Some Hope?

[tryinhard]

Hi - third day of the Hydro. (Note I gradually went off down from 4 per day, to 2 for a week, then 1 for 3 days, then off).  Starting to feel the symtoms getting better, but I am really worried about my state of mind...mood.  I have never felt more down...don't feel like doing anything and just a struggle to even have a conversation with my wife and kids.  I also feel guilty about not feeling like it.  I just pray that this will go away and I'll actually have a good feeling again.  Can someone help me understand...what is going on with me...is the chemical that allows me to experience any pleasure,  or at least peace gone? What should I do?

[ginsa]

This is my 28th day after detox from Norco. I was using 4 a day @ 10/325 dose. The first week was tough, but things got better. Worried878 said to move...it's really hard, I know, but being occupied is really helpful, esp. if it's physical.
Don't be  hard on yourself about not feeling like talking, or not being able to. Your body is going through a lot of chemical changes. Depression and/or anxiety seem to be the biggest and longest lasting symptoms of withdrawl. I still feel really out of sorts, but gradually I am feeling better.

Someone else said that recovery is not linear. You won't necessarily feel a little better each day. I had some incredible days  from day 10-14 and then started to feel really down again. Since then it's been up and down.  Everyone is different, but the physical symptoms seem to subside by the 8th day if not sooner, and then you are left with the mental issues. You need super nutrition to help your body recover. The box on the bottom right has links to the health pages where you can find info on what to expect and the Thomas Recipe. Just making sure you are getting good protein is really important. I have a couple of whey protein shakes each day since I have no appetite for meat.

I read somewhere that it is hard to see progress until you look back after being clean for a few months. Then you will be able to see the bigger  picture. I keep that in mind when I feel "stuck". It makes endurance more bearable.

[worried878]

i was at 80-100 mgs a day for 3 yrs...i felt much better physically on day 4...day 5 i went back to work..then a week or 2 later..the nrg loss hit me..and lasted a few months..lots of things u can do to help urself get thru this phase..the thomas recipe in the health pages is a good place to start..and really..doing sumpin will make u feel better...move ///just move if u can..and it will get better..walk or run or clean out a closet..but move