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Day 5, anxiety!!!!
At Day 5. This anxiety is killing me! I wake up in the morning with my thoughts racing. Thinking about all the stuff I have to do that day and the next and the next. I just want to hide. It's not as bad in the evenings and sleep aid helps me rest. Buspar hasn't had a lot of time to fully work. I pray about it. I just want to be at peace and be normal, to be ME again.
hey trying....maybe start a new thread as this one is old and not many people will see it...just go to top of the page and click "ask a question"..that way more people can see it and give you some advice....check out the Thomas recipe at the bottom of the page on the right....lots of good stuff in there to help with WDs....post for support...we can help you thru it.
I Feel ur pain Ive been on pills about 15 years,it has drug me down to where all I want to do is sit in the house I have no interest n anything anymore, nothing makes me laugh but can cry at a drop of a hat, I pray everyday tomorrow will be better, just not happening, I feel like im just here and dont have a purpose in life. Ive never posted my feelings on here but i see theres alot more people that i imagined n the same situation. They have cures for so many things why cant they come up with a cure for this. Ive tryed several times to get out of this awful to gosh situation but I just cant deal with the pain of withdrawls if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Already tried all the obvios rehab etc. Please let me see the light!!!
Your brain is trying to get you back on the drugs. Sneaky that way, isn't it! Here is a little info given to me about your brain on drugs. Maybe it will help a bit.
You have to remember how opiates work, and why you feel depressed etc. when you quit taking them and after you are over the withdrawals.
Opiates bound to the opioid receptors in your brain and body. They release their artificial endorphins to them, and block the bodies natural endorphins. After a while the neurons that produce the body's natural endorphins disappear. There is no need for them so they just don't rejuvenate like they would normally.
When you stop taking the opiates, they leave your opioid receptors bare, and they are calling out for your body's natural endorphins, but there isn't any there at first. You body has to repopulate the neurons that make them, and this takes time.
Endorphins like dopamine control your moods, anxiety, sadness, anger, happiness, pain etc.
You will slowly get your "old self" back as these neurons repopulate and begin increasing their endorphins production. After being off the opiates for a month, they should be about 45-50% of normal, and be back to normal within a year.
So hang in there, you will feel better and better as the months roll by.
Try keep busy and keep your mind focused on positive things instead of dwelling on the depression, anxiety, etc. that are only temporary and will disappear as your endorphins return to normal.
You have to remember how opiates work, and why you feel depressed etc. when you quit taking them and after you are over the withdrawals.
Opiates bound to the opioid receptors in your brain and body. They release their artificial endorphins to them, and block the bodies natural endorphins. After a while the neurons that produce the body's natural endorphins disappear. There is no need for them so they just don't rejuvenate like they would normally.
When you stop taking the opiates, they leave your opioid receptors bare, and they are calling out for your body's natural endorphins, but there isn't any there at first. You body has to repopulate the neurons that make them, and this takes time.
Endorphins like dopamine control your moods, anxiety, sadness, anger, happiness, pain etc.
You will slowly get your "old self" back as these neurons repopulate and begin increasing their endorphins production. After being off the opiates for a month, they should be about 45-50% of normal, and be back to normal within a year.
So hang in there, you will feel better and better as the months roll by.
Try keep busy and keep your mind focused on positive things instead of dwelling on the depression, anxiety, etc. that are only temporary and will disappear as your endorphins return to normal.
Yes I'm on Zoloft and Buspar for anxiety disorder. Been on Buspar for almost 2 weeks. My doctor is aware of what's going on. I know each day will get a little better, I just need to keep telling myself that. Thanks y'all!
What you are feeling is totally normal for where you are at in your detox right now. I was there and still have those moments. Take a deep breath. Don't despair. It didn't take five days to get you to this place and so it won't take five days to get you out. Try keeping your mind busy. Movies, books, exercise if you are strong enough is really helpful. You will feel slightly better every day. You will be 'normal'....Better than normal. Are you taking vitamins? Valerian root (nature's valium) really helps with anxiety. As does melatonin for sleep. If you aren't on any anti-depressants that is. They are contraindicated. Hang in there...You're doing great. I'll be around in and out if you need anything.....Lu
I think you should make a doc appointment,he or she may suggest seeing a phyc- doctor ,there are medications to help with this disorder,life can't be to much fun for ya right now so ..go to the doc and get it under control, you'll feel better :)just be honest when talking about your issues,to get propper diagnoses :) good luck and happy new year :)
I hope so! I can't stand feeling like this! I want to look forward to my life without these devil pills, not dread it like I do now. Like I said I want to be me again, not this anxiety-ridden ball of nerves. Pray for me please everyone! I'm scared I'll never be normal again!
Congratulations on day 5!! great job
I know those feelings you are talking about.Just hang in there and only think about today.What you are worrying about now won't be the samt thing you will be worrying about tomorrow so try not to dwell.Get out and try to take a walk.It will help.This will get better just keep going .
I know those feelings you are talking about.Just hang in there and only think about today.What you are worrying about now won't be the samt thing you will be worrying about tomorrow so try not to dwell.Get out and try to take a walk.It will help.This will get better just keep going .
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