Still in withdrawal-but made that phone call

[Pat1956100]

Ugh, still feeling rough.  Did get some sleep BUT I phoned and made an appointment with a drug addiction councilor.  They do a group intake and ***** you there.  He corrected me that they were councilors not therapists whatever that means.  I said "well you're good, aren't you" and he just laughed.
Anyway, we shall see what happens.  They assess you and see if you need rehab.
Does anyone know if they will take you for rehab if you are clean?
Just wondering, not that I am gong to use to get into rehab but will I fall to the bottom of the list because I am clean.  My appointment is in one week.  Long way to go until then.

[Pat1956100]

Thanks to both of you
I just started Lyrica the day I quit the percs, I think.  It does take a couple of weeks to kick in so I am hoping this will get better.  I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and it is supposed to really help with that.
Just have to be patient and hoping so much that it works.

[conhall]

My sister started using this rub on cream she actually said she thought of me because I have bad arm and knee from accident she said its called "ARNICA" I was going to look into it today. Suppose to be great all natural stuff for body aches and aliments. I read about it online and it has great reviews

[Jade59]

Hey Pat, I don't know if you're able to take NSAID's, but just some Advil or Bufferin (which is a coated aspirin, Bufferin is a brand name), helps the aches a whole lot.
I also wanted to mention Valerian Root (maybe mentioned already?).  It won't necessarily help with sleep, but it definitely relaxes you and gives a break from that internal shaking if only for a few hours.  

Pulling for You!!  

[Pat1956100]

Oh wow, still feeling rough but have to go to the drug store.
I have been awake since 7am and it's now almost 11 am and I am still in bed.  Going to grab a boost and then try to get this body moving.  It's just screaming no.
Everything is so sore.  

[conhall]

you made it to another day Ms Pat the bat :)
everyday life will get a lil bit easier then before you know it things will just be good. and thats because you took the first step and I know you can get through this my friend Ride the waves baby! I am proud of you

[Pat1956100]

lmao, you are as batty as me.   Pat the Bat.  I have been called worse.  Kind of like that one.
Good grief, Kapow, Holy bat crap.
Have a great day.
Yup officially still a bat.

[Sonrissa]

Well, that's what happens when you try to sleep! No one is minding the "Bat Cave"! The old bats take over! Now, at least, the Queen Bat is back! Have a good day, Pat the Bat! Good grief, I am making myself sick!

[Pat1956100]

Wow, bunch of old bats showed up to highjack my thread while I was fast asleep.  
I am going to lose that old bat title if I keep sleeping at night.
I am gong to have to settle for just being a *****.

[nursegirl6572]

Oh boy....seems there are MANY bats in this belfry!


(runs.........)

[conhall]

good morning How are you doin lady?  I hope you got some sleep?

[dominosarah]

Pat is going to see that you called her an old bat!!!!!!  lol

[Teresa1717]

hahaha the "old bat" still makes me laugh! :)

[Sonrissa]

Well, it's about time the "old bat" showed up! The Belfry was getting kinda lonely!

[Teresa1717]

LOL...Um, Maybe?? Possibly??  :)

[dominosarah]

So you are saying she just added the "bat" at the end??!!!  lol

[Teresa1717]

I think Pat already had the bitchy part down...Im just sayin!!

hahaha Kidding doll :)

[Pat1956100]

Yes I want it bad enough but I'm not stupid enough to know that I won't be tempted.  I want to be strong enough to resist that temptation.  I don't think I will be faced with any for awhile but I know it will come some day and I want to be able to say NO to it.  Just like I did last night when my dealer called.  I am going to hopefully learn how to say no and resist the temptations that we all face at times.

[clean_in_ks]

You MADE the phone call (and lots of phone calls)  I SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!  Since everything little new thing we do clean is so difficult......we forget we are conquering!!  That mountain you talked about......each new thing is another step up!  I would wonder what was wrong with you if you weren't grouchy and b****y!  I STILL get that way.  I literally feel like I'm "losing it" at times.  But it passes......and I didn't use any pill to get thru it.
It's usually when I am doing something new and hit wall after wall after wall.  The elephant is sitting on my chest and I'm wondering when God will show up.  He seems to allow me feel overwhelmed until I stop and ASK for help.  And it also seems like He takes me to what feels like the "end" of the situational road or to my "edge" and then He shows me He loves me and KNOWS every tiny detail of my life.  He loves me so much and wants me to
trust Him.....not be afraid......hold on when I want to pout or w/me, more like shout!  And I do a lot of that, too.  My hubby is expecting this "b4 opiate" wife that was a little less emotional and not so easy to "tilt".  I'm not there yet!!!  But that's ok.....cause I'm not where I used to be either.
No prescriptions in this body at all now, and I WILL heal and be more in control of myself.  But I know I can't do it alone......
You help me, too, Pat......thank you for that!!  
Hugs~

[Pat1956100]

bitchy bats?  

[LeaAnn807]

Who you calling "we" anyway?  Ain't me!!!! LOL

Pat's finale is what we're gonna call it!  You are doing the right things this time, and I'm gonna say a special prayer for you!  This CAN be the last time if you want it bad enough.  I think you do! : )

[dominosarah]

Welcome to the b!tch club!!  We are always looking for new members!!  lol

[Pat1956100]

I have vitamins coming out of my ears and I am taking them.  My sister is a rep for a vitamin company and when she found out I had fibromyalgia she brought me everything I need.  She even brough me swedish bitters but I'm too weak to get the bottle open.  I am struggling with the gatorade bottles.

Yes this is the last time.  Pat's finale.

[vicki595]

It has been a productive day for you!  I've bee thinking about you and you're now into day 4 right?  That's good!

You know, ANGER is a great motivator and you're proving it! Do you have vitamins and all the good stuff in your arsenal?  The Vits, minerals, and amino acids REALLY help make you feel better...

This is the last time...right?

[NowOrNever43]

I am proud of you! :) We got this lady!