You know what sucks??

[Kathy1010]

I am on my own doing this? And taking care of a 9 year old boy.He's at his Dads for a couple days & I've tried to rest but hardly able to sleep.Everyone,including my son,thinks I have the flu.A REALLY LONG lasting flu because I didn't want people to know.I told my Dad but he's not here to help.I have one friend that knows but she works & helping as much as she can.I know that I just have to get through this but having a rough time.I'm glad I joined this board.You guys have been very helpful.

[worried878]

I know...i am at 2 months and just feel a bit detached....dont feel like staying out late either most of the time....said i was attempting it...not doing a really good job of it tho LOL   My focus is on me right now and getting stronger

[Kathy1010]

LOL...diet coke float....gotta love it.


Worried...Can't imagine dating right now.Good for you to push yourself to exercise and get out.I have secluded myself from friends & family but trying to reach out now.And I am going to try to start my pilates class again soon.Maybe tomorrow...we'll see!!

[worried878]

Yey....staying active helped me...i would go to the gym every day even if it killed me...day 1 i only lasted 20 minutes....it is nice to have someone to hold you and tell u that all will be ok...and it will be...i am 2 months out and trying to date...not real motivated but attempting it LOL!...i work full time so my life stays busy....I have a good book and will probably crawl into bed with it tonight...sweet dreams and enjoy this down time while u can

[confused456]

Kathy, LOL, that is soooo sweet of him!! Yes, we are allowed to have these days and we do ALL have them!! I know I do too. It stinks when we feel like this, but like I said it does get better. I think that is so cute that he brought you that....LOL...I'm going to call it your "diet coke float"......yummy....(not really)...the things we do for our kids......LOL

[Kathy1010]

Thanks for your kind words.It's nice to know others have gotten through this.

[Kathy1010]

Sometimes I'm glad to be alone too.It would be nice though to have someone to run out to the store to get all of the things I should have had to get through detox,lol.But when my son is here,it does help to be able to focus on him.And I do think the activity helps.When I'm here alone I tend to stay on the couch too much.

[Kathy1010]

It's me...I don't like feeling this way.I've always been so strong.But I guess we are entitled to a pity party once in a while,lol.I wish I had planned this better and had more of a support system.I had no idea it would be so rough.My son,when here,has been great.He is so funny...he brought me ice cream & diet coke and I was thinking yuuukk,lol...but I ate a little bit so he would feel appreciated.

[newmanagment]

See, ya all may feel bad, but it sounds like ya are not alone.this forum offers awesome support, and ya both have a few things in common! this is how i met Gizzy, we are both cocaine addicts, and he is instrumental in me being clean. so i suggest this, start messaging each other, as well as posting. starting a friendship with someone in the same situation is one of the best things ya can do during the first few months. and i would like to say congrats to both of you  for deciding to take back control of your lives, and end the addictions that have been controling you. keep your chins up, you CAN make this, and many prayers, much love....

[worried878]

I live alone and did this alone...i really kinda enjoyed being alone during my detox tho as I just was able to do whatever i wanted whenever i wanted... now, 2 months later...i do wish i had someone around sometimes..I stay home more than I used to and would be nice to have a companion ...but u will have your son.around...my kids are both married..I started my family young but they are close by...my parents are close by too...when i went thru detox and i read about people having support from their significant other, i would feel kinda lonely...then there are those whose significant others were not supportive...I look at it like i can feel ok to feel bad since i dont have to entertain anyone  LOL...keep moving forward

[confused456]

I don't have 6 kids, but a friend of mine on here does, it is ok to feel  sorry for ourselves in my opinion....LOL.....when going through this, heck ya!!!
I wasn't meaning to sound rude by any means at all, I just meant that sometimes knowing others have had to do it makes it a little easier. I have 3 kids myself, but my youngest is 8, so that does make it easier. Hang in there. It will get better for you.

[Kathy1010]

I have a dalmation.She's 11.And she knows something is wrong.Cuddles up to me,very sweet.But I'm having a hard time taking her for walks.I'm just so weak.Hang in there.

[speciality]

I feel like complete hell. I have my 10 yr old dog to take care of, whom I love dearly she is my buddy and the people that have talked to me have helped alot, but it is very hard.

[Kathy1010]

I can't imagine having 6 kids.And I read that some people have gone back to work after a short time.Luckily I don't have to do that.I know I'm feeling sorry for myself but for some reason today was just a bad day.I am thankful to have you guys to turn to.

[confused456]

There are a lot of us here that are doing or have done the same thing. There is someone here that has 6 children, and had to go through this. It is difficult, but sometimes just knowing that there are others like you that have made it can make you feel better. You can do this. Best of luck to you.

[Kathy1010]

I am 9 days post suboxone.Before that Norco & Fentanyl for back pain...I just want my life back.What about you? Are you doing ok?

[speciality]

It is hard, but everyone hear has been very kind. What are you detoxing from (if you dont mind saying)?