Help , I'm a no pain addict !!!

[Done610]

Today is day 8 and I still feel like crap !!!  I'm trying to do what is advised, vitamins, hot baths, fluids, ect and it is getting better with each passing day.  I'm just feeling frustrated. . I just want to feel better already. I don't have time to lay around like this. It's a beautiful day outside and I'm in bed again. My eyes are sore from being on my iPhone.  Ok. I feel better now. I just needed to get that out. I'm hanging in there. I do a lot of reading on this site and it has helped me tremendously.  Thank you everyone for posting. Such wonderful support.

[Overwhelmed10]

Congrats on 8 days that is huge!! I'm on about a month clean and it does get better !!! Just think you never have to go through this again! I agree with hydro fool, even though a lot of times it's the LAST thing I feel like doing, exercise and get a good sweat going- really makes you feel so much better afterwards. Great job and keep up the great work! :)

[hydro_fool]

Hang tight Done610.  Day 8 is still early on and keep on mind that you abused for 8 YEARS.  Are you exercising and sweating like crazy everyday?
If you are just sitting around waiting to get better it will be a long haul.  It takes work to recover and heal.  Not to push you too hard or get you mad, but we need to push the mind and body to get (and keep) it healthy.  Exercise will speed the recovery and rebuild natural endorphins.  This in turn will help you feel better.  This in turn will help you sleep better.  See where I am going with this?  :-)

Remember..... A full year into recovery the drugs will still be talking to us and calling us back.  We need to be very aware of this and not blame ourselves for the thoughts.  It's not us, but rather the drugs damage and power.  Don't give it the power!

Be patient with yourself.  Be kind and most of all.... BE PROUD OF 8 DAYS!!!!!!    That's amazing!

But dont sit around waiting to get better.  Work it!

Great job!
H.F.

[kyle505]

Do you still have a refill available in the future?

[ariley13]

I just wanted to add my support. I know how hard it is. We want it all and we want it now! It really does just take time. I hated that word in the beginning! It is true though. Our bodies have to heal themselves. I am at day 57 and when I start getting impatient, I just reflect on that first week. I am amazed at how far I've come. Hang in there. You are doing great! Congrats on the 8 days! We are here for you, and know that you can get through this. Take care of yourself.

[clean_in_ks]

You have gotten some good feedback....glad you were able to get up, go see your therapist, and go to work.  You may surprise yourself by getting your mind off "how you feel".....you'll probably feel better when you get home from work and read this.  

The flood of emotions is a huge part of recovery.  We numbed ourselves out for SO long.....and not only do we cry, feel sadness, etc. but we laugh again and all our senses start to come alive.

If you haven't.....try and watch something funny....you will be absolutely amazed at how good you feel laughing now.  I remember the first time I watched something funny......I had tears rolling down my face--kinda laughter....it had been a VERY, VERY long time since my hubby had even heard me laugh.  It's a reward that has health benefits, too.

You used for 8 yrs....and you are 8 days clean......just think how wunnerful you are going to feel at the next number of days with an "8" in it, huh?
18, then 28, on and on....before you know it...you're gonna have 80 days put together.  I took pain pills for 5 yrs....so if it takes me even half that time to return to a completely healthy state....I'm thinkin I still have it pretty good.

Keep on keepin on.......you will turn a corner soon~

[Done610]

Getting up now, thanks. I really do feel better. Kinda emotional too but that's another can of worms. Ill take it to the therapist. Trying to stay positive. Have a good rest of the day. Talk to you later

[ImDONENoMore]

Fresh air will feel GREAT :)

[Done610]

Thank you, I'll try harder. I'm usually a very active person maybe that's why it's so upsetting for me. I'm going to get up now and stop feeling sorry for myself. Fresh air sounds good. :)

[FourJays]

Hey done610, congrats on your 8 days!  I understand the frustration of waiting to feel better.  After going through the detox and withdrawal you just want it over!  I also took my DOC for a long time (about 15 years), at high amounts (along with benzo's too!).  And it did take awhile to start feeling 'normal' again.  For me it happened gradually; the bad feelings and symptoms slowly lifted and the good days began to outnumber the bad ones.  If you can get outside, get some fresh air and some exercise, even a short walk, this will help a lot.  Keep yourself busy and your mind occupied with something other than how you feel; so much of this is a head game.  In any case, the time you are putting in now is a small price to pay when you look at the big picture and the lifetime benefits you will get in return.  You are doing great - hang in there :)

[Done610]

Thank you so much for talking to me. It helped calm me down. I'm usually pretty tuff except I'm starting to loose my patience. I will muster up some more cuz I have too. I don't every want to go through this again.  I've been laying around for the past 3 days, can't call off sick. Just need to bite the bullett !

[ImDONENoMore]

Well, it will take some time.  But I did find that the more I just accepted what was happening, that I wasn't going to feel good for a while, and just allowed myself to be in a bad mood, the easier it was to deal with it.  I figured I tolerated others when they were in a bad mood, I understood it happens, so I should be able to expect the same from them when the time came, right?  :)

The day will come when you find relief, but for now, just focus on getting to the therapy appt. and getting through work.  And if at all possible, try to take a few sick days.  It will help when you don't have the pressure to be "on" whether that's at work or whatever.  Let yourself feel bad for a little bit, because it will end.  That's the great thing about withdrawal.  It WILL end and you WILL feel better.  :)

[Done610]

Thanks, I guess I need to pay the piper. No pain no gain ? I'm going to force myself to get dressed. I have a therapy appointment in 2 hrs. That should help. Thank you for putting it in perspective for me. I guess there is no easier softer way. How much longer ? . I have to work the graveyard shift tonight. I've been off the past 3 nights. Thought I would be feeling better by now.

[ImDONENoMore]

OK well that's a lot of pills and for a long time (my story was the same, just add a benzo to that mix).. so keep those expectations for feeling better in check, okay?  Oh, and remember, this won't be the LAST nice day of the season.  You'll have another chance to enjoy it when you're feeling better.

[Done610]

My DOC was Norco 10/325.  For about 8 years. 180 pills every 3-4 weeks. :-(

[ImDONENoMore]

How long were you taking your DOC?  That has a lot to do with how long recovery takes.  Hang in there.. and vent all you want.  This is all about time right now, so try to sink into that mindset.. it will make things easier.