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Hi everyone - seasons greetings!  I posted on here for the first time a couple of weeks ago.  Although I didn't follow through with my initial plan, today is my 5th day free of vicodin.  I had been abusing it daily for almost 3 years.  Most often when I was on the forum I was reading about the withdrawals and difficulties associated with them.  This may sound ridiculous, but that's part of the reason I kept taking them.

I understand there are so many people on here with much more knowledge and days clean than me.  I just wanted to mention that withdrawals vary and may be more tolerable than you think.  Now and again I would try to stop using for a few days.  I think I was testing it to see how I'd feel.  Crappy.

I've had some difficulties this week...anxiety, restless legs, and LOW energy…feeling crappy!  Fortunately a few great things have happened too.  I took an hour nap twice, which I can't remember the last time I've done that, fell asleep last night without restless legs, and woke up this morning as fresh as I have in a long time.  I know I have a long way to go and if each day is the same or a little better than the day before I'll be thrilled.  If not I’ll hope for better tomorrow.  Although it’s only the beginning I feel as though I’ve got a small glimpse of my old self again.  I don't mean to offend anyone - withdrawals are real and challenging, but give it a try for yourself, I hope you're surprised.  I wish you the best!
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Congrats on day 5!!! You sound like you've really got a good outlook on this and that's awesome. Dont feel bad about being scared of the w/d's. There are several of us that felt the same way and I was definitely one of them! I'm happy your doing so well on day 5. I think you've got this. Keep plowing through it!

-Chels
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Welcome and congrats on 5 days!!!  So glad that you had a fairly easy time of it!  I did too...still wasnt fun but wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be!  I was able to sleep also which was a godsend!  Now what are you going to do for aftercare?  Therapist, NA/AA or some kind of group  meeting to help you stay clean!  From all I have read that is what keeps us clean!  I started going to AA cause thats where the most meetings are around me and it really does help!  Keep us updated on your progress!!!!  Keep taking care of you!!!  Karen
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