alittle better, 6 was better yet, 7 wasn't too bad at all....and by 8, well I was doin pretty good.
We are all different but you are almost over the hump. Follow the advise you read here, make yourslf as comfortable as possible....watch some movies. It gets much brighter I promise.
Jimi would not lie to you.....
Peace
We are all different but you are almost over the hump. Follow the advise you read here, make yourslf as comfortable as possible....watch some movies. It gets much brighter I promise.
Jimi would not lie to you.....
Peace
You are on the right track and it will get better!!! Withdrawls are not easy but they don't last forever. Good luck to you and I wish you the best!!!
Hey Jax.....cheer up your almost threw the worst of it...I know exactly how it feels to just be overwelmed buy every day stuff ....again this is normal for where your at in recovery its the mental mindscrew that aftercare can help....try out an N/A meeting if not that get involved with a substance abuse conslor....I have used both...where your at now the meeting would be a better choice you will find much needed support and some human interaction with people that understand i cant over emphasize this enough...you need to get out and do something fun to do....kinda a ''blues breaker'' I know your feeling ruff now but change your scenery it will help....if your stuck at home and cant get away put some music on or rent a funny movie to watch you need to lightin up your spirit here...just keep in mind this is only temporary in a couple of days things will look a bit brighter for you....the mental grind can last a wile aftercare is the only solution I know to get around it hang in there your doing good...and remember YOU CAN DO THIS
good luck and God bless.....Gnarly
good luck and God bless.....Gnarly
I think i will go take a bath and read. hate hate hate this! I will keep plugging away, i have no way to go back. The kids will be home from school soon to. I will check in later.
Thank you all
Thank you all
Day 4 by far was the worse day for me,,,if you read my post I pretty much posted the same thing on day 4 but just like justneedtotalk said day 5 and 6 are SOOO much better,,,Hang in there it will get better!!!!!
Hang in there.....You are on day 4 and this is usually the toughest emotional day....Tomorrow will be better and day 6 will be even better. I am not joking.....hydro, perc, etc....detox's are usually short if you can force yourself to drink lots of fluids and get some mild to moderate exercise. The key is to keep your mind busy with something other than dwelling on your emotions and thoughts. That is why watching a movie or taking on a small project like sorting out a junk droor will help.
What ever you do.....DO NOT GIVE UP!!!! You are almost to the point where you will really notice a difference and you head will slowly clear up and you will start thinking clearly again. One of the best moments for me is when I would laugh or have a small moment of geniune happiness and then realize I was sober.....You too will have these same experiences soon but only if you stick to the program. You can do this and we are all here to help and support. You might want to give this website a break for a few hours so that you do not sit there and dwell on what you are going through. I found myself spending hours reading posts....I think I was looking for the magic answer that would make all of my mental and physical anguish to go away.....Trust me.....The only way out is forward and you are well on your way. You might want to call or talk to a close friend you trust and explain what you are experinecing.....Basically anything to keep your mind from dwelling on the cravings and detox pains.....God bless and we are all here for you!
What ever you do.....DO NOT GIVE UP!!!! You are almost to the point where you will really notice a difference and you head will slowly clear up and you will start thinking clearly again. One of the best moments for me is when I would laugh or have a small moment of geniune happiness and then realize I was sober.....You too will have these same experiences soon but only if you stick to the program. You can do this and we are all here to help and support. You might want to give this website a break for a few hours so that you do not sit there and dwell on what you are going through. I found myself spending hours reading posts....I think I was looking for the magic answer that would make all of my mental and physical anguish to go away.....Trust me.....The only way out is forward and you are well on your way. You might want to call or talk to a close friend you trust and explain what you are experinecing.....Basically anything to keep your mind from dwelling on the cravings and detox pains.....God bless and we are all here for you!
Hang in there Jax,
Do what you can do. It's tough this early but you should be seeing things get better soon. Don't go back or it will NEVER get better.
You are taking care of business and in the beginning it sure isn't fun but you have seen many here get through it. Try and get distracted when you're feeling blue. Try and laugh. No depressing songs or sad chick flicks!!!!
You have it in you to do this....you ARE doing this!!!!
bob
Do what you can do. It's tough this early but you should be seeing things get better soon. Don't go back or it will NEVER get better.
You are taking care of business and in the beginning it sure isn't fun but you have seen many here get through it. Try and get distracted when you're feeling blue. Try and laugh. No depressing songs or sad chick flicks!!!!
You have it in you to do this....you ARE doing this!!!!
bob
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