Percocet Detox: Day 6

[slim76]

I am on my 6th day with no pills! Feeling like I am through the physical part of my withrawal but still dealing with the mental and emotional strains. Having some real anxiety about getting back to work tomorrow... I can tell I look depressed today because my wife keeps asking me if I'm okay. Sleep has also been difficult over the last couple of nights and not looking forward to this evening. Any recommendations for getting out of this depressing slump? I just can't seem to cheer up and everything feels like it's getting worse.

[slim76]

I will certainly try to be patient. I feel like my personality went on vacation somewhere and now I'm just a shell... That probably sounds strange. I am trying to just spend time with my family and keep my mind off of the negatives.

[slim76]

I know I have to get back into my routine and that it will be good for me.

[slim76]

Thanks a million for the encouraging words! I needed that today :)

[Pat1956100]

Hi Slim
I know the sadness can be so overwhelming and discouraging.  This is another time you have to FORCE yourself to do something.
Go for a drive or a walk if you can.  Watch funny movies, funny things on youtube.  I think I watched all the bloopers they have on yt.  I love the news bloopers.  They really did make me laugh.

That doom and gloom feeling can be part of detox but it passes.
You are doing great.  

[ariley13]

All you can do is fake it 'til you make it and keep on keepin' on. You will balance back out with time. For me it helped to stay as busy as possible and not give myself a chance to dwell on things or get stuck inside my head. In the end it all just comes down to being patient and giving your body and mind time to heal. Take care and try to keep your head up. I hope this 'funk' passes quickly!

[On2better]

Getting out of he slump take a while, honestly. It took me about 30 days before people stopped asking me "what's wrong?" After that, I had more good days than bad and now, at 70 days, I feel like myself. Congratulations on six days! You're coming out of the fog now. And you'll do just fine at work, trust me. It's actually good to get your mind of detox and focus on something else.