HOPE FINISHING DAY 2

[Hope1677]

Hi guys I was able to gather a little energy to update. Feeling little better still having the muscle aches . The worst is THE LEGS. WOW!  Is it going to get worse from her ?

[minn66]

Hi Hope, I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.  You've already been given a lot of excellent advice and information. Hang in there, you can do this!

Hugs,
Minn

[Pat1956100]

Hi Hope
As I mentioned in our pm. there are several natural things you can take for anxiety and for sleep.
Did you try the melatonin or the valerian root?
Some people here swear by the sleepy time teas you can pick up at Walmart, I think.  I tried Benadry for sleep and it worked for a couple of days but it didn't last.  You can also go to your doctor for anxiety and he may prescribe something that will help.  You may need it for a short period of time but of course you don't want to stay on it.  The anxiety and lack of sleep really made it hard on me and you should try and take care of it as soon as possible. Keep us updated.

[Sonrissa]

Hi Hope, you are Probly in the thick of it now, and I pray it gets better for you soon! Try really hard to relax! Take a bath! Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids! Are you taking immodium? It helps with other things too! Get some food into you! Protein shakes, soup, toast, bananas, whatever you can! Short walks get some fresh air! Advil PM for pain and hopefully some sleep! we are here for you! Keep posting with updates! Big soft hugs!!

[hiwpew523]

For the anxiety, try to keep as busy as you are able, even with a small task like sorting laundry, matching socks, anything. I have found myself sorting scrapbook paper just for the distraction.  I'm also finding it helpful to watch funny shows on tv. When all else fails, I shut myself in the bathroom and have a real good and ugly cry.  It releases the tension for a while.

If you are unable to sleep, at least try to close your eyes and take deep breaths (like in child birth classes) and distract yourself with a "list" - whatever list you can think of - boys' names through the alphabet, song titles through the alphabet.  Also,  Concentrate on your toes and make them relax, then work all the way up to your face muscles, slowly and thoroughly.  My counselor suggested all these things and they help me to relax, even if I'm not sleeping.  

You are doing great, Hope. You are so brave to be taking these steps.  Keep it up.

[samari]

I too am worried about that calm b4 the storm :(

[Hope1677]

not doing so well today. Cant eat didnt sleep all night.  Back home which makes things 10 * harder. Anxiety is horrible!! advice please

[kurtisdopesick]

That thought "calm before the storm" is something that happens to everyone, it can be worse than the actual symptoms because it can cause the symptoms to be worse. It all comes in waves, when it gets bad just ride that wave and soon you will be back on the beach.

[thewaz]

Hope...please check in with us if you can.  You haven't left my thoughts all weekend.  Hope you are doing okay and you are over the worst of the physical part.  Thinking about you..waz

[dede2121]

hi hope,
i have been following your journey. glad to hear you got out some. i would say you are probably just about over the physical part. the mental part will kick in and you just have to be strong. mental is the worst part of this. i am so glad you have such a wonderful friend to help you thru this and not to mention an understanding husband. i bet you will be even a little better tomorrow.
have a good evening and stay strong, dede

[samari]

I'm happy to hear that are getting thru this it gives me much hope for myself. You seem like a strong person I am rooting for u :)

[Pat1956100]

That is great news.  I think you can relax and enjoy the rest of your time there.

[Hope1677]

still here and actually go out for awhile. We went out to dinner and walked the beach.  I felt great. still getting the jitters here and there and pain. but very tired.  Fighting like heck and still clean and always will be.  I just hope this is not the calm before the storm.  Thank you all for your support could have done it with out you. God bless xoxoxo

[Pat1956100]

Hi
Just thinking about you and wondering how you are feeling.  Are you still at the spa and opiate free?  Let us know.

[fpvfembacktobreakfree]

Hey huni glad u made it thru another couple of days n worst could be over your doin so well huni stay strong we here for ya god bless u my friend mwah big hugs n love from oz aj

[no_will]

I didn't start feeling like I would survive until today (day 5) and I was'nt taking near as much as you, so I would say plan for the worst (at least 3 more days of agony) but hope for the best.  Some on here don't seem to have the withdrawals as bad as others.  I get them so bad I feel like I'm going to die, quiet seriously.

[Sonrissa]

Hi Hope, way to go getting through day 2! Lots of things can help with the
Restless legs! If you can get some Epsom salts and soak In the tub! Also some mild exercise! Try to get outside & walk a little & breathe deep fresh air! Plus potassium as you been told! I'm pulling for you! Your friend is an awesome girl! She and us truly care about you! Best wishes!

[Pat1956100]

Yeah like Free says you may be through the worst. Don't be alarmed if you are hit with a few more waves of it because they come in and then pass.
It may not even happen but just relax if they do. Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids and especially the gatorade for the potassium.
You are doing great sweety.  So happy for you.

[Bones216]

Hi hope and congrats on your decision to get clean. The legs are pretty damn horrible the first week or so, but you can do it. Tomorrow will be day 14 for me, so yes you can do it.
It will get worse before it gets better, but that is the reason that you hopefully prepared.
Thomas recipe
Gatorade
Immodium (a must)
Vitamins
Supplements
Ibuprofen
Lots of hot baths/showers.
Try and and relax, listen to some music, funny movies, and a very important part for me was, reading this site and keep posting.
It took my mind off things to keep posting, and so much support, inspiration and lov is found on this site.
Good luck and best wishes
Bones

[Free2agoodhome]

Hey Hope...you may get lucky and are through the worst of it...but as posted..depends on the person, age, amount,duration level of fitness...i can say that in a few short days you will be turning the corner...my muscles ached for days with exhaustion..felt like i woke up in a 90 year old body with a migraine....baths come in way handy now..i took 5 a day....felt like crap but i was clean.....  ha

you are very much on your way,,,,hang on little bit longer....


Free~

[Hope1677]

yesterday morning but day before i only had 4 5mg started withdrawl then. used to take over 25 10 mg/day

[Pat1956100]

Drink lots of gatorade as there is potassium in it and it is good for leg pain.

[Pat1956100]

Not sure hun.  Everyone is different so it's hard to say.  When did you take your last pill?  Was it yesterday morning?