Rls

[jojolovesherboys]

The rls was the worse last night, leg still hurtn, not sure why it came out the blue, my energy was so low yesterday, I feel like ugh this morning, on top of that I had a pill dream.  I hope it gets better its day 12 today. I do thank u guys for all u guys prayer. Body is hurtn but, I feel inside much better, no guilt, I am a better mom, my kids are much happier, I am cooking again, eventhough I don't feel like it my house is clean, and focus on the right thing, no evil pill is worth messing that up.

[gnarly_1]

Hi  ..well for starters we dont shoot our wounded ... the thing here is the mental mind screw on one side of the brain you want to be clean on the other side the addict in you wants you  to fail and is screaming in your ear   get loaded....it is is a choice all addicts face  ever morning I decide to be clean.. some days it is a mind screw but relapse make you think you have failed and plays it out in your mind the addict in your brain will keep hunting you until you find recovery for me that is 4 N/A meetings a week ...the program  will give you some where to share among others that know what your going threw..the meeting are a critical part of staying clean after you there a wile you can hook up with a sponcer and work the steps this will help you clear up the train wreck that you life became it really helps with family and give you structure something addicts dont have  time to bit down and overcome your fears  we where all nervios about going but got out of our comfort zone   you will be welcome with a hug and will be the most important person at the meeting   we cant keep it unless we give it a way google N/a in your area
..........................................Gnarly............................................................

[NeverAgain127]

No, no, don't give up.   2 pills did NOT put you back to the beginning, but please, don't do it again..come here instead, or go to a meeting (doesn't matter if it is NA or AA, they are all good...and I know some meetings suck, but if you keep looking, you will find one that is right for you.)  If you are at your wits end, refold all your clothes, ANYTHING to keep your hands busy.  Sorry if I sound preachy; I'm the last one to be giving advice... I know EXACTLY how you feel.  Today is day 12 and it feels like it is never going to get any better.  Yesterday I was sure I was going to die...I had pounding heart, insane stomach cramps, and out of the blue, awful restless legs.   But I made it thru the night.  

The best things in life are REALLY hard to get.  You have kids; if you ever took your own life, they would NEVER EVER EVER get over it.  Please believe me about this.    You have value, you are loved.  Hang in there with us.  Peace, R.

[Missy1231984]

I'm so sorry you are having a hard time.  Two pills doesn't mean the work you have done is down the drain.  Are you in any kind of counseling or support groups?   You can do this.  Stay strong!  

[Merri123]

Ok jojo breath. You are ok and will be ok. 2 pills won't set you back to the beginning. It'll give you a momentary relief of the wds. Ok.

Don't get down on yourself. You have to be strong now.

Is there a meeting you can go too? If not an online one?

You didn't throw it all away. Pull yourself up, shake it off and keep walking tall.

[jojolovesherboys]

Today went from being an ok, to one of the worse days ever, I had been behind on my bills, thought everything was going to be ok, everyone helped me to be told it wasn't enough and I.  Have to move, I'm feeling like !%$* because its not just me its my kids. As much as I love them the addiction was stronger, now I'm. Moving tmmorow, I was so hurt and someone called me at the worst point and gave me two pills.  I was weak, I text him and told him not to text me or contact me again, 12 days gone down the drain over two pills. I feel like the worst, I wanted to end it all but felt that was just as selfish. I'm the lowest I. Have been. Please say a prayer for me.

[Merri123]

I have RLS bad outside of pills. Had it for years. I take the prescription Requip. It helps with the need to move and jerking a lot.

But the pain. No. Only I have found that helps is a hot bath, sleeping on the floor and tight docks. All the creams did nothing for me.  Oh anda nice warm blanket. Electric one.

And time. It seems that is one that can last for awhile.

[Jinx_777]

take hot epsom salt bath, rub legs down  with salon pas (muscle rub, tiger balm will turn everything orange and doesn't come out of sheets, stockings, etc) then put on those compression stockings and wrap the upper legs in ace bandages.  the socks only come up below the knee
you can add heating pads to this.
also drink tonic water eat bananas

i get rls still.  hate it

[motye51]

Just a thought....my husband bought me a pair of those really tight (really ugly) diabetic socks to wear at night. They did bring me relief. Legs still kicked some but didnt have that constant dull ache. Might help???

[jugglin]

Hey girl!  I remember the rls lasting what seemed like forever.  Then I found the magnesium supplement, "Natural Calm" which worked wonders.  I got it from a natural food/supplement store.  The owner (whom I adore), did warn me to start with the lowest dose on the label...if I ever went above more than 1 tsp it gave me bathroom issues.  But, I would take it an hour or so before bed and it totally worked for me.
Just thought I would pass it along.:)
Good luck jojo - you are doing a FANTASTIC job!

[PurrfectlyKrazy]

Unfortunately hun, even though the worst of the detox is over that doesn't mean our bodies have completely healed.  That means that over the next fews months occasionally our bodies will do weird things.  In my case I had RLS a few times the first month, lots of low energy and brain fog.  Mostly it seems to be the energy and brain fog.

Just hang in here...you are still early on...you ARE through the worst but will still get some occasional stuff the first 30 days AND you will start having more good days instead of all bad days.

The main thing is you are a better mom and your kids are a lot happier...and isn't that what you set out to do?  So you are on the right track...you should be very proud of yourself...and some day, when the children are older and really understand what you went through...they are going to be extremely proud of you too.

Congratulations hun.  Maybe go back and read your early posts and then relate them to how your life is now and how you are feeling now.  I think you will see that you have had an extreme improvement already!!

You are doing awesome!!!